1. Lodi Unified School District Charter Renewal Hearing Aspire Ben Holt College Preparatory Academy
September 19, 2017

2. OUR MISSION
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.

3. ASPIRE IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PERFORMING, LOW INCOME SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN THE NATION
National scale and top-tier results
Over 16,000 students in 40 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 more than five years, 100% of our graduating seniors* were accepted to at least one four-year colleges
High quality teachers lead to student achievement
Efficient scalable financial model
- Minimal private funds leveraged for public funds

4. Our aspireforward ambition statement is our ‘intermediate destination’ for the next five years

5. POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS
OUR 5 YEAR PLAN REFLECTS MAJOR DECISIONS IN EACH OF OUR STRATEGIC AREAS
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS
TALENT
GROWTH

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

7. ASPIRE BEN HOLT COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY PERFORMANCE OF SCHOOLS IN DISTRICT & NEARBY

8. ASPIRE HAS GRADUATED NEARLY OVER 2,000 SENIORS
ASPIRE HAS GRADUATED NEARLY OVER 2,000 SENIORS. OUR GRADUATES GO TO COLLEGE AT A MUCH HIGHER RATE
% FRL
47%*
42%
76%
% ELL
10%*
29%
10%
% Afr. Am. or Latino
39%*
53%
83%

9. LIZ O’DELL, PRINCIPAL OF ASPIRE BEN HOLT COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY
Joined Aspire in 2001 as a Lead Math and Science teacher.
Mrs. O’Dell moved to the Dean of Students Role in 2007 and served in that role until 2016 when she transitioned to the role of Principal.
She attended Pacific Union College where she earned a BS degree in Biochemistry and a BA degree in Psychology.
She continued her graduate studies at Loma Linda University where she received her Master’s Degree in Public Health.
Mrs. O’Dell returned to school and received her teaching credential from Sonoma State University.

10. BEN HOLT COLLEGE PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Opened in August 2003
417 students in 9th – 12th grade as of Tuesday, August 12, 2017
Our motto is: “One Team. One Vision.”

11. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
At Ben Holt College Prep Academy, our team is excellent, and our vision is lofty but attainable: “Every student is prepared to earn a college degree.”
Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy emphasizes “College for Certain” and works with all students to set a purpose for college and persists with a growth mindset and strong academic skills.
In addition to the emphasis on college readiness, the school offers a wide variety of athletics for boys and girls, with league championships in girls’ soccer, girls’ basketball, softball, and baseball.
Since the last charter renewal, one of Benjamin Holt’s greatest areas of progress has been the increase in its graduation rate. The Charter School had a 4.8% increase overall and now have 100% of its students graduating.

12. STUDENT DIVERSITY

13. FOCUS ON LITERACY
We are adopting high-quality curriculum, curating and/or developing resources and tools in many content areas to support our educators with tools that have been expertly developed in alignment with CCSS/NGSS.
We redesigned school day bell schedule to prioritize literacy AND provide access to pathways electives and early college courses

14. STUDENT SUPPORTS Beyond the Bell RTI and Alumni support
Previewing and reviewing strategic small groups
HS Homework Clubs and Office Hours
Saturday School and Break School
SPED
Significant increase in staffing
Development of collaborative teaching strategies to maximize service and Gen Ed minutes in full inclusion model

15. STRONG STUDENT CULTURE
Strong Culture
Town Halls
Grade Level Meetings
Restorative practices
Increased field trips
HS Sports, academic teams
Student Clubs
SAMs
Suspensions
Reducing suspensions through Restorative Practices and SEL focus

16. PLEASE VISIT ASPIRE BEN HOLT COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY
For a school visit and tour, please contact:
Connie Barretto at: