Renewal Report for Opportunity Charter School SCHOOL YEAR 2016-17
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Office of School Design and Charter Partnerships 100 Gold Street Suite 3500 New York, NY 10038 Tel: 212-374-5419
[email protected] schools.nyc.gov/charters
CONTENTS PART 1: SCHOOL OVERVIEW AND RENEWAL RECOMMENDATION...................................................................... 2 PART 2: BACKGROUND ON THE CHARTER RENEWAL PROCESS .......................................................................... 6 PART 3: FINDINGS ................................................................................................................................................. 9 APPENDIX A : SCHOOL OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................... 44 APPENDIX B : SCHOOL VISIT ............................................................................................................................... 47 APPENDIX C : ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ......................................................................................................... 48 APPENDIX D : MOVING THE NEEDLE – CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE LEVELS OVER TIME ................................... 49 APPENDIX E : REGENTS PERFORMANCE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS, .............................................................. 51 APPENDIX F : CHARTER SCHOOL GOALS ........................................................................................................... 59 APPENDIX G : RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS .................................... 63 APPENDIX H : ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY DATA ........................................................................................ 66 SOURCES ............................................................................................................................................................. 67
This report contains the findings and recommendations of the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE) regarding the charter school’s application for charter renewal. This report is based on a cumulative record of the school’s progress, including but not limited to oversight visits, annual reports, and formal correspondence between the school and its authorizer, the NYC DOE Chancellor, all of which are conducted in order to evaluate and monitor the charter school’s academic, fiscal, and operational performance. Additionally, the NYC DOE, on behalf of the Chancellor, incorporates into this report its findings from the renewal application process, which includes a written application, review of student achievement data, and a school visit by the Office of School Design and Charter Partnerships (OSDCP) and other staff from the NYC DOE. Upon review of all the relevant materials, a recommendation is made to the NYC DOE Chancellor. The Chancellor’s determination, and the findings on which that decision is based, is then submitted to the New York State Board of Regents. For more information on how OSDCP makes renewal recommendations to the Chancellor, please see the NYC DOE OSDCP Accountability Handbook available on the NYC DOE web site at http://schools.nyc.gov/community/charters/contacts/DOEresources.htm.
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PART 1: SCHOOL OVERVIEW AND RENEWAL RECOMMENDATION CURRENT SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
DBN School Leader(s) Board Chair(s)
Opportunity Charter School 84M279 Jacqueline King-Robinson (Principal) Leonard Goldberg (CEO) June Smith
Charter Management Organization (if applicable) Other Partner(s)
N/A
District(s) of Location
3
Building Code(s), Physical Address(es), and Grade(s) at Building Facility Owner(s)
(M113) 240 West 113th Street, Manhattan, NY 10026
2016-2017 Enrollmenti
423
2016-2017 Grades Served
6-12
Current Authorized Enrollment
420
Current Authorized Grade Span
6-12
School Opened For Instruction
2004-2005
Date of First Renewal
2008-2009
Date of Second Renewal
2009-2010
Date of Third Renewal
2011-2012
Current Charter Term
5 year, Full Term May 30, 2012 - June 30, 2017
The Children’s Aid Society
Grades at Building: 6-12 DOE-Operated
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RENEWAL RECOMMENDATION Based on the evidence presented herein and detailed in this report, the NYC DOE recommends a three-year, short-term renewal with conditions for Opportunity Charter School (OCS). Opportunity Charter School Proposed New Charter Term Proposed Authorized Grade Span for New Charter Term Proposed Authorized Enrollment for New Charter Term Conditions on Renewal
3 years, Short Term July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020 9-12 224 1. Grades 6-8 will close at the end of the 2016-17 school year. OCS will not enroll students in grades 6-8 beyond the 2016-17 school year.
PLANS FOR NEXT CHARTER TERM The school has requested the following material revisions in its application for the next charter term:
Expand the current authorized grade span from 6-12 to K-12 over a six-year timeline. Expand the current authorized enrollment from 420 to 472 over a six-year timeline. Revise the admissions policy to admit 100% students with disabilities.
As the NYC DOE recommends a three-year, short-term renewal, the enrollment plan is as follows: Opportunity Charter School1 Grade
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
(2017-18)
(2018-19)
(2019-20)
9
64
64
64
10
54
54
54
11
45
45
45
12
61
61
61
TOTAL
224
224
224
Note that yearly enrollment projections and grade-by-grade enrollment may ultimately deviate from the table above. Regardless, the school is authorized for 224 students in grades 9-12 in the next charter term. Enrollment projections in the table in grades 9-12 are based on enrollment from ATS on BEDS day (10/5/2016). 1
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RENEWAL HISTORY, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES OCS was renewed for a five year, full term in the 2011-12 academic year with the following conditions: Current Charter Conditionsii
Met / Not Met
Notes
1. The school must demonstrate improved student achievement by meeting or exceeding the goals of their Performance Plan for the new charter period.
Not Met
2014-15: Not Met
2. The Board must demonstrate a plan for sound oversight and evaluation of school leadership and will submit a written plan for sound oversight and evaluation of school leadership to the CSO by March 15, 2012.
Met
See Appendix F 2015-16: Not Applicable 2011-12: Met On March 15, 2012, the Board submitted a plan for sound oversight and evaluation of school leadership. However, the Board has not complied with certain aspects of the plan, such as conducting an annual evaluation of the CEO.
OCS was not placed on notice during the course of the school’s charter term. CHARTER SCHOOL BACKGROUND OCS is a middle and high school located in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. The school is located in a NYC DOE-operated building in Community School District 3. The school is co-located with P.S. 241 STEM Institute of Manhattan and Success Academy Charter School – Harlem 4. iii The school operates under a collective bargaining agreement with the teachers, supervisors, and paraprofessionals’ union. SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS According to the school’s renewal application: OCS has an eight year partnership with The Children’s Aid Society-Carrera Program. The program offers students mental health counseling, vision screening, dental services, and pregnancy prevention. In addition, OCS has a culinary program that is in its fifth year. Students who are on the culinary track can receive four days of culinary instruction and four hours of hands-on culinary experience per week. OCS also has a Microsoft Office Specialist certification program.
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CURRENT SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM School Leader Name 1. Leonard Goldberg 2. Emily Samuels 3. Marsha Dommel 4.
Allison Mutzel
5. 6. 7. 8.
Cheryl Morgan Jessica Marcu Jacqueline King-Robinson Sade McCaw
9.
Jonathan Destine
10.
Claudia Barrett
11.
Angie O’Date
12.
Kimani Davis
Position CEO/Head of School Assistant Head of School Director of Student Support Services Director of Administrative Support Director of Expansion Director of Education OCS Principal Middle School Assistant Principal – Instruction Middle School Assistant Principal – School Culture High School Assistant Principal – Instruction High School Assistant Principal – School Culture Dean of School Culture
Years at School 12.5 11.5 <1 8.5 3 8.5 <1 8.5 1.5
9.5 4
6
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PART 2: BACKGROUND ON THE CHARTER RENEWAL PROCESS RENEWAL PROCESS In the final year of its charter, a Chancellor-authorized charter school seeking renewal must demonstrate its success during its most recent charter term and establish goals and objectives for its next charter term. The renewal process offers an opportunity for the school to reflect on its experiences during its current term; to make a compelling, evidence-based case that it deserves an additional charter term; and, if renewed, to build an ambitious plan that will positively impact future students. Schools up for renewal were required to submit a complete renewal application no later than September 30, 2016. The NYC DOE Chancellor-Authorized Charter School Accountability Framework (framework), developed by OSDCP, is aligned with the New York State Charter Schools Act (Act) and is used to evaluate a charter school’s renewal application. A school must be able to demonstrate, supported by the school’s renewal application and other data, that it can satisfy the three essential questions of the framework: 1. Is the school an academic success? 2. Is the school effective and well run? 3. Is the school financially viable? Schools are asked to present a compelling, evidence-based case that they have, over the course of their charter term, been academically successful, effective and well run, and financially viable. Schools are also asked to detail their plans for the proposed charter term, including ambitious and measurable objectives as well as any requested revisions to the school’s original charter application, and responses to any conditions set for the school previously. The renewal application consists of the following parts: Executive Summary; Application Narrative; Required Attachments; Supporting Documents and Evidence; Revised Charter and Summary of Revisions; Required Exhibits for Revised Charter. The OSDCP Charter Authorizing Team will review and may respond to a submitted renewal application with clarifying questions and requests for additional information. Each school’s Charter Authorizing Team point of contact will work with the school to establish an appropriate timeframe for complying with these requests. If the school’s application is incomplete, it will be returned to the school with feedback from the team. In addition to the school’s renewal application, the Charter Authorizing Team will conduct a renewal visit at the school. Based on the school’s application, the renewal site visit, review of documentation submitted to the NYC DOE and the New York State Education Department (NYSED) during the school’s charter term, and previous oversight reports, the Charter Authorizing Team will prepare a draft of its findings to share with the school for factual corrections, and will ultimately submit a renewal recommendation to the Chancellor and the Board of Regents. Schools are advised to carefully review the instructions and guidelines provided in this document, as well as the amended Act, to prepare a renewal application for submission to Charter Authorizing Team.
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STATUTORY BASIS FOR RENEWAL The determination of whether to approve a renewal application rests in the sole discretion of a charter school’s authorizer. The Act states the following regarding the renewal of a school’s charter: § 2851(4): Charters may be renewed, upon application, for a term of up to five years in accordance with the provisions of this article for the issuance of such charters pursuant to section twenty-eight hundred fifty two of this article; provided, however, that a renewal application shall include: (a) A report of the progress of the charter school in achieving the educational objectives set forth in the charter. (b) A detailed financial statement that discloses the cost of administration, instruction and other spending categories for the charter school that will allow a comparison of such costs to other schools, both public and private. Such statement shall be in a form prescribed by the board of regents. (c) Copies of each of the annual reports of the charter school required by subdivision two of section twenty-eight hundred fifty-seven of this article, including the charter school report cards and the certified financial statements. (d) Indications of parent and student satisfaction. (e) The means by which the charter school will meet or exceed enrollment and retention targets as prescribed by the board of regents or the board of trustees of the state university of New York, as applicable, of students with disabilities, English language learners, and students who are eligible applicants for the free and reduced price lunch program which shall be considered by the charter entity prior to approving such charter school's application for renewal. When developing such targets, the board of regents and the board of trustees of the state university of New York shall ensure (1) that such enrollment targets are comparable to the enrollment figures of such categories of students attending the public schools within the school district, or in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the community school district, in which the charter school is located; and (2) that such retention targets are comparable to the rate of retention of such categories of students attending the public schools within the school district, or in a city school district in a city having a population of one million or more inhabitants, the community school district, in which the proposed charter school would be located. Such renewal application shall be submitted to the charter entity no later than six months prior to the expiration of the charter; provided, however, that the charter entity may waive such deadline for good cause shown. RENEWAL OUTCOMES After the NYC DOE’s review of the school’s renewal application, and completion of the renewal site visit, the Charter Authorizing Team will release a draft report of their findings. The report will align to the framework and may include assessment results, evidence from classroom observations, leadership interviews, NYC DOE School Survey results, public hearings and other community feedback, as well as a variety of other data. Schools will be given the opportunity to correct factual errors in the report. If the Charter Authorizing Team approves the renewal application and the Chancellor recommends renewal for the school, prior to the school’s charter expiration date, the Charter Authorizing Team will send the renewal report and Opportunity Charter School 2016-17 Renewal Report | 7
recommendation along with the school’s renewal application and other supporting evidence to the Board of Regents for its approval. If the Charter Authorizing Team determines that renewal is not warranted, the school will be informed in writing of the reasons for the non-renewal. The Charter Authorizing Team may recommend three potential outcomes for charter schools applying for renewal: full-term renewal (with or without conditions), short-term renewal (with or without conditions), or nonrenewal. More information on each type of renewal is below.
FULL-TERM RENEWAL In cases where a school has clearly and consistently demonstrated high academic performance, a compliant environment that supports the health, safety, and well-being of all students, operational stability, and financial viability, a five-year renewal may be recommended (with or without conditions).
SHORT TERM RENEWAL In cases where a school has demonstrated mixed academic results or uncertain organizational or financial viability, a short-term renewal may be recommended (with or without conditions).
NON-RENEWAL Renewal is not automatic. In cases where a school has failed to demonstrate significant progress, has low levels of student achievement, is in severe financial distress, or is in violation of its charter, non-renewal may result. Charter schools that receive non-renewal decisions are provided with due process, including an opportunity to submit a written response and an opportunity to make an oral presentation, whereby these schools may challenge the non-renewal decision.
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PART 3: FINDINGS We measure a school’s ability to meet the standards of the framework by looking at aggregated outputs. Standards in Essential Question 1 are measured for all students who completed exams at all grade levels. ESSENTIAL QUESTION 1: IS THE SCHOOL AN ACADEMIC SUCCESS? 2 The OSDCP Charter Authorizing Team reviewed the following primary and secondary evidence to evaluate whether the school met or did not meet the standards for Essential Question 1: Primary Evidence: New York State (NYS) assessments including Regents, Grades 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, and Grades 4 and 8 Science; Graduation rates; Post-secondary enrollment; Charter school academic goals Secondary Evidence: NYC DOE School Quality Reports; College and Career Preparatory Course Index (CCPCI); College Readiness Index (CRI) At the time of this school’s renewal, OCS has not demonstrated academic success. For additional academic data, including grade-level proficiency on NYS assessments, please see Appendix C. For detailed information on the school’s progress in meeting the academic goals outlined in its charter agreement, please see Appendix F. These goals relate to academic performance, academic growth, college and career readiness, and closing the achievement gap. Detail on OSDCP’s findings for Essential Question 1 is below. PERFORMANCE AGAINST STANDARDS For the data driving these outcome determinations, please consult the sections following this table. Please note that standards that were met in all years of the charter term do not typically include notes. Standards that were not met in at least one year or not at all during the charter term include information about the year(s) when the standard was not met with a description of how the standard was evaluated.
For NYS assessments administered beginning with the 2012-13 school year, NYS tests were aligned to the Common Core Learning Standards. As such, proficiency rates for school years prior to 2012-13 are not directly comparable. 2
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Charter Term Outcomes3
Standards
Notes
Comparative Academic Performance NYS ELA exam proficiency rates exceed comparable community school district (CSD) rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18.
NYS ELA exam proficiency rates exceed comparable Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18.
NYS ELA exam proficiency rates exceed comparable DOE-defined comparison group rates4
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18.
NYS Math exam proficiency rates exceed comparable CSD rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18.
NYS Math exam proficiency rates exceed comparable Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met
● = met in all applicable years; ○ = met in no applicable year; ◑ = met in at least one applicable year and did not meet in at least one applicable year 3
The NYC DOE defines comparison groups; these groups are subject to change (in previous years, these groups have been referred to as “peer groups” and “similar schools”). Please refer to http://tinyurl.com/CompGroups for a current definition. 4
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2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18. NYS Math exam proficiency rates exceed comparable DOE-defined comparison group rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18.
NYS Science exam proficiency rates exceed comparable CSD rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18.
NYS Science exam proficiency rates exceed comparable Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18.
NYS Science exam proficiency rates exceed comparable DOE-defined comparison group rates5 NYS ELA Regents exam pass rates exceed Citywide rates
N/A
○
2011-12: Not Met Comprehensive English did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19. 2012-13: Not Met Comprehensive English did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19. 2013-14: Not Met
The NYC DOE does not define comparison groups for the NYS Science exam; this standard will be marked “N/A” for all Chancellor-authorized charter schools. 5
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Comprehensive English did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19. 2014-15: Not Met Comprehensive English did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19. 2015-16: Not Met Common Core ELA did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19. NYS Math Regents exam pass rates exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met Example: Integrated Algebra did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19. 2012-13: Not Met Example: Integrated Algebra did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19. 2013-14: Not Met Example: Integrated Algebra did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19. 2014-15: Not Met Example: Integrated Algebra did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19. 2015-16: Not Met Example: Common Core Algebra I did not exceed the citywide rate. See chart on page 19.
NYS Science Regents exam pass rates exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met Example: Living Environment. See chart on page 20.
Graduation rates exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met
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2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 22. Academic Growth NYS ELA exam proficiency rates increase
◑
2012-13: Not Met6 2013-14: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18.
NYS Math exam proficiency rates increase
◑
2012-13: Not Met5 2013-14: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 18.
NYS Regents exam pass rates increase
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2012-13: Not Met Example: Global History. See chart on page 21. 2013-14: Not Met Example: Geometry. See chart on page 20. 2014-15: Not Met Example: Global History. See chart on page 21. 2015-16: Not Met Example: Global History. See chart on page 21.
Graduation rates increase
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2013-14: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 22.
Closing the Achievement Gap NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for English Language Learners (ELLs) exceed CSD rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met
This year is presented for informational purposes only. The NYC DOE acknowledges that most schools declined between 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 due to the shift in test to the Common Core. 6
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See chart on page 23. NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for ELLs exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 23.
NYS Math exam proficiency rates for ELLs exceed CSD rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 24.
NYS Math exam proficiency rates for ELLs exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 24.
NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for Students with Disabilities (SWD) exceed CSD rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 23.
NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for SWD exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 23.
NYS Math exam proficiency rates for SWD exceed CSD rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 24.
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NYS Math exam proficiency rates for SWD exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 24.
NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for students eligible for free and reduced price lunch (FRPL)7 exceed CSD rates
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2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 23.
NYS ELA exam proficiency rates for students eligible for FRPL exceed Citywide rates
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2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 23.
NYS Math exam proficiency rates for students eligible for FRPL exceed CSD rates
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2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 24.
NYS Math exam proficiency rates for students eligible for FRPL exceed Citywide rates
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2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 24.
NYS Regents exam pass rates for ELLs exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met
The “students eligible for FRPL” grouping is inclusive of all students in the economically disadvantaged students grouping used by NYSED. 7
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Example: U.S. History & Government. See chart on page 55. NYS Regents exam pass rates for SWD exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met Example: U.S. History & Government. See chart on page 53.
NYS Regents exam pass rates for students eligible for FRPL exceed Citywide rates
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met Example: Living Environment. See chart on page 57.
Graduation rates for ELLs exceeds Citywide rates8
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2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 25.
Graduation rates for SWD exceeds Citywide rates
◑
2013-14: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 25.
Graduation rates for students eligible for FRPL exceeds Citywide rates9
N/A
College & Career Readiness (for grades 9-12 only) Postsecondary enrollment rates exceed Citywide rates10
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met
8
The school did not serve sufficient English Language Learners to evaluate this standard in all years.
9 The
NYC DOE does not report Citywide graduation rates for students eligible for FRPL; this standard will be marked “N/A” for all Chancellor-authorized charter schools. 10
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2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 26. College & Career Preparatory Course Index exceeds Citywide average
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 26.
College Readiness Index exceeds Citywide average
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2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 26.
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COMPARATIVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AND ACADEMIC GROWTH GRADE 3-8 MATH, SCIENCE, AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS PERFORMANCE iv
School CSD NYC Similar Students
Math Proficiency
Percent of Students
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 10% 56% 43%
2013 6% 38% 25%
2014 4% 41% 27%
2015 9% 48% 30%
2016 9% 55% 37%
17%
6%
7%
8%
13%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School CSD NYC Similar Students
2012 15% 66% 57%
2013 5% 37% 27%
2014 3% 38% 29%
2015 5% 42% 31%
2016 3% 45% 32%
29%
5%
6%
7%
9%
Science Proficiency 100% 90%
Percent of Students
Percent of Students
ELA Proficiency
80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30%
20% 10% 0%
School CSD NYC
2012 16% 53% 56%
2013 16% 59% 57%
2014 18% 47% 51%
2015 25% 53% 55%
2016 12% 52% 53%
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REGENTS PERFORMANCE 11,v
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Regents Passing Rate Common Core ELA Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Comprehensive English
2012 School 23% NYC 73%
2013 34% 65%
2014 49% 75%
2015 51% 75%
2016 67% 50%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 25% NYC 61%
2013 27% 65%
2014 46% 65%
2013
2014
2015
2016 63% 79%
Regents Passing Rate Common Core Algebra I Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Integrated Algebra 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
School NYC
2015 53% 61%
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School NYC
2012
2013
2014 6% 57%
2015 10% 52%
2016 48% 62%
Note that results in cases when five or fewer students take the exam are suppressed. Blank graphs are provided for completeness and indicate that either a) no students took the exam across all years of the charter term or b) the data is suppressed because five or fewer students took the exam in all years of the charter term. 11
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Regents Passing Rate Common Core Geometry Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Geometry
2012 School 11% NYC 61%
2013 22% 61%
2014 7% 60%
2015 31% 61%
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
2015 18% 49%
2016 0% 46%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2012 School 27% NYC 66%
Regents Passing Rate Physical Setting/Earth Science Percent of Students
Percent of Students
2014
School NYC
Regents Passing Rate Living Environment 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2013
Regents Passing Rate Common Core Algebra II Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Algebra 2/Trigonometry 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
School NYC
2013 25% 64%
2014 31% 68%
2015 38% 68%
2016 46% 69%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 21% NYC 54%
2013 25% 51%
2014 38% 52%
2015
2016 20% 53%
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Regents Passing Rate Physical Setting/Physics Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Physical Setting/Chemistry
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
2013
2014
2015
2016
2012 School 51% NYC 60%
Regents Passing Rate U.S. History & Government Percent of Students
Percent of Students
2012
School NYC
Regents Passing Rate Global History 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2013 34% 60%
2014 41% 55%
2015 26% 57%
2016 17% 57%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 43% NYC 68%
2013 25% 67%
2014 40% 68%
2015 32% 75%
2016 26% 73%
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GRADUATION vi
Graduation Rate 100% 90%
Percent of Students
80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 40% NYC 65%
2013 56% 66%
2014 47% 68%
2015 69% 70%
2016 56% 72%
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CLOSING THE ACHIEVEMENT GAP For information on how the school is closing the achievement gap on Regents examinations, please see Appendix E. GRADE 3-8 ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS vii
ELA Proficiency English Language Learners 20%
18%
18%
16%
16%
Percent of Students
20%
14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4%
14% 12% 10% 8% 6% 4%
2% 0%
2012 School 2% CSD 17% NYC 11%
2%
2013 0% 9% 4%
2014 0% 12% 5%
2015 2% 15% 6%
0%
2016 2% 18% 8%
School CSD NYC
2012 0% 5% 4%
2013 0% 2% 1%
2014 0% 2% 2%
2015 0% 5% 2%
2016 0% 1% 2%
ELA Proficiency Students Eligible for FRPL 50% 45%
Percent of Students
Percent of Students
ELA Proficiency Students with Disabilities
40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
School CSD NYC
2012 10%
2013 6% 16% 20%
2014 5% 20% 22%
2015 8% 24% 25%
2016 8% 33% 31%
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GRADE 3-8 MATH viii
Math Proficiency English Language Learners 35%
30%
30%
Percent of Students
35%
25% 20% 15% 10%
25% 20% 15% 10%
5% 0%
2012 School 7% CSD 32% NYC 25%
5%
2013 1% 8% 5%
2014 0% 11% 7%
2015 1% 13% 7%
0%
2016 2% 14% 7%
School CSD NYC
2012 17% 31% 32%
2013 0% 6% 9%
2014 0% 9% 10%
2015 0% 8% 11%
2016 0% 7% 10%
Math Proficiency Students Eligible for FRPL 50% 45%
Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Math Proficiency Students with Disabilities
40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
School CSD NYC
2012 14%
2013 5% 16% 22%
2014 4% 21% 25%
2015 5% 21% 26%
2016 4% 23% 27%
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GRADUATION RATE 12, ix
Graduation Rate Students with Disabilities
100%
100%
90%
90%
80%
80%
Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Graduation Rate English Language Learners
70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School NYC
12
70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
2012
2013
2014 43% 52%
2015 40% 56%
2016 44% 58%
0%
2012 School 30% NYC 30%
2013 60% 40%
2014 36% 42%
2015 52% 43%
2016 47% 48%
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COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS 13,x
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 27% NYC 50%
College & Career Preparatory Course Index Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Postsecondary Enrollment Rate
2013 33% 54%
2014 30% 51%
2015 34% 53%
2016 54% 55%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 2% NYC 38%
2013 4% 38%
2014 2% 46%
2015 0% 47%
2016 2% 47%
Percent of Students
College Readiness Index 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 0% NYC 22%
2013 2% 23%
2014 3% 33%
2015 2% 35%
2016 2% 37%
For complete definitions of these metrics, see http://schools.nyc.gov/NR/rdonlyres/967E0EE1-7E5D-4E47-BC21573FEEE23AE2/0/201516EducatorGuideHS10252016.pdf. 13
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION 2: IS THE SCHOOL EFFECTIVE AND WELL RUN? The OSDCP Charter Authorizing Team reviewed the following primary and secondary evidence to evaluate whether the school met or did not meet the standards for Essential Question 2:
Primary Evidence: NYC DOE School Survey; Attendance data; Retention data (ATS); Student discipline data; Received complaints and other feedback; board by-laws and meeting minutes; School leadership, board, and staff interviews; Operational policies and procedures; School records pertaining to health, safety, and civil rights; Charter and charter agreement; NYSED BEDS data; NYSED TEACH system data
Secondary Evidence: Student/Family and Staff Handbooks; Board meeting calendar and minutes; School visit observations; Operational organizational chart; Other school records
At the time of this school’s renewal, OCS has partially demonstrated its effectiveness, including a supportive environment, operational stability, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations. For detailed information on the school’s progress in meeting the operational goals outlined in its charter agreement, please see Appendix F. These goals relate to school environment, leadership, governance, and compliance. For detailed information on the efforts the school is taking to enroll and retain students with disabilities (SWDs), English Language Learners (ELLs), and students who are eligible for Free or Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL), as per the NYS Charter Schools Act, please see Appendix G. Detail on OSDCP’s findings for Essential Question 2 is below. Additional notes on the on the school visit can be found in Appendix B. CURRENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES 14 Board Member Name 1. June Smith
2.
Alice Cutler
3. 4. 5.
Rob Zellner Philip Pallone Peggy Culver
6.
Maxcel Hardy
14
Position Chair
Committee(s) Career Development & Academic Vice-Chair Career Development Secretary/Treasurer Finance/Audit Member Finance/Audit Member Career Development Member Career Development
Years on Board 6
10 10 8 6 2
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7. 8. 9.
Eric London Tamara Adam Melba Wilson
Member Member Member
Academic Academic N/A
1 <1 <1
SCHOOL KEY DESIGN ELEMENTS CURRICULUM OCS uses Engage NY, Achieve3000, and Holt Elements of Literature for ELA. OCS uses IXL, Math Navigator, EngageNY and ConnectedEd for Math. Students receive 100 minutes of ELA and 100 minutes of math per day. Students receive an additional 100 minutes per week of math fluency to address knowledge gaps. Students with IEPs that require self-contained ELA receive 50 minutes of common core ELA and 50 minutes of intensive ELA daily. For the intensive ELA class, students receive instruction through modified writing assignments and tools from Orton Gillingham and Achieve 3000. All middle school students receive an additional 50 minutes of math intervention; these classes are taught in a collaborative co-taught class. The social studies curriculum is designed by OCS staff; students receive 200 minutes per week of social studies. The science curriculum was designed to integrate math and ELA standards; students are in a scientific reasoning course for 100 minutes per week. The culinary program uses the ProStart curriculum, and the Microsoft Certification program has used the Microsoft Word 2013 Step by Step curriculum since this program began in the 2015-2016 school year. ASSESSMENTS AND USE OF DATA Interim assessments are designed by teachers and administered four times per year (November, January, April and June). The school plans to revise the interim assessments to include more test items directly tied to the curriculum. After the quarterly interim assessment, teachers review the data reports, classroom observations and come up with six-week instructional plans to address specific knowledge gaps. The school’s intervention program and student groupings are based on data that comes out of formative and summative assessments. ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES The school offers students the opportunity to participate in nine different sports teams. Students who are enrolled in Spanish classes have the opportunity to travel to Spain to learn about the Spanish culture, food and historical landmarks. OCS became an official member of the ProStart (a culinary education program) in the 2016-17 school year (in previous years it only used the ProStart curriculum) so OCS students can compete nationally against other high school culinary teams. Since January 2015, OCS students have interned at 48 different internship sites as a way to learn about alternative routes to postsecondary success. SPECIAL POPULATIONS In 2015-16, OCS enrolled 53% SWD, 9% ELLs and 80% students eligible for FRPL; these exceeded the CSD 3 rates and Citywide rates for SWD and students eligible for FRPL. The graduation rate for students with disabilities exceeded the Citywide rate in three of the five years of the charter term. The renewal application states that students with disabilities and English language learners are offered differentiated interventions, co-taught and self-contained classes, push-in ELL services, special education learning specialists, and social workers. Opportunity Charter School 2016-17 Renewal Report | 28
STAFFING Turnover peaked in the 2013-14 school year when 28 instructional staff members or 54% of staff left the school; in the most recent year of the charter term (2015-16), 18 or 44% of instructional staff members left the school. Over the last five years of the charter term, a total of five different people have held the positon of principal. Of the 11 vacancies reported on November 10, 2016, six position have been filled including a 10th grade learning specialist and 2 Special Education teachers for the Middle School. The school uses current staff and substitutes to fill open positions until these positions are permanently filled. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OCS offers staff the following opportunities to collaborate and communicate with one another on a weekly basis: grade team meetings, department meetings, clinical department meetings, culture team meetings, and Friday faculty meetings. Middle school teachers receive professional development every Friday and high school teachers receive professional development during students’ lunch period. New staff receive a fiveday training prior to the start of the school year. According to the school, middle and high school staff come together at least 14 times a year for professional development. Teachers receive one formal observation and at least six informal observations every year. The school has begun to use the Marshall framework for teacher evaluations. SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT OCS launched an advisory program at the middle school level for the first time in 2016-17; the high school already had one. Advisory groups meet twice a week with an OCS staff member who serves as an advisor; advisors support students’ development of study and life skills. The school has an 8-year partnership with Children’s Aid Society – Carrera which provides student programming around education, employment, family life, sexuality, mental health services, full-medical and dental care, self-expression, and lifetime individual sports. SCHOOL CULTURE OCS uses the Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program to encourage positive behavior. Over the course of the charter term, the school has had declines in the number of out-of-school suspensions. Short-term out-of-school suspensions peaked in 2013-14 when 220 students were suspended and in the most recent year of the charter term (2015-16), 44 students were given short-term out-of-school suspensions. The school is working with the District Charter Collaborative, as well as the Morningside Center for Teaching Social Responsibility to build upon their restorative discipline approach to behavior management. The school believes the low student retention rate between 8th and 9th grades is a positive data point because they bring the students up to speed in 8th grade and encourage them to apply to mainstream high schools. PUBLIC HEARING As required by the Charter Schools Act, the NYC DOE held a public hearing about the proposed renewal and revision on November 10, 2016. 60 community members attended the hearing; 27 speakers spoke about the school. 22 comments were made in support and five comments were made in opposition to the renewal and revision. Comments in support focused on OCS being a welcoming place with committed staff.
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Comments in opposition focused on not permitting the school to expand to K-12 within the building and inadequate SPED services provided by the school. GOVERNANCE The Board has had difficulty meeting the required number of meetings per year, meeting quorum at every meeting and submitting prospective board member applications and resignations in a timely fashion. Further, the Board has not evaluated the CEO every year and their most recent evaluation, which was submitted on September 30, failed to include the 2015-16 school year. HIGH SCHOOL The school’s 4-year graduation rate has not exceeded the citywide 4-year graduation rate in every year of the charter term. The school’s 4-year college readiness index, which measures the percent of students in a 4-year cohort who have met CUNY’s standards for college readiness in ELA and Math has been far below the Citywide rate; in the most recent year (2015-16) it was 2% compared to 35% Citywide. Furthermore, the average Regents completion metrics have been far below the average Citywide Regents completion metric over the course of the charter term. OCS offers high school students an opportunity to receive the NYS CDOS Commencement Credential15. As reported by the school, in the 2015-16 school year, nine out of 55 graduating students received the NYS CDOS Commencement Credential; six of these students were students with disabilities. PERFORMANCE AGAINST STANDARDS For the data driving many of these outcome determinations, please consult the sections following this table. Please note that standards that were met in all years of the charter term do not typically include notes. Standards that were not met in at least one year or not at all during the charter term include information about the year(s) when the standard was not met with a description of how the standard was evaluated.
The NYS CDOS Commencement Credential is a credential recognized by the NYS Board of Regents as a certificate that the student has the knowledge and skills necessary for entry level employments. Most students with disabilities will be able to graduate with the NYS CDOS Commencement Credential as a supplement to their Regents or Local diplomas; students who are unable to earn a Regents or Local diploma may graduate with the NYS CDOS Commencement Credentials the student’s only exiting credential, provided they meet the requirements for award of the credential and have attended school for at least 12 years. 15
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Charter Term Outcomes16
Standards
Notes
Supportive Environment School schedule and program offers defined opportunities for remediation and acceleration School utilizes an interim assessment system School has a compliant, formal, and posted procedure for parents and staff to express concerns to school leadership, the Board, and the authorizer Parent, staff, and student responses on the NYC DOE School Survey exceed Citywide averages17
● ● ● ○
2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 36.
Student attendance rate exceeds CSD average
◑
2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met See chart on page 37.
Student attendance rate exceeds Citywide average
◑
2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met See chart on page 37.
Improved student retention rate over course of charter
◑
2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 37.
Operational Stability School meets all DOE deadlines for annual reporting requirements
○
2011-12: Not Met The school has missed deadlines for reporting requirements.
● = met in all applicable years; ○ = met in no applicable year; ◑ = met in at least one applicable year and did not meet in at least one applicable year 16
Standard applies only to 2014-15 and 2015-16, the years of the survey that contain all six key survey questions. See following chart for the specific questions. 17
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2012-13: Not Met The school has missed deadlines for reporting requirements. 2013-14: Not Met The school has missed deadlines for reporting requirements. 2014-15: Not Met The school has missed deadlines for reporting requirements. 2015-16: Not Met The school has missed deadlines for reporting requirements. School has documented teacher evaluation procedures School has documented professional development opportunities School has a formal process for evaluating progress against charter school goals Board has a formalized governance structure including lines of accountability for the board, school leadership, and all staff
● ● ● ◑
2011-12: Not Met The Board does not have a formalized governance structure because the Board did not submit an evaluation of the CEO, even though it was a condition placed upon the school in 2011-12. 2015-16: Not Met The Board did not conduct a formal, written evaluation of the CEO, even though it was a condition placed upon the school in 2011-12.
Board has developed a succession plan for board and school leadership
Board has access to legal counsel Board meetings consistently meet quorum
○
2011-12 through 2015-16: Not Met The Board has not outlined their succession plan for board and school leadership, nor have they outlined how they are holding school leadership accountable.
● ◑
2011-12: Not Met Quorum cannot be evaluated because board meeting minutes
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are not posted on the school’s website. 2012-13: Not Met The Board did not meet quorum at six meetings according to the minutes posted on the school’s website. 2013-14: Not Met The Board did not meet quorum at one meeting according to the minutes posted on the school’s website. 2014-15: Not Met The Board did not meet quorum at two meetings according to the minutes posted on the school’s website. Compliance School’s ELL enrollment exceeds CSD rate School’s ELL retention exceeds CSD rate
◑
2011-12: Not Met
◑
2011-12: Not Met
See chart on page 38. 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 38.
School’s SWD enrollment exceeds CSD rate School’s SWD retention exceeds CSD rate
● ○
2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 38.
School’s FRPL enrollment exceeds CSD rate School’s FRPL retention exceeds CSD rate
● ○
2011-12: Not Met 2012-13: Not Met 2013-14: Not Met 2014-15: Not Met 2015-16: Not Met See chart on page 38.
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School is in compliance with its charter and its charter agreement School is in good standing with authorizer School has discipline policy that is consistent with due process and with state and federal laws and regulations governing the placement of SWD School has required facility documents (lease, certificate of occupancy, fire and safety inspections) School is in compliance with teacher certification requirements proscribed in N.Y. Educ. Law § 2854(3)(a-1) School is in compliance with employee fingerprinting requirements
● ● ● ● ● ◑
2011-12: Not Met Some staff received fingerprint clearances after their start date. 2015-16: Not Met Some staff received fingerprint clearances after their start date.
School has an appropriate safety plan School has appropriate insurance documentation School is meeting Department of Health immunization requirementsxi School has submitted its Annual Report to NYSED and posted it online
● ● ◑
2014-15: Not Met
○
2011-12: Not Met
The school had 95.9% complete records; the target was 99%. The Annual Report is missing from the school’s website. 2012-13: Not Met The Annual Report is missing from the school’s website. 2013-14: Not Met The Annual Report is missing from the school’s website. 2014-15: Not Met The Annual Report is missing from the school’s website. 2015-16: Not Met The Annual Report is missing from the school’s website.
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School has followed all applicable lottery and enrollment regulations Board held the required number of meetings
● ◑
2011-12: Not Met Board meeting minutes are not posted on the school’s website. 2012-13: Not Met The Board only had three meetings with quorum, which did not meet the minimum requirement of nine, per the Board’s bylaws. 2014-15: Not Met The Board did not meet 12 times, per the Charter Schools Act. 2015-16: Not Met The Board did not meet 12 times, per the Charter Schools Act.
School and board follows posting and procedural requirements of NYS Open Meetings Law
◑
2011-12: Not Applicable Board meeting minutes are not publicly available. 2012-13: Not Met The Board did not notice the public about their meetings, per Open Meetings Law.
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NYC SCHOOL SURVEY 18,xii
Percent Satisfaction on the NYC School Survey 94%
Parent 1
95%
Parent 2
60%
2016
Teacher 1
79%
Teacher 2
85%
Teacher 3
87%
Student 1
97%
Parent 1
92%
Parent 2
45%
2015
Teacher 1
82%
Teacher 2
86%
Teacher 3
92%
Student 1 40%
45%
50%
55%
60%
65%
70%
75%
80%
85%
90%
95% 100%
Percent of Respondents School
NYC
P1: How satisfied are you with the education your child has received this year?; P2: The principal promotes family and community involvement in the school.; T1: I would recommend my school to parents seeking a place for their child.; T2: Teachers work closely with families to meet students’ needs.; T3: The professional staff believes that all students can learn, including ELL and SWD.; S1: It’s clear what I need to do to get a good grade. 18
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ATTENDANCE 19 AND RETENTION xiii
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 90% CSD 92% NYC 92%
Retention Rates Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Attendance Rates
2013 90% 92% 92%
2014 90% 92% 91%
2015 91% 93% 92%
2016 99% 91% 91%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 69% CSD 86% NYC 85%
2013 77% 86% 85%
2014 78% 87% 85%
2015 76% 87% 86%
2016 75% 87% 86%
Due to the fact that ATS records attendance only for dates when district schools are in session, the attendance rate here may differ from that provided by the school in application materials. 19
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Enrollment Rates - Students with Disabilities
Retention Rates - Students with Disabilities Percent of Students
Percent of Students
60% 50%
40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 51% CSD 14% NYC 17%
2013 52% 15% 18%
2014 52% 16% 19%
2015 51% 17% 19%
2016 53% 16% 19%
2012 School 70% CSD 82% NYC 82%
2012 School 5% CSD 7% NYC 14%
2013 7% 6% 14%
2014 9% 6% 13%
2015 9% 6% 13%
2016 9% 5% 13%
2012 School 72% CSD 60% NYC 79%
2014 83% 55% 80%
2015 83% 54% 79%
Percent of Students
2014 76% 83% 83%
2015 79% 82% 84%
2016 78% 83% 84%
2016 80% 49% 77%
2013 83% 81% 84%
2014 92% 82% 84%
2015 69% 79% 84%
2016 79% 81% 84%
Retention Rates - Students Eligible for FRPL Percent of Students
2013 79% 55% 80%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 75% CSD 83% NYC 84%
Enrollment Rates - Students Eligible for FRPL 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2013 77% 82% 83%
Retention Rates - English Language Learners Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Enrollment Rates - English Language Learners 50% 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 71% CSD 84% NYC 84%
2013 80% 83% 85%
2014 77% 83% 85%
2015 77% 84% 85%
2016 74% 84% 86%
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ESSENTIAL QUESTION 3: IS THE SCHOOL FINANCIALLY VIABLE? The OSDCP Charter Authorizing Team reviewed the following primary and secondary evidence to evaluate whether the school met or did not meet the standards for Essential Question 3: Primary Evidence: Audited financial statements; Projected budgets Secondary Evidence: Quarterly financial statements; Escrow accounts and other fiscal reporting documents At the time of this school’s renewal, OCS has demonstrated financial viability. Detail on OSDCP’s findings for Essential Question 3 is below. SCHOOL FINANCES An independent audit performed for fiscal year 2016 (FY16) made the following observation: 1. Out of a sample of 11, one employee personnel file was missing. That employee was hired and terminated during FY 2016. The auditors selected an additional employee for testing with no exception noted. Subsequent to fieldwork but prior to the issuance of the financial statements, the OCS was able to locate the missing employee file. An independent audit performed for fiscal year 2015 (FY15) showed no material findings. An independent audit performed for fiscal year 2014 (FY14) showed no material findings. An independent audit performed for fiscal year 2013 (FY13) showed no material findings. An independent audit performed for fiscal year 2012 (FY12) showed no material findings. As referenced in the fiscal year 2016 (FY16) independent audit, the school has $75,862 in escrow, meeting the $70,000 requirement. PERFORMANCE AGAINST STANDARDS For the data driving these outcome determinations, please consult the sections following this table. Please note that standards that were met in all years of the charter term do not typically include notes. Standards that were not met in at least one year or not at all during the charter term include information about the year(s) when the standard was not met with a description of how the standard was evaluated.
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Charter Term Outcomes20
Standards
Details
Short-term Financial Viability Cash position – school has at least 60 days of cash on hand to cover operating expenses Liabilities – school has sufficient cash flow to cover 100% of liabilities expected over the next 12 months Projected revenues – actual enrollment should be within 15% of projected (budgeted) enrollment Debt management – school is meeting all current debt obligations
◑
2011-12: Not Met See chart on page 41.
● ● ●
Long-term Financial Sustainability Total margin – school operated at a surplus during the previous fiscal year (more total revenues than expenses) Aggregated three-year total margin – school operates at a surplus over three-year period Debt to assets ratio less than 1.0 Aggregate assets to liabilities ratio greater than 1.0 One-year cash flow – positive cash flow over previous two fiscal years (change in cash balance is positive) Multi-year cash flow – positive cash flow over previous three fiscal years
● ● ● ● ◑
2013-14: Not Met See chart on page 42.
●
● = met in all applicable years; ○ = met in no applicable year; ◑ = met in at least one applicable year and did not meet in at least one applicable year 20
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SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL VIABILITY xiv
Days of Unrestricted Cash on Hand 120
Current Asset Ratio 4.0
104
99
90
100
93
3.0
80
Ratio
Days
2.5
60 40
3.4
3.5
58
2.3
2.9
2.9
2014
2015
2.5
2.0 1.5 1.0
20
0.5 0.0
0 2012
2013
2014
2015
2012
2016
2013
2016
The current asset ratio measures a school's ability to cover 100% of liabilities expected over the next 12 months. Acceptable values of the ratio are represented in the shaded area of the chart and should be at least 1.0.
Schools are expected to have at least 60 days of unrestricted cash on hand to cover operating expenses. The acceptable range of days of unrestricted cash on hand are represented in the shaded area of the chart.
Actual Enrollment Compared to Authorized Enrollment 473
Number of Students
470
464
447 418
428
423
420 370 320 270 2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
Fully grown charter schools must enroll no less than 15% of their authorized enrollment. The acceptable range of enrollment is represented in the shaded area of the chart.
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LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUSTAINABILITY xv
Total Margin 0.1
0.08
Total Margin
0.04
0.04 0.02
0.04 0.01 0.0
0.01
0.02
-0.1 2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
A total margin greater than 0 indicates that the school is living within its available resources. Acceptable values of total margin are represented by the shaded area on the chart. The one-year measure is indicated with a circle; the three-year aggregate measure is indicated with a triangle (if applicable).
Unrestricted Cash Flow $2,000,000
$1,474,981 $1,171,225
$1,500,000
Dollars
$1,164,074 $1,000,000
$428,124
$316,004
$500,000
$124,368
$0
$308,853 ($117,217)
($500,000) 2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Unrestricted cash flow should be greater than $0. Acceptable unrestricted cash flow is represented by the shaded area on the chart. The one-year measure is indicated with a circle; the three-year aggregate measure is indicated with a triangle (if applicable).
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Debt-to-Asset Ratio
Aggregate Assets to Liabilities Ratio
3.0
4.0
2.5
3.5 3.0
2.0
2.0
1.0
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.3
0.3
Ratio
Ratio
2.8
2.5
1.5
0.5
3.3 3.0
1.5 1.0 0.5
0.0
0.0
-0.5
-0.5 -1.0
-1.0 2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
This ratio gives an idea of the leverage of the school along with the potential risks the school faces in terms of its debt-load. The acceptable ratio is represented by the shaded area on the chart and should be less than or equal to 1.0.
2014
2015
2016
The aggregate assets to liabilities is a long-term measure of indebtedness. The acceptable ratio is represented by the shaded area on the chart and should be greater than 1.0
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APPENDIX A: SCHOOL OVERVIEW All information here is self-reported data from the 2016-2017 NYCDOE Annual Charter School Database Survey and has not been reviewed for accuracy or completeness. PROGRAMMING, ADMISSIONS, AND LOTTERY Number of Instructional Days
182
Pre-Kindergarten Program
No
Afterschool Program and/or Other Activities
Yes
Summer Academic Program
Yes
Saturday Instruction
No
Sections per Grade
Grades 6-8: 4 sections Grades 9-12: 3 sections
Primary Entry Grade(s)
6-12
Additional Grade(s) for which Student Applications are Accepted
N/A
Does School Enroll New Students Mid-Year?
Yes
Number of Applicants for Admission (School Year 2016-17)
4133
Number of Students Accepted via the Lottery (School Year 2016-17)
145
Lottery Preferences Lottery Preferences Attends a Failing School
No
Does Not Speak English at Home
No
Receives SNAP or TANF Benefits
No
Eligible for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch
No
Has IEP and/or Receives Special Education Services
Yes
Homeless or Living in Shelter or Temporary Residence
No
Lives in New York City Housing Authority Housing
No
Unaccompanied Youth
No
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CURRENT STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS xvi
2016-17 Demographics 100%
Percent of Students
90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School
CSD
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SUSPENSION AND EXPULSION RATES xvii
2013 2014 School 103.5% 134.5% CSD 5.8% 4.7% NYC 5.4% 4.0%
Long-Term Suspension Rate
Percent of Students
140% 120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0%
2015 50.3% 4.9% 4.1%
2016 11.0% 4.4% 3.3%
10% 9% 8% 7% 6% 5% 4% 3% 2% 1% 0%
School CSD NYC
2013 6.5% 1.9% 1.3%
2014 5.4% 1.7% 1.1%
2015 4.2% 1.6% 1.1%
2016 2.4% 1.4% 1.0%
Expulsions
Total Number
Percent of Students
Short-Term Suspension Rate
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Number of Expulsions Number of Expulsions of IEP Students
2013
2014
2015
2016
6
8
7
2
2
7
6
1
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APPENDIX B: SCHOOL VISIT Members of the Charter Authorizing Team (CAT) visited OCS on November 9 and November 10, 2016. The school leadership team identified what CAT team members would see in classrooms and their observations are below.
Evidence of student to student discourse and interaction; the team saw mixed evidence of this in all classrooms.
Evidence of increasing differentiation in all classrooms; the team saw limited evidence of this in all classrooms.
Evidence of academic rigor by putting the structures in place to push students and constructively struggle with scaffolds in place; the team saw minimal evidence of this in all classrooms.
Evidence of students being more willing to share their thoughts; the team saw evidence of this in all classrooms.
Evidence of consistent instruction; the team saw minimal evidence of this in all classrooms.
Evidence or 12:1 student to teacher ratio; the team saw evidence of this in all classrooms.
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APPENDIX C: ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE xviii The data that follow may contain state test performance from a prior charter term. This data is provided for informational purposes only; schools are not evaluated on performance from prior charter terms. GRADE-LEVEL PROFICIENCY IN ELA 2011-2012
2012-2013
Opportunity Charter School Grade 6 15% Grade 7 9% Grade 8 5% DIFFERENCE FROM CSD Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
-43% -46% -48%
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
7% 3% 8%
5% 5% 4%
7% 4% 16%
6% 11% 9%
-28% -37% -31%
-37% -37% -38%
-42% -43% -31%
-47% -46% -46%
GRADE-LEVEL PROFICIENCY IN MATH 2011-2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
2014-2015
2015-2016
Opportunity Charter School Grade 6 15% Grade 7 16% Grade 8 15% DIFFERENCE FROM CSD
11% 1% 3%
1% 5% 4%
4% 3% 9%
4% 1% 4%
Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
-29% -35% -32%
-45% -38% -12%
-49% -44% -5%
-51% -50% -11%
-54% -54% -46%
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APPENDIX D: MOVING THE NEEDLE – CHANGE IN PERFORMANCE LEVELS OVER TIME xix The charts that follow may contain state test performance from a prior charter term. This data is provided for informational purposes only; schools are not evaluated on performance from prior charter terms. ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS
Change in Performance Level by Grade over Time 100% 90% 80%
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
2012
2013
Level 1
2014
Level 2
Level 3
2015
Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
0% Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
Percent of Students
70%
2016
Level 4
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MATH
Change in Performance Level by Grade over Time 100% 90% 80%
60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10%
2012
2013
Level 1
2014
Level 2
Level 3
2015
Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
0% Gr 3 Gr 4 Gr 5 Gr 6 Gr 7 Gr 8
Percent of Students
70%
2016
Level 4
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APPENDIX E: REGENTS PERFORMANCE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS 21,xx
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Common Core ELA Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Comprehensive English
2012 School 7% NYC 43%
2013 18% 32%
2014 37% 44%
2015 28% 47%
2016 44% 32%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 12% NYC 29%
2013 17% 33%
2014 26% 34%
2013
2014
2015
2016 44% 52%
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Common Core Algebra I Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Integrated Algebra 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
School NYC
2015 42% 36%
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School NYC
2012
2013
2014
2015 6% 20%
2016 25% 32%
Note that results in cases when five or fewer students take the exam are suppressed. Blank graphs are provided for completeness and indicate that either a) no students took the exam across all years of the charter term or b) the data is suppressed because five or fewer students took the exam in all years of the charter term. 21
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Common Core Geometry Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Geometry
2012 School 0% NYC 29%
2013 0% 27%
2014 0% 28%
2015
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
2015
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2012 School 13% NYC 35%
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Physical Setting/Earth Science Percent of Students
Percent of Students
2014
School NYC
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Living Environment 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2013
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Common Core Algebra II
Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Algebra 2/Trigonometry 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
School NYC
2013 15% 32%
2014 21% 36%
2015 29% 37%
2016 42% 38%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School NYC
2012
2013 17% 22%
2014
2015
2016 0% 26%
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Physical Setting/Physics Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Physical Setting/Chemistry
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
2013
2014
2015
2016
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities U.S. History & Government Percent of Students
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 45% NYC 30%
2013 17% 28%
2014 23% 24%
2015 11% 27%
2016 9% 29%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 29% NYC 36%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School NYC
2012
2013 17% 31%
2014 20% 47%
2015 29% 46%
2013 14% 34%
2014 17% 35%
2015 15% 45%
2016 14% 43%
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Common Core ELA Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Comprehensive English Percent of Students
2012
School NYC
Regents Passing Rate Students with Disabilities Global History Percent of Students
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Common Core Algebra I Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Integrated Algebra
2012
School NYC
2013 33% 51%
2014 9% 52%
2015 50% 48%
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School NYC
2015
2016
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Common Core Algebra II Percent of Students
Percent of Students
2014
School NYC
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Algebra 2/Trigonometry 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2013
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Common Core Geometry Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Geometry 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
School NYC
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Physical Setting/Earth Science Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Living Environment
2012 School 0% NYC 47%
2013 0% 39%
2014 8% 43%
2015 42% 41%
2016 22% 42%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
School NYC
2015
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners U.S. History & Government Percent of Students
Percent of Students
2014
School NYC
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Global History 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2013
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Physical Setting/Physics Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate English Language Learners Physical Setting/Chemistry 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
School NYC
2012
2013 29% 39%
2014 33% 33%
2015 0% 36%
2016 44% 31%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 13% NYC 50%
2013 23% 44%
2014 17% 45%
2015 17% 52%
2016 38% 47%
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 28% NYC 71%
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Common Core ELA Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Comprehensive English
2013 36% 62%
2014 47% 73%
2015 46% 73%
2016 64% 49%
2013 29% 63%
2014 46% 63%
2015 52% 60%
2016
2012 School 11% NYC 59%
2014 6% 57%
2015 36% 58%
Percent of Students
2014
2015
2016 65% 77%
2012
2013
2014 7% 53%
2015 12% 48%
2016 47% 60%
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Common Core Geometry Percent of Students
2013 28% 58%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School NYC
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Geometry 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2013
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Common Core Algebra I Percent of Students
Percent of Students
2012 School 26% NYC 59%
2012
School NYC
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Integrated Algebra 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School NYC
2012
2013
2014
2015 22% 44%
2016 0% 43%
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Common Core Algebra II Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Algebra 2/Trigonometry
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
2012 School 28% NYC 65%
2013 28% 62%
2014 34% 66%
2015 37% 65%
2016 44% 66%
2014
2015
2016
2013
2014
2015
2013 33% 49%
2014 25% 50%
2015
2016 26% 50%
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Physical Setting/Physics Percent of Students
2012
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 19% NYC 53%
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Physical Setting/Chemistry Percent of Students
2013
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Physical Setting/Earth Science Percent of Students
Percent of Students
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
School NYC
2012
School NYC
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Living Environment
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2016
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
School NYC
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100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 50% NYC 58%
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged U.S. History & Government Percent of Students
Percent of Students
Regents Passing Rate Economically Disadvantaged Global History
2013 33% 57%
2014 46% 52%
2015 22% 54%
2016 18% 54%
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
2012 School 42% NYC 66%
2013 25% 65%
2014 44% 66%
2015 32% 73%
2016 30% 71%
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APPENDIX F: CHARTER SCHOOL GOALS xxi The school achieved/met its goals, as outlined in its most recent charter agreement, as follows. Goals noted with a * have been evaluated by the school. CHARTER 2014-2015 2015-2016 TERM TO DATE ACADEMIC GOALS22
3 of 13
2 of 9
5 of 22
OPERATIONAL GOALS
1 of 2
1 of 2
2 of 4
FINANCIAL GOALS
2014-15 Goal
N/A
2014-15 Outcome
2015-16 Goal
2015-16 Outcome
Academic Goals The school will be deemed "In Good Standing" on NY State Reporting metrics.xxii (High School) Target: 45% of students in each four year graduation cohort who scored a level 1 on 8th grade ELA exam will have scored at least 65 on the English Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxiv
Not Met (Focus Charter) Not Met (22%)
The school will be deemed "In Good Standing" on NY State Reporting metrics. xxiii (High School) Target: 50% of students in each four year graduation cohort who scored a level 1 on 8th grade ELA exam will have scored at least 65 on the English Regents by the end of their 4th year.
Not Met (Focus Charter) Not Met (30%)
xxv
Note that in analyzing a school’s progress towards its academic goals as outlined in its charter agreement, the NYC DOE will not review goals that measured a school’s academic performance relative to 75% absolute proficiency or growth toward 75% absolute proficiency for school years 2012-13 and beyond due to the move to Common Core Learning Standards in 2012-13. In addition, beginning with the 2013-14 school year, the NYC DOE will not evaluate goals that are related to NYC DOE Progress Report Grades or peer schools, most goals related to the NYC DOE Learning Environment Survey, and, due to a change in state regulation, the NYC DOE will not review goals that are related to standardized assessments for students in grades K-2. 22
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Target: 75% of students who scored above a level 2 on the 8th grade NYS ELA exam will have scored at least a 65 on the English Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxvi
N/Axxvii
Target: 80% of students who scored above a level 2 on the 8th grade NYS ELA exam will have scored at least a 65 on the English Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxviii
N/Axxix
Target: 55% of students who scored above a level 2 on the 8th grade NYS ELA exam will have scored at least 75 on the English Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxx
N/Axxxi
Target: 60% of students who scored above a level 2 on the 8th grade NYS ELA exam will have scored at least 75 on the English Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxxii
N/Axxxiii
Target: 45% of students in each four year graduation cohort who scored a level 1 on the 8th grade math exam will have scored at least a 65 on a Math Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxxiv
Not Met
Target: 75% of students who scored above a level 2 on the 8th grade NYS Math exam will have scored at least a 65 on a Math Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxxvi Target: 60% of students who scored above a level 2 on the 8th grade NYS Math exam will have scored at least an 80 on a Math Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxxix
(14%)
Met (88%) Not Met (25%)
75% of students enrolled in grades 9-11 will accumulate at least 10 credits towards graduationxlii
Not Met
45% of students will enroll in a two- or four-year college or university as calculated by the NYCDOE progress report. xliv
Not Met
Annually, at least 65% of each cohort will graduate after four years. xlvi
Met
Annually, at least 72% of each cohort will graduate after six years. xlviii OCS will score 9% or higher on the College Readiness Index.l
(71%)
(34%) (69%) Met (73%) Not Met (2%)
Target: 50% of students in each four year graduation cohort who scored a level 1 on the 8th grade math exam will have scored at least a 65 on a Math Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxxv Target: 80% of students who scored above a level 2 on the 8th grade NYS Math exam will have scored at least a 65 on a Math Regents by the end of their 4th year. xxxvii Target: 60% of students who scored above a level 2 on the 8th grade NYS Math exam will have scored at least an 80 on a Math Regents by the end of their 4th year. xl 80% of students enrolled in grades 9-11 will accumulate at least 10 credits towards graduationxliii 50% of students will enroll in a two- or four-year college or university as calculated by the NYCDOE progress report. xlv
Not Met (18%)
N/Axxxviii
N/Axli
Met (86%) Met (56%)
Annually, at least 68% of each cohort will graduate after four years. xlvii
Not Met
Annually, at least 75% of each cohort will graduate after six years. xlix
Not Met
OCS will score 12% or higher on the College Readiness Index. li
Not Met
(56%) (65%) (0%)
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The school will be deemed "In Good Standing" on NY State Reporting metrics.lii (Middle School)
Not Met (Focus Charter)
Target: OCS will score at 72% or above on the Median Adjusted Growth Percentile as compared to the Peer Range. (ELA)liv
Not Met
Target: OCS will score at 67% or above on the Median Adjusted Growth Percentile as compared to the Peer Range (Math)lv
Not Met
OCS will score a B or higher on the Student Progress portion of the NYCDOE Progress Report.20 OCS will score a B or higher on the NYCDOE Progress Report. 20
The school will be deemed "In Good Standing" on NY State Reporting metrics.liii (Middle School)
Not Met (Focus Charter)
Target: OCS will score at 72% or above on the Median Adjusted Growth Percentile as compared to the Peer Range. (ELA)
N/A
Target: OCS will score at 67% or above on the Median Adjusted Growth Percentile as compared to the Peer Range (Math)
N/A
N/A
OCS will score a B or higher on the Student Progress portion of the NYCDOE Progress Report. 20
N/A
N/A
OCS will score a B or higher on the NYCDOE Progress Report. 20
N/A
(14%)
(31%)
Operational Goals Each year, Opportunity Charter School will retain at least 70% of staff. * Each year, teachers will express that order and discipline are established at Opportunity Charter School, based on the NYCDOE Learning Environment Survey in which 80% or above of teachers will agree or strongly agree that "Order and Discipline are maintained at my school."lvi
Met
Each year, Opportunity Charter School will retain at least 70% of staff. *
Met
(32%)
Each year, teachers will express that order and discipline are established at Opportunity Charter School, based on the NYCDOE Learning Environment Survey in which 80% or above of teachers will agree or strongly agree that "Order and Discipline are maintained at my school."lvii
Each year, parents will express satisfaction with Opportunity Charter School's program, based on the NYCODE Learning Environment Survey in which the school will receive scores of 7.5 or higher in each of the four survey domains: Academic Expectations, Communication, Engagement, and Safety and Respect. The goal for parent participation in the survey is 75%.20
N/A
Each year, parents will express satisfaction with Opportunity Charter School's program, based on the NYCODE Learning Environment Survey in which the school will receive scores of 7.5 or higher in each of the four survey domains: Academic Expectations, Communication, Engagement, and Safety and Respect. The goal for parent participation in the survey is 75%.20
N/A
Each year, teachers will express satisfaction with Opportunity Charter School's leadership and professional development opportunities as
N/A
Each year, teachers will express satisfaction with Opportunity Charter School's leadership and professional development opportunities as
N/A
Not Met
Not Met (62%)
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determined by the teacher section of the NYCDOE Learning Environment Survey in which the school will receive scores of 7.5 or higher in each of the four survey domains: Academic Expectations, Communication, Engagement, and Safety and Respect. The goal for staff participation in the survey is 85%.20
determined by the teacher section of the NYCDOE Learning Environment Survey in which the school will receive scores of 7.5 or higher in each of the four survey domains: Academic Expectations, Communication, Engagement, and Safety and Respect. The goal for staff participation in the survey is 85%.20
Each year, students will express satisfaction with Opportunity Charter School's program, based on the NYCDOE Learning Environment Survey in which the school will receive scores of 7.5 or higher in each of the four survey domains: Academic Expectations, Communications, Engagement, and Safety and Respect. The goal for student participation in the survey is 90%.20
Each year, students will express satisfaction with Opportunity Charter School's program, based on the NYCDOE Learning Environment Survey in which the school will receive scores of 7.5 or higher in each of the four survey domains: Academic Expectations, Communications, Engagement, and Safety and Respect. The goal for student participation in the survey is 90%.20
N/A
N/A
Financial Goals The school was not given financial goals.
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APPENDIX G: RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION EFFORTS FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS NYC DOE Chancellor-authorized charter schools are required to meet enrollment and retention targets in addition to demonstrating the means by which they will meet or exceed these targets for students with disabilities (SWDs), English Language Learners (ELLs), and students who are eligible for Free or Reduced Price Lunch (FRPL). As per the NYS Charter Schools Act, enrollment and retention targets have been finalized by the Board of Regents and the Board of Trustees of the State University of New York. As part of their mandated Annual Report to NYSED, schools are required to describe the efforts they have made towards meeting these targets and any plans for meeting or making progress towards these targets in the future. The school has submitted the following text in support of this requirement. SCHOOL-PROVIDED EFFORTS The Opportunity Charter School has made the following efforts in 2015-2016 towards meeting the targets to attract and retain enrollment of students with disabilities, English language learners, and students who are eligible for free and reduced price lunch. 2015-16 School Recruitment Plan
August – September • Creation of promotional materials: Promotional paperwork (application, pamphlets, letters to parents, letter to schools, and other documentation) were created to send to schools and deliver to parents. All materials were written in English and Spanish. September – October • Members of the OCS community attended 22 admissions fairs to meet with parents and students to discuss the OCS offerings, policies, and admissions processes. November – April • Parents and students are invited to one (or more) of our four open house events. These events give families the opportunity to learn about OCS, tour our facilities, and interact with our community members. • Open house dates are as follows: Saturday, October 24, 2015 Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Saturday, March 19, 2016 November – March • Direct outreach to school: All elementary and middle schools in our neighboring communities receive our application and promotional materials. This allows schools throughout NYC to learn about OCS and identify students who will fit well with our structure and community. • Direct outreach to parents: Families we meet at open houses and admissions fairs are sent mailings, e-mailed, and called to ensure potential families are familiar with our school and feel that their questions are answered. Opportunity Charter School 2016-17 Renewal Report | 63
•
Charter Center online application is released in December 2015. We have joined the system and posted the information on our website. • Democracy Builders: Neighboring buildings in the community and high traffic areas receive our application and promotional materials. This allows families to learn about OCS and identify students who will fit well with our structure and community. Vanguard: Families in target areas are sent a mailing to ensure potential families are familiar with our school and feel that their questions are answered. Communication Plan: We mail NYC public, charter, and catholic schools our promotional materials (post-cards and application packet) which notify them of our school offerings, policies, and admissions information (due dates etc.). Our website also lists information about our admissions process. In addition, we call and e-mail parents directly when they give us their contact information to remind them of our admissions deadlines. All contacts with parents are available in English and Spanish. Specific outreach activities for English language learners and students requiring Special Education Services. We ensure all of our promotional materials and opportunities to speak to OCS staff take place in English and Spanish. This allows our Spanish speaking families to understand and feel included in our school community. Our promotional materials also include information about our vast Special Education offerings. In addition, all letters that go out to families and other NYC school officials directly state that we recruit students with general education and special education services. Lottery process: If the number of eligible applications for admission exceeds the spaces available for students, a random lottery is held. In order to protect the confidentiality of our applicants’ IEP status, such a lottery will be closed to the public, and attended and/or audited by a representative of a dispassionate outside organization. In order to serve our at-risk population of students with IEPs, OCS will structure a lottery system that reserves space for both General Education and Special Education populations to be served. Ideally, each grade will be comprised as follows: Students without IEPs (50%) Students with IEPs (50%) In order to meet or make progress towards meeting our enrollment and retention targets in 20162017, we will follow the same enrollment plan as above. However, we now have a Director of Marketing and Communications that has assisted in creating a plan to increase the enrollment and retention for the upcoming year.
2016-2017 School Recruitment Plan
Paid Advertising Community newspapers, trade publications Radio Community Events OCS Street Fair Competition/Fundraiser Host a street fair where parents, students and staff sell food, art and other items to the local community. The booth/seller that sales the most will receive an award (TBD) Community Canvassing OCS Street Team (Volunteer)
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Designate one weekend per month where a volunteer OCS Street Team canvasses neighborhoods to raise awareness about OCS Canvassers will wear OCS t-shirts and hand out informational leave behinds Target non-profit organizations that serve adults and teens Brand Development New OCS Website The new OCS website will be used as the primary channel to educate and inform the general public about OCS and its mission New OCS brochure will provide a comprehensive overview of OCS Leave Behinds will provide a quick snapshot of OCS for use at various events and activities Campaign Email Campaign Social Media Campaign
In school year 2015-16, Opportunity Charter School served:
a higher percentage of Economically Disadvantaged students compared to its SED-derived enrollment target; a higher percentage of English Language Learner students compared to its SED derived enrollment target for English Language Learner students; and a higher percentage of students with disabilities than its SED-derived enrollment target for students with disabilities.
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APPENDIX H: ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY DATA Please refer to additional accountability reports for this school on the NYC DOE’s web site at http://schools.nyc.gov/community/charters/information/doeauthorizedschools.htm. The NYC DOE’s School Quality Reports are available on the NYC DOE’s web site at http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/tools/report/default.htm. These reports may provide Chancellorauthorized school communities with additional data, but please note that the reports are not specific to the terms of the charter or to the 2016-17 Accountability Framework for NYC DOE Chancellor-Authorized Charter Schools at http://tinyurl.com/1617DOECharterHandbook.
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SOURCES
i
Number of students actively enrolled on October 31, 2016 as recorded in ATS.
Condition language from the 2011-2012 renewal report for the school, available at http://schools.nyc.gov/community/charters/information/doeauthorizedschools.htm. ii
According to NYC DOE Location Code Generation and Management System (LCGMS).
iii
http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/data/TestResults/ELAandMathTestResults and data from the Research and Policy Support Group. Note that results will differ for fourth grade ELA due to results that came in too late for official DOE reports. For more on the NYC DOE’s similar students comparisons, please see the information here: http://tinyurl.com/CompGroups. iv
v
School report card at data.nysed.gov
NYC DOE School Performance Dashboard at https://schoolqualityreports.nyc/reports/dashboard.html#dbn=84M279&report_type=HS&view=City. Numbers for 2011-12 from 2011-2012 School Progress Report. vi
http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/data/TestResults/ELAandMathTestResults and data from the Research and Policy Support Group. For more on the NYC DOE’s similar students comparisons, please see the information here: http://tinyurl.com/CompGroups. vii
http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/data/TestResults/ELAandMathTestResults and data from the Research and Policy Support Group. For more on the NYC DOE’s similar students comparisons, please see the information here: http://tinyurl.com/CompGroups. viii
NYC DOE School Performance Dashboard at https://schoolqualityreports.nyc/reports/dashboard.html#dbn=84M279&report_type=HS&view=City. Numbers for 2011-12 from 2011-2012 School Progress Report. ix
School Quality Reports and School Progress Reports available at http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/tools/report/default.htm. x
xi
Record completion data comes from the Office of School Health. Data are available for 2014-15 and 2015-16.
xii
http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/tools/survey/default.htm.
Average daily attendance comes from ATS and is calculated for students listed as active at the school in ATS on 10/31 of the given school year. Retention data is calculated by identifying the number of students in non-terminal grades enrolled at the school on 10/31 of the prior year who are still at the school on 10/31 of the evaluated year. Subgroup enrollment data comes from the demographic data at http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/data/default.htm when available. When not available, it comes from a 10/31 ATS pull for the evaluated year. xiii
xiv
Annual school audit
xv
Annual school audit
xvi
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School-reported suspension and expulsion data. City and CSD numbers for principal’s suspensions (“Short-Term”) and superintendent’s suspensions (“Long-Term”) are provided for rough comparison purposes only; charters are able to use their own definitions for short- and long-term suspensions and so rates may not be directly comparable. Rates are calculated as number of events divided by total population. xvii
http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/data/TestResults/ELAandMathTestResults
xviii xix
http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/data/TestResults/ELAandMathTestResults
xx
Data.nysed.gov
xxi
Goal language from executed charter contract dated May 29, 2012.
xxii
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/ESEADesignations.html
xxiii
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/ESEADesignations.html
xxiv
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxv
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxvi
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxvii
Goal could not be evaluated due to population size of five or fewer
xxviii
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxix
Goal could not be evaluated due to population size of five or fewer
xxx
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxxi
Goal could not be evaluated due to population size of five or fewer
xxxii
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxxiii
Goal could not be evaluated due to population size of five or fewer
xxxiv
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxxv
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxxvi
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxxvii
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xxxviii
Goal could not be evaluated due to population size of five or fewer
xxxix
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xl
Calculations on back-end data from ATS.
xli
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Calculated as the number of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders (as recorded in ATS on 10/31 of the respective school year) accumulating at least 10 credits divided by the total number of 9 th, 10th, and 11th graders (as recorded in ATS on 10/31 of the respective school year). xlii
Calculated as the number of 9th, 10th, and 11th graders (as recorded in ATS on 10/31 of the respective school year) accumulating at least 10 credits divided by the total number of 9 th, 10th, and 11th graders (as recorded in ATS on 10/31 of the respective school year). xliii
xliv
See chart on page 26.
xlv
See chart on page 26.
NYC DOE School Performance Dashboard at https://schoolqualityreports.nyc/reports/dashboard.html#dbn=84M279&report_type=HS&view=City. xlvi
NYC DOE School Performance Dashboard at https://schoolqualityreports.nyc/reports/dashboard.html#dbn=84M279&report_type=HS&view=City. xlvii
NYC DOE School Performance Dashboard at https://schoolqualityreports.nyc/reports/dashboard.html#dbn=84M279&report_type=HS&view=City. xlviii
NYC DOE School Performance Dashboard at https://schoolqualityreports.nyc/reports/dashboard.html#dbn=84M279&report_type=HS&view=City. xlix
l
See chart on page 26.
li
See chart on page 26.
lii
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/ESEADesignations.html
liii
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/accountability/ESEADesignations.html
liv
https://schoolqualityreports.nyc/reports/school_quality_guide_2015.html
lv
https://schoolqualityreports.nyc/reports/school_quality_guide_2015.html
lvi
http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/tools/survey/2015Survey.htm
lvii
http://schools.nyc.gov/Accountability/tools/survey/default.htm
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