Two Off-Site Locations in Northern New Hampshire

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2 Background Established in 2004 Collaborative efforts of North Country Education Services (NCES) Agency and nine School District Superintendents Original start up grant that was part of the $7.1 million national grant that NH received in August 2003 to authorize up to 20 public charter schools ( RSA 194-B:3-a ). Some funding from supporting districts Some funding from grants.

3 MISSION To provide a learning environment for students who would benefit from a nontraditional high school setting. Students who are or may be at risk of dropping out will be provided an educational setting in which they can succeed in their pursuit of a high school diploma. The Charter Academy staff works collaboratively with all students, parents, NCCA Board of Trustee members, North Country high school principals, guidance counselors, other educational team members and school superintendents of all sending districts. The above named Educational Team will also work together to see to it that the North Country Charter Academy students are given the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, emotionally and physically both today and in the future.

4 Two Off-Site Locations in Northern New Hampshire LITTLETON 260 Cottage Street, Suite A LANCASTER 4 Mayberry Lane

5 NCCA is.. A Certified New Hampshire High School Required to undergo the Five Year Charter School Accountability Review (NH RSA 194-B:10) NCCA was granted their first seven year renewal on April 8, 2009

6 NCCA Classroom.. Classroom Three hour sessions Morning Afternoon Evening

7 The How and Where Do Our Students Come? Sending school districts purchase committed slots (i.e. seats) prior to start of school year at a reduced rate All referrals sent from sending school districts Out of district (i.e. Vermont) sends referrals as well Continual communication with school districts and Superintendents

8 Student Referral Process Referral Received From Sending School Reviewed for completeness Passed on to Center Director to Schedule Interview Interview with student and parent(s) / guardian(s) Usually an hour or so in length this is the chance for the staff to really get to get a true feel fro the commitment of the student and parent/guardian All expectations discussed and agreed upon Parent-Student Contract Signed Student may be able to start immediately or may be put on waiting list If put on waiting list continued updates with school and family take place until student is able to begin

9 Student Expectations Philosophy Students maintain self discipline and work toward the goal of a high school diploma, doing this in a way of performing as though it were a job or a business. Attendance Maintain 90% Call in if going to be absent If it drops below 90% an attendance contract will be put into effect. Center Rules Violation could result in: Contract Immediate dismissal Law enforcement involvement Generally, it is immediate administrative leave until a meeting takes place with parent and student to resolve the issue

10 NCCA Staff Center Directors / Teaching Staff All Certified Many Years Experience Administration Elementary Education Special Education History Arts Student to Teacher Ratio 15:2 Back Row: Pat Kelly, Support Staff; James Hicks, Teacher-Littleton; Paul Hennessey, Center Director-Littleton; Scott Kleinschrodt, Center Director- Lancaster Front Row: Kim Randall, Admin. Asst./Guidance Counselor; Linda Dalglish; Deb Ryder, Teacher-Lancaster; Lisa Lavoie, Principal Patricia Meddings, Business Manager

11 Upon Entry Student Assessment Student Assessment Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) computerized adaptive tests, known as Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assess: Reading Language Math These are used as pre and post tests to measure academic growth Brief Pencil and Paper Math and Vocabulary Transcript Review Other Testing Results that may be available Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504, if applicable All pertinent information can obtain from former staff, counselors that had a good working rapport with the student

12 Curriculum PLATO Learning Environment (PLE) / Web Based Common Core Standards and Career Readiness Offers on-line assessments and pre and post tests of courses Grade and progress reporting Offers both on-line and off-line activities Meets different instruction needs / learning styles PLATO courses are completely customizable to include local resources Teachers supplement with their own off-line activities Correlated to NH standards 80% competency of each course required for passing

13 Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO)

14 Student Progress Reports, Community Service, Guest Speakers Community Service Guest Speakers (Variety of Topics) The students in Lancaster in conjunction with the USDA office were involved in the Secretary s People s Garden Initiative (National Resources Conservation Services-Earth Team Volunteer Program). In the spring of 2009, students at the Lancaster site helped to build and raise a garden on the grounds of the USDA office. This fall the students helped in harvesting the garden and it was donated to the local food pantry. Student Progress

15 Graduation Even though students graduate all year long a traditional ceremony is held in June for everyone. Diploma Options NCCA Diploma (NH State) Sending School FOLLOW-UP As students graduate exit interviews are done for feedback. NCCA is in the final stages of completing a follow up study of the past five years graduates to find out their status.

16 Summary of NCCA A Certified New Hampshire High School Required to undergo the Five Year Charter School Accountability Review (NH RSA 194-B:10) NCCA was granted their first seven year renewal on April 8, 2009 Student Assessment Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) computerized adaptive Classroom tests, known as Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) assess: Reading Three hour sessions Language Morning Math Afternoon These are used as pre and post tests to measure academic growth Evening Brief Pencil and Paper Math and Vocabulary Transcript Review Other Testing Results that may be available Individual Education Plan (IEP) or 504, if applicable All pertinent information can obtain from former staff, counselors that had a good working rapport with the student Curriculum PLATO Learning Environment (PLE) / Web Based Common Core Standards and Career Readiness Offers on-line assessments and pre and post tests of courses Grade and progress reporting Offers both on-line and off-line activities Meets different instruction needs / learning styles PLATO courses are completely customizable to include local resources Teachers supplement with their own off-line activities Correlated to NH standards 80% competency of each course required for passing Teaching Staff All Certified Many years of experience Student to Teacher Ratio 15:2 Team Collaborative Approach Diploma Options NCCA Diploma (NH State) Sending School Extended Learning Opportunity (ELO) Work Study Vocational at local program Community Service Independent Study Other (approval by staff)

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