Odyssey Preparatory Academy Strategic School Profile Highlights The non-profit Leadership Education Foundation was authorized as a public open enrollment charter school by the State Board of Texas in September 2010

This report includes: Mission, Goal, & Overview Staff & Student Characteristics Special Populations Special Programs & Curriculum Direction Determines Destination

Odyssey Preparatory is one of six campuses in Arrow Academy Charter Schools. Odyssey Preparatory opened its doors in 2012 and serves predominantly at risk families. Odyssey Preparatory serves 128 students in grades kindergarten thru eighth grade and fulfills its mission through a combination of self-contained and departmentalized instructions using the blended teaching model. Odyssey Preparatory Academy

Location 8787 North Houston Rosslyn Rd Houston, Texas Principal/Director Venora Goodie Superintendent Dr. Jim Christiansen Odyssey Preparatory Academy

MISSION Arrow Odyssey Preparatory, a school of choice, exists for students to excel academically, socially, and to become motivated members of our community. Odyssey Preparatory Academy

Goal 1- Odyssey Preparatory will provide an highly engaged learning environment for all Goal 2-Odyssey Preparatory will ensure the academic and social success of all students Goal 3-Odyssey Preparatory will employ high performing, student focused teachers Odyssey Preparatory Academy

128 Total Enrollment Grades K % African- American 20.3% Hispanic 2.5% Anglo Direction Determines Destination

60.2% Male and 39.8% Female

Direction Determines Destination Economically Disadvantaged 82.35%

Direction Determines Destination 14 Staff Members 90% African- American 30% Male 70% Female 100% Highly Qualified Teachers and Paraprofessionals An Average of 10 Year’sTeaching Experience 10% Hispanic

Average Daily Attendance Rate “In Arrow we begin with the Heart” Students 96.03% Staff 99.5% Direction Determines Destination

Capturing Kids’ Hearts ‘To have a kid’s head, you must first capture his heart.’ - Flip Flippen Training for Teachers Teachers will have the skills to Build safe environment Build relationship with students

Direction Determines Destination Special Populations ESL 8.3% Special ED 2% RTI 1%

Direction Determines Destination Special Programs Targeted Assisted Title I Program

Direction Determines Destination Parent Involvement Activities Extended Day Activities Professional Development

Direction Determines Destination Brain-Based Learning Arrow Academy utilizes the latest in neuroscience research in how kids learn and how the brain patterns and retains information. Mastery Learning Arrow Academy assesses kids using a grading scale of A,B,C and Incomplete. Arrow desires to ensure time is not the cause for students lack of skill development.

Direction Determines Destination Instructional Methodology “After a child gives us their head, we align it to how they learn” Flexible time to understand content Visual senses first then blend other senses Teacher directed instruction, then supplemented with technology pacing Embed, Transfer, Retain in long term memory Re-design teacher monitoring strategies

Direction Determines Destination Advantages of using Digital Content 1. Allows greater efficiency in updating information 2. Helps teachers and students create their own instructional and learning resource repositories 3. Enables anywhere, anytime learning 4. Facilitates personalized, tailored learning experiences 5. Engages student learning 6. Makes immediate feedback possible

Direction Determines Destination What sets Arrow Academy apart! Blended Model: Integrate technology into the classroom regimen vs. student access to technology for short periods of time Innovative use of technology vs. using traditional instruction methods online Provide multiple digital resources to compliment teacher’s resources vs. one product

Direction Determines Destination Compass Learning 1 to 1 Laptop Ratios

Direction Determines Destination Learning A-Z: Online Resource Reading A-Z: Teacher resources Reading A-Z Raz-Kids: Student resource Raz-Kids Vocabulary A-Z: Teacher resources Writing A-Z: Teacher resources Science A-Z: Teacher resources Reading-Tutors: Materials to be used by teachers and parents

Every teacher has access to technology in the classroom! Laptop Projector Document camera Direction Determines Destination

Academic Plan Full offering of courses: Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education, Art, Music, Technology, ESL, SpEd and GT Education course map will lead to a future high school graduate who has: Recommended Texas diploma Semester of college Work certifications for employment interest Direction Determines Destination

Leadership Dr. Jim Christensen, Superintendent of Arrow Dr. Jim Rosebrock, Superintendent of LEF Flip Flippen, President, The Flippen Group Curt Mackey CFO of Arrow Academy Odyssey Preparatory Community Partnership Structure of Personnel in the School Director of the Center Certified Teachers in each classroom Support Staff Direction Determines Destination

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