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07-10-2017 Workshop AgendaThe City ®f CityCommission venturaAi Workshop Meeting July 10, 2017 _0 6:00 P.M. 19200 west Country Club' Drive Aventura, FL 33180 Executive Conference Room AGENDA 1. Review of Educational Component of the Application for the Proposed Aventura Charter High School (Charter Schools USA) 2. Adjournment This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 305-466- 8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. One or more members of the City of Aventura Advisory Boards may be in attendance and may participate at the meeting. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventura City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing will need a record of the proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Clerk, City of Aventura Government Center, 19200 W. Country Club Drive, Aventura, Florida, 33180, or nnline nt ritunfnvenfiirn rnm Anunne Avkhina to nhtnin n rnnu of nnu naenrin item chnnlrl rnntnrt the Citu (`lerlr nt �t15_dFF_RQM Proposed Charter High School in Aventura July 10, 2017 ' r / .. I CHARTER SCHOOLS, \USA Purpose of Meeting • Aventura Charter High School Mission & Vision • Educational Model & Core Fundamentals • Academy Model & Pathways • Advanced Coursework • Q & A Session Ago,ft' ll i� CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA Aventura Charter High School Mission & Vision Mission To provide a rigorous, college preparatory high school for the communit that ensures each student develops their individual p academic talents and talents skills to become well rounded primed rimed for excellence. Vision The school will continually adopt innovative instructional methods and technology designed for the digital native learn in . styles of 21 st century students. The school will revolutionize instruction and be recognized as a pioneer in modern high school education. g p g _ _ CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA CSUSA Education Model Core Fundamentals CHARTERSCHOOLS. Education Model Baseline Assessm a nt 8.Data The CSUSA Education Model is an instructional r,> Data-driven Instruction philosophy developed after extensive research in educational practice. It Decision Assessment Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum sets the foundation for how J ) 1 Standards we teach students. ReFI-Ortin0 parading CHARTER SCHOOLS. %USA Core Fundamentals • Core fundamentals support a pathway for full implementation of the Education Model. • There are 16 core fundamentals grouped by category: ❖School Climate ❖Curriculum & Instruction **** Data Literacy • School leadership, supported by CSUSA, will develop a strategic action plan for each core fundamental in year one. Ago,ft' ll ;OW" CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA School Climate Core Fundamentals Impacting School Climate: School climate reflects the • Professional Development way the school feels, both to • School-Wide Behavioral Plan visitors of the school and school community members • Expectations & Procedures engaged in academic and • Social-Emotional Learning & school life activities. Character Education CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA Curriculum & Instruction Core Fundamentals Impacting Curriculum & Instruction : Curriculum and Instruction reflects the work that takes place • Guaranteed & Viable Curriculum in the classroom setting and Lesson Planning & Deliver addresses the critical elements • g y necessary to meet student • Data-Driven Instruction academic needs and create • Instructional Focus Plans engaging and meaningful • Response to Intervention learning experiences. • Tutoring • Instructional Software CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA Data Literacy Core Fundamentals Impacting Data Literacy: Data Literacy ensures all stakeholders can access • Balanced Assessment System and interpret data related to school, student, and teacher • Data Chats effectiveness and determine • Standards-Based Grading next steps for growth and • Personalized Learning Plans opportunity. • Teacher Evaluation System _ _ '_ _ CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA Academy Model & Pathways 4PNI CHARTER SCHOOLS, ��£��,• %USA Academy Model • Provides framework for developing small learning communities. • Supports the development of a family-like atmosphere and the school's mission of preparing students for academic excellence. • Requires teachers to work across disciplines and purposefully integrate technology and 21St century learning skills. i� CHARTER SCHOOLS. $��N Pv �A Academy Model (cont. All Students • Freshman Academy Course Student Choice • 10th — 12th Grade • Academy options dependent on student demand and demographic/industry need I CHARTER SCHOOLS, _ USA Not- Freshman Academy • All 9th grade students are assigned a family within the Freshman Academy Each family will be assigned a guidance counselor and a core group of teachers. • Each faculty member is assigned a small group of freshmen in an advisor/advisee program Meets with the student at least 4 times a year. Meets with the parent/guardian at least once each semester. Assists with developing an academic plan for the student's high school pathway. Continues meeting with students through graduation. Alvah- CHARTER SCHOOLS. %USA r,y„ Freshman Success Course The Freshman Success course is project-based resulting in: ✓A Personal Mission Statement F1111811MAN ✓ A College/Career Research Project ✓A Role Model Research Project SUCC1199 ✓A Personal Finance Project iNI CHART�E�R�GSCHOOLS. Potential AcademyPathways • Business & Technology • Engineering & Robotics REPAR YOURSE �cc r PR FF • Standard HS Diploma W J • �`�o� z , 'ywPaA Advanced Coursework L&Ja 4p Z.� DETERMINE 6 YOUR INTERESTS CHARTER SCHOOLS, k SA Business & TechnologyPathways Level Business Management Digital Media Pathway Digital Information Technology Digital Information Technology MOS Industry Certification MOS Industry Certification L1 Business & Entrepreneurship Digital Media Fundamentals ESB Industry Certification Adobe Photoshop Cloud Industry Certification L2 Accounting Digital Media Production Systems Applications I Adobe Flash Industry Certification QuickBooks Certification L3 Management & HR Digital Media Delivery Systems Adobe Dreamweaver Industry Certification _ _ CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA Engineering and Robotics Pathways Level Engineering Applied Robotics Introduction to Engineering Foundations of Robotics Design L1 Robotic Design Essentials Principles of Engineering L2 Digital Electronics or Computer Integrated Manufacturing or Biotechnical Engineering or Robotic Systems L3 Engineering Design and Development Robotic Applications Capstone CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA Standard High School Diploma Pathway Subjects Credits English/Language Arts 4 Mathematics 4* — must include Algebra I and Geometry Science 4 — must include Biology I, two of which must have a lab and be equally rigorous science courses Social Studies 3 Fine and Performing Arts, Speech 1 and Debate, or Practical Arts Physical Education 1 — to include the integration of health Electives 8 Online Course One course within the 24 credits must be completed via online learning '_ _ CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA ADVANCED COURSEWORK Benefits of the Cambridge Program and RICE Diploma • Provides an international curriculum and examination system that emphasizes the value of a broad and balanced study. • Offers students an opportunity to explore 4 major depth areas: ❖ Group 1 -Mathematics and Science ❖ Group 2 Languages ❖ Group 3 Arts and Humanities ❖ Group 4 Interdisciplinary subjects • Allows students not seeking the RICE diploma to explore a college course prior to leaving high school. _ _ CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA Cambridge Cont. • Testing and evaluation is rigorous, requiring a high level of written responses. • Diploma recipients practice defined research techniques in global matters through "Global Perspectives course." • Most majorAmerican colleges and universities have an equivalency policy regarding Cambridge International credit. As with AP and IB courses, an institution may determine whether or not to accept equivalency credits from high school. CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA Cambridge (cont. • All public colleges and universities in Florida are required to give each Cambridge exam passed college credit. • Many CSUSA graduates have entered college/university with over 30 college credits obtained through Cambridge. • Local and national Cambridge training is available on a regular basis to update instructors on effective educational strategies. • CSUSA Cambridge teachers that are also available to share best practice and successful methodology in teaching Cambridge Diploma students. ;OW" _ CHARTER SCHOOLS. \USA A. I . C . E . DiplomaAward a\s',pl nary ar)d skills-6 aSe4 S OQ L6J� o c ` Total of seven credits required for Diploma Camkl• • . . - ® Cambridge International InternationalAS Level = one credit AS Level Global-• Perspectives ® Cambridge International A Level =two credits & Research • • • Learners can accumulate • - -• credits for the Diploma over a 25-month period_ • . Arts and Humanities (at least one credit) A e p C, a 0 11111111111110—A"Or)a . a maxitmuj,�`0� C CHART�E�TR$SCHOOLS. A. I . C . E. Diploma Award Cont. Barry University ' Broward Community College *M W r �� • f• Florida A & M University • • r �, , • Florida Atlantic University '� • �•t Florida Gulf Coast University • �-'• Florida Institute of Technology • Florida State University 40 • Stetson University OP University of Central Florida University of Florida =� University of Miami • IdgulkhL CHARTER SCHOOLS, er USA � N � £ `� CHARTER SCHOOLS, %USA ��£ `_ % CHARTER SCHOOLS, %USA