The overall Academic Performance Index (or API) scores improved nine points to 904 this year over 2010, according to results released today. saw the most growth, going from 906 in 2010 to 934 in 2011. and both saw modest gains, moving from scores of 876 to 884 and 916 to 919, respectively. was the only school that experienced a decline in scores, dropping from 903 to 893. The statewide API target for all schools is 800, which LBUSD exceeded by a wide margin. Click on the links below to read complete breakdowns of the API scores at each LBUSD campus. <a href="http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2011/2011GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=30665556028906" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El Morro Elementary</a> <a href="http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2011/2011GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=30665556028922" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top of the World Elementary</a> <a href="http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2011/2011GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=30665556028914" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thurston Middle School</a> <a href="http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2011/2011GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=30665553033206" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laguna Beach High</a>

The overall Academic Performance Index (or API) scores improved nine points to 904 this year over 2010, according to results released today.

saw the most growth, going from 906 in 2010 to 934 in 2011. and both saw modest gains, moving from scores of 876 to 884 and 916 to 919, respectively.

was the only school that experienced a decline in scores, dropping from 903 to 893. The statewide API target for all schools is 800, which LBUSD exceeded by a wide margin.

Click on the links below to read complete breakdowns of the API scores at each LBUSD campus. <a href="http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2011/2011GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=30665556028906" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">El Morro Elementary</a>

<a href="http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2011/2011GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=30665556028922" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Top of the World Elementary</a> <a href="http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2011/2011GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=30665556028914" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Thurston Middle School</a>

<a href="http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2011/2011GrowthSch.aspx?allcds=30665553033206" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Laguna Beach High</a>

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Urth Caff&eacute; started in 1989 as the first heirloom and organic coffee company in the USA. Urth is a strong, growing company with a bright future filled with many exciting opportunities. We are always looking for great, kind, hardworking people to join our team and become a part of the growing Urth Caff&eacute; family! 
Position Overview
This job description
is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Supervisors may assign additional responsibilities and the responsibilities may change as the needs of the business change. 
Responsibilities:
<ol><li>Open door and shut off alarm. Set lights and air conditioning.</li><li>Read Red Book and try to solve any pending issues from previous shift.</li><li>Assign opening duties to all Front of the House positions.</li><li>Review break violations reports and provide corrections.</li><li>Check email for catering orders and office requests. Send labor log and sales report.</li><li>Conduct 5 minutes meeting to communicate to employees about safety, guest service, any food related items, promotions and training.</li><li>Prepare all paperwork and set cash for registers. Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures in accordance with policies and procedures.</li><li>Ensure that caff&eacute; is setup correctly.</li><li>Receive all pastries and dessert items for quality and presentation.</li><li>Receive all deliveries from all vendors, check in and organize stock.</li><li>Check uniforms for name badge, swipe cards, safety shoes, safety belts and cutting gloves.</li><li>Prepare all required paperwork, including forms, reports and schedules in an organized and timely manner.</li></ol>
<ol>
 <li>Terminations need approvals from either Founder, Area Supervisor and/or Human Resources. </li>
</ol>
<ol><li>Check trash outside, umbrellas and outside set up.</li><li>Send employees on break, observe and provide training for employee&rsquo;s performance and work productivity.</li><li>Every half hour check for guest satisfaction inside and outside dining areas. Deal with all Guest issues. Make sure you carry guest coupons with you always.</li><li>Deal with all employee issues including disciplinary actions.</li><li>Close registers and count and verify all monies.</li><li>Check and maintain the overall appearance of the caff&eacute; inside and outside.</li><li>Communicate with co-managers and cashiers about any 86 items.</li><li>Communicate with co-managers any guest and employee issues.</li></ol>
General and Safety:
<ol>
 <li>Use safety belt and safety shoes at all times.</li>
 <li>Use hand truck to move or lift anything over 15 lbs.</li>
 <li>Must perform physical activities in a variety of environmental conditions that require moderate strength including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking and handling of materials. Must be able to stand for long periods of time.</li>
 <li>The position requires lifting of 25 lbs. anything over 25 lbs. assistance will be given to you.</li>
 <li>Watch for wet floors and spillage, put signs and dry immediately.</li>
 <li>CLEAN AS YOU GO! Watch for food, debris and objects on the floor.</li>
 <li>The position requires the employee to be friendly and courteous.</li>
 <li>Our Guests always come first! Use Please and Thank you at all times!</li>
</ol>
Physical Requirements:
<ul>
 <li>The ability to lift 25/pounds regularly &amp; un-assisted</li>
 <li>The ability to respond quickly to sounds</li>
 <li>The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces</li>
 <li>The ability to safely climb ladders </li>
 <li>The ability to work in cold temperatures </li>
 <li>The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day</li>
 <li>The ability to perform repetitive standing, walking, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, stooping, balancing, reaching, pushing</li>
</ul>
Pay Range (Pay ranges applicable to CA locations only)
<ul><li>Hourly</li><li>$24.00 Minimum- $24.00 Maximum</li></ul>
Apply At <a href="http://www.urthcaffe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.urthcaffe.com</a>
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Urth will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Employment will be contingent upon Urth&rsquo;s receipt of proof of the applicant&rsquo;s right to work in the United States consistent with federal law.

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Looking for Cashiers to help out our guest by being friendly &amp; providing good customers service to make sure they walk out satisfied.
Experience is not required, we train!
Full availability weekdays and weekends plus holidays.
Qualifications include :&nbsp; Available weekdays, weekends, and holidays
Physical Demands: Work is repetitive standing, stooping, squatting, bending, kneeling, twisting, Regularly required to lift no more than 25 pounds unassisted Frequently required to use hand to finger motions, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms.
Benefits include:
<ul><li>Medical,</li><li>Dental,</li><li>Vision</li><li>401K</li><li>Sick Time</li><li>Meal benefits</li><li>Tips- Up to $25 dollar daily</li></ul>
Job Types: Full-time
Company Description- Urth is a strong, fast pace growing company with a bright future filled with many exciting opportunities.
Pay Range $17.00 to 18.00

Apply at <a href="http://www.urthcaffe.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.urthcaffe.com</a>
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Urth will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements. Employment will be contingent upon Urth&rsquo;s receipt of proof of the applicant&rsquo;s right to work in the United States consistent with federal law. 

Please reach us at 213-628-8616, ask for Nora&nbsp;
Apply at <a href="http://www.urthcaffe.com%C2%A0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.urthcaffe.com&nbsp;</a>

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