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Category E:
Category E1:
Category E1:
E1.1 - Strategies and Processes: School implements a range of culturally sensitive strategies and processes for ongoing family and community involvement in the learning and teaching process for all students.
Findings
Our school has a dedicated Parent Community Involvement Specialist (PCIS) that supports families including those new to the country, McKinney-Vento, and foster students. She facilitates communication between our school and our families.
Our staff utilizes Language Lines service to be able to communicate with families that speak different languages. Additionally, we have bilingual education paraeducators (2) on staff.
We have an active School Site Council that is heavily involved in the decision making and oversight of all activities in relation to our SPSA, specifically school safety, parent engagement, and support for our students with the most need. In addition our Parent Resource Nights for our SPED and ELD students, as well as our ARC meetings for students who need more support in attending school, ensure parent involvement. Through our Wellness Center we also offer parent groups such as Cara y Corazon and PIQE workshops. Additionally, we host two Parent-Teacher Conference Nights (1x per semester).
Our school fosters strong family and community involvement through a Parent Community Involvement Specialist, multilingual communication via Language Lines, and an active School Site Council guiding SPSA decisions. Parent Resource Nights, ARC meetings, wellness programs like Cara y Corazon and PIQE workshops, and biannual Parent-Teacher Conferences further ensure meaningful engagement and support for families.
E1.2 - Inclusive Cultural Understanding: School leadership values the cultures of students and adults through the learning opportunities and materials provided to develop an inclusive cultural understanding.
Findings
Various organizations on our campus come together to host our annual Dia De Los Muertos festival and Posadas. Clubs collaborate on school wide events like our Comet Carnival and CometChella. Our school hosts the annual district-wide Pistahan sa Eastside and our neighboring school district’s Copita.
Our Student Equity Council meets monthly to host various cultural events, discuss pressing issues on campus, and promote student involvement in school change.
We demonstrate a deep commitment to cultural understanding and inclusivity through a variety of events and initiatives that celebrate diversity and foster strong community connections. We strive to honor and celebrate cultural traditions that enrich campus life and foster parent and community involvement.
E1.3 - Rapport and Trust: School leadership develops rapport and trust with students, staff, families, and the community, valuing the identities of individuals.
Findings
Students: Comet Tuesday video is shared weekly to deliver the principal’s encouraging message of the week, important announcements, and Comet expectations reminders. Student-Staff games during lunch such as volleyball, soccer, basketball, softball, and flag football. Students earn positive behavior tickets “Comet Strong” to reinforce expectations, as well as recognition through “Student of the Month.” In the 24-25 school year, there are 29 student clubs. Club leaders meet monthly and have an open line of communication with administration to address their needs. At the beginning of each semester and through the school year, teachers facilitate school-wide lessons to students. Various Listening Campaigns have been facilitated to hear student voice.
Parents: Monthly Cafecito and ELAC meetings in the morning, parent workshops and resource nights in the evenings. Communication app “Remind” sends information and news. Canvas app to stay up to date on student grades, assignments, and teacher communication. APTS, PCIS, and advisors facilitate home visits to student families who struggle to connect with school. In place of a traditional Back to School Night, we’ve transitioned to Parent-Conference Resource Nights where parents can have a 1-1 meeting with each teacher. In addition, various community resources are available to provide parents with further information and connection.
Staff: Teacher appreciation week is celebrated for 5 days with various activities that honor teachers. Lunch and Learns, Staff Chats with Admin, 1-1 Chats with Principal. Staff members have an open line of communication with administration and can connect with them at any time.
Our school fosters engagement through weekly student videos, lunchtime activities, positive behavior recognition, and 29 active clubs. Parents connect via Cafecito, ELAC, resource nights, and communication tools like Remind and Canvas. Staff are supported through appreciation events, open communication, and collaborative meetings.
Category E2:
Category E2:
E2.1 - Policies and Procedures: The policies, regulations, and resources ensure a safe, clean, and orderly place that nurtures learning for all students, including internet safety.
Findings
District-wide UBR (Uniform Behavior Response) policy posted and communicated with students, staff, and parents through safety team presentations. School-wide cell-phone policy was created with staff and student input and administration support with the purchase of safe housing for cell phones. Students utilize the Say Something App for anonymous reporting of any issues. Minga App is utilized for hall passes and to alert parents of students who left campus without permission. Our Comet Strong positive behavior program needs to return and expand.
In Fall 2024, the installation of our perimeter fence was completed. Our custodial team makes every effort to ensure a clean classroom and campus for our students. Our site maintenance team handles minor requests while district maintenance handles items like HVAC and electrical.
Our school enhances safety with the UBR policy, Say Something and Minga apps, and a collaborative cell phone policy. The completed perimeter fence and dedicated custodial and maintenance teams ensure a secure, clean campus, while expanding the Comet Strong program remains a priority.
Evidence
Copy of Esuhsd UBR 2021 (10).pdfE2.2 - Trust, Respect, and Equity: The entire school community has an atmosphere of trust, respect, and equity in support of student achievement and well-being.
Findings
We have expanded our Wellness Center and relocated it to a more central part of campus for easier student access. The Wellness Center is the place where students connect with our social workers and resources for their social-emotional needs. The center hosts Wellness Wednesdays and various groups that foster safety and belongingness. We have a dedicated positive-behavior social worker who works closely with our students who have challenges in connecting to the classroom.
Our CARE team - composed of our APTS, MTSS Coordinator, PCIS, advisors, counselors, social workers, and community-partner: New Hope for Youth - meets weekly to discuss students who need Tier II or III support.
Schoolwide lessons and messages center around “Trust, Respect, and Responsibility.” Honor Roll breakfasts each semester and Student of the Month, encourage the positive Comet Way.
Our expanded Wellness Center, now centrally located, provides social-emotional support through social workers, Wellness Wednesdays, and student groups promoting safety and belonging. A dedicated positive-behavior social worker supports students facing classroom challenges. The CARE team meets weekly to address Tier II and III student needs, while schoolwide lessons on "Trust, Respect, and Responsibility," Honor Roll breakfasts, and Student of the Month celebrations reinforce the positive Comet Way.
E2.3 - School Culture: Students experience a caring school culture that is conducive to learning, with high expectations for all and a learning environment that honors individual differences, and social emotional needs.
Findings
Students in the Alliance Program are actively included in rallies and events, cultivating a sense of belonging and promoting inclusivity.
The Wellness Center’s relocation to a central location has increased student participation, providing accessible emotional support throughout the day. Partnerships with Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) such as New Hope For Youth offer mentorship and additional resources to address academic and emotional needs, reinforcing a caring school culture.
Career and higher education events like Comet Con and Higher Ed Day expose students to diverse opportunities, encouraging college and career readiness.
Initiatives like Wellness Wednesdays and Career Wednesdays and other lunchtime activities balance academics with stress reduction and career exploration, supporting student well-being.
Programs such as our Clothing Closet and PCIS services remove barriers for students and families in need, promoting equity. Recognition programs Student of the Month and senior athletic stoles celebrate academic and personal achievements, fostering a positive and encouraging school culture.
The Alliance Program fosters inclusivity, while the centrally located Wellness Center and partnerships with CBOs like New Hope For Youth provide vital emotional and academic support. Career events like Comet Con and Higher Ed Day, along with Wellness and Career Wednesdays, balance academics with stress reduction and exploration. Equity-focused programs like the Clothing Closet and PCIS services remove barriers, while recognition initiatives celebrate achievements, promoting a positive, supportive school culture and preparing students for future success.
Category E3:
Category E3:
E3.1 - Multi-Tiered Support: School leadership implements personalized, academic multi-tiered support and alternative instructional approaches to meet student needs.
Findings
MTSS Coordinator facilitates MTSS/PD meetings to support teachers in providing Tier I supports while the CARE team works on Tier II supports. Tier III supports are facilitated with additional support from APTS, and/or through a 504 or IEP.
11th and 12th graders are able to enroll in SVCTE - a career technical program - that we partner with. Students attend SVCTE in the morning and complete their JLHS classes in the afternoon.
Tutoring services are available for students both online 24/7, in-person afterschool, and during the school day in certain classes through our partnership with BATA (Bay Area Tutoring Association) and TutorMe.
Our academic counseling services offer 1-1, small group, and large group information and guidance sessions. Our partnership with DCAC, Cal-Soap, and TRIO allow even more personalization and support.
Students who have behavioral, social-emotional, or academic, and attendance challenges are welcomed to join Comet Academy or Turnaround 180 program. Both programs offer case management support, mentorship, focus on socio-emotional skills, while having opportunities to recover credits through EdGenuity. Students in the Comet Academy are able to have a modified schedule in order to accommodate their unique needs.
Re-entry meetings for suspended students involve families in creating reintegration plans.
We emphasize academic and career readiness through various programs and support systems that cater to diverse student needs. Our school supports students through a tiered MTSS framework, SVCTE enrollment for career readiness, and 24/7 tutoring via BATA and TutorMe. Counseling services, partnerships with DCAC, Cal-SOAP, and TRIO, and programs like Comet Academy and Turnaround 180 provide personalized academic, social-emotional, and behavioral support. Re-entry meetings aid suspended students’ reintegration.
E3.2 - Multi-Tiered Support Effectiveness: School leadership assesses the effectiveness of multi-tiered support for students’ social-emotional learning needs.
Findings
The APTS (Associate Principal of Tiered Supports) team leads Care Team meetings to evaluate and refine individualized support plans, ensuring students' social-emotional and academic needs are effectively addressed.
The EWS (Early Warning System) data is reviewed each grading period by the CARE team and leadership teams to evaluate and analyze student progress, and students who need more support.
E3.3 - Student Involvement: The school ensures a high level of student involvement in curricular and co-curricular activities that link to schoolwide student goals/graduate profile, academic standards, and college and career readiness.
Findings
Through our partnership with SVEF’s (Silicon Valley Educational Foundation) ASSETs program, we are able to offer more than a dozen extra-curricular activities that support college and career readiness, foster belonging and empowerment, culture, and academic skills. Our FAST program integrates with our science courses and allows our students to partner with Stanford University programming. Additionally, our partnership with SVUDL (Silicon Valley Urban Debate League) provides our students with speech and debate courses, as well as summer programming. With over 20 student clubs, students can choose from a variety of organizations that meet at lunch or after school.
Our Freshman Orientation set up is in a conference style that provides incoming students with information about high school graduation requirements, success topics, and other important information.
Our in-class targeted tutoring program along with our paraeducators in our Inclusion and general education classes allow students who need more support to have more access to the teaching and learning.
Through partnerships with SVEF's ASSETs program, Stanford's FAST program, and SVUDL, our school offers extracurriculars supporting college readiness, empowerment, and academic growth, including debate and summer programs. Over 20 student clubs provide diverse engagement opportunities, while Freshman Orientation equips students with essential information. Targeted in-class tutoring and paraeducator support enhance access to learning for students needing additional help.
E3.4 - Student Self Advocacy: Students deepen their sense of self and make personal and community connections that are meaningful and relevant and allow students to become advocates for their own needs and supports.
Findings
Our Student Equity Council is composed of students from all levels. They not only coordinate school events but also partake in schoolwide shifts in policy and practice.
After our tragic events in the Fall of 2023, students came together to form C.O.M.E.T. Club to empower themselves in making our school a better and safer place to learn, presenting school safety recommendations at a district board meeting.
Student involvement is valued at our active School Site Council.
Student Clubs leadership meet on a monthly basis to discuss school culture and activities, in conjunction with ASB and leadership students.
Our Student Equity Council and C.O.M.E.T. Club lead initiatives for safety, policy changes, and school improvement, empowering students to influence meaningful change. Active engagement in the School Site Council and collaboration through monthly club leadership and ASB meetings foster a stronger school culture, promoting inclusivity, leadership, and a sense of community.
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