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Presentation to the Lodi Unified School District Board of Education January 12, 2010. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. Aspire Schools: University Public School, River Oaks Charter Academy and Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy all increased their API in 2009.
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Presentation to the Lodi Unified School DistrictBoard of EducationJanuary 12, 2010
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Aspire Schools: University Public School, River Oaks Charter Academy and Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy all increased their API in 2009. Principals attribute the growth to a deeper practice and reflection of current practices – not additional programs. Parent and teacher satisfaction remains high. Aspire values the partnership with Lodi Unified School District.
Student Achievement +52 +17 +26
Parent Satisfaction “What grade would you give your school?” 2008-2009 Over 80% of parents answered A or B to the survey question! • Parent satisfaction continues to be high compared to national average of 70%
Factors for Success: Common Mission Teammate response for agreement with the statement, “My Teammates are focused on high academic achievement and college for all students.” % agree or strongly agreeing
University Public School Successes: Surpassed 900 on the API! Focused on lesson planning Focus for 2009-2010: Deepening higher order questioning Refine the use of “Math Strings”
Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy Successes: California Distinguished School U.S. News Rank of Best High Schools in 2008 and 2009 Focus for 2009-2010: Increase wait time for students Lesson planning with higher order questions
River Oaks Charter School Successes: 26 point gain on the API Narrowed the achievement gap Focused on weekly data talks Focus for 2009-2010: Refine afterschool program Increase reading and writing connections