Presentation to the Lodi Unified School District Board of Education February 7, 2012

2 Executive Summary  Aspire Schools: Vincent Shalvey Academy, River Oaks Charter School, and Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy had a range of API scores from 885 – 936 in  Vincent Shalvey Academy was a pilot site in for the new teacher development/evaluation rubric which is part of the Gates Foundation grant to improve teacher effectiveness.  100% of Ben Holt graduates were admitted to a 4-year college or university.  Aspire River Oaks and Aspire Vincent Shalvey were designated as two of the top 10 Charter Schools in CA by a comprehensive USC Study.  Aspire continues to value the partnership with Lodi Unified School District!

Student Achievement 3

Family Satisfaction Annual Survey Results: “What grade would you give your school?” Over 95% of families answered “A” or “B” to the survey question Family satisfaction continues to be high compared to the national average of 70%

Teammate response for agreement with the statement, “My teammates are focused on high academic achievement and college for all students.” Factors for Success: Common Mission 5 % agree or strongly agree

Successes: Grew 9 points to 936! Participated in Aspire pilot on teacher evaluation, which resulted in powerful teacher development sessions One of top 10 CA charter schools cited in comprehensive USC study Focus for : Increase rigorous lesson planning Implement Lemov engagement strategies Apply for CA Distinguished Schools Award Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy 6

Successes Increased API from 885 – 891!! 100% of Class of 2011 accepted to a 4 year college 75% of students College ready or conditionally college ready for math – highest average in Aspire. Focus for EAP – College Readiness -Increase by an additional 10% the number of students scoring college ready or conditionally college ready on ELA and Math EAP. Aspire Ben Holt College Preparatory Academy 7

Successes: Maintained high student achievement – API – 885! Federal Blue Ribbon Nominee, 1 of 35 schools in the state One of top 10 CA Charter schools cited in comprehensive study by USC. Focus for Increase number of proficient student writers Continue alignment of afterschool and in-school intervention program with student needs Aspire River Oaks Charter School 8