Aspire Public Schools

November 17, 2015

Lodi Unified Charter Presentation

New Charter Petition:Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy 2

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THE MISSION OF ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS…

To open and operate small, high-quality charter schools in low-income neighborhoods, in order to:

• Increase the academic performance of underserved students,• Develop effective educators,• Share successful practices with other forward-thinking educators, and• Catalyze change in public schools.

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ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS ONE OF THE NATION’S HIGHEST PERFORMING, LOW-INCOME SCHOOL SYSTEMS

National scale and top-tier results- Over 14,000 students in 38 schools in 2 states- As we’ve grown, our results have increased

California’s highest-performing high-poverty K-12 school system

Our kids go on to college- For the last four years, 100% of our graduating

seniors accepted to four-year colleges - High quality teachers lead to student achievement

Efficient scalable financial model - Minimal private funds leveraged for public funds

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THE STRATEGIES & PRIORITIES OF ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE…

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OUR SUCCESS HINGES ON A STRONG CULTURE, HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS, AND DEEP INVESTMENT IN OUR TEACHERS

• Partnership with host districts to transform school systems

• Collaboration with districts• Share best practices

• Highly effective teachers• Cutting-edge support systems• Clear feedback to improve• Collaborative culture

• Restorative school culture• Response student and family supports• Restorative approach to discipline

• Personalized school communities• Ongoing personal relationships• Every student known by name

• More time on task• Longer school day and year• Instructional minutes are precious

• Highest academic standards for students

• Student-led discussion• Academic rigor and college prep

• College for Certain culture• College-going environment• Classrooms named after colleges

starting in kindergarten

What We Believe InWhat it Looks Like in Our

Schools

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WHY THE NEW ASPIRE BEN HOLT 2 CHARTER PETITION?

• Fulfill our mission: Create a “College for Certain” K-12 pathway for low-income students by expanding the number of Secondary seats that we have available to serve students currently attending Aspire elementary schools in the Stockton area for which Aspire currently does not have a Secondary open spot

• Meet high demand: Serve students on current Aspire Ben Holt’s waitlist (1,000+ students)

• Build upon success: Expand an already high-performing Secondary school with a great culture

• Maintain small school model: Expand the campus and add students while maintaining Aspire’s small school feel

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WHAT WILL THE NEW ASPIRE BEN HOLT 2 LOOK LIKE?

• Will look similar to the current Aspire Ben Holt

• Will be physically located next to the current Aspire Ben Holt Academyo The current Aspire Ben Holt campus has ample space for

additional Secondary facilities

• Will allow for the expansion of the current Aspire Ben Holt student population to over 1,100 students (for both schools) across grades 6-12

• Will build upon current Aspire Ben Holt’s strong academic culture

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CURRENT ASPIRE BEN HOLT ACADEMY OVERVIEW

• Principal – Jeff Palmquist

• Opened in 2003, charter renewed in 2008 and 2013

• Grades 6-12

• Currently serves 731 students

• Academically rigorous program that results in high achievement• 2013: Statewide Rank of 10, Similar Schools Rank of 9

• Demographics represent Lodi Unified:

Population Current Ben Holt

Lodi Unified

Hispanic/Latino 38.8% 43.0%White 27.5% 23.9%Asian 19.5% 16.7%African American 4.4% 7.2%

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CURRENT BEN HOLT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

Groups

Number of

Students Included in 2011 Growth

API

2011 Growth

API

Number of

Students Included in 2012 Growth

API

2012 Growth

API

Number of

Students Included in 2013 Growth

API

2013 Growth

API

Non-Weighted

3-Year Average

API*

Weighted 3-Year

Average API*

Schoolwide 532 891 576 890 627 892 891 891 Black or African

American 36 875 29 850 37 836 854 854

American Indian or Alaska Native

1 1 2

Asian 96 908 109 897 120 900 902 901

Filipino 13 861 22 931 24 938 910 918

Hispanic or Latino 192 855 219 860 235 869 861 862 Native Hawaiian or

Pacific Islander 4 1 2

White 167 927 169 924 175 925 925 925

Two or More Races 23 912 25 925 32 880 906 903 Socioeconomically

Disadvantaged 215 857 228 853 231 872 861 861

English Learners 95 828 54 736 46 755 773 785

Students with Disabilities 19 714 38 714 25 703 710 711

API Scores

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CURRENT BEN HOLT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY

CAHSEE 10th Grade Passage Rate

Subject

2011-12

2012-13

2013-14

2014-15

ELA 93% 99% 93% 98%

Math 93% 100% 98% 97%

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CURRENT BEN HOLT CULTURE

With an enrollment of 736, Ben Holt serves its largest number of students. The progress we have made as an educational community is underscored by some encouraging baseline data from our recent SBAC scores. Highlights:

1) 93% of 11th graders (72) met or exceeded ELA SBAC standards.2) Early College Model has grown to offer an unprecedented amount of college access

within the school day.3) Daily Advisory class with focus on leadership, teambuilding and social-emotional

health.4) 10 varsity sports 5) 17 student clubs6) Site Advisory Council comprised of teachers, students, and parents.7) School website with over 30,000 hits a month (www.benholtschool.org).

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PLEASE VISIT ASPIRE BEN HOLT’S CAMPUS!

• Contact Lane Weiss at 209-705-1170 lweiss@aspirepublicschools.org

• Contact Carol Jimenez at 209-943-2389 Opt. 3cjimenez@aspirepublicschools.org

College For Certain!¡College Claro!

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PHOTOS