APPENIX C: AMO results 2009-20

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Name of Charter School Seeking Renewal: Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science Location Number: 5325

Broward County Public Schools
Charter School Renewal: Indicators and Standards

In accordance with section 1002.33(7)(a)(19)(b)(1), Florida Statutes, a charter school may be renewed provided that a program review demonstrates that the school
has successfully fulfilled the terms of its contract [1002.33(7)(a)(19)]. Pursuant to section 1002.33(8)(a), Florida Statutes, “the sponsor shall make student
academic achievement for all students the most important factor when determining whether to renew or terminate the charter.” In conducting a renewal program
review, the sponsor will focus its analysis on the school’s performance in three categories:
• Educational performance
• Financial performance
• Organizational performance

The following defines specific indicators (the types and level of information and data that will be collected) and standards (the benchmark by which such
indicators will be measured) that will be analyzed and evaluated within these three categories. It is a school’s performance within these indicators in addition to
potential on-site specific programmatic reviews that inform a charter renewal decision.

Furthermore, should a charter school meet the standards for renewal, The School Board of Broward County, Florida, will also review future
Educational, Financial and Organizational plans submitted as part of this documentation for the term of its subsequent contract. Any
modifications/adjustments/amendments proposed to the current contract that would take effect over the subsequent contract term may be negotiated
during the contract phase.

Important Reminders

• All renewal documents must be submitted electronically, as one continuous PDF file per school, to [email protected] by 5:00 PM
Friday, December 13, 2013.
• Only electronic documents submitted as one continuous PDF file, will be accepted. Please scan the appendices as part of the PDF file.
• Renewing schools must clearly name and include their location number on all documents submitted, including the completed renewal document and all
appendices referenced in the narrative.
• Scan the complete packet and appendices as one continuous PDF file and include the school’s name and location number when saving (Ex.
HappyCharter6868; SunnyCharter7878, etc.)
• Renewal packets must contain a table of contents, clearly outlining all required components, and identifying the pages where the sections are discussed.
• Number all pages and ensure that pagination is in sequential order.

NOTE: Complete packets will be reviewed as submitted; additional documents will not be accepted after 5:00 PM Friday, December 13, 2013.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

Educational Performance 4
Federal Accountability 4
State Accountability 6
Mission-Specific Accountability 10
Educational Program Implementation 12

Financial Performance 8
Financial Management 24
Financial Viability 26

Organizational Performance 10
Student Enrollment and Conduct 28
Facilities 40
Governance, Staff and Parents 41

Appendices 46
Educational Performance 49
Financial Performance 103
Organizational Performance 112
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EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE

Focus Area Indicator Standard/Criteria Sources of Evidence
Federal AYP/AMO School Improvement The school has not been identified for School Improvement • FCAT
Accountability status • Federal AYP
AYP/AMO attainment The school has achieved its AYP/AMO target indicators (ESEA)
*Using AYP Sub-group(s) attainment of The school has achieved its AYP/AMO targets in identified • State AMO
/AMO data AYP/AMO student sub-group(s) Standards
from the past • EOC, If applicable
five years, as
applicable.
In your narrative, please explain how these standards have been met, or reasons and explanations if they have not. Include your plan to
increase and/or maintain your AMO status for the upcoming term of your charter. List any Appendices.

Indicator: AYP/AMO School Improvement status:
Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science (“HAAS”) has not been identified for School Improvement. HAAS has been designated a High
Performing Charter School pursuant to s. 1002.331, Florida Statutes.

Indicator: AMO attainment
Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science did not meet its AMO goal for the 2012-2013 school year. Sixty-nine percent of our subgroups scored
at or above a Level 3 on the FCAT 2.0, missing our goal of 73% proficiency by 4%. In order to meet our 2014 target of 76% proficiency, our
Curriculum Resource Teachers will revise professional development to ensure that it is aligned with Professional Learning Community targets.
Moreover, they will target research-based instructional strategies and include them in on-going professional development so that our students are
on the receiving end of viable and reliable teaching techniques. Teachers will also participate in Child Study Team meetings to determine
appropriate Response to Intervention (RtI) strategies for their struggling students. Classroom teachers will utilize English for Speakers of Other
Languages (ESOL) Strategies Matrix and include vocabulary strategies in lesson plans to ensure that our English Language Learner (ELL)
students are equipped to meet the rigorous standards of our curriculum. Teachers will also use targeted instruction to increase student vocabulary
skills as increased vocabulary proficiency is directly correlated with increased proficiency on standardized assessments. Intervention in small
group settings before, after, and during school hours is mandatory for our struggling students and provides for individualized assistance/
instruction. Classroom teachers will also utilize research-based instructional strategies to teach reading, writing, science, and math skills to
ensure an increase in comprehension across the content areas. Finally, all students will use technology during and after school to reinforce
abstract concepts taught in the classroom.

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Met 2012 AMO Met 2012 AMO Met 2013 AMO Met 2013 AMO
Reading Target Math Target Reading Target Math Target
All Students N N N N
American Indian N/A N/A N/A N/A
Asian N/A N/A N/A N/A
Black N Y N N
Hispanic Y N N N
White N N N N
English Language Learners Y Y N N
Students with Disabilities N N N N
Economically Disadvantaged N N N N

Indicator: AYP attainment

Percentage of AYP Criteria Met
Hollywood Academy of Arts and Science District (Broward County)
2008-09 97% 62%
2009-10 100% 69%
2010-11 90% 77%

Indicator: Sub-group(s) attainment of AYP/AMO
Please see Educational Performance Appendix C for Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science’s AYP results by subcategories.

Statutory References: 1002.33(7)(a)(4)

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Focus Area Indicator Standard/Criteria Sources of Evidence
State FCAT achievement Students at the school demonstrate proficiency or • FCAT
Accountability progress towards meeting proficiency, in subjects • EOC, if applicable
tested (mathematics, reading, writing and science)
School grade “C” or above • FLDOE School Grade, prior 5
years
• FLDOE Report Card, most
recent year
Annual student gains Students are making one-year’s worth of growth • FCAT
annually in mathematics and reading. • EOC, if applicable
Annual gains of students 50% make one-year’s worth of growth • FCAT
achieving in the bottom 25% • EOC, if applicable
% of students tested The school is appropriately administering applicable • FCAT
state standardized tests to its students. • EOC, if applicable
Relative performance The school’s performance meets or exceeds the • FCAT
performance of schools with closely comparable • EOC, if applicable
student populations.
In your narrative, please explain how these standards have been met, or reasons and explanations if they have not. Include your plan to
increase and/or maintain your student achievement, school grade, learning gains and relative performance for the upcoming term of
your charter. List any Appendices.

Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science offers a dynamic and innovative education model that sets high expectations for the school and its
students. The school participates in all applicable components of the state’s accountability system as required by Florida statute as well as any
other age-appropriate research-based assessments required by the State. Each year, stakeholders, consisting of parents, teachers, administrators
and board members, analyze prior year student performance trends and establish measurable goals.

Indicator: FCAT Achievement
Please see Educational Performance Appendix A for the requested 5 years of FCAT data (2008 through 2013). Students at Hollywood
Academy of Arts & Science have demonstrated proficiency or progress toward meeting proficiency in the tested subjects (mathematics, reading,
writing and science).

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Indicator: School Grade

Indicator: Annual Student Gains
Please see Educational Performance Appendices A and B for all data on annual student gains.

In the 2012-13 academic year, 59% of all students made learning gains in reading, while 55% of all students made learning gains in mathematics.

Indicator: Annual Student Gains of Students Achieving in Lowest 25%
As shown in the table above, of the students in the “Lowest 25%,” 57% made learning gains in reading, while 49% made learning gains in
mathematics in 2012-13. In 2012 and 2013, Annual Student Gains were not met for the Lowest 25% in reading and in mathematics.

Please see Educational Performance Appendix B for more data on Learning Gains for the Lowest 25%.

Indicator: Percent of Students Tested
In 2009 through 2013, at least 99% of students were tested.

Please see Educational Performance Appendices B and C for percentages tested by sub-category from 2009 to 2013.

Indicator: Relative Performance
The academic performance of Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science meets or exceeds the performance of its peer schools (i.e., schools with
closely comparable student populations).
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Statutory References: 1002.33(7)(a)(3); 1002.33(7)(a)(4); 1002.33(16)(a)(2)
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Focus Area Indicator Standard/Criteria Sources of Evidence
Mission-Specific Achievement of The school is achieving, or making significant progress Mission statement
Accountability school/mission-specific towards achieving, the school/mission-specific goals as • As defined in the school’s
goals defined in the school’s contract. contract/initial application,
your mission statement.
• In cases of subsequent
renewals, as defined by the
current agreement.
In your narrative, please begin with your mission statement and identify the specific sections of your charter agreement that supports
your mission. Identify your mission-specific goals and your achievement of these standards.

Indicator: Achievement of school/mission-specific goals

The school’s core philosophy is rooted in the belief that all children can learn, function as responsible citizens, develop a sense of self while
working toward the common good of all and actualize their potential as productive members of the workforce. The school values the traditional
classroom teacher and the relationship made possible by positive student/teacher interactions. It also values the role the family plays in a child’s
academic and social development and the support provided by parents for productive learning. In sum, the mission of Hollywood Academy of
Arts & Science is that we are committed to Educational Excellence Every Time. This mission is based upon a commitment to continuous
improvement and individual student progress. The school’s vision supports the mission in that it seeks to build a strong sense of community
among all stakeholders. Hollywood Academy of Arts & Science puts students first by providing a safe, secure, and caring climate that allows
students to learn and teachers to teach; ongoing assessments at all levels that drive daily instruction and align school-wide goals in order to
maximize student achievement; research- and standards-based instruction that meets the need of every student; opportunities for all parents to
actively participate in their child's education and development; a model that instills a respect for school, staff, and others in a culture of kindness;
and a staff that believes in continual professional growth, personal accountability, and high moral and ethical standards. Consistency between the
mission, vision, and educational program is sustained by a curriculum rooted in solid educational research, the Next Generation Sunshine State
Standards and the Common Core State Standards, an inclusive community in which all stakeholders share in the educational goals and
expectations for the learners, and a rigorous challenging learning environment where student achievement is the objective and life-long learning
is the goal.

The mission is supported by our educational program which utilizes the Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
(GVC). The GVC is a framework that incorporates both the formal performance-based Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and the
Common Core State Standards and encourages steady academic progress as students build their knowledge and skills from one year to the next.
The curriculum uses a spiral, interdisciplinary and conceptual approach to instruction where concepts and skills are continually introduced and
expanded upon at each grade level. CSUSA recognizes that a balanced academic program emphasizes interdisciplinary study, reading and
writing across the curriculum, critical thinking skills, cooperative learning projects and infusion of technology throughout the curriculum.
Students create a Personal Learning Plan (PLP) that assesses individual skill levels when they enroll in the school, design a path for growth, and
reassesses skill development quarterly. The PLP is adjusted as needed. Portfolio assessment is fundamental to the development of a solid PLP as
only through authentic assessments will each student’s strengths become evident. The GVC identifies competencies to be mastered at each grade
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