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Alumni Awards
F O U N D A T I O N
2009 Applications
SUBMITTED BY
MONTEREY BAY ACADEMY
LA SELVA BEACH, CALIFORNIA
Monterey Bay Academy | 2009 Alumni Awards Foundation Applications |1Tim Kubrock , Principal
principal@montereybayacademy.org
Julie George, VP Academic Affairs
academics@montereybayacademy.org
MONTEREY BAY ACADEMY
783 San Andreas Road Jay Ketelsen, VP Operations
La Selva Beach, California 95076-1911 jay@montereybayacademy.org
831 728-1481 phone
831 728-1485 facsimile Ben Rosas, VP Finance
financial@montereybayacademy.org
www.montereybayacademy.org
alumni.montereybayacademy.org Charlotte Henderson, Alumni/Development
alumni@montereybayacademy.org
Nathan Henderson, Marketing/Recruiting
info@montereybayacademy.org
Table of Contents
Executive Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 03
Academy Award for Excellence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 04
Monterey Bay Academy
Excellence in Teaching Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 32
Cheri Gregory
Outstanding Alumni Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 40
Dr. Joe L. Wheeler
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Monterey Bay Academy Executive Summary
“I believe God selected the site by the sea for a boarding academy. He happened to use me as a worker to
help Him advance His work and I am so thankful to have had the privilege. My only purpose in life is to be
a devoted worker for God and to be at the right place at the right time. Take a boy or girl from ordinary
pursuits, teach them faith and confidence in God, and they can go from MBA and do extraordinary things
in God’s name.”
Elder Leal V. Grunke
Founder of Monterey Bay Academy
MBA Hall of Faith Recipient
Sixty years ago, Elder Grunke arrived at Camp McQuaide and was met at the gate house by the last soldier
representing the Army of the United States of America. The soldier saluted, handed Elder Grunke a key, and
Monterey Bay Academy came into existence, a vision turned reality. To quote a War Assets Administration docu-
ment, “…the camp will be ‘sold’ at 100% discount.” The initial cost was nothing, but the rewards since that day
in 1948 have proven to be priceless.
The Seventh-day Adventist ‘school by the sea’ has produced pioneers for the church such as: David Bieber,
MBA’s first principal, who later became the president of Loma Linda University; Clyde Morgan, founder of
Adventist Frontier Missions; Jose Rojas, Director of Volunteer Ministries at the General Conference; and Joe
Wheeler, author and “America’s Keeper of the Story.”
Leadership stability has been a key factor in MBA’s history and success with only nine principal’s in its 60-year
history. Harvey Voth served for 18 years as principal which is a record held not by many others, if any at all, in
Seventh-day Adventist education.
The MBA faculty, in recognition of teaching excellence, have been consistent recipients of many awards: five
Zapara Excellence in Teaching Awards during the eight-year period they were given (1989-1997), and six Alumni
Awards Foundation Excellence in Teaching Awards in the past six years (2003-2008).
The quality of teachers and leaders that have sculpted over 10,000 lives in MBA history have created and con-
tinue to create members of society who have left their indelible footprint on this world and for the Kingdom to
come. Ordinary people doing extraordinary things in God’s name…
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2009 Academy Award for Excellence Application
Sponsored by Alumni Awards Foundation
Name of Academy: _________________________________
Monterey Bay Academy Date: ___________________
October 2008
Address: __________________________________________________________________
783 San Andreas Road
City: _________________
La Selva Beach State: _____
CA Zip: ________
95076-1911Telephone: ( ) _______________
831-728-1481
Ending Enrollment: 2005-06_____
211 2006-07 _____
207 2007-08_____
212 2008-09 _____
209 (current)
Net Operating Gain (Loss): 2005-06 ________
(54.896) 2006-07 ________
(716,718) 2007-08____________
677,672
Principal: _________________________
Tim Kubrock Phone: ( ) __________
831-728-1481 Email: principal@montereybayacademy.org
______________
Board Chair: ______________________
Jerry Page Phone: ( ) 559-347-3191
__________ Email: jpage@cccsda.org
______________
Application Scoring (350 points): Each application will be scored according to the following guidelines
with a maximum of 350 points possible.
1. Accreditation Reports (50 points): Please enclose a copy of the latest Accreditation Report(s)
from all accreditation organizations that currently accredit your school. Accreditation reports will
be reviewed regarding Major Commendations, Major Recommendations, and progress made
since the last accreditation visit.
2. Journey to Excellence (150 points): Please attach a summary (1,000 words or less) of how your
school’s programs achieve the 10 Goals for Curriculum in Seventh-day Adventist Schools as
outlined in Journey to Excellence. Please reference the Essential Core Elements in each Goal as
much as possible. (15 points possible for programs in each of the 10 Goals.)
3. Comparisons of Student Scores to Standardized Testing Scores (50 points): All but three states
now require proficiency testing and/or high school graduation testing. Some school use TAP
tests. Other schools administer PSAT/ACT/SAT or other standardized tests. Up to 50 points
may be scored if the average scores for your academy students compare favorably to standardized
and/or proficiency/graduation testing.
4. Accountability of Teachers (50 points): Please attach a sample of the evaluation instrument used
in your school to evaluate teachers and the instrument used to evaluate administrators. If a formal
instrument is not in use, please identify the alternative evaluation process currently used. Please
write a narrative description of your evaluation procedures for teachers, including: How often
teachers are evaluated? By whom? Are standardized test scores used in evaluations?
5. Creative/Innovative Programs (50 points): Some academies have successfully reversed adverse
operations, such as enrollment trends, physical plant conditions, and other similar negative
conditions by implementing creative/innovative ideas and programs. Other schools have
developed new and creative programs for academic gains, spiritual revival, and/or community
service. Points will be scored based on creative/innovative programs that have been successfully
developed and implemented – especially where favorable results can be measured. (Maximum
points for this section is 50).
NOTE: Applications must be received in the Director of Education’s Office for the academy’s Union
Conference by October 31, 2008. Schools that have received the Academy Award for Excellence must
wait 3 years before reapplication.
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Accreditation Reports
A. March 2007 Self-Study
(Pacific Union Conference Director of Education
see accompanying document)
B. February 2008 Progress Report
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Monterey Bay Academy Accreditation Report
Progress Report – Major Recommendations
As reported on February 28, 2008 to the North American Division Commission on Accreditation of the Accredit-
ing Association of Seventh-day Adventist Schools, Colleges, and Universities, Inc.
Major Recommendation # 1
Job descriptions of all employees of Monterey Bay Academy need to be finalized.
School Response:
In late June 2007, the administration met with department heads and began the process of writing job de-
scriptions. The department heads were tasked with the job of writing job descriptions for their departments and
then returning these descriptions to the administration by September 30, 2007.
The administration is currently reviewing and refining these job descriptions for the MBA school board to
review and approve.
Major Recommendation #2:
The administration and faculty need to work on revision of ESLRs so they outline “what each student should
know, understand and be able to do,” upon exit from the school. The faculty needs to use the ESLRs intention-
ally for planning course outlines and lesson plans.
School Response:
Time was spent with the full faculty participation during post session meetings in June 2007, discussing
the ESLRs and their importance to the educational outcomes of all MBA students. At that time faculty and
administration went through all of the ESLRs and defined and refined them. The Vice Principal for Academic
Affairs asked the faculty to submit their course syllabus and outline for classes to her office for review during
Pre-session faculty meetings in August. The faculty was directed by the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs to
list the ESLRs being addressed in their classes directly on the course syllabus so that it was evident to all that
they were intentional in their use.
It was decided at that meeting that there were some ESLRs that were somewhat outdated and needed refine-
ment. The faculty voted to give the ESLRs to the WASC leadership committee and the Academic Standards and
Curriculum Committee for review with the recommendation that two of the ESLRs in particular needed to be
reworked to meet the needs of MBA in 2008 and the future. The Academic Standards and Curriculum Commit-
tee (ASACC) met about this issue in January 2008 and continues to meet weekly to refine the ESLRs. Plans are
to make a full report to faculty and school board in April 2008.
In August 2007, the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs reviewed the course outlines and syllabi for each class
taught at MBA. They were reviewed for their coverage of the ESLRs, as well as to their adherence to the cur-
riculum guides provided by the North American Division department of Education. In addition, the AP courses
were to follow the outline provided by College Board and all classes were to be recognized by the University of
California’s A-G requirements for entrance. These syllabi and course outlines are currently on file in the Vice
Principal for Academic Affairs office and will be reviewed annually for updates.
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Major Recommendation #3:
Exit interviews for all students need to be administered at the end of each school year.
School Response:
Exit surveys were developed by the WASC Leadership committee in May 2007 and administered to all stu-
dents during the finals test week. This information was distributed and discussed during post session faculty
meetings. Exit interviews are also given to all students leaving MBA for any reason. Information gleaned from
these surveys and interviews are shared with the faculty and kept on file in the Academic Affairs Office.
Major Recommendation #4:
Implement a tutorial program for students who are having academic difficulty.
School Response:
Currently, the availability of peer tutors is limited due to the scheduling of classes and work at MBA. There
are a growing number of students who need extra help academically whether it is with time management or
with specific tasks which will lead to success in their classes. This is supported with test data as well as the
tracking of the number of students on the DFI list and the number of students requesting assistance with
classes. In response to this lack of a formal process, the administration is taking an aggressive look at changing
the academic calendar and schedule at MBA to accommodate more academic support for those underserved. It
is our goal to provide ALL students at MBA the opportunities for academic success.
In January 2008, the Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee met to review the academic calendar
and make recommendations to the Administration regarding changes to the schedule. These recommenda-
tions were reviewed by the administration in early February, and presented to the faculty for their input. The
recommendations were also presented to the parents and students for their input. As a result, a new calendar is
being presented to the MBA school board at the end of February 2008 for adoption for the new school year. The
schedule for the new school year is also currently under review with special emphasis being placed on allowing
for time to tutor students.
To address the problem of the 2007-08 school year, the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs is currently run-
ning a study hall each evening from 6-7:30 p.m. to provide academic support for those students in need. If
tutoring is necessary, the Vice Principal provides it or contacts the teacher of the course for help in securing the
appropriate peer tutor. This process will be replaced by a formal peer tutoring process for the 2008-2009 school
year.
Major Recommendation #5:
Formalize a campus wide counseling program in conjunction with the current advisor/advisee format.
School Response:
In July 2007, the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs attended continuing education for college and career
counseling. In August 2007, MBA purchased an online software program for college and career counseling
called Naviance. This program provides: career testing, college and scholarship searches. The program is cur-
rently only being used with the class of 2008, but will be used with all classes starting in August 2008.
In November 2007, a faculty member was tasked with being the attendance officer to reduce the workload of
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the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs, thus freeing her to do more college and career counseling. Currently a
handbook is being drafted for use with the advisors to help them to accurately advise their students about col-
lege and career choices.
A financial aide workshop was offered in January 2008 to provide seniors with help filling out the FAFSA
forms as well as answer questions about Financial Aide. 50 out of 71 seniors attended this evening workshop
given by the Vice Principal for Academic Affairs.
Major Recommendation #6:
Administrative team continues to refine and study the budgeting process to meet financial pressures of oper-
ating and of debt reduction.
School Response:
Beginning in the Spring of 2007, the school board and the administrative team worked on a plan for a bal-
anced budget and plan of debt reduction for the school. Each subsequent board meeting has dedicated time to
follow up this matter. As of January 2008, the school has remained within the bounds of the budget and has
made payments toward reducing the debts owed to the Central California Conference and the Pacific Union
Conference. Work continues on this recommendation. The finance committee of the school board and the
WASC Resources committee have met to come up with a budget for 07-08 school year. Budget for the current
school year was for 210 students but plans are made to budget for only 200 next year in order to start an aggres-
sive program of repayment of the debts that MBA currently has.
Progress Report - Action Plans
Action Plan No. 1
Tutoring and study skills program for students who fall below a C average
School Response:
MBA is currently seeking ways to implement this action plan. We are revising our academic calendar and
schedule to create times in the day to better serve this program.
Action Plan No. 2
Equitable technology for all classrooms
School Response:
As of summer 2007, MBA currently has equitable technology for all classrooms but two. Those classrooms
will be remodeled this summer (summer 08) and the technology in those classrooms is part of the official re-
model plan.
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Action Plan: Curriculum and Instruction
Area For improvement Resources: Faculty and Staff involvement
Establish tutoring and study skills programs for those students who fall below a C average in their classes. Administration, all faculty and staff
Establish specific study times during the school schedule for intentional study hall according to student schedules and needs
Ways of Assessing Progress
Student Learning Result(s) Addressed Improvement in student grades and morale
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ESLR #1: Inquiring scholars who use technology as a productive tool to enhance learning Fewer students on D,F,I lists
Higher achievement test scores
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Rationale For Identifying This Area
Student need and request Means to Report Progress
Parent responses to surveys Edline reports to parents
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Faculty observations through test result in their classes Principal newsletter to parents
Lower than expected ITED test results Deans contact with parents and students
Growing percentage of students on D,F, I list
Specific Strategies For Growth/Development Person(s) Responsible Timeline Completion Date
Establish for all students quiet, controlled study times during the Vice-Principal of Academic Affairs to organize places and Fall 2007 Completed
school day as well as in the evening. This is to be provided in the times. Teachers, deans and support staff to monitor study Fall 2007
class schedule. times
Require students with low grades (students either on the D,F, I list Vice-Principal of Academic Affairs to determine which Summer 2007 & Study Skills class for
or students with a GPA of 2.0 and below) to have a study period students have low grades. Teachers and support staff to ongoing as student’s Freshman started
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in the library during the day or in a classroom during evening monitor study times grades are determined Fall 2007. Study
recreation activities Hall for DFI started
January 2008
Develop an on-campus tutoring program Librarian, deans, and school administrative team. Fall 2007 Process started
Librarian will serve as the coordinator for the peer tutors Fall 2007
and monitor their progress.
Provide tutoring for those students who need extra help to improve Librarian and deans to organize student tutors who During school year Process started
their grades in classes would be willing to dedicate their time to tutor other 07-08 as needs arise Fall 2007 and
students ongoing
Establish a study hall period during recreation to help students in Teachers during their “study hall” assignments to help During school year January 2008
all academic areas students in their academic areas 07-08 as needs arise 6:00p – 7:00p
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Accreditation Reports continuedAction Plan: Curriculum and Instruction
Area For improvement Resources: Faculty and Staff involvement
Equitable technology in all classrooms Administration, teaching faculty, Network
Plan for maintaining technology in all classrooms Administrator
Student Learning Result(s) Addressed Ways of Assessing Progress
ESLR #1: Inquiring scholars who use technology as a productive tool to enhance learning Responses from teachers
Responses from students
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Student and parent responses from surveys
Faculty and staff responses from surveys Means to Report Progress
Faculty/Staff meetings, Board meetings
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Parent newsletter, Sandscripts newsletter
Specific Strategies For Growth/Development Person(s) Responsible Timeline Completion Date
Develop plan for updating software and technological teaching Administration and Network Administrator Summer ‘07 September 2007
resources in each department
Develop systematic plan for maintaining technology in all Administration and Network Administrator Summer ‘07 September 2007
classrooms and labs
Budget funding for ongoing site licenses and upgrades. School Board and Administrative team Spring ‘07
Teacher training for how to use the new technology in the Administration and Network Administrator Spring ’07 (ongoing) Process began in
classroom. (DVD players, audio equipment, video projectors) Spring 2007 and is
ongoing.
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Complete computer/audio system in Classroom 3, 4, 6 & Science 10 Administration and Network Administrator Summer ’07- ‘09 Fall 2007
Classroom 6
still needs to be
completed.
Computers (5) for a learning lab to enhance the Spanish program Administration, Network Administrator, Spanish teacher Summer ‘08
Computers (5) for a learning lab to enhance the ESL program Administration, Network Administrator, English teacher Summer ‘09
Computers (12-15) to be placed in the math classroom Administration, Network Administrator, Math In conjunction Complete Fall 2007
with Master Plan
Computers (8) to be placed in the physical science room Administration, Network Administrator, Physical Sciences Committee to
teacher remodel entire math/
science complex
Computers (8) to be placed in the biological science room Administration, Network Administrator, Biological
Sciences teacher
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Accreditation Reports continuedAction Plan: Curriculum and Instruction
Area For improvement Resources: Faculty and Staff involvement
Feasibility of implementing a student ESLR portfolio/project as a requirement for graduation.
Student Learning Result(s) Addressed Ways of Assessing Progress
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All ESLRs Evaluation by portfolio committee
Rationale For Identifying This Area
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After student interviews and surveys, and standardized test score analysis it was decided that MBA needed to take an intentional Means to Report Progress
approach to make sure that ESLRs are being accomplished by students. A comprehensive document that provides a clear Student portfolio presentations
structure for the demonstration of the acquisition of the ESLRs is needed. Reports to school board
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Principal newsletter to parents
Specific Strategies For Growth/Development Person(s) Responsible Timeline Completion Date
Department chairs and teachers must develop ESLR performance Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee, Spring 2007 Process began in
assessment rubrics for their classes. teachers, Vice Principal for Academic Affairs May 2007
Develop an ESLR portfolio assignment as a requirement for Vice Principal for Academic Affairs, Faculty/Staff, Spring 2007-June Fall 2007
graduation. Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee 2007
Create a portfolio advisory committee with the purpose of Academic Standards and Curriculum Committee, Spring 2007 Spring 2007
advising and assessing portfolios. Committee to be made up of Vice Principal for Academic Affairs,
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representatives from each core academic area, an administrator and Teachers, Student representatives
student representatives.
Develop plan for what will be included in the portfolio for each year Vice Principal for Academic Affairs, Academic Standards Fall 2007- ongoing
at MBA: freshman, sophomore, junior , senior and Curriculum Committee, Portfolio Advisory
Committee
Develop a rubric for assessment of portfolios Vice Principal for Academic Affairs, Summer 2007
Portfolio Advisory Committee
Implementation of the project for: Vice Principal for Academic Affairs, Fall 2007- ongoing
Class of 2008 Portfolio Advisory Committee
Class of 2009
Class of 2010
Class of 2011 and all classes following
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Accreditation Reports continuedAction Plan: Resource Management
Area For improvement Resources: Faculty and Staff involvement
Master Plan for overall increase in fundraising and growth of Alumni Endowment. PSI (Philanthropic Services Incorporated),
Student Learning Result(s) Addressed Central California Conference (CCC)
All ESLRs Fundraising Personnel, MBA Alumni and
Rationale For Identifying This Area School Board, MBA PTO, and all MBA
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Increased funding from grants and donations will help toward achieving our Technology Action Plan. In addition, increased Faculty & Staff.
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financial support will also help toward the needed renovations of our existing laboratories (Biology, Chemistry, Auto Mechanics,
Graphic Technology, etc.). By increasing the giving to our Alumni Endowment, additional earnings will be available to increase Ways of Assessing Progress
the amount of scholarships we can provide for academic achievements and the financial aid we are able to provide to financially Increased donations, Alumni involvement,
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challenged families. percentage of Alumni base donating, and
retrieval of correct addresses.
Means to Report Progress
Alumni / Development Reports, SandScripts,
Principal Reports.
Specific Strategies For Growth/Development Person(s) Responsible Timeline Completion Date
Form a Committee of MBA Administrators, MBA’s Alumni / MBA Administrator’s and Alumni/Development Director July 2007
Development Director, MBA Alumni and School Board Members,
CCC Fundraising Personnel, as well as a representative from PSI, to
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look at long-term fundraising needs.
After assessing the schools fundraising needs, using the same MBA Administrator’s, Alumni/Development Director, August-September
committee mentioned above, create a Fundraising Master Plan. and Fundraising Consultant 2007
Based on known information from Alumni database, create Alumni Alumni/Development Director September 2007
Chapters.
Continue bi-annual meetings at PSI conventions. MBA Principal and Alumni / Development Director 2008 / 2010
Project currently on hold in the absence of a Development Director.
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Accreditation Reports continuedACADEMY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE | SECTION II
Journey to Excellence
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ACCEPTANCE OF GOD
The entire MBA program is centered in the Biblical fact that God is The Creator and Redeemer of all human-
kind. We encourage students to set aside time daily for personal prayer and reflection with God. Our relation-
ship with God is of utmost importance. Each school year there are student baptisms, often in the Pacific Ocean.
The MBA staff has prayer together often but specifically on Wednesdays at 12:30pm we meet in the library to
pray. God gave each of us spiritual gifts, and students are encouraged to discover their gifts and use them to
serve others.
COMMITMENT TO THE CHURCH
Many students are very active in their local churches. Students at MBA are involved in praise teams, Sabbath
Schools, weeks of prayer, and mission trips. Student-led evangelism is a priority for MBA because of our com-
mitment to provide a training ground for evangelism. Mission trips and outreach locally and around the world
are executed by MBA students. The MBA program is built upon enhancing the student’s understanding of the
basic tenets of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
MBA works diligently to create a family atmosphere on campus. By blending our diverse ethnicity in several
key areas, the students learn to appreciate the differences in one another and to live in harmony. The dormito-
ries each have three deans to better carry out the parenting role of the deans and provide consistency in dorm
family life. The Resident Assistants (RA’s) provide peer-to-peer leadership just as an older brother or sister
would provide in the home. Lastly, each student is incorporated into a faculty family, led by the MBA faculty/
staff, providing smaller on-campus family groups and a particular faculty/staff member from who each student
receives academic, social, and spiritual encouragement.
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP
MBA students are taught to be responsible citizens, both on-campus and off-campus, encompassing local,
national, and international communities. Every senior class at MBA has worked at the local polls on Election
Day since the California State Legislature passed the bill allowing students to assist in elections. The com-
munity looks forward to our students coming each year. Community Service Day has been a regular event for
many years. However, following the 9/11 attacks on New York City, MBA made September 11 the annual day to
perform acts of kindness in honor of those tragically affected in 2001. This year, we received headline television
news coverage as well as front page newspaper coverage for this day of service. Students headed to the Gulf when
Hurricane Katrina devastated that area of our nation, learning first-hand how to help people get their lives back
together again following natures horrific force. Internationally speaking, in the last 10 years MBA students have
been to 15 countries, providing student-led evangelism in some of the most primitive settings in addition to
building churches and schools.
HEALTHY BALANCED LIVING
The MBA daily schedule is centered around providing a healthy balance to students’ busy lives. Within that
schedule, students are encouraged to recognize what their own balance of life is and incorporate that into their
day. The daily schedule divides student life into worship (both individual and group), class, work, recreation,
meal, and study time. Our cafeteria provides both vegan and vegetarian dining.
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Monterey Bay Academy | 2009 Alumni Awards Foundation Applications Academy Award Application | 15Alumni Awards Foundation Academy Award for Excellence 2009 Monterey Bay Academy Journey to Excellence continued INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT MBA’s higher-than-ever standardized student test scores that reflect above average intellectual abilities is a testament to the development of the intellectual potential and embedded excellence in teaching by the faculty. Teachers are currently using a wide variety of research-based methods to facilitate learning and to actively engage students in the learning process. These include cooperative learning techniques, portfolios, the use of multiple intelligences, peer teaching and mentoring, traditional assessment methods, collaborative learning, interactive multi-media assignments, field trip, laboratory experiments, research papers and projects, speeches, role-playing, and input-output. COMMUNICATION SKILLS One method of teaching students sensitivity to one another is through the online forums our teachers are conducting. Students comment on each others’ work and encourage one another. MBA teachers collaborated to achieve mutual goals based on tests, surveys, and students’ grades. It is an intentional look at the overall pic- ture. Two years ago the vocabulary scores were below grade average on the ITED scores. The English department began emphasizing vocabulary, resulting in a 23% increase in scores after the first year and above grade average scores following the second year. PERSONAL MANAGEMENT Time management is vital to a boarding academy setting. Students are encouraged to be on-time to classes so they don’t have to spend their recreation time in attendance detention. Two large flat-panel screens in the hallways remind students of tasks to be taken care of or meetings to attend. Students are in group situations throughout their day. Cooperation and teamwork are essential developments for students in creating successful working dynamics. AESTHETIC APPRECIATION Our MBA motto, Where Land and Sea Unite to Inspire, in itself speaks of God’s creations coming together to behold and to inspire. Operating under that motto for nearly 60 years, MBA’s fine arts program has been a dis- tinguished and reputable one that has performed around the nation and globally to glorify our God through the human expression of the performing arts. After every major performance, students complete a concert reflection paper. Students demonstrate linguistic, logical-mathematical, special, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalist intelligence. Creating beach sand sculptures is a popular MBA Sab- bath afternoon activity through which students can be expressive of their Biblical knowledge in artistic form. Currently, MBA has several graduates enrolled in the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco. CAREER AND SERVICE MBA is committed to not only educating the head, but the hand and the heart. Our student work program serves the purpose of helping defray the expenses of attending a private school. It gives students opportunities to work in settings that allow them to experience learning rarely found in conventional educational settings. Students are encouraged to develop a strong work ethic, discover the value of responsibility and accountability; the program prepares them to balance work and studies, a valuable tool for college and future employment. MBA hosts a Career Day each year. Members of the community as well as alumni are invited to share the experiences in their careers. Monterey Bay Academy | 2009 Alumni Awards Foundation Applications Academy Award Application | 16
ACADEMY AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE | SECTION III
Student Score Comparisons
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ITED Testing Year 2007
13+
12
9
6
3
0
Reading Revising Writing Math Social Studies Science Sources of Info Composite
Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors
Grade/Test Reading Revising Writing Math Social Studies Science Sources of Info Composite
Freshman 9.4 10.2 10.1 9.5 10.6 8.8 9.7
Sophomores 10.3 11.1 10.6 10.2 10.9 10 10.6
Juniors 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+
Seniors 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+
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ITED Testing Year 2008
13+
12
9
6
3
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Reading Revising Writing Math Social Studies Science Sources of Info Composite
Freshmen Sophomores Juniors Seniors
Grade/Test Reading Revising Writing Math Social Studies Science Sources of Info Composite
Freshman 11.6 11.6 11.1 12 13+ 10.1 11.7
Sophomores 11.9 12.6 12.8 12.9 13+ 10.9 12.6
Juniors 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+
Seniors 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+ 13+
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Accountability of Teachers
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Monterey Bay Academy Accountability of Teachers
Each school year, MBA teachers are formally evaluated by the Principal at least once. We have been using the
attached “Summative Evaluation” form (three pages)*. After the formal classroom observation for one full class
period, the principal and teacher sit down and go over the evaluation together.
The principal also includes other information on the evaluation document at the time of the one-on-one
meeting. For example, on page 2, section D (Progress of Pupils Toward Expected Achievement), number four
reads: “provides frequent feedback to students and parents.” The principal will record the teacher’s track record
of uploading his/her grades weekly to the internet via our Edline grading program.
Another example is found on page three, section E (Professional Relationships), number five reads: “fulfills
adjunct duties.” The principal includes the staff member’s attendance record at weekly staff meetings.
Standardized test scores are not used as a part of the formal evaluations. However; the academic vice-princi-
pal goes over the collective ITED test scores with each teacher individually. Together they identify the teaching
strengths and weaknesses of that teacher. A strong effort is made to address areas where improvement is needed.
This targeted goal has resulted in improved standardized test scores the following year. In addition, we require
each senior to take the SAT test during their senior year.
The current principal was evaluated by the teaching staff during his first year (2005-2006). This was con-
ducted by the conference superintendent of education (form not available). During his first year, a 3-year term
of office was voted by the school board.
These evaluations are an important part of teacher accountability. However, there are additional measures
that are used effectively as well. When the principal receives a complaint or concern regarding a teacher, he will
meet with the teacher and explore the issue. Sometimes, the result is a direct resolution between the two par-
ties (Matthew 18) or may lead to a conference arranged by the principal. In the past 4 years, teachers and staff
members have had formal letters placed in their personnel file and some have been placed on probation. In some
cases, this has led to the ultimate accountability—a job change the following year.
In addition to the formal yearly evaluations, the principal also conducts many informal “drop-by” classroom
observations randomly. He likes to have a good handle on the pulse of what is actually going on in each class-
room around campus. (See attached example of highlighted Principal’s weekly newsletter) The teaching faculty
are aware of and welcome this policy. In addition, the school board members also conduct informal classroom
“drop-by” observations—usually on board meeting days.
Near the end of each year, the Academic vice-principal gives students a “Teacher and Course Questionnaire”
(attached). This is done at a time when the teacher is not present in the classroom. The class results are col-
lected, tabulated and then shared with each teacher on an individual basis.
Also, at the end of each school year, the students and staff members vote for MBA’s “Faculty Member of the
Year Award” (attached). Each person gets a ballot and one vote. They receive the award criteria along with a list
of all the staff members who are eligible (past recipients are not eligible to receive it again).
*Schools in the Central California Conference will be changing evaluation forms this year. However, this is
still a work in progress and has not been in use thus far.
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Faculty Member of the Year Award
Since 1994, Monterey Bay Academy has recognized a staff member in gratitude for their service and dedica-
tion to the students and to their fellow colleagues at Monterey Bay Academy. The recognition has been in the
form of a $500 check, presented at graduation.
The criteria for this award are as follows:
The Faculty Member of the Year Award is given to a faculty/staff member who, through their life and work demonstrates a
commitment to Monterey Bay Academy and to communicating the unconditional love of Jesus Christ to others.
Individuals who have received this award in the past and who are not eligible to receive this award are:
1994 Gail Estey (no longer here)
1995 Bill Keresoma (no longer here)
1996 Emma J. Bowes (no longer here)
1997 Evelyn Mariani (no longer here)
1998 Arladell Nelson (no longer here)
1999 Jon Speyer
2000 Steve Walls (volunteer - ineligible)
2001 Sheri Ballard Hansen (no longer here)
2002 Samuel Kaligithi (no longer here)
2003 Jason Mustard
2004 Bonnie Carter (no longer here)
2005 Tim Kubrock
2006 Mike Thomas (no longer here)
2007 Tim Zytkoskee
2008 Kirsten Weber (no longer here)
1. Please nominate two individuals, listing them as first and second choice on the two lines below. List one
person on each line.
2. In the space provided, write a brief paragraph stating why you are nominating each individual.
Please Note: Your vote will not be counted unless these paragraphs are included. Please give serious consider-
ation to your vote. Do not put your name anywhere on this sheet. The recipient will be announced on gradua-
tion week-end this year.
Choices:
1.
2.
Comments:
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Dear MBA Family,
Weekly Schedule
Richard Rose once said,
“Are you going out after the truth, or are you going
out after something you believe?” Europe Trip
September 26-October 08
In a court of law, witnesses are admonished to tell the truth, the
whole truth and nothing but the truth. If you remove that from our
SAT Testing
judicial system, there would be nothing left to stand upon. In our
October 07
society today, we are often told that absolute “truth” is relative, but
Jesus says,
MBA JV Football Tournament
“I am the way and the truth and the life.” John 14:6 October 12-14
Since I usually write about the extra-curricular events happening PSAT Testing
around here, I thought I’d drop in on some classes this morning and October 17
give you a short snapshot of the academic learning that is taking
place. Fresno Football Tournament
October 19-21
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and their weekly vocabulary words. Their teacher, Mrs. Gregory is very
pleased with their progress and even had to make them cookies Youth Prayer Conference -
recently when their entire class performed well on a difficult Modesto
vocabulary quiz. In ssen eniior
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their different personality types and have recently completed the
Strong’s interest inventory. They will now consider how their MBA Elementary Football
personalities might best fit with their vocational interests. In Tournament
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important it is to construct their words carefully—such as letter
writing. Daniela Silva ’08 says this class has already helped her in
better note taking for her classes.
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were discussing the Dickens classic Tale of Two Cities . He was
explaining what it means when someone is chided for keeping
“banker’s hours”. In Ms. Baerg’s pr
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writing sine functions. The next step included amplitude and vertical
shift—things that I clearly have no business trying to explain to you! It
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shift—things that I clearly have no business trying to explain to you! It
seemed like a good time for me to slip out of the classroom full of
approximately 20 students who appeared to understand perfectly the
language of math.
In the hallway, I stopped to talk to Sabrina Carter ’08 from Oakhurst,
CA. She is a new student this year—coming from Yosemite High
School the last three years. She says she likes dorm life here and her
favorite classes include Pastor Speyer’s Bible class (“he’s funny”), and
her C.S. Lewis and English classes.
I hope your children are experiencing a rich and full “MBA experience.”
I always encourage students to get actively involved in different
activities and become a part of what happens here.
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Today for assembly, we will have worship, pledge of allegiance, MBA
school song, and announcements. I’m looking for several students who
will learn and play the school song on the piano this year. It is even
worth a small scholarship—but none have taken me up on it yet.
Tonight, the Class of ’09 will be presenting the vespers program.
Tomorrow morning, Ranela Kaligithi ’08 will be preaching the sermon.
Twenty of our students will be headed to the Fresno Youth rally
tomorrow with Mr. Mustard and Ms. Baerg. Tomorrow night is ASB
bowling/costume night. We rent out the entire bowling alley in
Watsonville between 9:00 and 11:00p. Sunday morning will be the
first SAT test date this year. Our French trip participants will return on
Monday afternoon.
We have passed the middle of the first quarter just before home
leave. Each teacher turned in midterm report grades for any students
whose grade was below a C-. These midterms will be mailed out to
you next week. By next Friday, you will have them in your hands—but
only if your child’s grade is below a C-. No news is good news—it
means they are above a C-. Also, Ms. George is working to get the
Edline program up and running for this year. This will enable you to
stay current with their grades online. This feature should be running
within the next week. We’ve had technical/software difficulties making
a transition with the software this year.
In the language of a famous American television character...” th, th,
th, th, thaaaat’s all folks.” ’Til next time, keep looking up!
Sincerely yours,
T
Tii m K ub r o c k
Principal
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Summative Evaluation Assignment
Certified/Instructional Personnel School
A. Suitable Learning Environment
Respond to items 1-9 to the extent that they describe the management of the classroom.
1. Maintains effective and consistent classroom discipline.
2. Maintains positive emotional climate.
3. Maintains a clean, orderly, and safe classroom.
4. Uses learning time effectively.
5. Is sensitive to student needs.
6. Uses appropriate motivation and reinforcement techniques.
7. Develps student self-government.
8. Is attentive to the health and safety of students.
9. Displays appropriate learning materials.
Comments:
B. Adherence to Curricular Objectives
Discuss items 1-4 with the teacher. Respond to each item as it describes teacher preparation.
1. Maintains lesson plans that reflect the importance of the development of knowledge, skills, and concepts.
2. Follows adopted frameworks and curriculum guides.
3. Writes appropriate learning objectives.
4. Uses adopted textbooks and materials in the instructional program.
Comments:
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C. Instructional Techniques and Strategies Summative Evaluation – Page 02
Respond to items 1-11 as it describes teaching techniques.
1. Uses effective motivational strategies.
2. Uses a variety of teaching strategies.
3. Uses a variety of instructional materials and equipment.
4. Teaching strategies and activities are focused on specific and indentifiable objectives.
5. Uses strategies to develop higher level thinking skills.
6. Provides appropriate (distributive and massed) practice, including appropriate homework.
7. Uses effective long- and short-range lesson plans.
8. Demonstrates mastery of subject matter.
9. Promotes participation of the learner.
10. Proves feedback on student performance.
11. Plans so that substitute teachers can function effectively.
Comments:
D. Progress of Pupils Toward Expected Achievement
Respond to items 1-7 as it describes student learning.
1. Maintains complete and accurate records.
2. Assesses student progress using objective data.
3. Uses student performance data to adapt teaching strategies.
4. Provides frequent feedback to students and parents.
5. Writes tests that match the learning objectives and the curriculum guides.
6. Utilizes appropriate techniques to identify student and class needs.
7. Uses varied evaluative techniques to measure student progress.
Comments:
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E. Professional Relationships Summative Evaluation – Page 03
Respond to items 1-5 as it describes professional responsibilities.
1. Dresses professionally.
2. Exhibits initiative in professional growth activities.
3. Communicates effectively.
4. Works cooperatively with administration and staff.
5. Fulfills adjunct duties.
6. Exhibits punctuality when fulfilling professional duties.
Comments:
F. Community Relations
Respond to items 1-4 as it describes commitment and dedication to the school community.
1. Adheres to the lifestyle of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
2. Promotes the philosophy and beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
3. Works effectively with and enjoys dealing with parents.
4. Supports and participates in community groups and activities.
Comments:
Note: Signature of the teacher acknowledges receipt of this document and does not imply agreement with all state-
ments. The teacher is encouraged to write any comments, disagreements, explanations, or amendments below.
Name of Teacher Name of Evaluator
Signature of Teacher Signature of Evaluator
Date Date
School
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Teacher & Course Questionnaire
Grades 9-12 students: We are interested in how you feel about school and the instructional program. We want
you to read each statement and circle the answer that best describes how you feel each statement applies to your
teacher and this course. If you strongly agree with the statement, circle letter A which stands for SA (Strongly
Agree). If you strongly disagree with the statement, circle letter E which stands for SD (Strongly Disagree). No
teacher will see your answer, so please answer honestly. Do not sign your name.
Please write in the name of the class and the period number at SA = Strongly Agree
the top of the page. A = Agree
N = Neutral
D = Disagree
SD = Strongly Disagree
SA A N D SD
1. I have enjoyed this class. A B C D E
2. The teacher’s voice is clear and easily understood. A B C D E
3. The teacher’s assignments are fair and worthwhile. A B C D E
4. The teacher’s tests cover material discussed in class & assigned reading. A B C D E
5. The teacher’s room and bulletin boards are interesting. A B C D E
6. The teacher assists students individually, as needed. A B C D E
7. The teacher manages classroom behavior well. A B C D E
8. The teacher’s grading system is well defined. A B C D E
9. I feel that the teacher enjoys teaching. A B C D E
10. Students participate in planning their learning experiences. A B C D E
11. The teacher returns graded material in a timely manner. A B C D E
12. The teacher posts grades weekly. A B C D E
13. The teacher always comes to class on time. A B C D E
14. The teacher’s dress and appearance is professional. A B C D E
15. Students discuss material of interest in this class. A B C D E
Always Sometimes Never
16. The teacher uses lectures to present material. A B C D E
17. Teacher integrates spiritual applications into course subject matter. A B C D E
18. Teacher has prayer and/or devotions during class. A B C D E
19. Teacher respects the student (listens, cares, shows interest for student) A B C D E
Excellent Poor
20. I would rate this teacher overall . . . . A B C D E
On the backside of the survey, if you choose, answer the following questions.
21. List an enjoyable experience that you recall in this class this year . . .
22. Suggestion I would make to the teacher for improvement of this class would be . . .
Thank you for sharing your opinions and for helping to make MBA a great place for all students!
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Creative /Innovative Programs
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Stabilizing Negative Enrollment Trends
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT PROGRAM
Enrollment in Adventist schools is declining across the nation. MBA began addressing this issue in 1993 with
the establishment of our International Student Program. Students from around the world come to attend MBA.
Referred through word of mouth, MBA has established a program and reputation that needs no international
recruiting or advertising and always has a waiting list. This 50-student program is integrated with our main
student body to create a cultural balance. Our academic vice-president is frequently invited to speak to other
private schools about this program as they look for ways to boost enrollment. International students must pay
the entire year’s tuition before arriving at MBA, thus creating a solid financial core to this program. There are
many aspects to running an international student program. However, this being our 16th year, we continue to
strive to make this a great educational experience for our international friends. It’s a mission field for MBA since
typically few of them are Seventh-day Adventists, and it is our opportunity to show them God’s love through
our every day care and kindness.
MARINE BIOLOGY
One other way we have addressed declining enrollment is by adding unique-to-MBA curriculum: Marine Biol-
ogy. These marine biology classes, in addition to 40 other elective classes, provide outstanding education and
training for students. Each year, we have students who come to MBA solely because of this particular aspect
of our curriculum. It is more than a class. The entire Math and Science Building has recently been gutted and
reconstructed with $500,000 in capital campaign gifts put towards new classrooms, laboratories with state-of-
the-art equipment, and the new WOW tank. This 800-gallon ocean water tank is the center piece of the new
science lab and will house God’s creatures of the sea. It requires a wet suit and scuba gear just to clean the tank.
It is an attraction to all marine biologists in the central coast area.
MBA is partnering with Camp Sea Lab, a non-profit marine organization and accredited camp. The Monterey
Bay is equivalent to marine biology research as what Cape Canaveral is to the space program. Camp Sea Lab
offers outdoor education programs on the Central Coast for children ages 8-16. In collaboration with Camp Sea
Lab, MBA students can engage and assist with these outdoor education programs as part of the MBA Marine
Biology curriculum. This is a rare opportunity for high-school students interested in this subject. It has already
proved to be a recruiting tool for MBA. The partnership with Camp Sea Lab financially allows for the expansion
of the MBA Marine Biology department.
The result of these two programs on MBA enrollment has been that of stabilization. While other schools en-
rollment has been slowly (or rapidly) declining, MBA has held steady at 205-235 for the past 10 years by finding
niches that no one else is offering.
Academic Gains
MBA has witnessed a dramatic decrease this year in the number of students on the DFI List and with poor
attendance. Fall ITED test scores were higher than ever. The ninth and tenth graders jumped two grade levels
from the previous year. The MBA faculty believes this is a direct result of integrating technology into the class-
room setting and teacher collaboration in setting equal expectations from one subject area to the next in terms
of essay writing and other cross-over areas.
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