#SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DEFINITION CODE#

Definition of a Private SchoolДЄ private school is a school, as defined, that is owned or operated by a private person, firm, association, organization, or corporation, rather than by a public agency. The Field Act was one of the first pieces of legislation that mandated earthquake resistant construction (specifically for schools in California) in the United States. Is based in one or more buildings that are 'Field Act' compliant,* unless exempt.With the exception of charter schools: Contains a budget structure that is consistent with the budget structure of schools operated by the authorizing agency.

#SCHOOL PRINCIPAL DEFINITION CODE#

With the exception of charter schools: Implements a curriculum that fully meets state requirements as specified in the California Education Code relating to required courses of study.Has an administrator, usually a principal, with access to and responsibility for maintaining official student records for all enrolled students.Administers California statewide assessments to its students at the required grade levels.Has at least one appropriately credentialed administrator, usually a principal, who is responsible for all aspects of school administration including supervision and evaluation of staff, fiscal responsibility, student discipline and safety, supervision and evaluation of curriculum, and assessment of academic achievement and school accountability.Has an appropriately credentialed teacher (or teachers) who provides instruction.

Provides educational services to all students who are enrolled.

Is authorized by action of and operated under the oversight of a publicly constituted local or state educational agency.

The CDE further defines a public school as a kindergarten through grade twelve and/or adult educational institution that:

Contain enrolled or prospectively enrolled students.

Have one or more teachers to give instruction.

The term 'school' is used to refer to all educational institutions that have the following characteristics:

Provide definitions that anticipate future changes in institutions for education and learning.Assist in resolving difficulties associated with reporting information on schools.List the essential attributes that define a school such that it is possible to distinguish schools from non-school entities.In providing this information, the CDE hopes to accomplish the following: The purpose of providing this information is to ensure consistency among divisions of the California Department of Education (CDE) regarding department identification and management of school and program information.

School principal definition