Mesa zone flagship on 3.4.14 final

March 4, 2014Newport-Mesa Unified School District

Mesa Zone FlagshipsDELTA ACE

College Park Killybrooke Paularino SonoraDavis Magnet

Mesa Zone | Flagship PresentationCosta Mesa High School / Middle SchoolCollege Park, Davis Magnet, Killybrooke, Paularino and Sonora Elementary Schools

• DELTA will be known for…– Rigorous offerings in STEM Curricula – An “academy” experience – Engaging lessons with one-of-a kind learning

experiences…– Unique field experiences... – Partnerships with leading businesses and

universities.– Opportunities for students to accelerate their learning.

• Students will be able to…– Have a competitive advantage for admission to top level

universities throughout the country. – Compete successfully in an increasingly globalized environment. – Succeed in advanced placement and other college level courses

that are exclusive to the DELTA Academy. – Begin their undergraduate experience with college units already in hand. – Pursue enriching and productive technical and career opportunities after leaving high school

• Students will graduate with…– DELTA distinction recorded on their transcripts– Academic distinction in the form of a colored robe and/or medallion.– Completion of advanced research projects and field studies experiences

Academic Flagship Overview: DELTA


DELTA’s Beginnings:• Board Vision…• Leadership at Mesa…• The need for creativity and

innovation…Delta’s Development:• Davis Magnet School…• New Leadership in Science, Math…Stakeholder Involvement:• CMHS Schools Foundation…• DELTA Boosters…

DELTA Academic Background


Pre K-3 4-6 7-8 9-12

Math / Technology Applications

• Swun Math• Supplemental Math

programs (Accelerated Math, CGI)

• Computer Labs

• Swun Math• Supplemental Math

programs (Accelerated Math, CGI)

• Computer Labs• 1:1 Devices

• Math 7• DELTA Math 8• DELTA Math 1• DELTA Math 2

• DELTA Math 3• Statistics/AP Stats• AP Calculus AB• AP Calculus BC• AP Statistics

Science • Science Lab• Science Specialists• Instructional Gardens

• Science Lab• Science Specialists• Instructional Gardens• Science Fairs• Science Clubs

• Honors life science• Honors Physical Science• PTLW • Honors Biology

• Honors Chemistry• AP Biology• AP Chemistry• AP Physics• AP Environmental

Science• PTLW

Extra-Curricular* • Specialized curriculum magnets at each elementary school (After School FL Program, Computer science pathway)

• Math Teams• Science/Robotics/

Computer Programming Clubs

• Ranch Program• FL Program (dual

immersion)

• Mandarin Pathway• Crime Science Lab• Robotics (7-12)• Natural Log Day• Pi Day, DNA Day• Amgen Lab• Science Fair

• Mandarin Pathway• Pi, Mole, DNA Days• Science Fair• Mindstorms• Bodies Exhibit• AMC• Academic Decathlon• MESA

Field Trips*

*Not a complete list.

• Tanaka Farms• Centennial Farms• Discovery Science

Center• Environmental Nature

Center

• 6th Grade Outdoor Science

• Irvine Ranch• California Science Center• Long Beach Aquarium• Natural History

Museum

• Catalina• UCI Neurology Lab• Dana Point• Brewbakers• California Science

Center• Physics Day KBF• NAU

• Cal Tech• San Francisco• UCI Chemistry

Department • Astrocamp• Physics Day MM• Field Studies trips (4)• OPI/YI• University of Chicago• Global Field Studies

DELTA Pathways and CurriculumDELTA PREP

Formalized reflection/personal portfolio DELTA SECONDARY

Rigorous classes/academy experience/field trips/graduation


DELTA Development Timeline

2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018

• DELTA Prep/Secondary Zone Teams

• Develop DELTA Prep Curricula

• Begin Outreach and PR Efforts

• Launch Elementary Computer Programming Class

• Science Invention Convention• Cross Age Mentoring• Begin Project Lead the Way (MS, HS)

• Summer STEM Academy• Implement HS

College/Career Mentoring Program

• Senior Capstone Experience, Mandarin Cultural Exchange

• Expand PLTW, Grade 11• Expand Robotics, Field Studies

Programs• Full Implementation of 1:1 Devices in

Gr. 3-12• Mandarin Cultural Exchange Program

• Expand PLTW, DELTA Gr. 12• Offer Foreign Language

Classes at Elementary Schools

• “Semester Abroad” for High School Juniors


Cost Neutral Minimal Support Significant Support

• DELTA/DELTA Prep Zone Team (monthly meetings)

0 • Expand enrichment offerings (hourly teacher time/contractual teacher assignments)

$20,000 • 1:1 device program for all 3rd-12th grade students

$1,350,000

• Expansion of the FL Program

$30,000 • Significant Expansion of the FL Program

$150,000

• Computer Science Specialist

$90,000

• Create cross-age mentoring

0 • Summer STEM Academy

$50,000 • 1 FTE designated on each elementary campus for enriched program offerings (expand part-time science specialist)

$255,000

• Expand partnerships 0 • PLTW Engineering Offerings

$35,000 • PLTW Four Year Plan $150,000

• Refine transition activities

0 • Funding Computer Science Programs

$65,000 • Expand Robotics Program

$100,000

• Develop outreach/PR materials

0 • Senior Capstone Experience/Grade level DELTA and ACE Trips

$100,000 • Semester Abroad Program

$250,000

TOTAL 0 TOTAL $300,000 TOTAL $2,345,000

Costs: DELTA


• ACE will be known for…– Rigorous offerings in the visual and performing arts.– Engaging lessons that offer one-of-a kind learning

experiences.– A “conservatory” experience where like minded

students and faculty engage with one another in and out of the classroom.

– Unique field experiences partnering with professionals locally and nationally.

– Partnerships with leading businesses and universities.

– Opportunities for students to accelerate their learning.

• Students will be able to– Have a competitive advantage for admission to top level universities throughout the

country. – Begin their undergraduate experience with college units already in hand. – Pursue enriching and productive technical and career opportunities after leaving

high school.

• Students will graduate with…– DELTA distinction recorded on their transcripts.– Academic distinction in the form of a colored robe and/or medallion.

Arts Flagship Overview: ACE


Beginnings:• A historically strong arts program• Unique visual and performance offerings – zone

wide.• Arts Connect Partnership and partnership

with Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

Development:• Discussions with Zone leadership…• An analysis of best practices…

Stakeholder involvement• CMHS Foundation and Band Boosters• Sonora Arts Community and Teachers• Zone PTSA members

ACE Background


K-3 4-6 7-8 9-12

Music and Performing Arts

• Vocal music instruction

• Instrumental instruction

• Vocal music instruction

• Instrumental instruction• Arts integrated into the

core curriculum

• Middle School Elective Wheel

• Conservatory Experience• Drama• Music Technology• Theatre Design Class• Advanced Choir• Marching and Jazz Band• Dance

Visual Arts • Meet the Masters/Art Masters

• Meet the Masters/Art Masters

• Middle School Elective Wheel

• Conservatory Experience

• AP Studio Art• AP Photography• Art/Ceramics• Digital Media Arts

Pathway• Digital Art

Extra-Curricular • Ceramics• Band • Choir

• Show Choir• Advanced Band• Drama Club• Handbell Choir

Field Trips • O.C. Performing Arts Center

• O.C. Performing Arts Center

• Orange County Museum of Art

• Disneyland Band Competition

• Balboa Parade

• Performance Trips • OCMA

ACE Pathways and CurriculumACE PREP

Formalized reflection/personal portfolio

ACE SECONDARYRigorous classes/conservatory experience/graduation


ACE Development Timeline

2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018

• ACE Prep/Secondary Zone Teams

• Develop ACE Prep Curricula• Begin Outreach and PR

Efforts• Develop Conservatory

Pathway

• Develop ACE Advisory Board• Launch Conservatory Experience

(Gr. 9-12)• Launch Elementary After School Arts

Enrichment Program (Gr. 3-6) • Begin Strings Instruction (Gr. 4-8)• Cross Age Mentoring

• Expand Conservatory Experience to Summer

• Begin Orchestra Program (Gr. 7-12)

• Additional ACE Electives• Additional ACE Field Trips

• Repurpose rooms for Guitar and Strings Lab, Rehearsal Room(s)

• Renovate KMESA Advanced Video Production Lab

• Summer Arts, Music and Drama Camps

• Performances with professional entities (Pacific Chorale, Segerstrom Performing Arts Center)

• “Semester Abroad” for High School Juniors


Cost Neutral Minimal Support Significant Support

• Create ACE/ACE Prep Zone Team (monthly meetings)

• ACE Advisory Board

0 • Expand enrichment offerings (hourly teacher time and/or contractual teacher assignments)

$15,000 • 1 FTE designated on each elementary campus for enriched program offerings (current part-time arts specialist devoted full-time to teach expanded offerings)

$450,000

• Create cross-age mentoring

0 • Summer Arts Conservatory

$50,000 • Strings Instruction (Elementary)

$90,000

• Expand partnerships 0 • Strings, orchestra equipment

$75,000 • Orchestra Program (Secondary)

$90,000

• Refine transition activities

0 • Orchestra Equipment

$75,000 • Drama Instruction $90,000

• Draft outreach/PR materials

($2,500) • Marketing and Promotion

$10,000 • Competition Support

$25,000

• ACE Prep Curricula ($1,500) • Drama Sets $45,000 • Guitar, Piano Labs $100,000

• Conservatory Curricula ($2,500) • Competition Fees $10,000 • Art/Music Specialist

$90,000

• HS Period 6 Block 0 • Art Gallery $10,000 • Recording Studio $100,000

TOTAL $0 TOTAL $290,000 TOTAL $1,035,0000

Costs: ACE


Conclusion

Education

Mesa zone flagship on 3.4.14 final