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G.W. Carver Collegiate Academy 2015 Charter Extension Recommendation Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

In developing this report, the Department of Education conducted a performance review to verify reported performance against criteria outlined in BESE Bulletin 126. The performance review included a site visit, interviews with the school leadership team, interviews with the charter board, and an analysis of academic, financial, legal and contractual data.

G.W. Carver Collegiate Academy is a Type 5 Charter School located in New Orleans that served approximately 305 9th-11th grade students in the Recovery School District in 2014-15. The school opened in 2012 as a new school with a Pre-Assessment Index of 53.4. For the 2014-15 school year, the school received an Assessment Index of 73.6 for EOC. G.W. Carver Collegiate Academy‘s current School Performance Score (SPS) of 73.6 will likely be above the average SPS for all schools in in the Recovery School District and below the average SPS for schools in the state.

Overview of Performance

2015 School Performance Score 73.6

2015 Letter Grade C

Organizational Performance Rating Meets Expectations

Financial Performance Rating Meets Expectations

School Name Non-Profit Organization Grades Served Site Code Type

G.W. Carver Collegiate Academy Collegiate Academies 9th-11th 382002 5

Recommendation and Term

Based upon the findings shared in this report and the attached Annual Review, the Department of Education recommends extension for a term of one year.

G.W. Carver Collegiate AcademyCMO: Collegiate Academies

Non-Profit: G.W. Carver Collegiate Academy

2014-2015CHARTER SCHOOLANNUAL REVIEW

Year Opened: 2012 Renewal: 2016 Grade Configuration: 9th-11th

OVERVIEWAcademic Performance Score: 73.6 Financial Performance Score: 85 Organizational Performance Score: 92

DETAILED PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK

ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK

SPS Indicators 3-8 ACT EOC Special Education Indicators

LETTER GRADE

C

Assessment Index TBD N/A 73.6 Percentage of Students with Disabilities 15.4%

SPS Progress Points Awarded 0 Students Graduating with HS Diploma N/A

Dropout Index (8th grade) TBD Students Dropping Out 0.0%

SCHOOL PERFORMANCE SCORE (SPS)

73.6

Cohort Graduation Rate (HS) N/A Students Performing Proficient in ELA 19%

Graduation Index (HS) N/A Students Performing Proficient in Math 29%

ACT Average (HS) N/A

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK

Indicators School Data Points Earned Points Possible

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE RATING

Meets Expectations

Fund Balance 17.2%* 30 30

Audit FindingsUnqualified Audit

with No Recurring or Material Findings

15 30

Debt to Assets Ratio 0.14*◊ 20 20

FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE SCORE

85

Timely ReportingAll reports submitted

timely20 20

Total 85 100

*2013-2014 audit data | ◊CMO-level financial data used

ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE FRAMEWORK

Key Indicators Points Earned Points Possible

ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE RATING

Meets Expectations

Enrollment 12 20

Facilities 12 12

Discipline 8 8

ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE SCORE

92

Special Education 28 28

Health and Safety 12 12

Governance 20 20

Total 92 100

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ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE SCORE INDICATORS

A. ENROLLMENT (TYPE 5 SCHOOLS)Indicators Points Earned Points Possible School Data Requirement Detail

i. School follows all components of the OneApp process including appropriate child welfare and truancy policies.

4 4 Full Credit

ii. School Follows Recruitment and Enrollment Plan, Lottery 4 4 Full Credit

iii. School Follows Attendance Laws, Truancy Policy, and Timely Transfer of Records

4 4 Full Credit

iv. School Re-Enrolls High Percentage of Students 0 4 62.2% 75.0%

v. School Retains Students During the School Year 0 4 4.3% 2.2%

Total 12 20

B. FACILITIES (OBSERVED DURING FACILITIES REVIEW)Indicators Points Earned Points Possible Detail

i. School Meets Local and State Fire and Life Safety Codes 4 4 Full Credit

ii. School Meets Public Health Sanitary Codes 4 4 Full Credit

iii. ADA Requirements 4 4 Full Credit

Total 12 12

C. DISCIPLINEIndicators Points Earned Points Possible Detail

i. School Adheres to BESE Model Master Discipline Plan 4 4 Full Credit

ii. Suspensions and Expulsions are Handled Properly 4 4 Full Credit

Total 8 8

D. SPECIAL EDUCATION, 504 ACCOMMODATIONS, & OTHER AT-RISK STUDENT POPULATIONS (Observed During Visit or Student Programs Monitoring)

Indicators Points Earned Points Possible Detail

i. Enrollment and Retention 4 4 Full Credit

ii. Schools Identify At-Risk Students 4 4 Full Credit

iii. School Conducts Evaluations 4 4 Full Credit

iv. School Writes Required IEPs 4 4 Full Credit

v. School Provides Programming and Placement 4 4 Full Credit

vi. School Follows Discipline Procedures 4 4 Full Credit

vii. Assessments 4 4 Full Credit

Total 28 28

E. HEALTH & SAFETYIndicators Points Earned Points Possible Detail

i. School Conducts Background Checks on All Employees 4 4 Full Credit

ii. School Provides Health Services to Students 4 4 Full Credit

iii. School Follows Bus Safety Protocols 4 4 Full Credit

Total 12 12

F. GOVERNANCEIndicators Points Earned Points Possible Detail

i. Board Structure Meets Bulletin 126 Requirements 4 4 Full Credit

ii. Board Adheres to Louisiana Code of Governmental Ethics 4 4 Full Credit

iii. School and Board Adhere to Louisiana Open Meetings Laws 4 4 Full Credit

iv. Board Adheres to Public Records Act 4 4 Full Credit

v. Board Follows Public Bid Laws 4 4 Full Credit

Total 20 20

http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/school-choice/faq---truancy.pdf

http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/school-choice/faq---transfer-of-records.pdf

http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/school-choice/2013-2014-charter-performance-report-legend.pdf?sfvrsn=2


http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/school-choice/faq---ada-requirements.pdf

http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/school-choice/faq---model-master-discipline.pdf

http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/school-choice/faq---health-safety.pdf

http://bese.louisiana.gov/documents-resources/policies-bulletins

http://ethics.la.gov/Pub/Laws/ethsum.pdf

http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/school-choice/faq---open-meetings.pdf

http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/school-choice/faq---public-records.pdf

http://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/school-choice/faq---public-bid-law.pdf

G.W. Carver Preparatory Academy 2015 Charter Extension Recommendation Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


G.W. Carver Preparatory Academy is a Type 5 Charter School located in New Orleans that served approximately 287 9th-11th grade students in the Recovery School District in 2014-15. The school opened in 2012 as a new school with a Pre-Assessment Index of 46.2. For the 2014-15 school year, the school received an Assessment Index of 59.1 for EOC. Carver Preparatory Academy‘s current School Performance Score (SPS) of 59.1 is below the average SPS for schools in the Recovery School District and below the average SPS for schools in the state.



2015 Letter Grade D




G.W. Carver Preparatory Academy Collegiate Academies 9th-11th 382003 5



G.W. Carver Preparatory AcademyCMO: Collegiate Academies

Non-Profit: G.W. Carver Preparatory Academy







LETTER GRADE

D

Assessment Index TBD N/A 59.1 Percentage of Students with Disabilities 15.7%




59.1

Cohort Graduation Rate (HS) N/A Students Performing Proficient in ELA 21%

Graduation Index (HS) N/A Students Performing Proficient in Math 8%

ACT Average (HS) N/A




Meets Expectations


Audit FindingsUnqualified Audit

with No Recurring or Material Findings

15 30



85


timely20 20

Total 85 100





Meets Expectations

Enrollment 12 20

Facilities 12 12

Discipline 8 8


92



Governance 20 20

Total 92 100





4 4 Full Credit



4 4 Full Credit



Total 12 20





Total 12 12




Total 8 8










Total 28 28





Total 12 12







Total 20 20













The NET Charter School 2015 Charter Extension Recommendation Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


The NET Charter School is a Type 5 Charter School located in New Orleans that served approximately 164 9th-12th grade students in the Recovery School District in 2014-15. The school opened in 2012 as an alternative high school with a Pre-Assessment Index of 14. As an alternative high school, the charter extension for The NET is based on an alternative accountability rubric developed by the Louisiana Department of Education and approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.





The NET Charter School Educators for Quality Alternatives 9th-12th 360001 5



The NET Charter High School

Alternative Charter High School Extension Framework

Indicators Standard Potential Points Performance Metric Actual Score Total

Department Selected

Indicators

EOC / LAA1 Performance

Full Credit – 20 Points > 75% of Students Receive Score Eligible for Graduation

51.90% 0 / 20 Partial Credit - 10 Points 61 – 74% of Students Receive Score Eligible for Graduation

No Credit – 0 Points < 60% of Student Receive Score Eligible for Graduation

Credit Accumulation2

Full Credit – 20 Points > 75 % of Students Earn their Credit Target

65.41% 10 / 20 Partial Credit – 10 Points 61 – 74% of Students Earn their Credit Target

No Credit – 0 Points < 60% of Students Earn their Credit Target

Student Stability Rate3

Full Credit – 20 Points > 85% of Students Stay Enrolled in School

57.64% 0 / 20 Partial Credit – 10 Points 61 – 84% of Students Stay Enrolled in School

No Credit – 0 Points < 60% Students Stay Enrolled in School

The NET Selected

Indicators

Graduation Completion4

Full Credit – 20 Points > 70% Graduation Completion

85.29% 20 / 20 Partial Credit - 10 Points 55% - 69.9% Graduation Completion

No Credit – 0 Points < 55% Graduation Completion

Growth in STAR Enterprise Reading

and Math Assessments5

Full Credit – 20 Points

Average rate of 2 years of growth in Math and Reading OR Average rate of 2 years growth in either Math or Reading and a minimum of 1 year growth in the other subject 2.0 (Math)

1.0 (Reading) 20 / 20

Partial Credit - 10 Points Average rate of at least 1 year growth in Math and Reading

No Credit – 0 Points Average rate of less than 1 year growth in Math and Reading

Total Points Accumulated 50 / 100 Framework Extension Eligibility

Total Points Accumulated Base Extension Term 81 – 100 Eligible 50 – 80 Eligible 0 – 49 Ineligible for Traditional Extension

1 Measured by the percent of students enrolled for at least 45 days before the opening of the testing window that achieve a score of Fair, Good, or Excellent on each End-of-Course examination taken. 2 Measured by the percent of students enrolled for 45 days or more who meet their credit target (3 credits per semester). Students are considered for inclusion in the data each semester if they enter the school by a certain date and complete the semester. Specifically, students who enter on or before October 1st and continue through January 1st are expected to complete 3 credits to earn their credit target. Students who enter on or before February 1st and continue through June 1st are expected to complete 3 credits to earn their credit targets. Students who would count for both semesters will be expected to earn 6 credits for the academic year. 3 Measured by the percent of students enrolled 45 days or more from any starting point in the school year who either graduated with a diploma, received a certificate of achievement, or who remained enrolled in high school. Excluded from the calculation are students with other exit codes that indicate a legitimate reason for exiting school, such as moving to another state. 4 Measured by the percent of students enrolled 45 days or more who graduated with a diploma or achieved a certificate of achievement divided by the total number of students who began the school year with sufficient credits to be considered eligible for graduation within that school year. 5 Measured by the average rate of growth on the STAR Enterprise Reading and Math benchmark assessments for all students enrolled at the school for which both a formative and summative assessment were taken.

The NET Charter School (Alternative)CMO: Educators for Quality Alternatives

Non-Profit: The NET Charter School







LETTER GRADE

F

Assessment Index N/A 11.9 19.3 Percentage of Students with Disabilities 23.2%




25.7

Cohort Graduation Rate (HS) 27.3 Students Performing Proficient in ELA <5%

Graduation Index (HS) 39.5 Students Performing Proficient in Math <5%

ACT Average (HS) 11.2




Meets Expectations


Audit FindingsUnqualified Audit with No Findings

30 30

Debt to Assets Ratio 0.04* 20 20


100


timely20 20

Total 100 100





Meets Expectations

Enrollment 12 20

Facilities 12 12

Discipline 8 8


92



Governance 20 20

Total 92 100





4 4 Full Credit



4 4 Full Credit



Total 12 20





Total 12 12




Total 8 8










Total 28 28





Total 12 12







Total 20 20













Crescent Leadership Academy 2015 Charter Extension Recommendation Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


Crescent Leadership Academy is a Type 5 Charter School located in New Orleans that served approximately 162 7th-12th grade students in the Recovery School District in 2014-15. The school opened in 2012 as an alternative school. As an alternative school, the charter extension for Crescent Leadership Academy is based on an alternative accountability rubric developed by the Louisiana Department of Education and approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.





Crescent Leadership Academy Crescent Leadership Academy 7th-12th 361001 5



Crescent Leadership Academy 2014-15

Alternative Charter High School Extension Framework


Department Selected

Indicators

EOC / LAA Performance1












CLA Selected Indicators

Graduation Completion4

Full Credit – 20 Points > 70% Graduation Completion

100.00% 20 / 20 Partial Credit - 10 Points 55% - 69.9% Graduation Completion

No Credit – 0 Points < 55% Graduation Completion

Growth in STAR Enterprise Reading

and Math Assessments5

Full Credit – 20 Points

Average rate of 2 years of growth in Math and Reading OR Average rate of 2 years growth in either Math or Reading and a minimum of 1 year growth in the other subject 2.1 (ELA)

1.5 (Math) 20 / 20

Partial Credit - 10 Points Average rate of at least 1 year growth in Math and Reading

No Credit – 0 Points Average rate of less than 1 year growth in Math and Reading

Total Points Accumulated 50 / 100 Framework Extension Eligibility

Total Points Accumulated Base Extension Term 81 – 100 Eligible 50 – 80 Eligible 0 – 49 Ineligible for Traditional Extension

1 Measured by the percent of students enrolled for at least 45 days before the opening of the testing window that achieve a score of Fair, Good, or Excellent on each End-of-Course examination taken. 2 Measured by the percent of students enrolled for 45 days or more who meet their credit target (3 credits per semester). Students are considered for inclusion in the data each semester if they enter the school by a certain date and complete the semester. Specifically, students who enter on or before October 1st and continue through January 1st are expected to complete 3 credits to earn their credit target. Students who enter on or before February 1st and continue through June 1st are expected to complete 3 credits to earn their credit targets. Students who would count for both semesters will be expected to earn 6 credits for the academic year. 3 Measured by the percent of students enrolled 45 days or more from any starting point in the school year who either graduated with a diploma, received a certificate of achievement, or who remained enrolled in high school. Excluded from the calculation are students with other exit codes that indicate a legitimate reason for exiting school, such as moving to another state. 4 Measured by the percent of students enrolled 45 days or more who graduated with a diploma or achieved a certificate of achievement divided by the total number of students who began the school year with sufficient credits to be considered eligible for graduation within that school year. 5 Measured by the average rate of growth on the STAR Enterprise Reading and Math benchmark assessments for all students enrolled at the school for which both a formative and summative assessment were taken.

Crescent Leadership Academy (Alternative)CMO: Crescent Leadership Academy

Non-Profit: Crescent Leadership Academy


Year Opened: 2012 Extension: 2016 Grade Configuration: 7th-12th

OVERVIEWAcademic Performance Score: TBD Financial Performance Score: 90 Organizational Performance Score: 92




LETTER GRADE

TBD

Assessment Index TBD TBD TBD Percentage of Students with Disabilities 17.3%

SPS Progress Points Awarded TBD Students Graduating with HS Diploma N/A



TBD

Cohort Graduation Rate (HS) TBD Students Performing Proficient in ELA NR

Graduation Index (HS) TBD Students Performing Proficient in Math 7%

ACT Average (HS) TBD




Meets Expectations



30 30



90

Timely Reporting2 reports submitted

late10 20

Total 90 100





Meets Expectations

Enrollment 12 20

Facilities 12 12

Discipline 8 8


92



Governance 20 20

Total 92 100





4 4 Full Credit



4 4 Full Credit



Total 12 20





Total 12 12




Total 8 8










Total 28 28





Total 12 12







Total 20 20













New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy 2015 Charter Renewal Recommendation Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy is a Type 2 Charter School located in New Orleans that served approximately 540 9th-12th grade students in Orleans Parish in 2014-15. The school opened in 2011 as a new school with a Pre-Assessment Index of 75.8. For the 2014-15 school year, the school received an Assessment Index of 96.7 for ACT, and 89.7 for EOC. New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy‘s current School Performance Score (SPS) of 103.2 is above the average SPS for schools in Orleans Parish and above the average SPS for schools in the state.



2015 Letter Grade A




New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy

New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy, Inc.

9th-12th 348001 2


Based upon the findings shared in this report and the attached Annual Review, the Department of Education recommends renewal for a term of 10 years.

New Orleans Military/Maritime AcademyNon-Profit: New Orleans Military/Maritime Academy







LETTER GRADE

A



Dropout Index (8th grade) N/A Students Dropping Out 0.0%


103.2

Cohort Graduation Rate (HS) N/A Students Performing Proficient in ELA NR

Graduation Index (HS) N/A Students Performing Proficient in Math NR





Meets Expectations



30 30



95

Timely Reporting1 report submitted

late15 20

Total 95 100





Meets Expectations

Enrollment 16 20

Facilities 12 12

Discipline 8 8


96



Governance 20 20

Total 96 100



A. ENROLLMENT (TYPE 2 AND 4 SCHOOLS)Indicators Points Earned Points Possible School Data Requirement

i. Student Enrollment and At-Risk Percentage 0 4 66.0% 66.2%

ii. School Follows Recruitment and Enrollment Plan, Lottery 4 4


4 4



Total 16 20





Total 12 12




Total 8 8










Total 28 28





Total 12 12







Total 20 20

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Joseph Clark High School 2015 Charter Renewal Recommendation Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


Joseph Clark High School is a Type 5 Charter School located in New Orleans that served approximately 427 9th-12th grade students in the Recovery School District in 2014-15. The school opened in 2011 as a turnaround with a Pre-Assessment Index of 36.9. For the 2014-15 school year, the school received an Assessment Index of 25.9 for ACT, and 29.5 for EOC. Joseph Clark High School‘s current School Performance Score (SPS) of 62.4 is below the average SPS for schools in the Recovery School District and below the average SPS for schools in the state.



2015 Letter Grade D




Joseph Clark High School FirstLine Schools, Inc. 9th-12th 399003 5


Based upon the findings shared in this report and the attached Annual Review, the Department of Education recommends renewal for a term of three years.

Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High SchoolCMO: FirstLine Schools, Inc.

Non-Profit: Joseph S. Clark Preparatory High School







LETTER GRADE

D


SPS Progress Points Awarded 8.4 Students Graduating with HS Diploma N/A



62.4

Cohort Graduation Rate (HS) 68.6 Students Performing Proficient in ELA 6%

Graduation Index (HS) 73.4 Students Performing Proficient in Math <5%





Meets Expectations



30 30



95

Timely Reporting1 report submitted

late15 20

Total 95 100





Meets Expectations

Enrollment 20 20

Facilities 12 12

Discipline 8 8


100



Governance 20 20

Total 100 100





4 4 Full Credit



4 4 Full Credit



Total 20 20





Total 12 12




Total 8 8










Total 28 28





Total 12 12







Total 20 20













ReNEW Accelerated High School (2/West Bank) 2015 Charter Renewal Recommendation Report

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY


ReNEW Accelerated High School (2/West Bank) is a Type 5 Charter School located in New Orleans that served approximately 342 9th-12th grade students in the Recovery School District in 2014-15. The school opened in 2011 as an alternative high school with a Pre-Assessment Index of 18.8. As an alternative high school, the charter renewal for ReNEW Accelerated High School (2/West Bank) is based on an alternative accountability rubric developed by the Louisiana Department of Education and approved by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.





ReNEW Accelerated High School (2/West Bank) ReNEW Schools 9th - 12th 369005 5


Based upon the findings shared in this report and the attached Annual Review, the Department of Education recommends renewal for a term of three years.

ReNEW Accelerated High School

Alternative Charter High School Renewal Framework


Department Selected

Indicators

EOC / LAA1 Performance












ReNEW Selected

Indicators

Skill-Growth Testing Data (MAP/NWEA)4

Full Credit – 20 Points Average of > 1.5 years of growth per student

1.87 20 / 20 Partial Credit - 10 Points Average of 1 – 1.4 years of growth average per student

No Credit – 0 Points Average < 1 year of growth average per student

Year over Year Growth on ACT5

Full Credit – 20 Points > 1.5 Average points or higher of growth in school’s ACT average

2.53 20 / 20 Partial Credit - 10 Points 1.0 – 1.49 Average points of growth in

school’s ACT average

No Credit – 0 Points < 1.0 Average points of growth in school’s ACT average

Total Points Accumulated 60 / 100 Framework Renewal and Term Length Eligibility

Total Points Accumulated Base Renewal Term Additional Years 81 – 100 3 Year Renewal Term Up to two additional years for financial and organizational performance 50 – 80 3 Year Renewal Term Not eligible to earn additional years 0 – 49 Ineligible for Renewal N/A

1 Measured by the percent of students enrolled for at least 45 days before the opening of the testing window that achieve a score of Fair, Good, or Excellent on each End-of-Course examination taken. 2 Measured by the percent of students enrolled for 45 days or more who meet their credit target (3 credits per semester). Students are considered for inclusion in the data each semester if they enter the school by a certain date and complete the semester. Specifically, students who enter on or before October 1st and continue through January 1st are expected to complete 3 credits to earn their credit target. Students who enter on or before February 1st and continue through June 1st are expected to complete 3 credits to earn their credit targets. Students who would count for both semesters will be expected to earn 6 credits for the academic year. 3 Measured by the percent of students enrolled 45 days or more from any starting point in the school year who either graduated with a diploma, received a certificate of achievement, or who remained enrolled in high school. Excluded from the calculation are students with other exit codes that indicate a legitimate reason for exiting school, such as moving to another state. 4 Measured by the average rate of growth on the MAP/NWEA Reading and Math benchmark assessments for all students enrolled at the school for which both a diagnostic and summative assessment were taken. 5 Measured by the highest ACT score for any student enrolled 45 days or more who took the ACT at any point in the 2014-15 school year.

ReNEW Accelerated High School--West Bank (Alternative)CMO: ReNEW Schools

Non-Profit: ReNEW Accelerated High School


Year Opened: 2011 Renewal: 2015 Grade Configuration: 9th - 12th





LETTER GRADE

F

Assessment Index TBD 2.6 9.3 Percentage of Students with Disabilities 18.9%




18.9

Cohort Graduation Rate (HS) 26.6 Students Performing Proficient in ELA NR

Graduation Index (HS) 32.8 Students Performing Proficient in Math NR





Meets Expectations



30 30



100


timely20 20

Total 100 100





Meets Expectations

Enrollment 16 20

Facilities 12 12

Discipline 8 8


96



Governance 20 20

Total 96 100





4 4 Full Credit



4 4 Full Credit



Total 16 20





Total 12 12




Total 8 8










Total 28 28





Total 12 12







Total 20 20













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