Wendy OldenKamp- Administrator

• Reading: 96%• Language: 94%• Math: 95%• Science*: 82%• IRI: 90% at or above grade level

*Indexed to AYP; Indexing does not apply to Science

**Percent of students at or above grade level

Achievement Summary**

ISAT Comparison

Financial Summary

• Erstad architects design the school layout

• CMCo is chosen as our Construction manager

• Washington Trust bank funds our Construction loan

• FY 2011-2012 cash reserves total $969,650

• We are ready to build!

Ground Breaking

Latest Construction Report (Click Here)

Phase 1- Opening Fall 2013Middle and High School classrooms, Science Lab,

Gym/Cafeteria, Technology Center, Library and Outdoor field

Vision Charter School Elementary Enrichment Opportunities

An enriched, accelerated, arts and science focused curriculum is offered to all students at Vision.

Enrichment clubs challenge students to utilize higher-order thinking skills and access deep and meaningful learning.

Enrichment examples: Construction club Strategy games Community service Multicultural art Hands-on Grossology

(science) Jewelry design Spanish Musical theatre Digital storytelling Guatemalan Experience

Enrichment

Above: 4th graders give guided tours of the Solar System in their inflatable Space Shuttle.

Right: A 1st grade student works at a Smart Board while another shows off

his painted hand while participating in Enrichment Clubs.

Enrichment

Left: Student plays a hand bell in the “Bell Choir” Enrichment Club.

Above: Students understand strategy and exercise higher-order thinking skills through learning the game of Chess.

Vision Charter Secondary Enrichment Opportunities

Drama

Robotics (MS/HS)

Debate

Junior Optimists

National Honor Society

Musical Theatre

Guitar

Advanced Art Classes

Spanish

Internships

Advanced Choir

Symphony

Orchestra

Band

Publications

Student Government

Community Service

Dual Credit Courses

Ski & Snowboard Team

Swim Team

Citizen Leaders

These VCS studentsdonated their time towork with the City ofCaldwell to markstorm drains thatlead directly to theBoise River. Studentsspent 2.5 hours onSaturday, April 14th.This was the firstgroup of students toparticipate and theywere recognized bythe City of Caldwellfor their efforts.

Robotics

In celebration of the joint focus of Arts and Science at VCS,

the Robotics team assembled a robot to

play the part of Toto in the Drama Club’s

production of “The Wizard of Oz”.

In 2012, VCS's Robotics Club traveled to U of I to participate in the First Tech Challenge! The team uses mathematical thinking and principles of engineering to design, build, and program a robot to perform specific

tasks. The team was named as a finalist for the "Motivate" award.

The ArtsArts are integrated

across the curriculum at VCS.

The Drama Club’s production of “The

Wizard of OZ” featured

Kindergarteners as Munchkins, bringing

our secondary and elementary students together creatively.

The Musical Theatre class performed “Flapper” at the

Nampa Civic Center.

Band, Orchestra, Choir and Guitar are popular at the Secondary level

Sciences2nd graders study bugs and perform experiments with worms, 6th graders mummify chickens, and high school students learn about flash points. Science in K through 12th at VCS is integrated, hands-on, relevant and engaging.

Elementary Science/ MS HS Math Night

Secondary students create math games for a Math Carnival.

Elementary students showcase their Science Projects.

Together we have an all-school

Math and Science Night.

21st Century Skills

In every classroom:

Computers

Clickers

Document Cameras

Interactive White Boards

Digital Projectors and Sound Systems

2:1 Laptop ratio at the Secondary level

Athletics

Vision Charter School offers a Middle School and High School Swim Team and a Ski & Snowboard Team.

Dual Credit/AP

To further enrich and accelerate the learning of Vision Charter High School students, an increasing number of dual credit and AP courses are available, taught on campus by our own teachers who are credentialed to teach at the University level.

• Marine Biology- Stony Brook College• Chemistry; Organic Chemistry- NNU• Economics- NNU• Calculus- NNU• Pre-Calculus- NNU• English Language and Composition-

NNU• US History- CWI• Government - CWI• Western Civilization- CWI• AP Drawing & Painting• Environmental Science- NNU (2013)• Anatomy and Physiology- NNU (2013)

Class of 2013VCS is proud of its very first graduating

class and has embarked upon some recent firsts like Jr. Prom and a Senior Trip to Disneyland. We are looking forward to more momentous firsts, namely, Graduation.

Class of 2013VCS is a college

preparatory school.

Full-time guidance counselor joins staff

College recruiters

Scholarship guidance

VCS funds one college application up to $50

College fairs

VCS funds and makes mandatory 10th graders taking PSAT. Interested 9th graders and Middle School students as well.

SAT study courses offered

All School College Colors Day brings higher-education into every classroom.

Spotlight

VCS Guitar students perform a concert featuring many original compositions at The Flying M in Nampa.

Spotlight

VCS 1st graders featured on KTVB during their annual “Manners Banquet”, a “black-tie” affair where children practice the etiquette learned in the classroom.

VCS Science teacher Mr. George was selected as a 2012 Governor’s Industry and Notable Teaching in STEM (GIANTS) recipient for the state of Idaho. This award recognizes teachers who integrate real life applications of science and technology in their classrooms.

Spotlight

Same mission- New look

A branding campaign is underway that includes a new logo and a website revamp. We will showcase Vision Charter School and its new facility in the community.

Activities Logo

As Vision Charter High School continues to increase activity offerings,

community visibility becomes more focused through the branding efforts.