Academics Plus Public Charter Schools

This document serves as a second response to evaluation framework comments and questions from the Arkansas Department of Education. It details the Academics Plus Charter School's progress on original performance goals, particularly in improving student outcomes in Math open response items and various benchmark exams. The response also outlines new performance goals focused on achieving measurable academic growth in Mathematics and Literacy, as demonstrated by state testing and NWEA MAP assessments, and enhancing college preparation through increased completion of concurrent/AP coursework and post-secondary acceptance rates.

This strategic plan for Academics Plus Charter School outlines its educational philosophy, historical growth, and future trajectory. Key priorities include fostering college preparation through rigorous academic standards, enhanced course offerings like concurrent college credit, and specific graduation requirements. The plan also details initiatives for staff and technology development for the 2012-2013 school year, along with community engagement and student support programs. It projects sustained student enrollment growth and corresponding facilities expansion, with estimates extending through 2021, to accommodate its increasing diverse student population.

This document is a response to evaluation framework comments and questions from the Arkansas Department of Education. It addresses the school's responsiveness to various sections including requested documentation, general description, governing board structure, disclosures, original performance goals, new performance goals, ADE testing results, school testing results, waivers, and budget summaries. Key areas of focus include demonstrating progress in narrowing achievement gaps between African American and Caucasian students in literacy and math, correlating academic performance data to student performance goals, and clarifying financial reporting and internal control procedures.

This document outlines the strategic development plan for Scott Charter School, addressing issues determined by its Internal Review Committee. It details projected student enrollment growth from 525 students in 2016-2017 to 975 students by 2022-2023, expanding from K-6 to K-12. The plan includes provisions for educational programs, student services such as a full-time Counselor, a business and budgeting strategy including funding from the Walton Foundation, and plans for facilities to support its operations and serve students in and around Scott, Arkansas.

This document provides an evaluation rubric for the renewal of Academics Plus Charter School, assessing its strategic performance and future commitments. The key focus areas for evaluation, reflecting the charter's strategic pillars, include overall academic progress and achievement of goals, adherence to desegregation efforts, effective governance, maintenance of student and teacher retention, sound financial management, and compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, including waivers and amendments. The rubric aims to ensure the charter's continued operational and strategic effectiveness.