Hector Godinez Fundamental High School - Santa Ana Unified ...

Hector Godinez Fundamental High School
“Character of Champions”
School and Community
Godinez Fundamental High School has an enrollment of
2620 with a projected graduating class of 553. We are committed to
create a college-bound culture where academic excellence meets
student accountability. As a fundamental high school, Godinez
provides a comprehensive, standards-based core curriculum grounded
on high expectations and accountability for all. All of the school’s
structure and procedures were designed to implement and support
“Fundamental School” concepts. Some of these concepts include an
emphasis on high standards of student conduct and attendance to
enhance quality instruction; insistence on strong study habits, selfdiscipline,
and responsibility; reinforcement of traditional values,
patriotism, citizenship, respect, courtesy, and pride in
accomplishment; and parent involvement
Santa Ana Unified School District is the fifth largest
district in the state, currently servicing over 57,319 students in grades
K-12 and residing in the City of Santa Ana. Of those students, 95%
are Hispanic or Latino. The district currently operates 37 elementary
schools, 9 intermediates, 7 high schools, 3 alternative high schools, 4
charter schools, and 10 special programs. The student population
receives, 56% qualifying for English Language Learner support, and
78% enrolled in the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program.
Instructional Focus
The mission of Godinez Fundamental High School is to
provide a safe, supportive environment with clear, consistent
expectations and high academic standards. Our vision emphasizes
that we are community in which all are engaged in academic
achievement and character development. Literacy is a focal point in
a collaborative, college- bound culture that ensures all students
graduate or exceed entry-level requirements of a four-year university.
Teachers work in partnership in professional learning communities to
continuously improve instructional practices and develop smaller
learning communities that allow students to receive more
individualized attention. All curriculum and instruction is aligned to
the California State Content Standards and Frameworks approved by
the State Board of Education.
Specialized Instruction
All curriculum and instruction is aligned to the California
State Content Standards and Frameworks approved by the State
Board of Education.
All special education students are mainstreamed into the
general education classroom based upon their IEP and provided
instruction in the least restrictive environment.
English Learners are placed in the same academic programs
as the rest of our students. Additional support may be received
through our tutoring programs that take place throughout the day.
Faculty
Godinez FHS has a professional staff of 106, 73 with Masters
Degrees, and 2 with multiple Doctorates Degrees. Seven staff
members hold counseling degrees and 7 hold administrative
credentials. 100% percent meet the highly qualified teaches’
requirements of NCLB as well as being CLAD credentialed. There
are 20 full-time classified staff members, 9 part time instructional
assistants, 27 part time classified staff members in addition to 13 part
time cafeteria workers who are supervised by 1 Food Service
Supervisor.
3002 Centennial Road
Santa Ana, CA 92604
(714) 433-6600 fax (714) 433-6731
http://www.sausd.k12.ca.us/Domain/878
Counseling Department
The Counseling Department, comprised of an Assistant
Principal, 5 counselors and 1 Higher Education Coordinator, provides
a comprehensive program that includes individual and group
counseling at each grade level. Godinez FHS non-teaching support
service staff is a specialized team of experts which, through close
collaboration, is instrumental in improving student attendance and
achievement through the identification, referral, and remediation of
health and/or emotional concerns. As a high school with a college
bound student curriculum, academic and college counseling is an
integral part of the guidance service.
Graduation Requirements
All students are required to pass all course areas listed,
complete 220 credits for graduation and pass the California High
School Exit Exam.
Graduation requirements include:
English 40 credits Social Science 30 credits
Math 30 credits Foreign Language 20 credits
Science 20 credits Fine Arts 10 credits
Electives 50 credits Physical Education 20 credits
Grading System
College Prep Courses Honors/AP Courses
A 4.0 A 5.0
B 3.0 B 4.0
C 2.0 C 3.0
D 1.0 D 1.0
F 0.0 F 0.0
Grade Point Average
Overall GPA: Grades for all courses attempted in grades 9-12
(weighted)
Unweighted GPA: Grades earned for courses taken in grades 10-12,
academic courses only.
Weighted GPA: Grades earned for all courses taken in 10-12,
academic courses only (weighted)
Class Rank
The student with the highest GPA in the Overall GPA
category ranks #1, the second highest #2, and so on. If more than one
student has the same GPA, they will have the same rank.
Expected School wide Learning Results
The Expected School wide Learning Results (ESLRs) are
the outcomes students who graduate from Godinez Fundamental
High School are expected to exhibit. Our ESLRs have two elements;
scholarship, and character. Administrators, counselors, teachers,
students, and parents work together to ensure that graduates are
prepared for their future
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Vision Statement
Godinez Fundamental High School is a community in which all are
engaged in academic achievement and character development.
Mission Statement
The mission of Godinez Fundamental High School is to provide a
safe, supportive environment with clear, consistent expectations and
high academic standards.

California Public School Accountability Report Card – Academic Performance Index
The API scale is 200-1000
Year Tested Godinez FHS LEA California
2008 743 685 702
2009 790 706 713
2010 792 723 768
2011 805 740 778
Advanced Placement Courses 2010-2011
Godinez Fundamental High School has an open enrollment policy for students wishing to enroll in AP
courses. Students sign a contract to stay enrolled in the year-long course and take the AP exam in May.
Number of AP course offerings has grown exponentially over the last three years.
English Language Spanish Language U.S. History
English Literature Spanish Literature European History
Biology Chemistry Physics B
Environmental Psychology Calculus AB
Statistics Government Macro Economics
French
Student Body Population: %
African American (not of Hispanic origin) .........0
American Indian or Alaskan Native ...................0
Asian ...................................................................2
Filipino................................................................0
Hispanic or Latino ............................................ 97
Pacific Islander ...................................................0
White (not of Hispanic origin) ............................1
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged ................... 89
English Learners ............................................... 21
Students with Disabilities ...................................6
GATE ............................................................... 18
Migrant Education .............................................4
Fluent – English Proficient (RFEP) .................. 61
Graduates attending:
2 year colleges ...................................... 55
4 year colleges ...................................... 20
Parent Education Level
Not a high school graduate ...................... 56
High school graduate ............................... 26
Some college ........................................... 13
College graduate .......................................3
Graduate school ........................................2
83 % of students qualify for the National Free and
Reduced Lunch Program.
Administrative Staff
Principal
Greg Rankin
Learning Director
Scott Michael
Assistant Principals
Bruce Covert
Dr. Roger Frazier
Kevin Tonai
Counselors
Jimmy Bravo
Rosa Marino
Gabriel Moreno
Gerry Oxx
Diane Reed
Higher Education Coordinator
Kathy Ochoa
Curriculum Coordinator
Annette Jackson
This data represents the 2010-2011 school year