Embedded Files
Accountability
The information below will be updated periodically as details become available from the state. All dates are subject to change.
NEW THIS YEAR: The SCDE will create an embargoed website where schools can view their State Report Card, which will be populated with data within two weeks of it being received. This link will be shared with school leaders when it becomes available. This will allow schools a longer period to review and possibly dispute data before it goes public.
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS: This year, data files will be sent from (and returned to) a new district email address: info@sccharter.org. Please add this address to your contact list to prevent messages from going to your spam folder. All questions regarding the accountability tasks should be sent to this address and will be answered by district staff.
TRAINING: This 10-minute video briefly explains each task, describes what's new for this year, and answers some frequently asked questions. Please watch before you begin!
Summer Survey
Summer Survey
Available: Now
Deadline: July 13
Applies to: ALL schools
School leaders provide data that appears on the state report card, such as student/teacher ratios, opportunities in the arts, course enrollment, etc. Please note: all responses refer to the 2015-16 school year.
A copy of the questions is provided below for reference. School leaders are strongly encouraged to record their responses in this document and SAVE it prior to submitting the data online.
School Narrative
School Narrative
Available: Now
First Draft Deadline: July 13
Final Deadline: Oct. 31
Applies to: ALL schools
School leaders submit a narrative that appears on the state report card. This is an opportunity to brag on the school's accomplishments during the 2015-16 school year.
The narrative will be submitted using an online app in the SCDE Member Center. Contact Zenobia Ealy (zealy@sccharter.org) to indicate who at the school should be given access to the "School Report Card Narrative" role. This person will login through the SCDE website.
The app automatically includes last year's narrative for reference. Click "New" to add this year's narrative. A first draft must be submitted from all schools by the deadline listed here, though schools may continue to edit the narrative until the final deadline.
Teacher Attendance Survey
Teacher Attendance Survey
Available: July 12
Deadline: August 10
Applies to: ALL schools
School leaders submit data related to teacher attendance including days of employment, absences for personal reasons, and professional leave.
South Carolina 2015-16 SCHOOL-LEVEL Teacher Attendance Survey (ID 17739)
4-Year Graduation Rate
4-Year Graduation Rate
Available: Now
Files sent via email to school leaders June 9
Deadline: August 19
Applies to: Most schools with 9th grade or higher
Each school will receive an Excel file containing a list of students who entered 9th grade four years ago and who last attended your school. Even schools that do not yet have graduating seniors MAY be included in this reporting.
The school will report the last known status of each student (graduated, transferred, dropped out, etc.) The file will be returned to the district office.
Documentation for each student must be maintained at the school in case of an audit.
Grad Rate Certification
Grad Rate Certification
Available: Now
Deadline: August 19
The certification letter is found on page 25 of the grad rate instructions (see above). School leaders sign this certification and return it to the district office.
5-Year Graduation Rate
5-Year Graduation Rate
Available: early August
Deadline: late August
Applies to: Most schools with 10th grade or higher
Each school will receive an Excel file containing a list of students who did not graduate with the previous year's (4-year) cohort and will report the status of each student. The file will be returned to the district office.
Documentation for each student must be maintained at the school in case of an audit.
Assessment Review File
Assessment Review File
Available: early August
Deadline: late August
Applies to: ALL schools
Each school will receive an Excel file containing a list of students for federal and state accountability calculations. Schools will review/edit whether each student was continuously enrolled for the applicable time period. Schools will also review assessment results. The file will be returned to the district office.
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