Academy Charter School Charter Renewal Presentation Yvette Brown ACS Dean Kendra Peters ACS Assistant Dean June 17, 2008

Academy Charter School Mission Statement Through the cooperation of parents, teachers and students, Academy Charter School will create a learning environment that fosters growth in character, high academic achievement, and the love of learning resulting in responsible, productive citizens. Vision Statement Academy Charter School provides a challenging academic program based on the Core Knowledge curriculum that promotes academic excellence, character development, and educational enthusiasm for its students.

ACS Overview Established 1993 Current building opened September 2001 Serving 544 Students K-8 Serving 137 Students in our Home School Support Program-3 locations 54 full-time staff; 23 part-time staff Core Knowledge Curriculum Spanish Program, K-8 Core Virtues & Second Step Program Strong Parent Volunteerism

Alignment Efforts with End Responsible Citizens Core Knowledge Curriculum The comprehensive K-8 Core Knowledge curriculum and the implementation of lessons within each subject develop critical thinking, logic and decision-making skills. Homework, projects and school-wide events provide opportunities for students to apply learning, demonstrate resourcefulness & self-motivation

Alignment Efforts with End Responsible Citizens The comprehensive Core Knowledge Scope & Sequence fosters the development of essential skills around a core body of knowledge. The ACS vision mandates a well-rounded education that, in addition to core skills, includes foreign language (Spanish), the Fine Arts, Technology, Physical Education and Health. Core character virtues are taught and modeled throughout the broader school community. Extracurricular activities and athletics round out the educational environment at ACS.

Alignment Efforts with End Responsible Citizens School-Wide Programs Core Virtues Monthly assemblies Student recognition Band and Orchestra offer to 4 th -8 th graders Human Bean Awards Reading Buddies CCIRA School-wide Writing Contest  2 nd grade winner  Recognized at February Conference

Alignment Efforts with End Responsible Citizens Elementary Students Community Service Projects Each grade level chose a project to support a charitable cause Science Fair Core Knowledge Concepts demonstrated by students in meaningful and relevant ways: Renaissance Fair Medieval Fair Egypt Program Wax Museum Rainforest Play Roman Days Winter/Spring Music Programs

Alignment Efforts with End Responsible Citizens Middle School Students ACS Student Council Middle School Electives Stock Market Fitness and Health Fun with Math Tour de France Scrapbooking Make a Difference for the Planet Yearbook Digital imagery American Sign Language Drama/Musical Production ACS Show Produced Bimonthly by ACS students

Alignment Efforts with End Responsible Citizens Middle School Students 8 th Grade Graduation Graduation video produced by students Community Service Projects Children’s Hospital monthly visits Second Step Program 8 th Grade Peer Counselors After-school Sports Soccer Volleyball Track and Field Basketball

Academy Charter School Thank you for the opportunity to inform you about our wonderful school.