Welcome to SCHS!
Steele Canyon High School opened as a new public high school in August, 2000, with the first class from Steele Canyon graduating in June 2004. In 2007, Steele Canyon High School reopened as a charter school with the new name "Steele Canyon High School, A California Charter School," as an independent 501(c)(3) educational institution. GUHSD retains the authority of serving as the chartering district for Steele Canyon. Located in Spring Valley, SCHS has been serving the communities of El Cajon, Spring Valley, Alpine, La Mesa, Jamul, and San Diego. SCHS provides a comprehensive learning experience that prepares students from diverse backgrounds for success in their academic and personal pursuits.
If we live up to the standard of our mission statement, we will achieve our vision.
Mission Statement
We are...
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A community for all.
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A place of opportunities.
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A foundation for the future.
Vision Statement
Each person...
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Feels safe and welcome.
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Belongs and space to grow.
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Prepares for their next opportunity.
Values
Take care of yourself.
Take care of each other.
Take care of this place.
Expectations
Be prepared.
Be engaged.
Be accountable.
Be appropriate.
Student
Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
A Steele Canyon student will be an Effective Communicator
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Receiving information and constructing meaning through reading, listening, writing, and viewing skills
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Using verbal and non verbal techniques to communicate effectively
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Exchanging and processing information when collaboratingExpressing ideas visually and physically
A Steele Canyon student will be an Adept Learner
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Commanding a core body of knowledge as required by the state academic standards
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Effectively accessing a variety of resources to interpret, synthesize, and analyze information
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Organizing ideas in a logical manner
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Possessing skills to be an independent learner
A Steele Canyon student will be a Complex Thinker and Problem Solver
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Being able to connect, apply, and appraise their learning in terms of educational and personal goals
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Being proficient in mathematical reasoning and numeracy
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Creating and critically analyzing multiple solutions to complex scenarios
A Steele Canyon student will be Technologically Proficient for the 21st Century
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Accessing, evaluating, and applying information from various electronic resources
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Incorporating technological skills into products and presentations
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Enhancing communication of knowledge through appropriate choice of technology
A Steele Canyon student will be a Contributing Member of His/Her Community
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Participating in service to others
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Being exposed to cultural, academic, and linguistic diversity through inclusive education
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Fostering awareness of school core values
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Participating in extra and co-curricular activities
Grade Level Teams
Each Graduating Class has a dedicated staff to assist and guide the students through their high school journey.
Charter Goals
Systems of support for students
We will develop, implement, enhance, and evaluate research based programs and services to meet the academic/social/emotional needs of all students.
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Identify struggling students and enroll them in concurrent support classes.
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Utilize a professional development plan that will provide teachers with education on cutting edge 21st century pedagogical strategies and best practices
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Ensure the master schedule and course offerings meet the needs of all students and are aligned with the mission and vision of the school
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Collect, analyze, and disaggregate data for the purpose of driving schoolwide decisions.
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Implement programs to promote positive behavior
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Teach and model the school mission statement, values, and expectations
Communication
We will utilize and develop systems and structures to increase effective communication amongst all stakeholders.
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Utilize technology resources to regularly communicate school information to parents, students, community and staff.
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Provide professional development for all staff that promotes team building, discourse and cooperation.
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Continue to utilize collaborative subject area and vertical team meetings to create common, innovative, and rigorous curriculum for all students.
Community partnerships and funding
We will establish community partnerships to provide educational and financial opportunities for Steele Canyon students.
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Increase parent participation, community outreach and public relation efforts
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Seek grants that will facilitate funding that meet the diverse needs of all Steele Canyon students.
Academic programs
We will develop, implement, enhance, and evaluate diverse educational programs to develop the whole child through access to rigorous and relevant courses and opportunities aligned with their personal skills, interests, and knowledge for college and career readiness.
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Implement Common Core ELA and/or math teaching standards school-wide.
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Implement a collaborative observation plan to learn best teaching practices from each other and enhance accountability.
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Increase college & career readiness opportunities for all students.
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Continually look to enhance current and establish new Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways.
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Continue to enhance the Cougar Explorations enrichment program.
Facilities and infrastructure
We will develop a plan to maximize and enhance the use of facilities and actively use technology to develop 21st century skills within a safe and secure digital environment.
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Create a long term technology plan
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Continue to raise money for the purpose of building a stadium on campus.
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Ensure that all facilities provide a safe place for students to learn and staff to work.
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Upgrade our Learning Management System (LMS) to provide students with opportunities for online and blended learning.
COMPLIANCE
Complaint Policies & Procedures
Steele Canyon High School has adopted the following policies to address concerns about the charter school generally or regarding specific employees. For complaints regarding harassment or perceived violations of state or federal laws, please refer to Steele Canyon’s Policy Against Unlawful Harassment and/or Steele Canyon’s Uniform Complaint Procedures. For all other complaints, the General Complaint form and accompanying procedures will be appropriate.
Complaints for the Public
Internal Employee Complaints
Contact info:
Title IX Complaints
Elizabeth P. Hernandez
Assistant Principal, Title IX Officer
(619) 660-3525
General Complaints, Internal Complaints
Penni Cody
Manager of Human Resources and Compliance
(619) 660-3553
LCAP - Local Control and Accountability Plan
On July 1, 2013 the state of California enacted legislation that changed the funding formula for all public schools. The new Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) “creates base, supplemental, and concentration grants in place of most previously existing K–12 funding streams, including revenue limits and most state categorical programs.”
All county offices of education, school districts and charter schools are required to create accompanying Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP) that set forth their educational goals, actions to achieve them and the funding tied to them.
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
A Parent's guide to the SARC
What is a School Accountability Report Card (SARC)?
Since November 1988, state law has required all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a SARC. A similar requirement is also contained in the federal No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators.
How often must a SARC be updated?
School report cards must be updated annually.
How are schools required to distribute the SARC?
State law generally encourages schools to make a concerted effort to notify parents of the purpose of the report cards and to ensure that all parents receive a copy of the report card for the school their child attends. Specifically, schools are required to notify all parents about the availability of the SARC and to provide parents with instructions about how the SARC can be obtained both through the Internet (if feasible) and on paper (by request). If a sufficient number of a school's enrolled students speak a single primary language other than English, state law requires that the SARC be made available to parents in the appropriate primary language.
How can a parent obtain a SARC?
Parents with Internet access can go to Find a School Report Card on the California Department of Education's Web site. In addition, as a parent of a child attending a public school in California, you should receive a notice from the school or district about how to find the school's report card on the Internet and how to request a paper copy of the report card. You can also contact the school or the district office to determine the availability of a translated report card.
How can a parent find out more about California's public schools?
If you have questions or need information about a specific school, you can call or write to the school or the district office. You can also schedule an appointment to visit the school and meet with the school's administrators and staff.
SARC Reports:
What information does the SARC contain?
Although there is great variation in the design of school report cards, they generally begin with a profile that provides background information about the school and its students. The profile usually summarizes the school's mission, goals, and accomplishments. State law requires that the SARC contain all of the following:
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Demographic data
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School safety and climate for learning information
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Academic data
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School completion rates
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Class sizes
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Teacher and staff information
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Curriculum and instruction descriptions
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Postsecondary preparation information
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Fiscal and expenditure data
In addition, NCLB requires that SARCs contain reports concerning the "adequate yearly progress" of students in achieving state academic achievement standard;
Title 1 Program Improvement
Graduation rates at the secondary level
Demographic data
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School safety and climate for learning information
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Academic data
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School completion rates
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Class sizes
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Teacher and staff information
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Curriculum and instruction descriptions
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Postsecondary preparation information
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Fiscal and expenditure data
In addition, NCLB requires that SARCs contain reports concerning the "adequate yearly progress" of students in achieving state academic achievement standards; Title 1 Program Improvement; graduation rates at the secondary level; and, starting with the SARCs to be published in 2004–05, the extent to which "highly qualified" teachers are teaching core academic subjects.
Charter
Steele Canyon Charter High School operates as an independent charter school authorized by the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD). While Steele Canyon functions independently in many areas—such as curriculum choices, staffing, and governance—it maintains its charter through GUHSD, which acts as the charter authorizer and provides oversight to ensure the school meets academic, financial, and operational standards.
Policies & Procedures
At Steele Canyon High School, we are dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, and high-achieving learning environment for all students. Our clearly defined policies and procedures reflect our core values: Take care of yourself, take care of each other, and take care of this place. These guidelines are designed to support student success, ensure campus safety, and strengthen communication among students, families, staff, and community partners. We encourage all members of the Steele Canyon community to review and stay informed about our policies, as we work together to empower every student to reach their full potential. Here is the link: SCHS Policies and Procedures
WASC
Steele Canyon High School is proud to be fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Our most recent WASC self-study and accreditation visit provided a valuable opportunity for reflection, collaboration, and growth. Through this process, we examined our academic programs, student outcomes, and overall school culture to ensure we are meeting the highest standards of educational excellence.
We remain committed to continuous improvement and equity in education, and we are proud of the hard work of our students, staff, and community in supporting our mission.
CAREERS
Join our Team
We’re excited that you’re interested in becoming part of our dedicated and dynamic staff at Steele Canyon Charter High School! As a public charter school committed to excellence, we’re always looking for passionate, student-focused professionals to join our team. Use the link below to explore current job openings and begin the application process. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our Cougar community!