Aspire Public Schools November 17, 2015 Lodi Unified Charter Presentation New Charter Petition: Aspire Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy 2

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 2 THE MISSION OF ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS… To open and operate small, high-quality charter schools in low-income neighborhoods, in order to: Increase the academic performance of underserved students, Develop effective educators, Share successful practices with other forward-thinking educators, and Catalyze change in public schools.

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 3 ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS ONE OF THE NATION’S HIGHEST PERFORMING, LOW-INCOME SCHOOL SYSTEMS National scale and top-tier results -Over 14,000 students in 38 schools in 2 states -As we’ve grown, our results have increased California’s highest-performing high- poverty K-12 school system Our kids go on to college -For the last four years, 100% of our graduating seniors accepted to four-year colleges -High quality teachers lead to student achievement Efficient scalable financial model - Minimal private funds leveraged for public funds

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 4 THE STRATEGIES & PRIORITIES OF ASPIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ARE…

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 5 OUR SUCCESS HINGES ON A STRONG CULTURE, HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENTS, AND DEEP INVESTMENT IN OUR TEACHERS Partnership with host districts to transform school systems Collaboration with districts Share best practices Highly effective teachers Cutting-edge support systems Clear feedback to improve Collaborative culture Restorative school culture Response student and family supports Restorative approach to discipline Personalized school communities Ongoing personal relationships Every student known by name More time on task Longer school day and year Instructional minutes are precious Highest academic standards for students Student-led discussion Academic rigor and college prep College for Certain culture College-going environment Classrooms named after colleges starting in kindergarten What We Believe In What it Looks Like in Our Schools

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 6 WHY THE NEW ASPIRE BEN HOLT 2 CHARTER PETITION? Fulfill our mission: Create a “College for Certain” K-12 pathway for low-income students by expanding the number of Secondary seats that we have available to serve students currently attending Aspire elementary schools in the Stockton area for which Aspire currently does not have a Secondary open spot Meet high demand: Serve students on current Aspire Ben Holt’s waitlist (1,000+ students) Build upon success: Expand an already high-performing Secondary school with a great culture Maintain small school model: Expand the campus and add students while maintaining Aspire’s small school feel

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 7 WHAT WILL THE NEW ASPIRE BEN HOLT 2 LOOK LIKE? Will look similar to the current Aspire Ben Holt Will be physically located next to the current Aspire Ben Holt Academy o The current Aspire Ben Holt campus has ample space for additional Secondary facilities Will allow for the expansion of the current Aspire Ben Holt student population to over 1,100 students (for both schools) across grades 6-12 Will build upon current Aspire Ben Holt’s strong academic culture

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 8 CURRENT ASPIRE BEN HOLT ACADEMY OVERVIEW Principal – Jeff Palmquist Opened in 2003, charter renewed in 2008 and 2013 Grades 6-12 Currently serves 731 students Academically rigorous program that results in high achievement 2013: Statewide Rank of 10, Similar Schools Rank of 9 Demographics represent Lodi Unified: PopulationCurrent Ben HoltLodi Unified Hispanic/Latino38.8%43.0% White27.5%23.9% Asian19.5%16.7% African American4.4%7.2%

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 9 CURRENT BEN HOLT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY API Scores

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 10 CURRENT BEN HOLT PERFORMANCE SUMMARY CAHSEE 10 th Grade Passage Rate Subject ELA 93%99%93%98% Math 93%100%98%97%

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 11 CURRENT BEN HOLT CULTURE With an enrollment of 736, Ben Holt serves its largest number of students. The progress we have made as an educational community is underscored by some encouraging baseline data from our recent SBAC scores. Highlights: 1)93% of 11 th graders (72) met or exceeded ELA SBAC standards. 2)Early College Model has grown to offer an unprecedented amount of college access within the school day. 3)Daily Advisory class with focus on leadership, teambuilding and social-emotional health. 4)10 varsity sports 5)17 student clubs 6)Site Advisory Council comprised of teachers, students, and parents. 7)School website with over 30,000 hits a month (

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 12 PLEASE VISIT ASPIRE BEN HOLT’S CAMPUS! Contact Lane Weiss at Contact Carol Jimenez at Opt. 3

COLLEGE FOR CERTAIN 13 PHOTOS