Compliance
This page provides important information about our school’s policies, procedures, and legal responsibilities. Here, you’ll find links to complaint procedures, Title IX resources, financial reports, and accessibility statements. Our goal is to ensure transparency, accountability, and equal access for all members of our school community. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to the appropriate contact listed on this page.
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.