2020–2021 School Accountability Report Card

Albert Baxter Elementary

By February 1 of each year, every school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC).The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. Under the Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF) all local educational agencies (LEAs) are required to prepare a Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), which describes how they intend to meet annual school-specific goals for all pupils, with specific activities to address state and local priorities. Additionally, data reported in an LCAP is to be consistent with data reported in the SARC.

For more information about SARC requirements, see the California Department of Education (CDE) SARC web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/.
For more information about the LCFF or LCAP, see the CDE LCFF web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/aa/lc/.
For additional information about the school, parents/guardians and community members should contact the school principal or the district office.

DataQuest

DataQuest is an online data tool located on the CDE DataQuest web page at https://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/ that contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district and the county. Specifically, DataQuest is a dynamic system that provides reports for accountability (e.g., test data, enrollment, high school graduates, dropouts, course enrollments, staffing, and data regarding English learners).

California School Dashboard

The California School Dashboard (Dashboard) https://www.caschooldashboard.org/ reflects California’s new accountability and continuous improvement system and provides information about how LEAs and schools are meeting the needs of California’s diverse student population. The Dashboard contains reports that display the performance of LEAs, schools, and student groups on a set of state and local measures to assist in identifying strengths, challenges, and areas in need of improvement.

Sue Curtiss, Principal

Principal, Albert Baxter Elementary

About Our School

Dear Albert Baxter Elementary Families:
Welcome to a new school year! It is my pleasure to serve as your principal. I look forward to working with the Albert Baxter Elementary families and staff to educate our young Baxter Bears. The focus of our school is to provide the highest quality educational program for all students. The teachers and staff members create a safe and secure environment where learning is valued as the highest priority.

At Albert Baxter Elementary School, we believe that:
• Every student deserves to learn every day
• Positive relationships and a strong sense of community connect students to learning
• Teachers who challenge and care about students make a significant impact on students’ lives
• We build futures for our students!

We recognize that educating children is a shared responsibility with parents. Parents are encouraged and expected to be partners in providing a quality education for all students. With an appreciation and support of each other, we can build a bright future for every child. I look forward to working together with you this year.
Sincerely,
Sue Curtiss

Contact

Albert Baxter Elementary
14929 Cerritos Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706-2827

Phone: 562-531-1602
Email: scurtiss@busd.k12.ca.us