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Catapult Academy of San Diego County Drop out prevention and recovery schools

Overview I. Firm Experience II. Evidence of Achievement III. Planning/Delivery of Service 2

Who We Are The nation’s largest K - ­­12 educational services provider  Founded in 1976  Headquartered in Camden, NJ with 17 regional offices, over 4000 employees and 37 dropout prevention and recovery centers across the U.S.  Catapult executive leadership are nationally recognized leaders in issues related to out of school youth. Stuart Udell, CEO and Dr. Eurmon Hervey, Superintendent are both board members and past chairs of the National Dropout Prevention Center Network out of Clemson University  Leading provider of instructional and intervention solutions to more than 300 school district partners nationwide  Research- ­­based educational and support services that improve outcomes for students not meeting their potential 3

Catapult Academy: Key Differentiators 1) Nation’s leading educational service provider 2) Turnkey, high quality, full service Dropout Recovery Solution 3) Shared learning and experience from over 30 Dropout Recovery Centers 4) Deep experience helping students who are not meeting their potential 5) Proven intervention expertise, including proprietary Math and Reading programs, with extensive wraparound support for students 6) Significant ongoing investment in facilities, technology, curriculum and professional development 7) Proven new student recruitment efforts to attract and retain more students 8) Leadership team with decades of experience in Dropout Recovery Solutions Catapult Academy students earn a diploma in a setting that fits their schedules, learning needs, and life circumstances 4

Who We Are 37 Dropout Prevention and Recovery Locations WISCONSIN MICHIGAN Milwaukee Grand Rapids NEW JERSEY Clifton Passaic FLORIDA Hillsborough MARYLAND Duval Baltimore Marion GEORGIA Thomasville Albany Columbus 5

II. EVIDENCE OF ACHIEVEMENT 6

Dropout Prevention & Recovery Results  Catapult Academy Dropout Recovery Programs (FL & GA)  Job Corps Dropout Recovery Programs (MI & WI)  Catapult Career Starters Programs (MD & NJ)  High School Dropout Prevention Programs 7

Student Results: Dropout Prevention Programs Catapult Learning high school students have consistently made significant gains in both reading and math Catapult Learning Dropout Prevention Programs (N: 2,000 ) Average NCE Gains for High School Students (SY2011- ­­12 – SY2012- ­­13) 16.0 2011-- ­12 2012- ­­13 Average NCE Gains 13.4 12.0 9.4 8.0 8.4 7.8 4.0 0.0 Reading Math 10

Catapult Academy Student Results Thanks to Catapult Academy I am... Graduating On Time (4 Years to Graduate) 30% Back on Track (5 Years to Graduate) 41% 27% Ready for College & Career (6+ Years to Graduate) Graduating from High School (Cohort Not Specified) 277 Graduates from the Class of 2014

III. PLANNING/DELIVERY OF SERVICE 17

Why Catapult Academy? 1. Location Analysis for Turnkey Site Locations 2. Full Service Recruitment and Retention 3. Flexible Sessions 4. Quality 21 st Century Curriculum – Apex and Catapult’s proven intervention services 5. Multi- ­­modal Instruction 6. Student Support Services 7. Staff Development Program

Flexible Sessions for Busy Schedules We offer flexible schedules to accommodate students with jobs, family responsibilities, and other outside commitments Community- ­­Based Catapult Academy resource centers operate from 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM and 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM; evening classes available at select locations  Flexible individual schedules are available based on student need  The student, teacher, and director coordinate to ensure all students meet their educational requirements 19

Snapshot of Student Daily Schedule Time Group A Group B Group C Group D Arrival Students arrive, unpack, set up, socialize, snack 7:00 AM ( iffood is available at the location ) Community- ­­building and group discussions Principal holds brief opening meeting: welcome; announcements; Opening 7:05 AM Question of the Day Mod 1 At computers for In classroom for At computers for At computers for core coursework core coursework group instruction core coursework 7:20- ­­8:20AM Core instruction with online teachers At computers for Mod 2 At computers for At computers for In classroom for core coursework core coursework core coursework group instruction 8:20- ­­9:20AM Onsite individualized support as needed Mod 3 At computers for At computers for At computers for In classroom for core coursework core coursework core coursework group instruction 9:20- ­­10:20AM Intensive academic and At computers for Mod 4 In classroom for At computers for At computers for life-- ­skills support core coursework group instruction core coursework core coursework 10:20- ­­11:20AM Principal holds brief closing meeting: Closing 11:20- ­­11:30AM calls for answers to Question of the Day 2 0

Program Overview Blended Learning Model with Student Support Services End of Course / Math and English SAT / ACT Intervention Test Readiness Core Course Instruction in All Subjects Special Ed Support & College and Life Skills Career Training Counseling 21

Quality New 21 st Century Digital Curriculum  Blended personalized learning  Students advance at their own pace  Onsite CA certificated teachers  Small group direct instruction

Multi-- ­Modal Instruction Blended learning model includes multiple modes of instructional delivery to maximize effectiveness for each learner  Individualized Instruction  Engaging, interactive, blended courses aligned to the Common Core  CA certificated teachers facilitating every course  Thoughtful mix of audio, video, and written material  Incorporation of multi- ­­step, high Depth of Knowledge (DOK) performance tasks  Allows for maximum individualization and self- ­­pacing  Small- ­­Group instruction  Daily sessions provide math and English intervention  Proprietary, research- ­­based lessons  Group Activities  Engaging, fun activities that center around life & career skills support and peer- ­­to - ­­peer learning 23

Student Support Services  Weekly one- ­­to - ­­one mentoring wit h onsite counselors  Coaching for workforce readiness  College application and test prep  Partnership Agreements with Universities and community colleges for acceptance and support of Catapult Academy graduates

Location Selection Process for San Diego County Choosing the Most Beneficial and Convenient Locations Demographic Data  Target areas with Population Density Graduation Rates high poverty levels  Target areas with  Target areas where higher population with low or dropping density graduations rates High School Public Transportation Locations  Locations should be  Locations should convenient to local be convenient to high schools bus routes 25

Inviting Student Friendly Interior Design Safe Environment with a Small School Feel 27

Student Recruitment & Retention Efforts  Transparent system of enrollment and registration is completely digital and online  Cutting edge enrollment and retention efforts  Emphasis on increasing the number of credits each student achieves  Regular reporting on progress, highlighting current enrollment, attendance, course completion, and diploma completion 28

Student Recruitment Process Advertising & Marketing TV, Radio, Pandora, Social Media, Street Teams, Billboards, Print Materials Student Inquiry Inquiry captured from Call Center, Website, Local Events, Street Teams. Walk-Ins Follow-Up Student record created and EC assigned in SIB. Begins follow-up process: phone calls, entails, text messages. Application Student submits online application entered directly in SIS. Admissions EC works with student and registrar to complete requirements. Enrollment Student attends classes.