Command Brief for VIPs, Prospective Staff, and new Governing Board Members

1. Command Brief for VIPs, Prospective Staff, and new Governing Board Members Last updated September, 2014

2. History Oakland Military Institute Founded in 2001 by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Governor wanted to expand the model statewide Dr. Mark Ryan, OMI Superintendent, worked with Governor to elicit support for NVMI from LAUSD Supe and Board; then Dr. Ryan was appointed first NVMI Superintendent LAUSD Charter proposed and approved for July 2013 opening Conversion from successful North Valley Charter Academy

3. MISSION The North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy (NVMI) develops leaders of character by providing a rigorous seven-year college preparatory program to promote excellence in the four pillars of academics, leadership, citizenship, and athletics.

4. ACADEMYLEADERSHIP SUPERINTENDENT Lieutenant Colonel (CA State Military Reserve) Mark P. Ryan BA, Liberal Arts, MSMC MS Ed, School Admin, MSMC Ph.D., Curriculum, Univ of So Cal Multiple subject, Designated Subjects, and Administrative CA Credentials Overall responsibility for the execution of the Academy’s mission

5. ACADEMY LEADERSHIP COMMANDANT OF CADETS Captain Steve Diab BS, Liberal Studies CA Designated Subjects Special Subjects Credential in Basic Military Drill Responsible for the execution of the military, leadership development and physical training programs

6. ACADEMY LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION Ms. Diane French BS, Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching, University of New Hampshire Responsible for the Academy’s academic programs

7. ADMISSIONS PROCESS Parents must attend a day-long orientation to the duties of an NVMI parent. NVMI is open to any interested student who is willing to work toward meeting the academic, leadership, and physical demands of membership in the Corps of Cadets Applicants must successfully complete an 8-day non-residential summer camp that familiarizes them with NVMI’s military and academic culture and expectations.

8. 2014-15 Demographics ` 375 cadets 61% male 39% female 93% Hispanic 3% Black 4% White/other 85% Free/Reduced Lunch

9. THE FOUR PILLARS ADULT LEADERS OF CHARACTER IV. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Spiritual, Ethical, Social I. ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT III. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT II. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT

10. TYPICAL CADET DAY NOTE: NVMI is non-residential MORNING 0645 BEFORE SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES 0745 MORNING FORMATION 0800-1000 CLASSES 1000 BREAK 1015-1200 CLASSES AFTERNOON/EVENING 1200-1250 LUNCH 1250-1530 CLASSES 1530-1700 EXTENDED LEARNING ACADEMY (ATHLETICS; EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES; ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT; HOMEWORK HELP) SATURDAY PROGRAMMING/WEEKEND PROGRAMMING

11. Extended Learning Academy • A “wraparound” program from 0645-1700 daily to provide support for students who need it • Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided for cadets who want it • Saturday programming in Academic Support and enrichment • Weekend outdoor education activities • Summer programming for nine weeks consisting of programs for new and returning students

12. PILLAR 1: ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE READY FOR COLLEGE CORE ACADEMIC COURSES • 6 Years of English/Language Arts (grs 9/10 double classes) • 3 Years of Math including Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom • 3 Years of Lab Science, including Health, Bio, Chem • 3 Years of Soc Sci, including US/World Hist, Gov/Econ • 2 Years of Spanish, Mandarin or American Sign Language • 1 Year of Visual Art or Music or Drama • Additional College Prep electives in Math, Science, Social Studies, the Arts, or Leaders of Character REQUIRED OTHER COURSES • 4 Years of Military Science/Leaders of Character (Jr. and Sr. Years count as College Elective) • 4 Years of Physical Education

13. 6th Grade Common Core Math Course 1 X 2 English X 2 Social Studies (Ancient History) Earth Science 7th Grade Common Core Math Course 2 X 2 English X 2 Social Studies (World History) Life Science 8th Grade Common Core Math Course 3 X 2 (Or Algebra) English X 2 Social Studies (U.S. History) Physical Science Physical Education Leaders of Character Physical Education Leaders of Character Physical Education Leaders of Character MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT *An Honors program is also available in all three grades

14. First Year English X 2 Algebra or Geometry Health (1 sem) World Geography (1sem) Language other than English Art or Music or Drama Second Year English X 2 Geometry or Second Year Algebra Biology Language other than English World History Third Year English Second Year Algebra or Precalculus Chemistry U.S. History Electives X 2 (Additional LOTE, Science or Math) Fourth Year English Government Economics Precalculus or Calculus Additional Lab Science Electives (Additional LOTE, Social Studies, English) Physical Education Military Science Physical Education Military Science Physical Education Military Science Physical Education Military Science HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

15. ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Class size: average 24 students to every one instructor Parents are essential partners in the educational process. Frequent communication with parents is essential to academic development. All instructors are “highly qualified” and credentialed in the subject(s) they teach

16. ACADEMICS • Current Academic Performance Index (API) Score = 750 • 90%+ passing rate for CA High School Exit Examination

17. COLLEGE GOING • 73% of OMI graduates pursue four year colleges/universities, including • Yale • UC Berkeley • Stanford • USC • UCLA • Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs) • Other UC Schools • Cal States • 24% pursue Community College • NVMI is marching toward these same impressive stats

18. PILLAR II: MILITARY DEVELOPMENT NEW CADETS: • Summer “Camp” of eight days to familiarize them with NVMI culture, military courtesy and customs, physical demands, academic rigor • Five weeks of “Pledge” status to learn California Cadet Corps Curriculum for “Recruit” to “Cadet” promotion • Culminates with “ringing into” their companies as full-fledged cadets

19. Training, Assessment, and Counseling Teams • Each cadet assigned to a military company with a two person TAC Team • TACs are the focal point for cadet support • They teach LOC, PE, manage citizenship records, implement school and community service programs, cadet leadership development programs, and all military operations

20. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT Seven Year Leaders of Character Curriculum: • Grade 6 – Strands 1-12 of California Cadet Corps (CACC) Curriculum; Character Development and Executive Function curriculum • Grade 7 – Strands 7-24 of CACC Curriculum • Grade 8 – Strands 25-42 of CACC Curriculum • Grade 9 – First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response Certification • Grade 10 – Leaders of Character in Literature and History • Grade 11 – Preparing for Career and College • Grade 12 – Preparing for Career and College

21. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT Links to Academic Development Each LOC course… • Uses “Reading Apprenticeship” Strategies to teach reading • Inculcates writing throughout the course • Provides multiple oral speaking opportunities • Promotes personal organization of binders and backpacks

22. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT • Cadets are promoted by passing online and performance task examinations of the CACC • Cadets participate in optional weekend and out-of-school training programs such as leadership schools, bivouacs, survival training, mountaineering, etc • Cadets compete in drill, marksmanship, and physical fitness competitions with other cadet units and JROTC units California Cadet Corps

23. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT • Cadets have opportunities for both rank and position that increases with age and time • Squad Leaders – responsible for 5-8 other cadets • Platoon Sergeants and Platoon Leaders – 15-20 other cadets • Company Staff – administrative support to about 100 cadets • Company First Sergeants and Commanders – about 100 cadets • Battalion/Regimental Staff – administrative support to the Corps of 400+ cadets • Battalion/Regimental Sergeant Major and Commander – 400+ cadets

24. PILLAR III: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Includes physical education classes, physical aptitude testing, and Intramural and interscholastic competitive sports

25. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Cadets must pass the Cadet Corps Physical Fitness Test (Fitnessgram) twice a year; Tests consist of: • Push ups • Curl ups • Mile Run or Shuttle Run • Shoulder Stretch • Sit and Reach • Trunk Lift • Body Composition Measurement

26. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Every Cadet an Athlete, and Every Cadet Challenged • 13 interscholastic sports teams at both middle school and high school levels • Company athletics provide a challenging alternative to intercollegiate and club sports

27. INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

28. Intramural Company Athletics Examples (not all are implemented each year) SPRING FALL WINTER Nov - Feb Aug - Oct Mar - May Basketball Volleyball Field Hockey Rugby Softball Soccer Marksmanship Four-square Field Hockey Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Golf Rugby Swimming Softball Baseball Soccer Flag Football Soccer Badminton Volleyball Dodgeball Dragon Boating Orienteering Marksmanship

29. PILLAR IV: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT • Spiritual Domain • The belief and trust in and loyalty to one’s sense of personal identity, the internal motivation that propels individuals to achieve their maximum potential • Ethical Domain • We teach cadets what it means to be a warrior of what is right • To be a servant of others • To be an effective member of a team • To exhibit habits of good character • Social Domain • Mature judgment for determining appropriate behavior • Understanding of the diverse global culture

30. PILLAR IV: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT THREE GUIDING PRINCIPLES • Treat others the way you want to be treated. • Do the right thing. • Make NVMI and our world a better place.

31. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CADET HONOR CODE Cadets treat others and their possessions with the same dignity and concern that they would expect from others

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