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Accelerated Achievement Academy A California Distinguished School Parent & Community Informational Meeting Calaveras School Campus Hollister School District Hollister, CA April 7, 2016 The Highest Achieving School in San Benito County!

Accelerated Achievement Academy Home of the Alligators Opened in August of 2010 20 th ranked Middle School in CA

Accelerated Achievement Academy A California Distinguished School 2013 • Commendations include: – A concentration on Professional Learning Communities – High Parent Involvement – Continued focus on high achieving students REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • WELCOME! • Meeting Objectives – Introductions – Magnet School Philosophy – Accelerated Achievement Academy • Vision • Organization and Location • Scope • Administration • Program Highlights • Enrichment • Teaching Staff • Admission Requirements • Parent and Student Expectations • Uniforms • Application Process – Responding to YOUR questions ! REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Introductions – Mr. Joe Rivas, Principal – Mrs. Christine White, Principal of Calaveras School – Mrs. Tiffany Bianchi, Resource Teacher – Teaching Staff: Mrs. Bessette, Mrs. Maddock, Mrs. Caserta, Ms. Alvarez, and Ms. Ito – 2016-2017 Principal: Diana Herbst – Academy Parent Club REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Hollister School District’s Magnet School Philosophy in 2007 – To provide parents choice of school theme and grade level configuration. – To broaden educational offerings for all students. – To enhance student learning and achievement. REV 04/08/03

School Configurations in the HSD • K-5 at Ladd Lane, RO Hardin, Sunnyslope, Cerra Vista and Gabilan Hills • K-8 at Calaveras • 6-8 at Maze Middle and Rancho • K-8 Hollister Dual Language • 4-8 Accelerated Achievement Academy REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Vision – The Accelerated Achievement Academy provides a rich learning environment in which high-achieving and gifted students are challenged to reach their fullest potential. – To go deeper into the Common Core curriculum – To participate in unique enrichment programs. REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Organization and Location – Separate public school for 4th-8th grade students in the county – A school for gifted and high achievers – Five classrooms located in a wing on the Calaveras School campus – Additional math and PE teachers – Shared office and staff – Shared library, 3 computer Chrome book carts for 5 classrooms (1 to 1.28 student ratio) – Shared playground access – Shared drop-off/pick-up areas REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Scope – 4th with 28 students (Bessette) – 5th with 31 students (Ito) – 6th with 29 students (Maddock) - 7th with 26 students (Alvarez) - 8th with 24 students (Caserta) Approximate openings… REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Administration – Academy Principal, Mr. Joe Rivas – Calaveras Principal, Mrs. Christine White – Resource Teacher, Mrs. Tiffany Bianchi REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Program Highlights: – Based largely upon the Joseph Renzulli model of “schools for talent development” – Through curriculum compacting, students move at a faster pace (up to 1.5 years per school year) and dig deeper into the grade level curriculum – Emphasis on the Common Core State Standards – Activities are designed to challenge students’ critical, logical, and creative thinking skills REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Program Highlights: – Students will be able to capitalize upon their own unique strengths, as demonstrated on pre-assessments. – Once skill mastery has been demonstrated, alternate activities will be provided based upon the data collected. – Done through professional learning communities. REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Program Highlights Students and faculty create and participate in unique campus programs: – Project Based Learning – Writing – Product Development – Community Service Projects- School Wide – Technology- Coding classes – School Science Fair- County – Ag in the Classroom REV 04/08/03

Technology • 70 inch television projection system in all rooms with internet capability • Accelerated Reader • Math support • IXL math support • Khan Academy REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Teaching Staff – Teachers are receiving professional development in the following areas: • Differentiated instruction to meet individual student needs • Strategies and modifications for the high achievement classroom • Thinking Map use in the classroom • Learning style identification strategies (Gregoric Learning Style Inventory and Multiple Intelligence models) • Enhancing creativity in the classroom • Ideas for project-based, hands-on learning activities • Meeting the unique social and emotional needs of high-achieving students REV 04/08/03

intelligence Accelerated Achievement Academy • Admission – All students in the Hollister School District as well as within San Benito County are welcome to apply! Admission to the Accelerated Achievement Academy is based primarily on the following criteria: • District Benchmark Scores • Teacher Observations • CAASPP Scores • Report Cards • Writing Sample • Non-verbal Intelligence Test (if needed) REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Parent and Student Expectations – An agreement detailing teacher, parent and student expectations will be signed each year. – Parents are asked to volunteer at least 20 hours a year to the school. – Parents must provide their child’s transportation to school. – There are no after school care programs available. – Students wear uniforms to school. REV 04/08/03

School Uniforms • Black/Khaki Pants, • Academy Shirts or Capris, or Skirts Sweatshirts okay • Black, White, or • Black or Brown Green Polo Shirts Belts • Black or White • White, Brown or Sweaters or Black Socks Sweatshirts with no • White, Brown or logos Black Sneakers for Physical Activities REV 04/08/03

Are we moving the Academy? NO, for the 2016-2017 school year we will not be moving. REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • Application Process – Applications may be obtained in the school office throughout the year or online at hesd.org. – Completed applications are requested before May for the next school year, and are accepted year-round. – Applications should be turned in as soon as possible, some students were put on a wait list last year and priority will be given to applications turned in first. – The Principal will review the applications. – Parents will be notified of application acceptance or denial by phone by May 3. REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy • For more information… – Please contact Joe Rivas: • (831) 636-4460 • jrivas@hesd.org • Hollister School District Educational Services Department (831) 630-6300 REV 04/08/03

Shadow Day • Thursday, April 14th 10:00-12:30 • Sign in begins 10:00-10:30 • School Tour 10:30-12:00 • Classroom Visitations 10:30-12:00 • Lunch/Pick up 12:00-12:30 • At the Accelerated Achievement Academy (1151 Buena Vista Rd.) REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy What are YOUR questions? REV 04/08/03

Accelerated Achievement Academy THANK YOU for your attention! REV 04/08/03