Low-performing schools targeted for extra help

Marissa Espino

Sun View and Oak View elementary schools are eligible to participate in

the Immediate Intervention Underperforming School Program, which calls

for the participation of 430 schools that scored in the bottom half of

the Stanford 9 statewide results in 1998 and 1999.

The accountability program was introduced by the California Department of

Education.

If the schools apply, they will receive about $50,000 to develop a plan

to improve student achievement. If they participate, the schools will be

evaluated by local and state committees that could intervene if

improvements do not result.

Westminster High School, which is part of the Huntington Beach Union High

School District, is also eligible.