Board of Education Meeting June 17, 2008

Agenda  American Academy Mission  Academic Performance Highlights  Board of Education End Statements  Permanent Facility History  The Timeline  Building Plan Basics  What will AA Look Like?  Concept Site Plan  Concept Floor Plan  Questions/Answers

Our Mission  Core Knowledge foundation  Science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)  Consistent character development  A challenge for every student  A school culture of respect and responsibility American Academy We're teaching innovation, innovating education, and exploring every new day.

Academic Performance Highlights

1.1 Students are able to think critically, using reason and logic when facing decisions about what to believe or do  Authentic assessments (i.e. Science Fair from 3 rd grade) 1.2 Students embrace universal ethical principles such as honesty, integrity, and justice  Core Virtues Program 1.3 Students demonstrate self-motivation and resourcefulness to continue their learning  Participation in many competitions and extra-curricular activities 1.4 Students apply what they have learned. They go beyond merely knowing to using their knowledge and skills productively  Authentic assessments Board of Education End Statements

1.5 Students develop and demonstrate Leadership skills. They are influential in creating a vision of what the future can be.  School leadership opportunities and Junior National Young Leaders Conference 1.6 Students take ownership and accept responsibility for their well- being. Students have the knowledge, skills, and ability to make educated choices concerning their social, emotional, and physical health.  Physical Education program; Discipline Policy that promotes personal responsibility, positive reinforcement, and meaningful consequences for poor choices. Board of Education End Statements (con’t)

1.7 Students demonstrate the essential skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and numeracy.  Core Knowledge foundation 1.8 Students have an understanding of a core body of knowledge.  Core Knowledge foundation 1.9 Students are exposed to the fine arts.  Robust fine arts program and performing arts program 1.10 Students explore chosen areas beyond the liberal arts foundation that may expand future opportunities.  STEM Discovery Week Program Board of Education End Statements (con’t)

Permanent Facility History  Sites options available for charter schools – Developer sites – Commercial sites – School district sites  Partnership with HF Holdings – HF Holdings offered a beautiful site in Castle Pines North – CPN Incorporation has moved the development ahead – City of CPN, CPN Metro District, and HF Holdings are working together to ensure AA opens in Fall, 2009  Funding – CECFA approved financing up to $16 million – Wells Fargo (John Self) is issuing the bonds – GMP came in $700,000 over budget ($148/square foot) – even with all possible “extras” (carpet, cabinets, etc) excluded

The Timeline: Targeted Opening – Fall, 2009

Building Plan Basics  What will be in the building? – Approximately 83,000 sq ft. on three stories – 30 general use classrooms with natural daylight – Gym, Cafeteria, and Stage in a “wing” – Dedicated Library, Art, and Music space – Teachers’ lounge, workrooms  What about STEM? – 4 science labs: Life; Engineering & Physics; Earth Science & Astronomy; and Elementary Science – Computer labs – Energy efficient design!

What will AA Look Like?

AA Site Concept Plan

AA Concept Floor Plan

Forward Plans What will AA focus on in the coming years?  Opening our new facility  Measuring longitudinal academic growth (new Colorado Growth Model)