Presentation to the Lodi Unified School DistrictBoard of Education

February 1, 2011

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Executive Summary

Aspire Schools: Vincent Shalvey Academy, River Oaks Charter School, and Benjamin Holt College Preparatory Academy had a range of API scores from 886 – 927 in 2010.

University Public School was renamed Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy in honor of Don Shalvey’s father, Vincent, a parent who sacrificed so his child could go to college.

Schools continue to focus on building increasing rigor through attention to academic discourse, rigorous lesson planning, and higher order questioning.

Parent and teacher satisfaction remain very high.

Aspire continues to value the partnership with Lodi Unified School District!

Student Achievement

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Vincent Shalvey Holt ROCS

2007-2008

2008-2009

2009-2010

Family Satisfaction

• Annual Survey Results: “What grade would you give your school?”

Over 80% of families answered “A” or “B” to the survey question

Family satisfaction continues to be high compared to the national average of 70%

Teammate response for agreement with the statement, “My teammates

are focused on high academic achievement and college for all students.”

Factors for Success: Common Mission

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% agree or strongly agree

Successes:

Surpassed 900 API for second year!

Renamed school after father of co-founder Don Shalvey

(formerly University Public School (UPS))

Development of new Afterschool program

Focus for 2010-2011:

Rigorous lesson planning

Rigorous academic discourse – oral and

written

Vincent Shalvey Academy

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Successes • Increased API by 26 points• 100% of Class of 2010 accepted to a 4 year college.• 901 college credits earned through Early College High

School program by 34 graduates

Focus for 2010-2011• College readiness• Offering additional afterschool

support for students

Ben Holt College Preparatory Academy

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Successes:• Increased API by 37 points• Recipient of 2010 Title 1 Academic Achievement Award,

2010 CA Distinguished School Award, 2009 Honor Roll Award, CA Business Excellence

Focus for 2010-2011• Writing proficiency for all students• Alignment of afterschool intervention

program with student needs

River Oaks Charter School

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