HomeMy Public PortalAbout2008-41 Authorizing the preparation of the application for the Village's Charter High SchoolRESOLUTION NO. 2008-41
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; APPROVING
THE VILLAGE'S CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION
FOR FILING WITH THE LOCAL SCHOOL BOARD
DISTRICT AND IF NECESSARY, WITH THE STATE OF
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Village of Key Biscayne Council (the "Council") has authorized the
preparation and filing of a Charter High School Application (the "Application") pursuant to Resolution
No. 2008-26 adopted by the Village Council on June 10, 2008.
WHEREAS, the Council approves the Application attached as Exhibit "A", as prepared by
Fielding Nair International, LLC (the "Consultant") through their subconsultant, In Rem Solutions, Inc
(the "Subconsultant");
WHEREAS, the Village Council hereby finds that the adoption of this Resolution is in the best
interest of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. That each of the recitals stated above is hereby adopted
and confirmed.
Section 2. Approval. That the Application, attached as Exhibit "A", prepared by the
Consultant, acting by and through the Subconsultant, is hereby approved for filing with the local school
board district and, if necessary, to file with the State of Florida (the "State"), so long as the filing of the
State Application does not conflict with the local filing of the Application.
Section 3. Implementation. That the Village Manager is hereby authorized to take all action
necessary to implement the purposes of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of July, 2008.
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MAYOR ROBERT L. VERNON
KEY BISCAYNE CHARTER
HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION
Village of Key Biscayne
Village Council
Robert L. Vernon, Mayor
Jorge E. Mendia, Vice Mayor
Michael Davey Steve Liedman
Enrique Garcia Thomas Thornton
Patricia Woodson Weinman
Genaro "Chip" Iglesias
Village Manager
Conchita H. Alvarez, CMC
Village Clerk
Weiss Serota Helfman
Pastoriza Cole & Boniske, P.L.
Village Attorney
Jud Kurlancheek, AICP, Director
Building, Zoning, and Planning Department
Charter High School Application Committee
Leo Brito, Chair
Kathy King, Vice Chair
Maria Mayoral Federico Padovan
Maria Ordonez
Consultants
Fielding Nair International, LLC EdVisions, Inc. Schools
In Rem Solutions, Inc.
88 West McIntyre Street Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 (305) 365-5511
Fax: (305) 365-8936 http://www.keybiscayne.fl.gov
MISSION STATEMENT
"TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR
ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT."
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE
Office of the Village Manager
Village Council
Robert L. Vernon, Mayor
Jorge E. Mendia, Vice Mayor
Michael Davey
Enrique Garcia
Steve Liedman
Thomas Thornton
Patricia Weinman
Village Manager
Genaro "Chip" Iglesias
July 28, 2008
Ms. Tiffanie Pauline, Executive Director
Miami -Dade County Public Schools
1200 Booker T. Washington High School
Miami, FL 33136
Re: Village of Key Biscayne Charter High School Application
Dear Ms. Pauline:
On July 22, 2008, the Village Council approved Resolution No. 2008-41 which authorized
the filing of the attached Charter High School Application with the Miami -Dade County
Public Schools. The application includes all of the items listed in the Application
Submission Checklist with the exception of Form 3, the Governing Board Disclosure
Forms. The Governing Board are the 7 members of the Village Council. When I receive
these forms, they will be forwarded to your office. •
Thanking you in advance for your favorable consideration. We look forward to working
with you and your staff as the application moves through the review process. If you
require additional information, please contact Jud Kurlancheek of my staff at 305 365
8908.
Sincerely,
enero "Chip" Iglesias
Cc: Jud Kurlancheek, AICP Director
Building, Zoning, and Planning Director
88 West McIntyre Street • Suite 210 • Key Biscayne, Florida 33149 • (305) 365-5500 • Fax (305) 365-8936
MISSION STATEMENT. "TO PROVIDE A SAFE, QUALITY COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL ISLANDERS THROUGH RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT'
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Miami -Dade County Public Schools
Summary
for
2008 Charter School Application
Name of Charter School: Key Biscayne Charter High School
Specialized Programs - Charter School Operations
1450 Northeast Second Avenue, Suite 271
Miami, Florida 33132
305-438-2220
MIAMI -MADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
CHARTER SCHOOL SUMMARY INFORMATION
A. General Information
Name of charter school: Key Biscayne Charter High School
Name of founder(s): Village of Key Biscayne
Name of Non -Profit Corporation or other Legal Entity that will hold the Charter School: Village of
Key Biscayne
Is this entity a 501(c)(3) Organization? L I Yes X No
Address: 88 W. McIntyre Street
City, State, Zip Code: Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Telephone number: 305.365.5507 Fax number:
E-mail address: VKBBPZ@aol.corn and Chip@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Name of contact person(s): Jud Kurlancheek
Title/Relationship to Corporation: Director of Planning, Building and Zoning for the Village of
Key Biscayne
Address: 88 W. McIntyre Street,
City, State, Zip Code: Key Biscayne,FL 33149
Telephone number: 305.365.8908 Fax number: 305.365.5556
Daytime number: 305.365.8908 Cell number:
E-mail address: VKBBPZ@aol.com and Chip@keybiscayne.fl.gov
Name of Management Company, if applicable: N/A
Best way(s) to contact you: X Email 0 US Mail C Telephone 11 Cell Phone
Have you/will you file an application to charter this proposed school with other entities?
X Yes C No.
If yes, please list such entities.
Florida Schools of Excellence
Please provide a brief description of the proposed school (to be distributed to the media, as
necessary).
The Village of Key Biscayne is a dynamic island community located 6 miles from the mainland.
The Village itself comprises 1.25 square miles. Incorporated in 1991, the municipality is home to
approximately 10,500 residents in 4,200 households according to the 2000 census. As the Village
has grown, it has retained its small town charm and reputation as a wonderful place for families.
According to the 2000 census, there are roughly 3000 families out of which 32% have children
under the age of 18 living with them. These children comprised approximately 25% of the Village
residents.
The local population has grown to the point where the Village seeks to establish its own municipal
charter high school to serve the 9`f' -12`h grade residents of the Village. The current Miami -Dade
County public school for Key Biscayne Charter High School students is located in Coral Gables
11 miles from the Village which represents a 90-120 minute daily commute. Private high schools
also are all located at a similar distance in Miami. The 90 to 120 minutes spent commuting each day
are valuable hours for learning..The Village also believes the community providing a schoo within
the community will provide an environment for effective learning and development of civic
manners by connecting family, school, and community in the education process of its children.
The Village has researched the need and demand for a school and has determined that the time has
come to create a local option for high school. The school will elevate the quality of life for its
residents by providing outstanding educational facilities for its children and a great opportunity for
residents to work together as volunteers in support of the school.
Student Enrollment Breakdown by Year and Term
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Term of Charter Being Requested:
1 4 years 1 5 years E 10 years X 15 years Other: years.
Complete the student enrollment breakdown by year with the appropriate grades and enrollment, as
it pertains to your school: These numbers are estimates:
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Year 1: 09 - 10 - Grade(s) _9 _10_ = up to 125 students
Year 2: 10 - 11 - Grade(s) _9_-_11 up to 200 students
Year 3: 11 - 12 - Grade(s) _9= 12_ = up to 300 students
Year 4: 12 - 13 - Grade(s) _9_ _12_ _- up to 350 students
Year 5: 13 - 14 - Grade(s) _9 -_12_ = up to 375 students
Year 6: 14 - 15 - Grade(s) _9= _12 - up to 400 students
Year 7: 15 - 16 - Grade(s) _9 -_12 - up to 400 students
Year 8: 16 - 17 - Grade(s) _9= _12 - up to 400 students
Year 9: 17 - 18 - Grade(s) _9_-_12 - up to 400 students
Year 10 18 - 19 - Grade(s) _9= _12 - up to 400 students
Proposed Facility
Describe the proposed facility. Will the school purchase (finance) or lease the proposed facility?
The school will be housed within the Village of Key Biscayne. No decisions have been made with
regard to the specific location for temporary facilities. Ultimately the school will seek a permanent
site within the Village.
Proposed Location
To be within the Village of Key Biscayne
Proposed School's Legal Counsel
Name: Stephen J. Helfman, Esquire Telephone Number: 305.854.0800
Firm: Weiss, Serota, Helfman, Pastoriza Cole & Boniske
Address: 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 200
Miami, FL 33134
E-mail: shelfman@WSH-law.com
"Key Biscayne
Charter High School"
Submitted by:
Village of Key Biscayne,
Florida
9-12 CHARTER SCHOOL APPLICATION
July 22, 2008
Table of Contents
APPLICATION COVER SHEET 4
I. EDUCATIONAL PLAN 5
1. Mission, Guiding Principles and Purpose
2. Target Population and Student Body
3. Educational Philosophy
4. Curriculum Plan
4. Curriculum Plan
5. Student Performance, Assessment and Evaluation
6. Special Education Students
7. English Language Learners
8. School Climate and Discipline
II. ORGANIZATIONAL PLAN
9. Governance
10. Management
11. Education Service Providers
12. Employment
13. Parent and Community Support and Partnerships
14. Student Recruitment and Enrollment
III. BUSINESS PLAN
15. Facilities
16. Transportation and Food Service
17. Budget
18. Financial Management and Oversight
19. Action Plan
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ATTACHMENTS
Attachments
20.- Statement of Assurances
21.- Student Enrollment Chart
22.- Financial Plan
23.- Revenue Estimate Worksheet
24.- Draft Parent Volunteer Contract
25.- Community Partners: Key Biscayne
Education Foundation, Inc. materials
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APPLICATION COVER SHEET
Provide the name of the person that will serve as the primary contact for this Application.
One person should serve as the contact for follow-up, interviews and notices regarding this
Application.
NAME OF CHARTER SCHOOL: Key Biscayne Charter High School
NAME OF NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT WILL HOLD THE
CHARTER: Village of Key Biscayne
Has the Corporation applied for non-profit status? Yes No X
NAME OF CONTACT PERSON: Genaro "Chip" Iglesias
TITLE/RELATIONSHIP TO NONPROFIT: Village Manager for the Village of Key
Biscayne
MAILING ADDRESS: 88 W. McIntyre Street, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
TELEPHONE (day): ( 305) 365-5507 CELL PHONE:
EMAIL ADDRESS: Chip@keybiscayne.fl.gov
NAME OF MANAGEMENT COMPANY (if any): N/A
NAME OF PARTNER ORGANIZATION (if any): N/A,
The proposed school will open in the fall of school year: 2009 - 2010
Term of Charter Requested 15 years
School Year
Grade Levels
Total Student Enrollment
First Year
9 and 10
Up to 125
Second Year
9. 10 and 11
Up to 200
Third Year
9. 10. 11 and 12
Up to 300
Fourth Year
9. 10. 11 and 12
Up to 350
Fifth Year
9. 10. 11 and 12
Up to 375
I certify that I have the authority to submit this application and that all information
contained herein is complete and accurate, realizing that any misrepresentation could result
in disqualification from the application process or revocations after award. I understand
that incomplete applications will not be considered. The person named as the contact
person for the application is so authorized to serve as the primary contact for this
application off. behalf of the organization.
Date
Signature
Genaro "Chip" Iglesias
Printed Name
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THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION
I. Educational Plan
1. Mission, Guiding Principles and Purpose
• Provide the mission statement for the proposed charter school.
The mission statement should, in a few concise sentences, indicate what the school intends to do, /or
whom and to what degree. 1 schools mission statement provides the f 2undation /or the entire
application and, if approved, the All teriil of the schools char/el:
• Describe how the school will utilize the Guiding Principles found in s. 1002.33(2)(a).
In accordance with the law, charter schools shall be guided by the fil/oaa'ing principles:
- Meet high standards q. student tchievement while pMv dinrg parents fleaibiiity to choose among.
diverse educational opportunities within the state's public school system.
- Promote enhanced academic success and f nancZa/ efficiency by aligning responsibility and
accountability.
- Provide parents with sufficient innrmation on whether their child is reading at grade level and
whether the child germs at least a years worth learning /or every Tear f ent Zn the charter school.
• Describe how the school will meet the Prescribed Purposes for charter schools found in
s. 1002.33(2)(b).
In accordance with the law, charter schools shall /ul/ill the lllowing purposes:
- Improve student learning am/ academic achievement.
- Increase learning opportunities jbr all students, with a specz ii emphasis on low feforiving
students and reading.
Lncourage the use of innovative /earning method.
- Require the measurement of lea/wing outcomes.
• Describe how the charter school will fulfill, if applicable, the Optional Purposes of
charter schools found in s. 1002.33(2)(c).
In accordance with the law, chaser schools may Mil the following optional purposes:
- Create innovative measurement tools.
- Provide rigorous competition within the public school district to stimulate continual improvement
in all public schools.
E.v pand the capacity of the public school system.
- Mitigate the education impact created by the development of new residential dwelling units
Create new /err f ssional opportunities for teaches, including owner:rhii of the learning program
at the school site.
The Village of Key Biscayne Learning Environment
The Village of Key Biscayne is a dynamic island community located 6 miles from the
mainland. The Village comprises 1.25 square miles. The Village was incorporated in 1991.
According to the US 2o00 Census, the municipality is home to approximately 10,500
residents in 4,200 households. As the Village has grown, it has retained its small town
charm and reputation as a wonderful place for families. Formerly transient apartments and
condominiums once occupied by retirees and empty -nesters are now occupied by families
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who live in Key Biscayne year round. According to the 2000 census, there are roughly 3000
families out of which 32% have children under the age of 18 living with them. These
children represent approximately 25% of the Village residents.
Families are attracted to the Village because it is international in culture with a small town
feel and design. The 9 acre Village Green and the Civic Center (Community Center, Village
all, Fire Station) sets the stage as the center of the Village with commercial and public uses
in the immediate surroundings. The entire downtown area is community focused and
pedestrian friendly. The outer edges of the Island arc residential. Children can walk to the
Village Center from any place on the Island and bicycles are a popular mode of
transportation.
The Village children have historically been served by a Miami -Dade County public
elementary school providing grades K -5th on the island. Eight years ago, the residents led a
campaign to the School Board of Miami -Dade County to expand the elementary school to
include 6th, 7th and 8th grades. As a result of this effort, the Key Biscayne K-8 Center was
established. Today, the Key Biscayne K-8 Center is a Blue Ribbon, "A" rated school with
1100 students. Approximately 390 are in middle school with 130 in each class.
Community response to the local K-8 Center has been strong undercut only by the lack of
a local high school and the need to transfer to a private school during the middle school
years in order to assure a high school slot. Approximately 30 students in each of the 6th, 7th
and 8th grade classes leave the middle school for private school. Location of a high school
alternative on the Island can help bring these students back to the M-DCPS middle school
and increase the middle school class numbers.
The local population has grown to the point where the Village seeks to establish its own
municipal charter high school to serve the 9th -12th grade residents of the Village. The
current Miami -Dade County public school for Key Biscayne Charter High School students
is located in Coral Gables —a 45-60 minute bus ride each way. Currently, there are 2 buses
which commute each way to Coral Gables. The 90 to 120 minutes spent commuting each
day are valuable hours for learning. These hours are much better spent in pursuit of a
hobby, sport, experience or course of study of interest to the student. These are the hours
where learning comes alive and takes place outside of the classroom. Anecdotally, locating a
high school within the Village will significantly decrease the carbon footprint of the
commute of 400 students.
The Village has researched the need and demand for a school and believes that it may be the
time to create a local option for high school. A school would elevate the quality of life for
its residents by providing outstanding educational facilities for its children and a great
opportunity for residents to work together as volunteers in support of the school.
The Village of Key Biscayne and its surroundings are an international environment for
learning. Its residents are enthusiastic and its elected leaders provide visionary leadership to
the community. Its size, location, and ethnic diversity create a unique culture that is global
in nature. According to the U.S. 2000 Census, the Village is a culturally diverse community
with 15% Cuban, 7% Colombian, 3% Peruvian, 2% Venezuelan, 1 % Brazilian and 1%
Nicaraguan residents. Notwithstanding the official census results, a quick view of the middle
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school population reveals even more student diversity with representation of other
nationalities. As of 2000, speakers of Spanish as a first language accounted for 60% of
residents, while English made up 31%.
The Village is outstanding in its natural environment as well. A 1.25 square mile coastal
barrier island, the Village is a natural laboratory for the study of science. The Atlantic
Ocean borders the Village to the east and Biscayne Bay to the west. To the north lies
Crandon Park with the Cape Florida Bill Baggs State Recreation Area to the south. These
large parks provide excellent opportunities for world class tennis, golf, sailing, rowing -
sculland the study on the natural environment.. The University of Miami Rosenstiel School
of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences is located on the edge of the Village and could provide
a marine biology partnership opportunity for students in the future.
Provide the mission statement for the proposed charter school
The predominant purpose of education is to provide the opportunity for each child to grow
into his or her full capacity. Education is about opening doors, opening minds, and opening
possibilities. The purpose of Key Biscayne Charter High School will be to "foster student
learning and growth" in a community setting. Building character in our children enables
them to reach their full potential: intellectually, physically, and morally. Our teaching will be
directed to the whole child; making our school a caring community, conducive to teaching
and learning.
Key Biscayne Charter High School will provide students with a world -class learning
opportunity by maintaining a caring learning environment, involving parents and the
community in school and after -school activities, utilizing innovative teaching techniques
delivered by a superior faculty and offering a challenging curriculum that prepares children
for lives of leadership in a rapidly changing world.
Mission Statement
Key Biscayne Charter High School will promote learning of leadership, academic growth,
and ability to construct knowledge and individual responsibility promoting and developing
reciprocal relations with the community.
Vision Statement
Key Biscayne Charter High School will form active community members and life-long
learners with a clear sense of their roles to contribute to the future society.
Belief Statements
• We believe everyone deserves to be educated within his or her community and develop
as a whole member of it.
• We believe educating high school students within their community strengthen
themselves and the foundation of their families.
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M e e t h i g h s t a n d a r d s o f s t u d e n t a c h i e v e m e n t w h i l e p r o v i d i n g p a r e n t s f l e x i b i l i t y t o
c h o o s e a m o n g d i v e r s e e d u c a t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s w i t h i n t h e s t a t e ' s p u b l i c s c h o o l
s y s t e m .
T h e V i l l a g e s e e k s t o m e e t t h e h i g h s t a n d a r d s o f s t u d e n t a c h i e v e m e n t i n a l o c a l e n v i r o n m e n t :
T h e s c h o o l w i l l m e e t t h e h i g h s t a n d a r d s o f s t u d e n t a c h i e v e m e n t w h i l e p r o v i d i n g p a r e n t s t h e
f l e x i b i l i t y t o c h o o s e a m o n g d i v e r s e e d u c a t i o n a l o p p o r t u n i t i e s w i t h i n t h e s t a t e ' s p u b l i c s c h o o l
s y s t e m . P a r e n t a l i n v o l v e m e n t i s e s s e n t i a l t o s t u d e n t s ' s u c c e s s .
K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l w i l l p r o v i d e a r i g o r o u s a n d r e l e v a n t a d v a n c e d c u r r i c u l u m
t h a t a s s u r e s t h a t s t a t e s t a n d a r d s a r e m e t w h i l e g o i n g b e y o n d t o p r o v i d e a d d i t i o n a l p r e p a r a t i o n
f o r c o l l e g e r e a d i n e s s .
K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l a s e n v i s i o n e d w i l l o f f e r a b a l a n c e d a n d f l e x i b l e c u r r i c u l u m
t h a t p r o v i d e s a f i r m f o u n d a t i o n i n t h e c o r e d i s c i p l i n e s ( L a n g u a g e A r t s , M a t h , S c i e n c e , H i s t o r y
a n d t h e A r t s ) . S t u d e n t s w i l l b e c h a l l e n g e d i n a p o s i t i v e a n d n u r t u r i n g w a y .
A k e y c o m p o n e n t i n K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l w i l l b e t h e i n c o r p o r a t i o n o f t e c h n o l o g y
i n t h e t e a c h i n g a n d l e a r n i n g m e t h o d s o f f e r e d . S t a t e - o f - t h e - a r t c o m p u t e r s w i l l b e p r o v i d e d i n t h e
c l a s s r o o m w i t h r e c o m m e n d e d i n t e r a c t i v e e d u c a t i o n a l s o f t w a r e . B y i n c o r p o r a t i n g t h e e f f e c t i v e
u s e o f t e c h n o l o g y i n t o t e a c h i n g m e t h o d s , t h e s t u d e n t h a s t h e o p p o r t u n i t y t o l e a r n t o f u n c t i o n
u s i n g t h e m a t e r i a l s a v a i l a b l e i n t h e m o d e r n w o r l d , a s w e l l a s t o e x p a n d t h e i r e x p o s u r e b e y o n d
t h e b o u n d a r i e s o f t h e s c h o o l a n d n e i g h b o r h o o d . T h i s a p p r o a c h w i l l e n h a n c e c r i t i c a l t h i n k i n g
s k i l l s a n d a l l o w t e a c h e r s t o h e l p s t r u c t u r e l e a r n i n g t o t h e s t y l e a n d p a c e b e s t s u i t e d t o e a c h
i n d i v i d u a l s t u d e n t .
E s t a b l i s h m e n t o f a l o c a l p u b l i c h i g h s c h o o l w i l l g i v e p a r e n t s a n d s t u d e n t s t h e f l e x i b i l i t y t o s e l e c t
a q u a l i t y s c h o o l w i t h i n 1 m i l e o f t h e i r h o m e .
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Promote enhanced academic success and financial efficiency by aligning
responsibility with accountability.
The Village seeks to promote enhanced academic success and financial efficiency in its new
charter high school:
Accountability will be defined, in part, by the data from the State's Accountability Reports.
With this information the school will measure its progress in meeting the needs of the
student body.
The school will develop a School Improvement Plan in coordination with our charter
sponsor staff and will work to annual update and amend the plan. This plan will detail
specific goals and strategies to achieve both enhanced academic success and financial
efficiency.
Student achievement will be monitored and evaluated as described in Section I. 5 of this
application.
We want to provide each child with an opportunity to realize his or her full potential in a
local, community school that is safe, orderly and small enough so that students feel
recognized and cared for. We understand that in order to do that, our teachers must feel
the same support and be given the same chance to maximize their own potential.
The Village, as the charter applicant, will provide municipal resources to the school in a
manner that exercises economies of scale and allows for the lowest possible cost for quality
administrative services. This will allow for maximization of resources and the ability to
focus on the students.
Salaries will be set at a level that encourages the best possible teachers to come to the
school.
An independent annual audit and regular board review of financial statements will also be
employed to safeguard finances and promote financial efficiency.
Provide parents with sufficient information on whether their child is reading at grade
level and whether the child gains at least a year's worth of learning for every year
spent in the charter school
The Village seeks to provide a learning environment that works closely with parents and is
measured at least annually:
Student success will be measured by the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT),
graduation from high school and subsequent pursuit of postsecondary education.
Once the team of teachers has come together and developed the core curriculum and meet
necessary requirements, the school will expand to use web -based technology for the posting
of syllabus, homework assignments, school field trips and parent/teacher communication to
provide parents with full information on progress at school.
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Parents will receive progress reports and report cards on a regular basis. Parent conferences
will be encouraged as needed. Other oral and written communication will be utilized as
needed.
Describe how the school will meet the Prescribed Purposes for charter
schools found in s. 1002.33(2)(b).
Improve student learning and academic achievement
The educational approach of Key Biscayne Charter High School will be to enhance and
improve learning and academic achievement through:
• Portfolio assessment
• Performance -based standards
• Collaborative efforts
• Innovative teaching / learning methods and measurement tools
• Project based learning
• Blending new and traditional approaches to mastery of core disciplines
• Using technology to tie it all together
'ihe school's curriculum will be performance -based in correlating with the Sunshine State
Standards and the Miami -Dade County Public Schools Competency -Based Curriculum. A thematic
approach will be used to integrate all subject core areas including Mathematics, Reading, Language Arts,
Writing, Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Drama, Physical Education, and Technology. The
school's educational philosophy, its core values and beliefs, are grounded on the use of
innovative learning methods intended to increase learning for all students. These values and beliefs
have been aligned to specific instructional strategies that have proven to raise student learning and
achievement
Key Biscayne Charter High School plans to offer a well-rounded, innovative and rigorous
educational program that holds the school and its students accountable for meeting self-
imposed goals and standards, as well as those required by the State of Florida. The School will
participate in all applicable components of the Florida State Accountability system as required by
Florida Statute, as well as any other age -appropriate research -based assessments. Using data
from the published FCAT Reports to measure its own progress in meeting the needs of its
student population, the school will annually develop measurable learning objectives over the
major subject areas, to target student learning and development needs in its annual school
improvement plan. Through this process, students not making adequate progress towards mastery
of the Sunshine State Standards will be identified, and appropriate measures for remediation will
be instituted.
Parents must be an integral part of the learning environment. This will be accomplished
through open communications, conferences and individualized meetings as needed. Parental
involvement with the school will be encouraged at all levels.
Increase learning opportunities for all students, with special emphasis on low -
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performing students and reading.
The progress of each student is critical. For students who do not make adequate progress
towards mastery of the Sunshine State Standards, differentiated instruction methods and
other appropriate measures will be instituted. Students not meeting standards will be
monitored by their teacher and discussed in a team approach.
Students in need of remediation and/or students with special needs will have access to
supervised study time and tutoring after school to accelerate their progress. The school will
adopt the Just Read, Florida! 9-12 Comprehensive Research Based Reading Plan, as
established by the Florida Department of Education.
More extensive and intensive individualized student plans are discussed in Sections I. 6 and
I. 7 of this application.
Encourage the use of innovative learning methods.
Key Biscayne Charter High School will prepare students for difficult college coursework by
focusing on students' intellectual and social development in tandem with mastery of the core
subject areas. the School will offer a disciplined, balanced and enriched education of the
highest quality in order to prepare the students for the rigor of college.
We plan to integrate a generous amount of character development into all subject areas, because
we understand that good behavior, a solid character and honest willingness to work are
cornerstones for success. We are also aware that these values and traits must be taught early and
often if they are to take hold and stay with any student.
The School will explore innovative learning methods that teach 21St Century skills. Curriculum
will include on-line learning, project based, real world experience and community service.
Critical thinking skills will be imperative in the 21St Century and will be a key component to our
educational philosophy. This is further described in Section I. 3.
Instructors and students will have access to state-of-the-art multimedia classrooms, science and
computer laboratories. To strengthen computer literacy, tutorial software will be available for in -
class and after -school use. To supplement career education tracks, students will have access to a
Career Resources Office through which they will have access to information about career
pathways, industries, job markets and searches, mentoring, career development portfolios, Co -
Operative Education, internships, service learning —all the elements of a highly effective
Schools -to -Careers Program. Teachers and Staff will have training in and access to instructional
materials to reinforce Language Arts skills: Structured Independent Reading, Reciprocal
Teaching, Read and Retell Learning to Write — Writing to Learn, Vocabulary Development,
Accelerated Reader Program, CRISS (Creating Independence through Student -owned
Strategies), Book Sharing and Cooperative Groups.
Require the measurement of learning outcomes.
Student achievement is the heart of our school. It must be monitored, tested and assessed on a
regular basis to ensure the learning process for each student. Section 5 of this application details
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the method by which the school will meet or achieve state standards for measurement of
learning.
_the School Improvement Plan, drafted in partnership with M-DCPS staff, will help to ensure
that data gained as a part of the evaluation is used to update, revise and improve the teaching
methods each year. the school will also report progress on its goals, the learning outcomes of
its students and other pertinent school wide data through the State issues Annual Accountability
Report. Through this document the Charter High School will be required to document whether
or not the school goals written in the School Improvement Plan have been met as well as
providing other important information.
The School will participate pate in all applicable components of the Florida State Accountability
system as required by Florida Statute, as well as, other age -appropriate assessments that may be
recommended by the Sponsor. Subsequently, the School will utili7e data from the State's
published FCAT Reports to measure its progress in meeting the needs of its student population.
Using the disaggregated data from those assessments, and any other pertinent data, the School
will annually develop measurable learning objectives over the major subject areas, to target
student learning and development needs and the School will publish those goals in their annual
school improvement plan. Through this process, students not making adequate progress
towards mastery of the Sunshine State Standards will be identified, and appropriate measures for
remediation will be instituted. By determining and communicating specific responsibilities to its
stakeholders, such as, governing board members, faculty and staff, students, and parents, etc. the
school improvement plan will serve as a viable vehicle of continuous school -wide academic and
financial success.
Apart from the introspective reflection that the school community will undergo through the
development of the school improvement plan, the School will also report progress on its' goals,
the learning outcomes of its students, and other pertinent school wide data through the State
issued Annual Accountability Report. This report requires the School to document whether or
not the school goals written in the School Improvement Plan have been met as well it requires
other important data, such as, professionalism and credentials of faculty, salary information for
staff, financial audit information, etc.
Describe how the charter school will fulfill, if applicable, the Optional
Purposes of charter schools found in s. 1002.33(2)(c).
In accordance wit/i the law, charter schools the following optional purposes:
- Create innovative measurement tools.
- Prry de /'lgorous competition within the public school district to stimulate continual improvement
in all public school's.
- f iAtipand the clrpaeity of the public school `system.
- !'litigate the education impact created by the development of new residential dwell/rig units
- Create new professional opportunities for teachers, including ownership of the learning program
at the school site.
Key Biscayne Charter High School will expand the capacity of the public school system by
providing for a local educational choice to high school students on the island of Key
Biscayne. Establishing a local school will give students an edge over their current options
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by eliminating 90-120 minutes of commuting time each day. Ihis additional time may be
spent in educational programs, studying or participating in extracurricular activities.
The school will investigate all the possible educational offerings that could be offered to
students --including honors and AP classes, specific educational strands, possible academies
and pursuit of an International Baccalaureate and International Studies (IB) curriculum.
Expansion into one or more of these areas, or others, will be a decision made by the
Principal, students, parents and teachers as the school expands its operations.
The Hope Study -An Innovative Evaluation Tool
Background Research
One example of an innovative evaluation tool that is under consideration by the Key
Biscayne Charter High School is the HOPE Study:
Adolescence is a uniquely critical time in the development of young people. For example, a
wide range of educational research has found declining levels of motivation, engagement
and achievement in adolescence. Developmental and clinical psychologists have discovered
that psychological disorders like depression and anxiety often emerge in adolescence.
Research documents that experiences in adolescence can impact life trajectories. As a major
component of the adolescent life experience, secondary schools can provide a strong
platform for future success or can solidify negative attitudes and self -concepts for life.
The Hope Study was constructed to assess school environments using the developmental
perspective. Schools can now be assessed as cultures that create a set of relationships, norms
of behaviors, values and commitments that lead to the development of healthy and
productive students. According to developmental psychology, school environments can
achieve this objective by providing for students' basic psychological needs: autonomy
(choice, self -management), belongingness (strong teacher and peer relationships) and a
positive goal orientation (uniformly high expectations, recognition of effort). Each of these
variables leads to higher engagement. Developmental theory states that students in these
sorts of supportive environments should respond by engaging more directly in their learning
and, over time, gaining confidence in themselves as achievers.
In addition, we measure student behavioral and emotional engagement in learning and their
psychological adjustment, or "hope". Hope is a concept that reflects a student's perception
of him or herself as a success, a problem -solver, and an achiever. In a psychologically
healthy environment, student perceptions of the learning environment (as measured by
autonomy, belongingness, and goal orientation) should be higher, and students should
respond with higher levels of engagement, and, over time, growth in hope.
By increasing student engagement and hope, schools can realize benefits in terms of student
behavior, attendance, and academic achievement, and students gain an increased confidence
in themselves as achievers that can benefit them throughout their life span. For example,
research shows that higher -hope students not only set more challenging school -related goals
for themselves when compared to lower -hope students, but also tend to perceive that they
will be more successful at attaining these goals even if they do not experience immediate
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success.
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2. Target Population and Student Body
• Describe the anticipated target population to be served.
If Capp/icab/e, applicants should describe i1 they will tcn'e/, in accordance with the law, certain
populations defined in s. 1002.53(10)(2/
• Provide for each year of the charter you are seeking, the grades that the school will serve,
the number of students to be served in each grade, the number of students expected in
each class and the total number of students enrolled.
• Describe the plan and methods the school will employ to comply with Florida's
constitutional class size requirements.
"I he 0uallty f dncailoli Act" establishes limits on the number of students in core curriculum Iltllm (kw -es by
,trade /e el 'Innnalty, compliance with the Act's starldardi pro<grefsivel); ratchet up //a ugh 2010-11
when full compliance is mandated. All school districts have been notified o/ h02)) they ivid be c.lpected to
eriiure compliance. and as student .fnb,icr ption rates vary /I'D?fi district to disttia. charter school
: ps7J/ic'anb shop/;/ consult with their respective district officials ,E,*irc/irig horn best to deiixn their plan for
compliance ivith the Act.
Describe the anticipated target population to be served.
Key Biscayne Charter High School is designed to serve up to 400 students in a community
based facility. The facility will be housed in classrooms located in the heart of Key Biscayne
and will provide Key Biscayne Charter High School students a local option for secondary
education. Currently students are required to leave the Island and travel 90-120 minutes
round-trip to the Coral Gables public high school. Inclement weather, traffic conditions
and seasonal traffic often increase the daily commute time.
The Key Biscayne K-8 Center currently serves 1,100 children. Approximately 130 students
are entering 8`" grade and will be potential candidates for the new high school when it opens
in 2009. A local Catholic school on the Island has approximately 30 students that are
entering 8`" grade. These children will also be targeted as students for the new charter high
school. In addition, Key Biscayne students that currently leave the Island for middle school
will also be approached for attendance at Key Biscayne Charter High School.
Offering a high school option on the Island can help the M-DCPS increase its enrollment at
the middle school as well. Approximately 30 students in each of the 6th, 7th and 8th grade
classes leave the middle school for private school in order to hold their place at that school
for high school. Location of a high school alternative on the Island can help bring these
students back to the M-DCPS middle school and increase the middle school class numbers.
In order to be appealing to the incoming freshman class, the new school will have to
provide the rigorous level of education they have come to expect in their school.
Approximately 20% of the middle school population is in the gifted program and will seek
rigorous academics in their high school selection. Honors and AP classes will need to be
offered, if not in the first year, then soon thereafter. Additionally, approximately 10% of the
middle school students are ESE (Exceptional Student Education) students and will require
educational classes appropriate for their needs. A wide variety of courses will need to be
planned in order to ensure that all students have exposure to many different courses of
study.
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Enrollment priority for Key Biscayne Charter High School will be extended to the children
of the residents of Key Biscayne. This area is naturally bounded by the Village's location on
a coastal barrier island approximately 1.2 square miles in size. Because of the small size of
the Village, all targeted students live within 1.25 miles of the center of the Village and are in
accordance with Miami -Dade County Public Schools School Board's definition of the
appropriate walking distance to a neighborhood school.
Second priority shall go to siblings of children currently enrolled in the school. Third
priority will be to children of the Governing Board members and teachers at the school.
The school will also seek priority for its Advisory Board members and children of
employees of the Village of Key Biscayne.
The school will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or national or ethnic origin in
the admission of students. The school will be non-sectarian in its programs, admissions
policies, employment practices and operations. No fees or tuition will be charged except
those fees normally charged by other public schools. The schools will meet all applicable
state and local health, safety, and civil rights requirements. It will not violate the anti-
discrimination applicable provision found in Florida Statutes.
Provide for each year of the charter you are seeking, the grades that the
school will serve, the number of students to be served in each grade, the
number of students expected in each class and the total number of
students enrolled.
Grade
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Years 6-15
9
75
75
100
100
100
Up to 100
10
50
75
75
100
100
Up to 100
11
0
50
75
75
100
Up to 100
12
0
0
50
75
75
Up to 100
Total
Up to125
Up to 200
Up to300
Up to 350
Up to 375
Up to 400
* The numbers provided herein are estimates, and may fluctuate each year and within each
grade level depending on student enrollment and/or attrition in the respective grade levels.
Describe the plan and methods the school will employ to comply with
Florida's constitutional class size requirements.
The school is developed with the class size requirements at the forefront. The school will
open in 2009 in accordance with the 2010-2011 class size requirements by developing
facilities and hiring teachers that meet or exceed the 1:25 student teacher ratio required in
grades 9-12.
In our first year, the school will be in complete compliance with the Class Size Reduction Act.
3. Educational Philosophy
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" D e s c r i b e t h e e d u c a t i o n a l p h i l o s o p h y a n d / o r a p p r o a c h o f t h e p r o p o s e d s c h o o l , i n c l u d i n g
a d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e i n s t r u c t i o n a l m e t h o d s t o b e u s e d .
" D e s c r i b e t h e r e s e a r c h b a s e o n t h e e d u c a t i o n a l p h i l o s o p h y a n d / o r a p p r o a c h .
" D e s c r i b e h o w t h e e d u c a t i o n a l p h i l o s o p h y a n d / o r a p p r o a c h a l i g n s w i t h t h e s c h o o l ' s
m i s s i o n .
" I , x p l a i n w h y t h e e d u c a t i o n a l p h i l o s o p h y a n d / o r a p p r o a c h a r c a p p r o p r i a t e f o r a n d l i k e l y
t o r e s u l t i n i m p r o v e d e d u c a t i o n a l p e r f o r m a n c e f o r t h e s c h o o l ' s t a r g e t p o p u l a t i o n .
I f t h e s c h o o l i n t e n d s t o r e p l i c a t e a n e x i s t i n g s c h o o l d e s i g n :
" P r o v i d e e v i d e n c e t h a t t h e e x i s t i n g d e s i g n h a s b e e n e f f e c t i v e a n d s u c c e s s f u l i n r a i s i n g
s t u d e n t a c h i e v e m e n t .
T h e e / j c c / / L ' e n e s . t i o f a n e x i s t i n g s c h o o l d e l i i , c a n b e d e m o n s t r a t e d b y p r o v i d i n g e v i d e n c e r f t h e s i n c e 0 /
t h e a c a d e m i c P 1 0 , g r a 1 7 1 a n d o r g a 1 / i a / l o n a l l l a l n / Z t y ' , i n c l u d i n g c o m p l i a n c e w i t h l e g a l t e q u l l e m e n t . i , a s w e l l
a s a d i r e c t r e l a t i o n s h i p / l e t m e ' e n p r o g r a m e l e m e n t s a n d s t u d e n t a c h i e v e m e n t .
" D e s c r i b e t h e a p p l i c a n t ' s c a p a c i t y t o r e p l i c a t e a n e x i s t i n g s c h o o l d e s i g n .
C a p a c i t y t o r e p / i r a t e c a n b e d e m o n s t r a t e d b y p r o v i d i n g c r e d i b l e a n d l a p e l / d e / f i n e d s t r a t e g i e s J o r r e p l i c a t i o n ,
i n c l u d i n g t h e j i n a n r i a l a n d h u m a n r e s o u i ' e s n e c e s s a r y t o r e p l i c a t e t h e d e s / o n .
D e s c r i b e t h e e d u c a t i o n a l p h i l o s o p h y a n d / o r a p p r o a c h o f t h e p r o p o s e d
s c h o o l , i n c l u d i n g a d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e i n s t r u c t i o n a l m e t h o d s t o b e u s e d .
T h e K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l w i l l b e d e s i g n e d t o p r e p a r e o u r s t u d e n t s f o r
f u l f i l l i n g l i v e s i n t h e g l o b a l e c o n o m y o f t h e 2 1 5 ` c e n t u r y - - w i t h s t r o n g e m p h a s i s o n a c o l l e g e
p r e p a r a t o r y c u r r i c u l u m . W e w i l l p r e p a r e o u r s t u d e n t s t o b e l i f e l o n g l e a r n e r s w h o a r e w e l l
p r e p a r e d t o a s s u m e p o s i t i o n s o f r e s p o n s i b i l i t y a n d l e a d e r s h i p i n t h e i r c o m m u n i t i e s . T h e r e
w i l l b e a g r e a t s y n e r g y b e t w e e n t h e u n i q u e V i l l a g e c u l t u r e a n d t h e t e a c h i n g s o f t h e K e y
B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l .
T h e s c h o o l ' s i n s t r u c t i o n a l p r o g r a m w i l l r e f l e c t r i g o r o u s a c a d e m i c o b j e c t i v e s c o n s i s t e n t w i t h
S t a t e o f F l o r i d a s t a n d a r d s . A d d i t i o n a l l y , t e c h n o l o g y w i l l b e u t i l i z e d i n t h e c o r e c u r r i c u l u m
a r e a s o f L a n g u a g e A r t s , R e a d i n g , S c i e n c e a n d M a t h e m a t i c s . T h e a c a d e m i c a n d t e c h n o l o g i c a l
i n i t i a t i v e s w i l l b e f u r t h e r e n h a n c e d b y a n e n r i c h e d c u r r i c u l u m i n A r t , M u s i c a n d P h y s i c a l
E d u c a t i o n .
T h e c o r e p h i l o s o p h y a n d u n d e r l y i n g p u r p o s e o f K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l i s r e f l e c t e d
i n t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n c e p t s : H i g h e x p e c t a t i o n s f o r s t u d e n t s a n d t e a c h e r s ; C r e a t i v e e n d e a v o r s a s a n
1 A n a p p l i c a n t i s c o n s i d e r e d t o b e r e p l i c a t i n g a n " e x i s t i n g s c h o o l d e s i g n " i f :
T h e p r o p o s e d s c h o o l i s s u b s t a n t i a l l y s i m i l a r o v e r a l l t o a t l e a s t o n e s c h o o l , a n d
T h e i n d i v i d u a l s a n d / o r o r g a n i z a t i o n i n v o l v e d i n t h e e s t a b l i s h e d a n d o p e r a t i o n o f t h e p r o p o s e d s c h o o l a r e
d e e p l y i n v o l v e d i n t h e o p e r a t i o n o f t h e s i m i l a r s c h o o l ( s ) .
A p l a n t o i m p l e m e n t a s p e c i f i c p r o g r a m , s u c h a s a w i d e l y - u s e d c u r r i c u l u m , w o u l d n o t b e c a t e g o r i z e d a s t h e
r e p l i c a t i o n o f a n e x i s t i n g s c h o o l d e s i g n , f o r e x a m p l e .
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integral part of the growth and development of all students; Character development; Increasing
self-esteem through mechanisms that ensure the improvement of the students' self-images as
learners; Parental Involvement Obligation; Students who understand their learning styles, and
plan and monitor their learning; Student and teacher's accountability; and the concept that
success breeds success. These concepts are embodied in the school program and serve as a
vehicle to increase learning opportunities with special emphasis on low performing students.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School, at a minimum, will begin operations with the core
academic programs required to meet Florida State Sunshine Standards. Students will be
required to meet the following course requirements over the four years of high school,
namely:
Language Arts 4 credits
Mathematics 4 credits
Science 3 credits
Social Studies 3 credits
Foreign Language 2 credits
General Electives 8.5 credits
Required Electives 2.5 credits
It is anticipated that most students will earn 24-30 credits during grades 9-12.
Library/Media/Technology will be close at hand, available to every classroom. Computers
will be available in every classroom. The school will utilize state-of-the-art educational
software and accepted teaching methods for each subject. These materials will be reviewed
on a three year cycle —but updated annually as needed.
Academic performance will be measured through informal and formal assessments.
Baseline tests will be administered to identify the educational strengths and needs of
incoming students. Students will demonstrate competence in core academic areas through
traditional assessments, such as publishers' tests, and alternative assessments, such as
portfolios that demonstrate authentic learning. Tests that require higher level thinking
and/or problem solving skills will be included.
Each student will have a Progress Monitoring Plan at levels recommended by the State, the
County Board and current accepted educational practices on which his/her progress will be
based. This will serve as the baseline for the student's entry into our learning environment
and as their road map to success.
The school will investigate a curriculum that contains more intensive courses such as
Advanced Placement and Honors courses and seeks to implement these courses as soon as
possible. Students may be eligible to receive college credits for scoring a 3 or higher on
Advanced Placement examinations. We anticipate a program which may allow students to
choose to take concurrent courses -one course each semester, contingent upon having a
minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. Where appropriate, opportunities may be provided for
accelerated high school graduation options, in accordance with state statutes.
Philosophy of the Key Biscayne Charter High School:
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" C o m m u n i t y S c h o o l P h i l o s o p h y :
B a s e d o n n a t i o n a l t r e n d s i n e d u c a t i o n a l r e f o r m t h a t f a v o r s m a l l e r , n e i g h b o r h o o d
s c h o o l s , a n d i n r e s p o n s e t o t h e c o m m u n i t y ' s d e s i r e f o r a n e i g h b o r h o o d h i g h s c h o o l i n a
s a f e a n d s e c u r e e n v i r o n m e n t , T h e V i l l a g e o f K e y B i s c a y n e p r o p o s e s t o p r o v i d e i t s
r e s i d e n t s w i t h a n e d u c a t i o n c h o i c e f o r t h e i r c h i l d r e n i n g r a d e s 9 - 1 2 . T h e V i l l a g e o f K e y
B i s c a y n e s e e k s t o d e v e l o p a c h a r t e r s c h o o l t o s e r v e u p t o 4 0 0 s t u d e n t s i n g r a d e s 9 t o 1 2 .
B y d e v e l o p i n g t h e h i g h s c h o o l w i t h i n t h e c o m m u n i t y , t h e V i l l a g e w i l l n o t o n l y s e r v e t h e
n e e d s o f i t s r e s i d e n t s , b u t w i l l h e l p p r o v i d e a d d i t i o n a l s t u d e n t s t a t i o n s w i t h i n a n
o v e r c r o w d e d s c h o o l s y s t e m .
E d u c a t i o n i s t h e f o u n d a t i o n o f d e m o c r a c y . A s s u c h , i t m u s t w o r k f o r a l l y o u n g p e o p l e .
Y e t f a r t o o o f t e n y o u n g p e o p l e d i s e n g a g e f r o m l e a r n i n g a n d d o n o t r e a c h t h e i r f u l l ,
h u m a n p o t e n t i a l . C o m m u n i t y s c h o o l s a r e p l a c e s w h e r e p a r t n e r s c o m e t o g e t h e r t o o f f e r a
r a n g e o f s u p p o r t a n d o p p o r t u n i t i e s f o r c h i l d r e n , y o u t h , f a m i l i e s , a n d c o m m u n i t i e s .
b e f o r e , d u r i n g , a n d a f t e r s c h o o l . A c o m m u n i t y s c h o o l u n d e r s c o r e s d e m o c r a c y b y r e e n -
g a g i n g s t u d e n t s a n d p a r e n t s i n b o t h e d u c a t i o n a n d t h e l o c a l v i l l a g e .
C o m m u n i t y s c h o o l s f o s t e r a l e a r n i n g e n v i r o n m e n t t h a t e x t e n d s f a r b e y o n d t h e
c l a s s r o o m w a l l s . S t u d e n t s l e a r n a n d u s e c r i t i c a l t h i n k i n g s k i l l s i n t h e c o n t e x t o f t h e i r l i v e s
a n d c o m m u n i t i e s . C o m m u n i t y s c h o o l s n u r t u r e t h i s n a t u r a l e n g a g e m e n t . B e c a u s e o f t h e
d e e p a n d p u r p o s e f u l c o n n e c t i o n s b e t w e e n s c h o o l s a n d c o m m u n i t i e s , t h e c u r r i c u l u m i s
i n f l u e n c e d a n d e n h a n c e d , r e m o v i n g t h e a r t i f i c i a l s e p a r a t i o n b e t w e e n t h e c l a s s r o o m a n d
t h e r e a l w o r l d . O u r v i s i o n f o r c o m m u n i t y s c h o o l s i s t h a t t h e y a r e p l a c e s w h e r e a l l
s t u d e n t s e n g a g e i n l e a r n i n g , a c h i e v e t o t h e b e s t o f t h e i r a b i l i t y , a n d b e c o m e p r o d u c t i v e
c i t i z e n s a n d p a r t i c i p a n t s i n o u r d e m o c r a c y .
C o m m u n i t y s c h o o l s a l s o o f f e r " p l a c e - b a s e d " l e a r n i n g . P l a c e - b a s e d l e a r n i n g i s r o o t e d i n
w h a t i s l o c a l - - t h e u n i q u e h i s t o r y , e n v i r o n m e n t , c u l t u r e , e c o n o m y , l i t e r a t u r e , a n d a r t o f a
p a r t i c u l a r p l a c e . T h e c o m m u n i t y p r o v i d e s t h e c o n t e x t f o r l e a r n i n g , s t u d e n t w o r k f o c u s e s o n
c o m m u n i t y n e e d s a n d i n t e r e s t s , a n d c o m m u n i t y m e m b e r s s e r v e a s r e s o u r c e s a n d p a r t n e r s i n
e v e r y a s p e c t o f t e a c h i n g a n d l e a r n i n g . T o g e t h e r w e h a v e d i s c o v e r e d t h a t t h i s l o c a l f o c u s h a s
t h e p o w e r t o e n g a g e s t u d e n t s a c a d e m i c a l l y , p a i r i n g r e a l - w o r l d r e l e v a n c e w i t h i n t e l l e c t u a l
r i g o r , w h i l e p r o m o t i n g g e n u i n e c i t i z e n s h i p a n d p r e p a r i n g p e o p l e t o r e s p e c t a n d l i v e w e l l i n
a n y c o m m u n i t y t h e y c h o o s e .
F o r a d d i t i o n a l r e f e r e n c e , p l e a s e s e e :
h t t p : / / w w w . c o m m u n i t y s c h o o l s . o r g / i n d e x . p h p ? o p t i o n = c o n t e n t & t a s k = v i e w & i d = 6 & I t e
m i d = 2 7 # W h a t C S
h t t p : / / w w w . n w r e l . o r g / s c p d / s i r s / 1 0 / t 0 0 8 . h t m l
C o r e V a l u e s a t K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l :
A C h a r a c t e r E d u c a t i o n c u r r i c u l u m w i l l b e i n t e g r a t e d i n t o a l l s u b j e c t a r e a s . T h e
V i l l a g e o f K e y B i s c a y n e 2 0
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following core values will be included:
Citizenship - Understanding the role the individual plays in society.
Cooperation - Working together towards goals in an interdependent world.
Fairness - Treating others impartially, maintaining an objective attitude toward those
whose actions and ideas are different.
Honesty - Being sincere. Not cheating or lying.
Integrity - Standing up for your own beliefs. Resisting social pressure.
Kindness - Being helpful, compassionate and gentle toward all living things.
Pursuit of Excellence - Striving to do your best and not giving up.
Respect - Showing regard for others, being courteous and polite.
Responsibility - Thinking before you act and being responsible for those actions.
Positive Thinking - Teaching the value of a positive outlook and teaching positive
language as reinforcement technique.
• Critical thinking will become a key component of Key Biscayne Charter High School:
Critical thinking will be taught and encouraged at the High School. Critical thinking is
that mode of thinking — about any subject, content, or problem — in which the thinker
improves the quality of his or her thinking by skillfully analyzing, assessing, and
reconstructing it. Critical thinking is self -directed, self-disciplined, self -monitored, and
self -corrective thinking. It presupposes assent to rigorous standards of excellence and
mindful command of their use. It entails effective communication and problem -solving
abilities, as well as a commitment to overcome our native egocentrism and socio-
centrism.
A well -cultivated critical thinker:
• Raises vital questions and problems, formulating them clearly and precisely.
• Gathers and assesses relevant information, using abstract ideas to interpret it
effectively.
• Comes to well -reasoned conclusions. and solutions, testing them against relevant
criteria and standards.
• Thinks open-mindedly within alternative systems of thought, recognizing and
assessing, as needs be, their assumptions, implications, and practical consequences.
• Communicates effectively with others in figuring out solutions to complex
problems.
Global Awareness requires using 21st century skills to understand and address global
issues. It involves learning from and working collaboratively with individuals
representing diverse cultures, religions and lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and
open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts. It is based upon an
understanding of other nations and cultures, including the use of non-English languages.
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" 2 1 s t C e n t u r y I n t e r d i s c i p l i n a r y T h e m e s :
F i n a n c i a l , E c o n o m i c , B u s i n e s s a n d E n t r e p r e n e u r i a l L i t e r a c y i n v o l v e s u n d e r s t a n d i n g t h e
r o l e o f t h e e c o n o m y i n s o c i e t y a n d u s i n g e n t r e p r e n e u r i a l s k i l l s t o e n h a n c e w o r k p l a c e
p r o d u c t i v i t y a n d c a r e e r o p t i o n s .
C i v i c L i t e r a c y i s e x e r c i s i n g t h e r i g h t s a n d o b l i g a t i o n s o f c i t i z e n s h i p a t l o c a l , s t a t e , n a t i o n a l
a n d g l o b a l l e v e l s a n d u n d e r s t a n d i n g t h e l o c a l a n d g l o b a l i m p l i c a t i o n s o f c i v i c d e c i s i o n s .
H e a l t h L i t e r a c y i s o b t a i n i n g , i n t e r p r e t i n g a n d u n d e r s t a n d i n g b a s i c h e a l t h i n f o r m a t i o n a n d
s e r v i c e s a n d u s i n g s u c h i n f o r m a t i o n a n d s e r v i c e s i n w a y s t h a t a r e h e a l t h e n h a n c i n g . I t
i n c l u d e s u n d e r s t a n d i n g p r e v e n t i v e p h y s i c a l a n d m e n t a l h e a l t h m e a s u r e s a n d e s t a b l i s h i n g
a n d m o n i t o r i n g p e r s o n a l a n d f a m i l y h e a l t h g o a l s .
I n f o r m a t i o n , M e d i a a n d T e c h n o l o g y F u n c t i o n a l a n d C r i t i c a l T h i n k i n g S k i l l s
P e o p l e i n t h e 2 1 s t c e n t u r y l i v e i n a t e c h n o l o g y a n d m e d i a - s u f f u s e d e n v i r o n m e n t , m a r k e d
b y a c c e s s t o a n a b u n d a n c e o f i n f o r m a t i o n , r a p i d c h a n g e s i n t e c h n o l o g y t o o l s , a n d t h e
a b i l i t y t o c o l l a b o r a t e a n d m a k e i n d i v i d u a l c o n t r i b u t i o n s o n a n u n p r e c e d e n t e d s c a l e . T o
b e e f f e c t i v e i n t h e 2 1 s t c e n t u r y , c i t i z e n s a n d w o r k e r s m u s t b e a b l e t o e x h i b i t a r a n g e o f
f u n c t i o n a l a n d c r i t i c a l t h i n k i n g s k i l l s r e l a t e d t o i n f o r m a t i o n , m e d i a a n d t e c h n o l o g y .
I n f o r m a t i o n L i t e r a y i s a c c e s s i n g i n f o r m a t i o n e f f i c i e n t l y a n d e f f e c t i v e l y , e v a l u a t i n g
i n f o r m a t i o n c r i t i c a l l y a n d c o m p e t e n t l y a n d u s i n g i n f o r m a t i o n a c c u r a t e l y a n d c r e a t i v e l y
f o r t h e i s s u e o r p r o b l e m a t h a n d . I t i n c l u d e s p o s s e s s i n g a f u n d a m e n t a l u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f
t h e e t h i c a l / l e g a l i s s u e s s u r r o u n d i n g t h e a c c e s s a n d u s e o f i n f o r m a t i o n .
M e d i a L i t e r a c y i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g h o w m e d i a m e s s a g e s a r e c o n s t r u c t e d , f o r w h a t p u r p o s e s
a n d u s i n g w h i c h t o o l s , c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s a n d - c o n v e n t i o n s . I t i s e x a m i n i n g h o w i n d i v i d u a l s
i n t e r p r e t m e s s a g e s d i f f e r e n t l y , h o w v a l u e s a n d p o i n t s o f v i e w a r e i n c l u d e d o r e x c l u d e d
a n d h o w m e d i a c a n i n f l u e n c e b e l i e f s a n d b e h a v i o r s . T h e r e m u s t b e a f u n d a m e n t a l
u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e e t h i c a l / l e g a l i s s u e s s u r r o u n d i n g t h e a c c e s s a n d u s e o f i n f o r m a t i o n .
I C I ( I n f o r m a t i o n , C o m m u n i c a t i o n s & T e c h n o l o g y ) L i t e r a y i s u s i n g d i g i t a l t e c h n o l o g y ,
c o m m u n i c a t i o n t o o l s a n d / o r n e t w o r k s a p p r o p r i a t e l y t o a c c e s s , m a n a g e , i n t e g r a t e ,
e v a l u a t e , a n d c r e a t e i n f o r m a t i o n i n o r d e r t o f u n c t i o n i n a k n o w l e d g e e c o n o m y . I t
i n c l u d e s u s i n g t e c h n o l o g y a s a t o o l t o r e s e a r c h , o r g a n i z e , e v a l u a t e a n d c o m m u n i c a t e
i n f o r m a t i o n , a n d t h e p o s s e s s i o n o f a f u n d a m e n t a l u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e e t h i c a l / l e g a l
i s s u e s s u r r o u n d i n g t h e a c c e s s a n d u s e o f i n f o r m a t i o n .
L e a r n i n g a n d I n n o v a t i o n S k i l l s :
L e a r n i n g a n d i n n o v a t i o n s k i l l s i n c r e a s i n g l y a r e b e i n g r e c o g n i z e d a s t h e s k i l l s t h a t s e p a r a t e
s t u d e n t s w h o a r e p r e p a r e d f o r i n c r e a s i n g l y c o m p l e x l i f e a n d w o r k e n v i r o n m e n t s i n t h e
2 1 s t c e n t u r y , a n d t h o s e w h o a r e n o t . A f o c u s o n c r e a t i v i t y , c r i t i c a l t h i n k i n g ,
c o m m u n i c a t i o n a n d c o l l a b o r a t i o n i s e s s e n t i a l t o p r e p a r e s t u d e n t s f o r t h e f u t u r e .
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Creativity ems— Innovation requires demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work,
developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others and being open and
responsive to new and diverse perspectives. The student must act on creative ideas to
make a tangible and useful contribution to the domain in which the innovation occurs.
Critical Thinking 6 Problem Solving requires exercising sound reasoning in understanding
and making complex choices and decisions. The student must understand the
interconnections among systems and identify and ask significant questions that clarify
various points of view and lead to better solutions. Framing, analyzing and synthesizing
information is required in order to solve problems and answer questions.
Communication & Collaboration is articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively
through speaking and writing. It involves demonstrating ability to work effectively with
diverse teams. The student must exercise flexibility and willingness to be helpful in
making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal. There is shared
responsibility for collaborative work.
• Life and Career Skills:
Today's life and work environments require far more than thinking skills and content
knowledge. The ability to navigate the complex life and work environments in the
globally competitive information age requires students to pay rigorous attention to
developing adequate life and career skills.
Flexibility & Adaptability are necessary for adapting to varied roles and responsibilities
and working effectively in a climate of ambiguity and changing priorities.
Initiative & Self -Direction is monitoring one's own understanding and learning needs and
going beyond basic mastery of skills and/or curriculum to explore and expand one's
own learning and opportunities to gain expertise. The student demonstrates initiative to
advance skill levels towards a professional level. It involves defining, prioritizing and
completing tasks without direct oversight and utilizing time efficiently and managing
workload. There is a demonstrated commitment to learning as a lifelong process.
Social & Cross -Cultural Skills are used to work appropriately and productively with others.
It is leveraging the collective intelligence of groups when appropriate. It involves
bridging cultural differences and using differing perspectives to increase innovation and
the quality of work.
Productivity & Accountabiliy involve setting and meeting high standards and goals for
delivering quality work on time. It is demonstrating diligence and a positive work ethic
(e.g., being punctual and reliable).
Leadership 6N Responsibility require using interpersonal and problem -solving skills to
influence and guide others toward a goal. It is leveraging strengths of others to
accomplish a common goal. The student must demonstrate integrity and ethical
behavior by acting responsibly with the interests of the larger community in mind.
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Additionally, the following instructional techniques will be incorporated throughout the
curriculum in order to maximize learning and successful attainment of learning objectives:
• Tutoring - Teaching one student or a small number with the same abilities and
instructional needs can be remarkably effective. Teachers, teacher assistants, and
peers will provide tutoring at Key Biscayne Charter High School. It will be offered during
class time at the teachers' discretion, after school, and possibly on Saturdays. It will be
used not only to adapt instruction for students who need additional help but also to enrich
instruction for students able to accelerate their learning.
• Cooperative Learning - Students in small, self -instructing groups can support and
increase each other's learning. in small groups, students learn teamwork, how to give
and receive criticism, how to plan, monitor, and evaluate their individual
performance and group activities. It is expected that teachers at Key Biscayne
Charter High School will use cooperative learning effectively, building in
interdependence, independent accountability, and the social and academic skills
necessary for success.
• Graded Homework - Students learn more when they complete homework that is
graded, commented upon, and discussed by their teachers. A homework policy that
includes attention to both quantity and quality of homework will be established at the
School. Administrators, teachers, parents, and students will periodically review the policy in
order to ensure its effectiveness in promoting student achievement
Describe the research base on the educational philosophy and/or
approach.
The Village of Key Biscayne Charter High School will implement an academic model which
affords a research -based systemic educational process through a thoughtful, quality -oriented
whole -school design infused with state of the art teaching and learning systems. This
process enables learners to be highly successful citizens in a complex information age and
global economy.
The Village's philosophy is based upon the changing world of the 215` century and the
nature of the information culture in which students live. Expertise from the local private
sector will be an important aspect of the school. The community boasts great resources in
terms of having within its population private citizens who may impart specific knowledge
and leadership skills to students to support or complement a specific subject.
The model outlines the school organization, curriculum, faculty development, student
assessment and economic structure, or in essence, what is to be learned, how it should be
learned, how it should be taught and how it is to be assessed.
There are eight key elements to the model:
• A clear learning mission focused on student achievement.
• A rigorous national standards -based thematic curriculum.
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Principle 3: Universal goals (Themes, learning and mind styles, interdisciplinary approaches, inclusion)
Learning and Mind Styles: It is the very foundation of the School that each student must be
viewed as an individual with unique learning and mind styles. Teachers will be required to take a
constructivist approach, i.e., they will look at how each student learns and thinks and then use this
information to expand on the student's learning. Teachers at the School will not be providers
of information, but providers of opportunities for students to gather their own information.
Principle 4: Creative Administration Plan (Changing status of present structures and schedules, d ferentiated
roles for all, staff- development)
The staff at the School will be recognized for his or her individual learning style. Teachers will be
required to recognize and teach to the strengths of each student, as such, students will experience
success in the learning process. Success breeds positive self-esteem.
Principle 5: Personalkation (Learning styles, student self-esteem, common planning time, teams and houses,
crosstrading)
Each student's learning environment will be personalized to meet his/her potential. Each class will
be further broken down into small learning groups or teams. In that manner, each student will be
an integral part of a learning team.
Principle 6: Staff (Participatory management, teachers developing curriculum, changing teacher practices)
Teachers Developing Curriculum: Teachers will play an integral role in the development of core
curriculum, maintaining - and exceeding - the highest standards as reflected in the Florida Sunshine
State Standards. Curriculum development will reflect what and how best to present a core body of
knowledge. When teachers participate in the curriculum development, their "buy- in" to the
process increases dramatically.
Principle 7: Student as Worker (Cooperative learning, student involvement, commitment, and responsibility
empowered student/ teacher as coach)
Cooperative Learning Especially in a multi-grade/age classroom setting, older students can take on a
role as helper to younger students. Younger students learn how to work together with a diverse
group. Commitment and Responsibility: By signing the school's Code of Conduct, students
acknowledge that they are making a commitment to and responsibility for their role as an active
participant in the learning process.
Principle 8: Demonstration of Mastery (Performance assessments, planning backwards, exhibitions and
portfolios)
Performance Assessments: An integral part of the methods used to identify educational
strengths of students at Key Biscayne Charter High School will involve performance
assessments. Namely, facilitator observation, peer and self -evaluations, projects, presentations, and
portfolios will be used as performance assessments.
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Principle 9: Attitude (Parent involvement, colleagueship, comradeship, trust and decency, and cooperation)
Parent Involvement Parents will be expected to play an integral role in the school.
In 1998 a tenth common principle was added: "the school should demonstrate . . . inclusive
policies (and) model democratic practices . . . explicitly challenging all forms of inequity and
discrimination" (Coalition of Essential Schools pamphlet, The Ten Common Principles, 1998).
Other research based strategies the School will utilize include: hands on learning; inquiry -
based research projects, science experimentation, hands-on technology that is integrated &
problem driven, CRISS (Creating Independence through Student -owned Strategies, Reciprocal
Teaching, Small learning communities, etc.)
Positive Youth Development:
Effective learning environments intentionally connect home, school, and community.
(verbatim from "Community -Based Learning. Engaging Students for Success and
Citizenship)
Positive Youth Development theory has re-evaluated how adults view young people and the
challenges they face. At its center is awareness of young people's strengths. Positive growth
is most likely to occur in an environment that recognizes and builds on young peoples'
abilities rather than simply working to prevent weaknesses. In Karen Pittman's words,
"problem -free is not fully prepared." /K. J. Pittman and W. P. Fleming, "1 New Vision:
Promoting Youth Development" (Washington DC: Center for Youth Development and Policy Research,
September 1991). Written transcript of live testimony by Karen J. Pittman given before The House Select
Committee on Children, Youth, and Families.] Also see K. Pittman, M. Irby, and T. Ferber, "Unfinished
Business: Further Reflections on a Decade of Promoting Youth Development," Youth Development: Issues
and Challenges (Philadelphia: Public/Private Ventures, 2000). [Retrieved from
ht://www.ppv.ors/ indexfiles/pubsindex.html]
Positive youth development refers to an ongoing process in which meaningful content,
practice, and opportunities for active participation allow young people build the skills,
attitudes, knowledge, and experiences that equip them for life. It is also a deliberate
approach for working with young people that can be implemented in various settings.
Its practices are grounded in the tenants of developmental theory beginning with the notion
that young people develop at various rates along several dimensions intellectually, socially,
emotionally, and physically. [For a discussion on origins of the field of positive youth development, see
R. Catalano et al., Positive Youth Development in The United States: Research Findings on Evaluations
of Positive Youth Development Programs (Washington, DC: US Department. Of Health and Human
Services and the National Institute for Child Health and Human Development, November 1998)]. It
recognizes that supportive environments promote growth in all these areas. Following
psychologist Abraham Maslow's well known hierarchy, it calls for learning environments
that address young people's basic needs so they can successfully meet higher order
challenges. [Abraham Maslow, Motivation and Personality, 2nd ed. (New York: Harper and Row,
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1970)]. It acknowledges Urie Bronfenbrenner's understanding that young people
experience the world in concentric, expanding circles of family, school, community, and the
larger society. [Urie Bronfenbrenner, The Ecology of Human Development: Experiments by Nature
and Design (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1979)]. Effective learning
environments find ways to intentionally connect all of the systems that affect young
people's lives — home, school, and community.
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Describe how the educational philosophy and/or approach aligns with
the school's mission.
The educational philosophy (and ultimately the school curriculum) aligns with the Florida
Sunshine State Standards and goes beyond to express the unique culture of the Village of
Key Biscayne. It will promote learning for leadership, academic growth, ability to construct
knowledge and individual responsibility. We will focus on the following:
• Developing academic excellence through national standards -based curriculum.
• Promoting maturity through self-respect, self-confidence and self-control within each
student. These will be gained through group process skills and cooperative learning,
peaceful means of conflict resolution and respect for the rights of others.
• Accelerating intellectual growth through thinking and problem solving strategies,
enabling students to master national standards and Florida Sunshine State standards in
all disciplines; Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and Social Studies. this will be
enhanced through workplace/character competencies, the use of technology as a
learning tool, and the application of data analysis skills and research methodology.
• Guiding towards independence by stressing the pursuit of excellence and the need to
continually question and learn. We will promote the development of skills for accessing
the information highway, study skills for life-long learning and tactics for the exploration
of career options in a global economy.
• Providing balance and perspective by encouraging the development of academic and
career skills; the exploration of the humanities and fine arts; the recognition of both
achievement and individual differences; parent and community involvement in the
school; a heightened awareness of community needs and goals; and an understanding of
the importance of regional and global citizenship.
• Encouraging critical thinking and skills for the 21st Century.
• Teaching a philosophy that ties to the community and supports the local culture.
Explain why the educational philosophy and/or approach are
appropriate for and likely to result in improved educational performance
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for the school's target population.
Students in Key Biscayne Charter High School live in a culturally rich community that is a
microcosm of the global community discussed in other classrooms. It is important that the
educational philosophy for these students be in tandem with the lives that they lead at home and
in their neighborhood. This makes a progressive, 21st century approach to the classroom an
important key to success for the school and the individual student.
Place based learning leads to positive youth development and support of the local community.
Without a local school for the high school students, there is no option but for them to travel to
another location for school. Place -based learning is rooted in what is local -- the unique history,
environment, culture, economy, literature, and art of a particular place.
the community provides the context for learning, student work focuses on community needs
and interests, and community members serve as resources and partners in every aspect of
teaching and learning. Together we have discovered that this local focus has the power to
engage students academically, pairing real -world relevance with intellectual rigor, while
promoting genuine citizenship and preparing people to respect and live well in any community
they choose.
The teaching methods and approaches used at Key Biscayne Charter High School will be tailored for
each specific student. The School believes that through the implementation of quality teaching
methods and techniques, students will perform at their maximum levels. Teachers and staff at
Key Biscayne Charter High School will continuously monitor student progress to ensure that
each student's performance maintains a steady level of improvement as the year progresses.
Children of Key Biscayne choosing to attend the Key Biscayne Charter High School will be able to
significantly reduce the 90-120 minute commute students endure to attend school out of their
community, providing them with additional instruction and or educational recreation time to
improve their educational performance.
A comprehensive assessment program will be implemented to ensure that the program is
working. Testing will be done by utilizing a variety of assessments. The measurement tools will
be timely and relevant and will be used to identify improvement needs and expand student
understanding and mastery of content.
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4. Curriculum Plan
If the curriculum is already developed:
♦ Describe the school's curriculum in the core academic areas, illustrating how it will
prepare students to achieve Sunshine State Standards.
I- or s-chools that intend to sel7'e h f! school students, the (posed curriculum must des ripe the ''areas o/
interest jot• najos " as required by Florida Statutes..
• Describe the school's reading curriculum, providing evidence that reading is a primary -
focus and that there is a curriculum and set of strategies for students reading at grade
level or higher and a separate curriculum and strategy set for students who are reading
below grade level.
The reading curriculum must be consistent with el/dire teaching .strategies and be giorinded in
id7entifi i/ y based reading research. into. i rnitlon on reading requirements may be eI seised at:
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+ Explain how exceptional students and students who enter the school below grade level
will be engaged in and benefit from the curriculum.
♦ Describe how the effectiveness of the curriculum will be evaluated.
If the curriculum is to be developed:
♦ Describe the plan for development of the school's curriculum in the core academic
areas, illustrating how it will prepare students to achieve Sunshine State Standards.
♦ Describe the school's reading curriculum, providing evidence that reading is a primary
focus and that there is a curriculum and set of strategies for students reading at grade
level or higher and a separate curriculum and strategy set for students who are reading
below grade level.
The reading curriculum must be consistent with fectir'e teaching strategies and be grounded in
scientifically -based reading research. Information on reading requirejnents may be accessed at:
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• Identify the research base and foundation materials that will be used to develop the
school's curriculum.
• Explain how exceptional students and students who enter the school below grade level
will be engaged in and benefit from the curriculum.
• Describe how the effectiveness of the curriculum will be evaluated.
a If the curriculum is to be developed:
Describe the plan for development of the school's curriculum in the core
academic areas, illustrating how it will prepare students to achieve
Sunshine State Standards.
The Village of Key Biscayne has contracted the services of Fielding Nair International and
EdVisions Schools to plan and design education facilities and to implement innovative teaching
and learning models to complement existing State Standards and, whenever feasible, enhance
learning opportunities for the students. The consulting engagement will take place in the August
— December 2008 timeframe. Guidance from these consultants will assist the Village in
determining the appropriate curriculum for the school.
Although a final curriculum has not been defined, The Key Biscayne Charter High School
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will pursue a program that combines the Florida Department of Education's Sunshine State
Standards and Key Biscayne Charter High School objectives of meeting both the specific
and diverse needs of our student body. this means implementing a curriculum program that
addresses the school wide goals while paying particular attention to individual students'
needs. The reading curriculum will be guided by an alignment of Key Biscayne Charter High
School Curriculum with Federal and State Policies. Specifically:
There will be curriculum alignment with the Sunshine State Standards grade level
expectations for 9-12 and the No Child Left Behind Act.
Weekly benchmarks will be identified from the Sunshine State Standards and used as a guide
for planning the curriculum program daily. Based on these benchmarks, appropriate
instructional strategies will be selected to meet the diverse learning styles of students and
state/ federal standards.
Classroom instruction will be guided by the latest in research theory and departmental
planning and assessment. The school will obtain membership in several professional
organizations including the International Reading Association, ASCD, and the National
Staff Development Council.
Student performance will be continuously assessed, and students not making adequate
progress towards the Sunshine State Standards will be identified and appropriate measures
for improvement will be instituted.
Ongoing communication will occur between the school and the parents through progress
reports, parent conferences, and other forms of written and oral communication.
All students not meeting standards will be placed on a plan to memorialize those specific
strategies to be implemented to remediate any learning deficiencies.
Student records from the prior year will be reviewed for baseline data on each student,
including, but not limited to, standardized test scores, report card grades, attendance
records, and behavior records. In the case of Exceptional Student Education (ESE),
Individual Education Plans (IEPs) will be secured. Also, individual LEP Student Plans will
be obtained for English Language Learners (ELL). This data will be made available to the
current teacher who will assess progress and provide appropriate services to ensure students
have the ability to master the Sunshine State Standards.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School Campus will prepare 9-12t grade students to attain
their highest potential and achieve academic excellence in preparation for postsecondary
education and therefore will ensure that all students meet and/or exceed the requirements
for high school graduation, including mastery of all respective Sunshine State Standards.
The school will provide an interdisciplinary curriculum, utilize technology, and focus on
instruction in critical thinking, reading and writing in the content areas. The students will be
expected to achieve high academic standards, develop leadership skills, and become
responsible, productive citizens.
Academic achievement: Students will be expected to demonstrate high academic
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achievement in critical thinking in the content areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics,
Social Studies and Science.
Technology: Following the guidelines of NCLB initiatives and state programs, technology
will be used to support learning in the content areas. School -wide technology will be
integrated into the curriculum to support different learning styles and to better meet the
needs of all learners including those with disabilities through interactive reinforcement,
immediate feedback and corrections and repetitive exercises. In addition, technology will be
used as a vehicle for professional development through in-house training and workshops.
Learning for the 21st Century: Teaching critical thinking skills that will assist students in
practical applications in the 21St Century.
The core curriculum will incorporate and be aligned with the Florida Sunshine State
Standards, will have a college preparatory emphasis and will provide intensive core courses
customized to specific student needs. As the school grows and matures, students
performing at grade level and above will have the opportunity to access the full range of
academic courses. Students who wish to pursue and advanced academic program will be
then able to attend Honors and Advanced Placement courses. All students will be
encouraged to maximize their full potential by taking the most rigorous program in which
they can be successful.
The recommended course of study for all students of the School will include:
• four years of Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies,
• three years of a Foreign Language,
• courses in Performing/Fine and Practical Arts,
• courses in Life Management skills, Physical Education and Personal Fitness,
• available elective courses.
In addition to course requirements, students will also earn a qualifying score on the FCAT
(9th and 10th grade), demonstrate computer literacy, complete a community service project
and earn an un-weighted, cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. Promotion from
grade to grade will be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Miami -Dade
County Public Schools' Student Progression Plan. All students will have accessible to them the
requirements necessary for eligibility to participate in the Florida's Bright Futures
Scholarship Program and to earn a College -Ready Diploma. All students will be encouraged
to participate in advanced courses as they become available at the school.
Until such time as the school can provide all of the AP courses requested by the students,
another option may be the Florida Virtual School. The FVS offers high -quality, online high
school curricula, including AP courses. The FVS Program can be a resource for students
with limited access to AP offerings. All students have the option of taking online courses
from the Florida Virtual School. For information, visit WWW.flvs.nct.
FLORIDA VIRTUAL SCHOOL — Any Time, Any Place, Any Path, Any Pace
Florida Virtual School (FLVS) is an established leader in developing and providing virtual
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K-12 education solutions to students nationwide. A nationally recognized e -Learning model,
FLVS was founded in 1997 was the country's first state-wide Internet -based public high
school. Today, FLVS serves middle and high school students with more than 90 courses. In
2000, the Florida Legislature established FLVS as an independent educational entity with a
gubernatorial appointed board. FLVS is the only public school with funding tied directly to
student performance. FLVS provides online solutions for grades 6 to 12, as well as for
adults seeking GED alternatives both in FL and out-of-state through their Global Services
Division.
The content of the core subject areas (English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science and
Social Studies) will start at least with the basic requirements and grow to include many of
the following:
Language Arts:
The School will adopt the Just Read, Florida! K-12 Comprehensive Research -Based Reading
Plan, as established by the Florida Department of Education. The purpose of the Language
Arts program is to provide instruction and promote academic excellence in reading, writing,
oral communications, and the interpretation of literature. Instruction in Language Arts will
continuously emphasize fundamental functions of language; however, "Language is also the
avenue by which on gains access to literature and thereby to the cultural treasury of
civilization". The content will include, but not be limited to, the study and interpretation of
traditional and contemporary literature, application of the writing process, effective use of
speaking and listening skills, higher -order reading skills in preparation for the Florida
Comprehensive Assessment Test, and study skills enabling success in school and beyond
when entering the world of work.
Four years of High School English are required for graduation. Students will be placed in
the appropriate English course on the basis of scores on standardized tests, past
performance in classes, and teacher recommendation.
Language Arts - Students will:
Read a wide range of print and/or nonprint texts (fiction, nonfiction, classic and
contemporary works) to build an understanding of the texts, themselves, and the cultures of
the United States and the world; to acquire new information; to respond to the needs and
demands of society and the workplace; and for personal fulfillment.
Read a wide range of literature from many periods and in many genres to build an
understanding of the many dimensions of human experience.
Apply a wide range of strategies to comprehend, interpret, evaluate and appreciate texts.
Such strategies will include drawing upon prior experience, interactions writers, knowledge
of word meaning and other texts, word identification strategies, and understanding of
textual features (e.g., sentence structure, content, graphics.)
Adjust their use of spoken, written and visual language (e.g., style, vocabulary) to
communicate effectively with a variety of audiences for a variety of purposes.
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Apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling, punctuation),
media techniques, figurative language and genre to create, critique and discuss print and
nonprint texts.
Conduct research on issues and interests by generating ideas and questions and by posing
problems. Students will gather, evaluate and synthesize data from a variety of sources to
communicate their discoveries in ways that suit their purpose and audience.
Use a variety of technological and informational resources (e.g., libraries, database,
computer networks, video) to gather and synthesize information and to create and
communicate knowledge.
Develop an understanding of and respect for diversity in language use, patterns and dialects
across cultures, ethnic groups, geographic regions and social roles.
Use spoken, written and visual language to accomplish their own personal purposes (e.g.,
persuasion, learning enjoyment).
The following is a list of courses that may be offered:
• Intensive Reading
• Intensive Reading Plus
• English I
• English I Honors
• English I Honors Gifted
• English I through ESOL
• English II
• English II Honors
• English II Honors Gifted
• English II through ESOL
• English III
• English III Honors
• English III Honors Gifted
• English III through ESOL
• English IV
• English IV Honors
• English IV Honors Gifted
• English IV through ESOL
• AP English Language and Composition
• AP English Literature and Composition
• Screenplay Writing
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" C r e a t i v e W r i t i n g I ( 0 . 5 )
" C r e a t i v e W r i t i n g I I ( 0 . 5 )
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E S O L E l e c t i v e s :
" E S O L I n t e n s i v e L a n g u a g e ( L 1 )
" E S O L I n t e n s i v e L a n g u a g e ( L 2 )
" E S O L I n t e n s i v e L a n g u a g e ( L 3 )
" E S O L I n t e n s i v e L a n g u a g e ( 1 . . . 4 )
M a t h e m a t i c s :
T h e s c h o o l w i l l i n s t r u c t s t u d e n t s i n v a r i o u s b r a n c h e s o f M a t h e m a t i c s , i n c l u d i n g : o p e r a t i o n s ,
n u m e r a t i o n , w h o l e n u m b e r s , f r a c t i o n s , d e c i m a l s , p e r c e n t s , r a t i o a n d p r o p o r t i o n , e q u a t i o n s ,
i n e q u a l i t i e s , f u n c t i o n s , e x p r e s s i o n s , p r o p e r t i e s , c o n s t r u c t i o n s , a r e a , v o l u m e , p r o o f s , e t c . i n
p r e p a r a t i o n f o r t h e F l o r i d a C o m p r e h e n s i v e A s s e s s m e n t T e s t ; h o w e v e r , w i l l d e l v e i n t o a
m o r e a d v a n c e d s t u d y a n d p r a c t i c a l a p p l i c a t i o n o f t h e c o n c e p t s a n d h o w t h e s e s k i l l s r e l a t e t o
t h e s u c c e s s o f t h e w o r l d o f m a t h e m a t i c s b e y o n d t h e c l a s s r o o m .
S t u d e n t s w i l l b e t a u g h t t o u n d e r s t a n d m a t h e m a t i c a l r e a s o n i n g a n d p r o c e s s e s , t h e a b i l i t y t o
a p p l y m a t h e m a t i c s a n d t o e v a l u a t e t h e s i g n i f i c a n c e o f t h e r e s u l t s , t h e a b i l i t y t o d e v e l o p
f l e x i b l e s t r a t e g i e s f o r p r o b l e m s i n w h i c h s o l u t i o n s a r e n o t o b v i o u s , a n d t h e a c q u i s i t i o n o f
m a t h e m a t i c a l i n t u i t i o n . I t i s t h e S c h o o l ' s i n t e n t i o n a s p a r t o f t h e c o m m i t m e n t t o t h e
i n t e r n a t i o n a l t h e m e , t o p o r t r a y m a t h e m a t i c s a s a u n i v e r s a l l a n g u a g e w h e r e i n " m a t h e m a t i c s
p r o m o t e s a n u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f h o w c u l t u r a l , s o c i e t a l a n d h i s t o r i c a l i n f l u e n c e s f r o m a v a r i e t y
o f c u l t u r e s h a v e s h a p e d m a t h e m a t i c a l t h o u g h t " t h e r e b y c r e a t i n g a n a p p r e c i a t i o n f o r t h e
i n t e r n a t i o n a l n a t u r e o f m a t h e m a t i c s .
T h e M a t h e m a t i c s c u r r i c u l u m w i l l b e a l i g n e d w i t h t h e S u n s h i n e S t a t e S t a n d a r d s f o r H i g h
S c h o o l M a t h e m a t i c s a n d t h e c o u r s e s w i l l , a t m i n i m u m , a d d r e s s t h e f o l l o w i n g f i v e s t r a n d s :
1 . N u m b e r S e n s e , C o n c e p t s , a n d O p e r a t i o n
2 . M e a s u r e m e n t
3 . G e o m e t r y a n d S p a t i a l S c i e n c e
4 . A l g e b r a i c T h i n k i n g
5 . D a t a A n a l y s i s a n d P r o b a b i l i t y
F o u r y e a r s o f M a t h e m a t i c s a r e r e q u i r e d f o r g r a d u a t i o n . S t u d e n t s w i l l b e p l a c e d i n t h e
a p p r o p r i a t e M a t h c o u r s e o n t h e b a s i s o f s c o r e s o n s t a n d a r d i z e d t e s t s , p a s t p e r f o r m a n c e i n
c l a s s e s , a n d t e a c h e r r e c o m m e n d a t i o n .
M a t h e m a t i c s - S t u d e n t s w i l l :
" N u m b e r a n d O p e r a t i o n U n d e r s t a n d n u m b e r s , w a y s o f r e p r e s e n t i n g n u m b e r s ,
r e l a t i o n s h i p s a m o n g n u m b e r s , a n d n u m b e r s y s t e m s ; u n d e r s t a n d t h e m e a n i n g a n d
r e l a t i o n s h i p o f o p e r a t i o n s ; a n d u s e c o m p u t a t i o n a l t o o l s a n d s t r a t e g i e s f l u e n t l y a n d
e s t i m a t e p r o p e r l y .
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" P a t t e r n s , F u n c t i o n s , a n d A l g e b r a U n d e r s t a n d v a r i o u s t y p e s o f p a t t e r n s a n d
f u n c t i o n a l r e l a t i o n s h i p s ; u s e s y m b o l i c f o r m s t o r e p r e s e n t a n d a n a l y z e m a t h e m a t i c a l
s i t u a t i o n s a n d s t r u c t u r e s ; a n d u s e m a t h e m a t i c a l m o d e l s a n d a n a l y z e c h a n g e i n b o t h
r e a l a n d a b s t r a c t c o n t e x t s .
" G e o m e t r y a n d S p a t i a l S e n s e A n a l y z e c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s a n d p r o p e r t i e s o f t w o - a n d
t h r e e - d i m e n s i o n a l g e o m e t r i c o b j e c t s ; s e l e c t a n d u s e d i f f e r e n t r e p r e s e n t a t i o n a l
s y s t e m s , i n c l u d i n g c o o r d i n a t e g e o m e t r y a n d g r a p h t h e o r y ; r e c o g n i z e t h e u s e f u l n e s s
o f t r a n s f o r m a t i o n s a n d s y m m e t r y i n a n a l y z i n g m a t h e m a t i c a l s i t u a t i o n s ; a n d u s e
v i s u a l i z a t i o n a n d s p a t i a l r e a s o n i n g t o s o l v e p r o b l e m s b o t h w i t h i n a n d o u t s i d e o f
m a t h e m a t i c s .
" M e a s u r e m e n t U n d e r s t a n d a t t r i b u t e s , u n i t s , a n d s y s t e m s o f m e a s u r e m e n t ; a n d
a p p l y a v a r i e t y t e c h n i q u e s , t o o l s , a n d f o r m u l a s f o r d e t e r m i n i n g m e a s u r e m e n t s .
" D a t a A n a l y s i s , S t a t i s t i c s a n d P r o b a b i l i t y P o s e q u e s t i o n s a n d c o l l e c t , o r g a n i z e a n d
r e p r e s e n t d a t a t o a n s w e r t h o s e q u e s t i o n s ; i n t e r p r e t d a t a u s i n g e x p l o r a t o r y d a t a
a n a l y s i s ; d e v e l o p a n d e v a l u a t e i n f e r e n c e s , p r e d i c t i o n s , a n d a r g u m e n t s t h a t a r e b a s e d
o n d a t a ; a n d u n d e r s t a n d a n d a p p l y b a s i c i d e a s o f c h a n c e a n d p r o b a b i l i t y .
" P r o b l e m S o l v i n g B u i l d n e w m a t h e m a t i c a l k n o w l e d g e t h r o u g h w o r k i n g w i t h
p r o b l e m s ; d e v e l o p a d i s p o s i t i o n t o f o r m u l a t e , r e p r e s e n t , a b s t r a c t a n d g e n e r a l i z e i n
s i t u a t i o n s w i t h i n a n d o u t s i d e m a t h e m a t i c s ; a p p l y a w i d e v a r i e t y o f s t r a t e g i e s t o s o l v e
p r o b l e m s a n d a d a p t t h e s t r a t e g i e s t o n e w s i t u a t i o n s ; a n d m o n i t o r a n d r e f l e c t o n
m a t h e m a t i c a l t h i n k i n g i n s o l v i n g p r o b l e m s .
" R e a s o n i n g a n d P r o o f r e c o g n i z e r e a s o n i n g a n d p r o o f a s e s s e n t i a l a n d p o w e r f u l
t o o l s t o m a t h e m a t i c s ; d e v e l o p a n d e v a l u a t e m a t h e m a t i c a l a r g u m e n t s a n d p r o o f ; a n d
s e l e c t a n d u s e v a r i o u s t y p e s o f r e a s o n i n g a n d m e t h o d s o f p r o o f a s a p p r o p r i a t e .
" C o m m u n i c a t i o n o r g a n i z e a n d c o n s o l i d a t e m a t h e m a t i c a l t h i n k i n g t o c o m m u n i c a t e
w i t h o t h e r s ; e x p r e s s m a t h e m a t i c a l i d e a s c o h e r e n t l y a n d c l e a r l y t o p e e r s , t e a c h e r s a n d
o t h e r s ; e x t e n d m a t h e m a t i c a l k n o w l e d g e b y c o n s i d e r i n g t h e t h i n k i n g a n d s t r a t e g i e s o f
o t h e r s ; a n d u s e t h e l a n g u a g e o f m a t h e m a t i c s a s a p r e c i s e m e a n s o f m a t h e m a t i c a l
e x p r e s s i o n .
" C o n n e c t i o n s r e c o g n i z e a n d u s e c o n n e c t i o n s a m o n g d i f f e r e n t m a t h e m a t i c a l i d e a s ;
u n d e r s t a n d h o w m a t h e m a t i c a l i d e a s b u i l d o n o n e a n o t h e r t o p r o d u c e a c o h e r e n t
w h o l e ; r e c o g n i z e , u s e a n d l e a r n a b o u t m a t h e m a t i c s i n c o n t e x t o u t s i d e o f
m a t h e m a t i c s .
" R e p r e s e n t a t i o n s c r e a t e a n d u s e r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s t o o r g a n i z e , r e c o r d a n d
c o m m u n i c a t e m a t h e m a t i c a l i d e a s ; a n d u s e r e p r e s e n t a t i o n s t o m o d e l a n d i n t e r p r e t
p h y s i c a l , s o c i a l a n d m a t h e m a t i c a l p h e n o m e n a .
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The following is a list of courses that may be offered at the School:
• Geometry Honors (9th Grade)
• Geometry Honors Gifted (9th Grade)
• Geometry B (9th grade)*
• Analysis of Functions (9th grade)
• Analysis of Functions Gifted (9th or 10th grade)
• Pre -Calculus (9th or 10th Grade)
• Geometry C ((10th or 11th Grade)*
• Linear Algebra, Geometry D, Propositional Calculus (11th and 12th Grade)*
• Calculus (10th Grade)
• Calculus 1 AP (10th or 11th Grade)
• Calculus II AP (11th or 12th Grade)
• Calculus AB
• AP Calculus BC
• Honors Statistics
• AP Statistics
• Calculus HI AP (12" Grade)
Science:
The purpose of the Science program is to provide students with a broad knowledge of
scientific concepts and provide a solid foundation for students to pursue postsecondary
education. All Science coursework is designed to promote the sense of inquiry through
laboratory experiences and therein to further develop critical thinking skills. Instruction in
these subject areas will emphasize the important role science plays in both acquiring a new
body of knowledge and mastering a scientific approach to problem -solving. Students will
be engage in science inquiry, constructing an understanding of science concepts through
their own investigations and analyses using laboratory equipment. Science instruction at the
School will be riddled with questions designed to stimulate higher -order thinking by
students. Instructors will promote discussion about the increasingly international context of
scientific activity, its impact and limitations, and the continuous evolution of scientific
knowledge.
Although only three years of science is required for graduation, students of the School will
be encouraged to pursue at least four years of science coursework. The Science curriculum
will be aligned with the Sunshine State Standards for Science and the content standards of
the National Science Education Standards. The Science courses will address, at minimum,
the following eight strands: Nature of Matter, Energy, Force and Motion, Processes that
Shape the Earth, Earth and Space, Processes of Life, How Living Things Interact with Their
Environment, and the Nature of Science.
The courses offer conceptual development in the Earth, Life, and Physical Sciences and will
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cover a gamut of topics therein. Earth and Space Sciences focus on the relationships
between the environment, our solar system, the universe, along with the structure of our
own planet and how these factors influence life on Earth. The Life Science courses deal
with the living world, cells, relationships between plant and animal life, and the biotic and a -
biotic factors that influence these relationships. Physical Sciences approach the concepts of
energy, force, work, machines and simple mechanics that is observable in the world around
us.
Physics and A.P. courses are suggested course options to all students in preparation to
pursue post secondary education courses, especially when pursuing careers in the field of
sciences.
Science - Students will:
• Experience the richness and excitement of knowing about and understanding the
natural world.
• Use appropriate scientific processes and principles in making decisions.
• Engage intelligently in public discourse and debate about matters of scientific and
technological concern.
• Increase economic productivity through the use of knowledge, understanding and
skills of the scientifically literally persons in their careers.
• Develop abilities to do scientific inquiry and understandings about scientific inquiry.
• Physical Science — Develop an understanding of the structure of atoms; structure
and properties of mater; chemical reactions; motions and forces; conservation of
energy; and interactions of energy and matter.
• Life Science — Develop an understanding of the cell; molecular basis of heredity;
biological evolution; interdependence of organisms, matter, energy, and organization
in living systems; and behavior of organisms.
• Earth and Space Science — Develop an understanding of energy in the earth's
system; geochemical cycles; origin and evolution of the earth systems; and origin and
evolution of the universe.
• Science and Technology — Develop abilities of technological design and
understandings about science and technology.
• Science in Personal and Social Perspectives — Develop understandings of personal
and community health; population growth; natural resources; environmental quality;
natural and human -induced hazards; and science and technology in local, national
and global challenges.
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" H i s t o r y a n d N a t u r e o f S c i e n c e D e v e l o p u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f s c i e n c e a s a h u m a n
e n d e a v o r , n a t u r e o f s c i e n t i f i c k n o w l e d g e , a n d h i s t o r i c a l p e r s p e c t i v e s .
T h e f o l l o w i n g i s a l i s t o f t h e c o u r s e s t h a t m a y b e o f f e r e d :
" E a r t h / S p a c e S c i e n c e ( 9 ' G r a d e )
" B i o l o g y
" B i o l o g y I H o n o r s
" B i o l o g y I H o n o r s G i f t e d
" A n a t o m y a n d P h y s i o l o g y
" A n a t o m y a n d P h y s i o l o g y H o n o r s
" C h e m i s t r y
" C h e m i s t r y H o n o r s ( 1 0 t h G r a d e )
" C h e m i s t r y H o n o r s G i f t e d
" A P B i o l o g y ( 1 1 " G r a d e )
" A P C h e m i s t r y ( 1 0 " G r a d e )
" P h y s i c a l S c i e n c e
" P h y s i c s
" A P P h y s i c s ( 1 2 t h G r a d e )
" P h y s i c s H o n o r s ( 1 2 t h G r a d e )
" P h y s i c s H o n o r s G i f t e d ( 1 2 t h G r a d e )
" E n v i r o n m e n t a l S c i e n c e
"
S o c i a l S c i e n c e s :
T h e S o c i a l S t u d i e s c u r r i c u l u m c o n s i s t s o f t h e m a t i c u n i t s t h a t h a v e b e e n d e s i g n e d t o
i n t e g r a t e t h e v a r i o u s s u b j e c t s a n d a d d r e s s t h e f o l l o w i n g f o u r k e y a r e a s : ( 1 ) T i m e , C o n t i n u i t y ,
a n d C h a n g e ( H i s t o r y ) ; ( 2 ) P e o p l e , P l a c e s , a n d E n v i r o n m e n t s ( G e o g r a p h y ) ; ( 3 ) G o v e r n m e n t
a n d t h e C i t i z e n ( C i v i c s a n d G o v e r n m e n t ) ; a n d ( 4 ) E c o n o m i c s .
S p e c i a l e f f o r t w i l l b e m a d e t o a d d r e s s a v a r i e t y o f c u l t u r e s a n d t i m e s a n d a n a l y z e t h e i r
i n t e r a c t i o n i n t h e m o d e r n w o r l d . L e s s o n s w i l l b e d e s i g n e d t o t e a c h s t u d e n t s t o e f f e c t i v e l y
a n a l y z e h i s t o r i c a l e v i d e n c e , u s e s o u r c e s e f f e c t i v e l y , d e t e c t p o t e n t i a l b i a s i n r e s o u r c e s d u e t o
c u l t u r a l i n f l u e n c e s , a n d a r g u e e m p a t h e t i c a l l y . S t u d e n t s a l s o w i l l b e t a u g h t t o b u i l d u p o n
f a c t u a l k n o w l e d g e t h r o u g h l e s s o n s t h a t e m p h a s i z e t h i n k i n g a n d w r i t i n g i n a n h i s t o r i c a l
c o n t e x t , a n d w i l l s t u d y t h e p a s t w i t h a n e y e t o w a r d e n h a n c i n g t h e i r a b i l i t y t o a p p r e c i a t e a n d
u n d e r s t a n d t h e p r e s e n t . T h r e e y e a r s o f S o c i a l S t u d i e s a r e r e q u i r e d f o r g r a d u a t i o n . S o c i a l
S t u d i e s S t u d e n t s w i l l :
C u l t u r e A n a l y z e a n d e x p l a i n t h e w a y s g r o u p s , s o c i e t i e s , a n d c u l t u r e s a d d r e s s h u m a n
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needs and concerns.
Time, Continuity, and Change -.Identify and describe significant historical periods and
patterns of change within and across cultures, such as the development of ancient cultures,
such as the development of ancient cultures and civilizations, the rise of nation -states, and
social, economic and political revolutions.
People, Places and Environments - Refine maps of locations, regions, and the world that
demonstrate understanding of relative location, direction, size and shape.
Individual Development and Identity - Articulate personal connections to time, place,
and social/cultural systems.
Individuals, Groups and Institutions - Apply concepts such as role, status and social
class in describing the connections and interactions of individuals, groups and institutions in
society.
Power, Authority, and Governance - Examine persistent issues involving the rights, roles,
and status of the individual in relation to the general welfare.
Production, Distribution, and Consumption - Explain how the scarcity of productive
resources (human, capital, technological, and natural) requires the development of economic
systems to make decisions about how goods and services are to be produced and
distributed.
Science, Technology, and Society - Identify and describe both current and historical
examples of the, interaction and interdependence of science, technology, and society in a
variety of cultural settings.
Global Connections - Explain how languages, art, music, belief systems, and other cultural
elements can facilitate global understanding or cause misunderstanding.
Civic Ideals and Practices - Explain the origins and interpret the continuing influence of
key ideals of the democratic republican form of government, such as individual human
dignity, liberty, justice, equality, and the rule of law.
The following is a list of courses that may be offered:
• World History
• World History Honors
• World History Honors Gifted
• AP World History
• AP World History Gifted
• Caribbean History (0.5)
• Latin American History (0.5)
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" A P E u r o p e a n H i s t o r y
" A P E u r o p e a n G i f t e d
" P s y c h o l o g y I
" M u l t i c u l t u r a l S t u d i e s ( 0 . 5 )
" A m e r i c a n H i s t o r y
" A m e r i c a n H i s t o r y H o n o r s
" A m e r i c a n H i s t o r y H o n o r s G i f t e d
" A P A m e r i c a n H i s t o r y
" A P A m e r i c a n H i s t o r y G i f t e d
" A P M a c r o e c o n o m i c s ( 0 . 5 )
" A P U S G o v e r n m e n t a n d P o l i t i c s ( 0 . 5 )
" A P H u m a n G e o g r a p h y
" E c o n o m i c s
" E c o n o m i c s H o n o r s
" E c o n o m i c s H o n o r s , G i f t e d
" P h i l o s o p h y
T h e c o n t e n t o f t h e e l e c t i v e s u b j e c t a r e a s m a y i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g :
T h e A r t s :
T h e S c h o o l e n v i s i o n s a n a p p r o a c h o f g l o b a l i n t e r p r e t a t i o n a n d u n d e r s t a n d i n g o f t h e a r t s f o r
i t s s t u d e n t s . A n a l y z i n g t h e c o m m o n t r a i t s a n d d i f f e r e n c e s o f a r t i s t i c e x p r e s s i o n a c r o s s
c u l t u r e s , d i s c o v e r i n g t h e c u l t u r a l v a l u e o f c i v i l i z a t i o n s r e f l e c t e d i n t h e i r w o r k s o f a r t s , a n d
u n d e r s t a n d i n g t h e r e l a t i o n s h i p b e t w e e n i d e a s a n d a r t s a c r o s s t h e g l o b e .
A s t h e s c h o o l g r o w s , b o t h v i s u a l a r t s a n d p e r f o r m i n g a r t s w i l l b e e l e m e n t s o f t h e
c u r r i c u l u m . S t u d e n t s w i l l b e t a u g h t t o i d e n t i f y p a r t i c u l a r c r e a t i v e a b i l i t i e s a n d t o a p p l y
t e c h n i q u e s a p p r o p r i a t e t o p a r t i c u l a r f o r m s o f e x p r e s s i o n , d e v e l o p i n g t h e i r o w n i m a g i n a t i o n
a n d s k i l l s . W o r k s o f a r t t h a t h a v e p r o v e n t o b e o f e n d u r i n g w o r t h w i l l b e u s e d t h r o u g h o u t
t h e p r o g r a m o f a r t s i n s t r u c t i o n .
T h e f o l l o w i n g i s a l i s t o f c o u r s e s t h a t m a y b e o f f e r e d :
" D r a m a I , I I a n d I I I
" D r a w i n g a n d P a i n t i n g I a n d I I
" A r t
" A r t A p p r e c i a t i o n / H i s t o r y
" M u s i c A p p r e c i a t i o n
" C r e a t i v e P h o t o g r a p h y I a n d I I
" D a n c e T e c h n i q u e s I a n d I I
V i l l a g e o f K e y B i s c a y n e 4 1
C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l A p p l i c a t i o n . S u b m i t t e d 8 / 1 / 2 0 0 8
Language(s) Other Than English:
Reading, speaking, and writing a second language will be taught to all students of the
School. Instruction will not only encompass enhancing students' functional ability with the
language, but also will focus on viewing and using the knowledge of another world language
as the gateway to the understanding and appreciation of another culture. Three years of
language other than English will be offered in support of the School's mission to develop a
true bi-literate student.
The following is a list of courses that may be offered:
• Spanish for Spanish Speakers I and II
• AP Spanish Language
• AP Spanish Literature
• French I, II
Physical Education:
The School's physical education program will center on teaching students to cultivate a
healthy and active lifestyle. Students will develop the motor skills necessary to participate
successfully in a variety of physical activities, and will learn the benefits of a regular exercise
regime. The physical education program will also expand beyond the school grounds,
allowing students to experience and appreciate a wide range of physical activities outside of
school, and will be structured to include opportunities for forms of self -reflection,
communication, and teamwork. The physical and natural resources of the Island will be
fully utilized allowing for world class tennis, golf, rowing, and scull. Basketball and soccer
facilities are located in the center of the Village.
Consideration should also be given to the ability of students to compete on school teams.
The smaller student environment gives each child a greater opportunity to join a team and
gain a new experience. Competition for spots on sports teams at larger schools are difficult
to achieve.
The following is a list of courses that may be offered:
• Personal Fitness
• Team Sports -including soccer, swimming, tennis and volleyball
• Health I -Life Management — (includes instruction of health promotion and disease
prevention)
• Individual and Dual Sports II
• Dance Technique I
• Ethnic Dance
Technology:
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The School will equip its classrooms with multi -media, high-speed computers and other
hardware with high speed Internet access. In additional to standard courses listed below,
students will have access to digital cameras, video and sound equipment, which enable
students to produce professional level products and multimedia presentation. Further, the
Village has both a radio and television station that will allow for practical experience for the
students.
Such integration of technology throughout the curriculum requires policies are in place to
promote safe, ethical, and appropriate use of such technology in compliance with legal and
professional standards. Therefore, a policy for the acceptable use of the Internet as a tool
for learning will be included in the respective handbooks produced and agreed to by
students and their parents that clearly dictate network etiquette guidelines for such use.
Similarly, in the staff handbook, a similar use policy will be included as a reminder of
professional standards regarding appropriate use of technology to which the staff must
adhere.
The following is a list of technology courses that may be offered over time:
Computers:
• Introduction to Computers
• Computer Applications I, II
• Applied Computer Technology
• Business Software Applications I, II
• Web Design 1, 2, 3
• PC Support I, II, III
• Computer Programming -Basic I, II
• Computer Programming II, II, HI
Describe the school's reading curriculum, providing evidence that
reading is a primary focus and that there is a curriculum and set of
strategies for students reading at grade level or higher and a separate
curriculum and strategy set for students who are reading below grade
level.
The School will adopt the Just Read, Florida! K-12 Comprehensive Research -Based Reading
Plan, as established by the Florida Department of Education. Reading will be a primary
focus of the curriculum. The students will master reading, writing, and verbal skills through
continuous infusion of reading skills in all subject areas, and each course will have reading
and reading related skills integrated into the curriculum. Resources will be provided by the
School to assure the successful completion of the required course work.
To assist in successfully meeting in the goals of the Sunshine State Standards the following
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objectives from Florida's Reading Program Specifications, are practices that will be implemented
at the school:
Students will be screened at the beginning of each school year to determine basic reading
development and to detect the presence of any difficulty.
Comprehensive diagnostic measures are used to investigate the nature of reading problems
for students with detected reading difficulties.
Progress monitoring of skill acquisition is periodically administered throughout the school
year to detect and steer reading progress.
For students who are reading below grade level, a diagnostic reading test will be
administered, parents will be notified, and a progress monitoring plan (PMP) will be
completed.
For optimal instruction students will be grouped in various ways to accommodate varying
reading levels and learning styles. Whole -group instruction, small -group instruction,
individual instruction, and independent reading will be the four methods teachers will utilize
to address the various needs of the students.
Effective Reading Strategies
The teachers will use reading curriculum consistent with the Sunshine State Standards,
addressing specific objectives which support the development of the competencies.
Additionally, the Reading Program Specifications document will be used as a framework in
further developing an effective reading program.
Supporting strategies for attaining the benchmarks on the Florida Comprehensive
Assessment Test at each grade level will be implemented based on the needs of the students.
Below is a listing of strategies that may be utilized at different grade levels:
• Structured Independent Reading
• Reciprocal Teaching
• Questions and Discussions
• Read and Retell
• Learning to Write — Write to Learn
• Vocabulary Development
• CRISS (Creating Independence through Student -owned Strategies)
• Book Sharing
• Cooperative Groups
• Graphic Organizers
• Marginal Note -taking
To assist in efficiently using the time dedicated to making reading a primary focus of the
curriculum, the following objectives from Florida's Reading Program Specifications will be
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practices that will be implemented at the School:
• Significant instructional time is dedicated to reading instruction.
• Explicit systematic approach to instruction through skill scaffolding and monitoring
of student learning gains.
• Students actively engage in learning during instructional time.
• Reading activities accessible beyond the school day.
• Collaborative and coordinated efforts within the school and between the school and
home.
Student literacy is a major initiative of the School, and reading instruction will be treated as a
major priority of the school. The School is committed to implementation of the Just Read,
Florida! initiative including the implementation of the K-12 Comprehensive Research -Based
Reading Plan, as prescribed by the Florida Department of Education.
Supplemental Material
Key Biscayne Charter High School will provide students at all grade levels with
supplemental reading material that presents a mixed genre of reading assignments and
activities that tie student learning to real world experiences. Texts will include non-fiction
material, drama, puzzles, and debates. These materials will help students to set their own
purposes for reading, gain insights as well as a deeper understanding and appreciation for
the joys of reading. Teachers will guide students to relate material to personal experiences
and academic knowledge in the various content areas.
i wi ape:- in Education. Classroom reading instruction will be enhanced by the use of
newspapers in the classroom which provide students with hands on reading activities that
directly relate to their environment and real world experiences.
Future reading programs for the school could include electives such as the following:
Independent Reading Program [Silent Sustained Reading]
Students will be guided in the practice of reading independently for enjoyment. Students will
read independently for fifteen minutes per day in one of the content areas. Teachers will
monitor the progress of students through classroom discussion and reading logs.
Writing Club / School Newspaper
The objective of this club is to involve students in the writing process focusing on activities
that are fun and exciting even while they are learning the rudiments of effective reading and
writing. Students' assignments will be selected for publication in school newspaper. It is
anticipated that the high interest activities that students participate in combined with the
affirmation of having their work published will motivate them to improve their writing
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standards and their overall academic performance, including FCAT Writing and Reading.
The Reading Club
Students will participate in regular meetings held by teachers who focus on a monthly genre
or theme. Teachers will engage students in critical literacy exercises aimed at improving their
critical thinking skills. Students will read high interest books that span a variety of genres
and themes. Ultimately, students' overall academic performance will be impacted by these
innovative strategies that include all the reading benchmark skills.
Identify the research base and foundation materials that will be used to
develop the schools curriculum.
Research for core curriculum is based on K-12 Curriculum Correlated to the Sunshine State
Standards and the Grade Level Expectations, as published in M-DCPS website
http://www.dadeschools.netistudentsicbci.
Research on educational philosophy, approach and instructional methods are based on
descriptions narrated in the "Educational Program Design" Section.
For reading, the school is following the prescribed statewide program Just Read, Florida!
EdVisions has been contracted by the Village of Key Biscayne to assist us in the determination of final curriculum
to be implemented For further information on EdVisions, please refer to www.edvisions.coop.
Explain how exceptional students and students who enter the school
below grade level will be engaged in and benefit from the curriculum.
All students will be engaged in and benefit from the curriculum including exceptional
students or students who enter the school below grade level. Apart from providing the
specific services listed in a student's IEP, the School's faculty will differentiate instruction as
necessary and is committed to offer the students tutoring services or other such assistance
to ensure they remain sllrceRcfri1.
Student performance is continuously assessed, and students not making adequate progress
towards the Sunshine State Standards will be identified, and appropriate measures for
improvement will be instituted. All students not meeting standards will be placed on a
Progress Monitoring Plan, to memorialize those specific strategies to be implemented to
remediate any learning deficiencies.
LEP students who are not meeting district and/or state student performance levels in
language arts/reading/ESOL, and/or mathematics, will be involved in the school -wide
progress Monitoring Plan (PMP) process as delineated in the M-DCPS procedures. Reading
proficiency of recently classified LEP students will be assessed following procedures
stipulated in the district's K-12 CRRP by the end of the first nine -weeks in an approved
ESOL program. Students who do not meet grade level expectations in reading will be
required to be included in the school -wide PMP process. For students with disabilities, the
IEP will constitute involvement in the school -wide PMP process.
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As per the M-DCPS Pupil Progression Plan, the time LEP students are required to
participate in basic ESOL instruction will be equal to the time non-LEP students are
required to participate in the regular English language arts/reading program. This will be
achieved through a combination of ESOL instruction in a pullout, self-contained (See
Section 7, English Language Learners). Teachers providing any portion of the Language
Arts/ESOL instruction must have appropriate certification and required training, i.e., ESOL
endorsement.
Describe how the effectiveness of the curriculum will be evaluated.
The extent to which the effectiveness of the curriculum can be evaluated will be determined
by the achievement of the specific measurable objectives (provided herein section I.5) as
well as the educational goals listed in the School's School Improvement Plan. As array of
educational activities will be integrated into the curriculum to support the goals of the
School Improvement Plan and enhance the overall academic success and performance of
the students.
Additionally, through the school's commitment to pursue and obtain high school
accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and
School Improvement (SACS/CASI), within specific timelines will also serve as a means to
evaluate not only of the effectiveness of the curriculum but also the entire school program.
Through the Accreditation process, the School will: validate compliance with numerous
SACS/CAST learning standards; demonstrate engagement in Continuous Improvement,
including the development and implementation of foundations for continuous
improvement; provide for quality assurance; and participate in a peer review process.
Within the school's first year, the School plans to invite two representatives from the
Florida Committee to perform a readiness visit as a first step to apply to candidacy as a new
applicant. It is anticipated that within three years of opening, the school will complete a
SACS self -study, host a peer -review visiting team, and comply with all SACS standards.
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5. Student Performance, Assessment and Evaluation
• State the school's educational goals and objectives indicating how much academic
improvement students are expected to show each year, how success will be evaluated
and the specific results to be attained.
The schools educational goals and objectives must cnlfn that staclents receive a neari worth of
iea,'n 1Z��
Or Cad))'ear enrolled
• Identify the school's promotion standards.
• If the school will serve secondary students, describe the methods that will be used to
determine if a student has satisfied the requirements for graduation in accordance with s.
1003.43.
• Identify the range of assessments that the school will use to measure and monitor
student performance.
/ It a minimum, cija ter school+ must particitate ill the statewide assessment proyf_fm (mated zfnder s.
1003.43.
• Describe how baseline achievement data will be collected and used.
• Describe how student assessment and performance data will be used to evaluate and
inform instruction.
• Describe how student assessment and performance information will be shared with
students and parents.
State the school's educational goals and objectives indicating how much
academic improvement students are expected to show each year, how
success will be evaluated and the specific results to be attained.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will pursue a program that emphasizes the Florida
Department of Education's Sunshine State Standards. It will be a rigorous academic
curriculum that encourages independent thought and student growth. In light of the
difficult course of study, the schools educational goals include:
Given school -wide emphasis on instruction for mastery of the Sunshine State Standards in
Language Arts, Key Biscayne Charter High School will meet or exceed the M-DCPS
benchmarks for learning gains in reading as evidenced by Reading scores on the 2009
Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
Given school -wide emphasis on instruction for mastery of the Sunshine State Standards in
Mathematics, Key Biscayne Charter High School will meet or exceed the M-DCPS
benchmarks for learning gains in Mathematics as evidenced by Mathematics scores on the
Math subtest of the 2009 Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
Tenth grade students will demonstrate mastery of writing standards by meeting or exceeding
the local district and/or State average, whichever is greater; of students scoring at a 3.5 or
above on the FCAT Writing Test.
Eleventh grade students will demonstrate mastery of science standards by meeting or
exceeding the local district and/or State average, whichever is greater, of students scoring a
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three or above on the FCAT science subtest.
At least 50 percent of the lowest quartile of students will make learning gains in Reading and
Mathematics as evidenced by demonstrating improvement in one or more achievement
levels; or by maintaining FCAT achievement level 3, 4, or 5; or maintaining an achievement
level of 1 or 2 and demonstrating one year's growth to exceed the Developmental Scale
Score (cut score) for the respective grade level.
At least 50% of students will meet and /or exceed requirements for graduation, upon
completion of grade twelve.
Given a school -wide emphasis on instruction for mastery of the Sunshine State Standards,
Key Biscayne Charter High School will meet or exceed the M-DCPS benchmarks for
learning gains in Reading and Mathematics as evidenced by demonstrating improvement in
one or more achievement levels; or by maintaining FCAT achievement level 3, 4, or 5; or
maintaining an achievement level of 1 or 2 and demonstrating one year's growth to exceed
the Developmental Scale Score for the respective grade level.
Given a school -wide emphasis on instruction for mastery of the Sunshine State Standards,
Key Biscayne Charter High School will meet or exceed the M-DCPS benchmarks for
graduation, upon completion of grade twelve.
Identify the school's promotion standards.
Promotion from grade to grade will follow the requirements set forth in the Miami -Dade
County Public Schools' Student Progression Plan.
In order to be designated as a 10th grade student, a 9th grade student must have earned a
minimum of four credits, which must include one credit in English/ESOL or one credit in
Mathematics.
To be designated as an 11th grade student, a 10th grade student must have earned a minimum
of 10 credits, which must include two credits in English/ESOL and two credits in
Mathematics.
To be designated as a 12`h grade student, an 11`h grade student must have earned a minimum
of 16 credit, which must include three credits in English/ESOL and three credits in
Mathematics.
In order to graduate, a student who has selected the four-year, 24 -credit standard program,
must demonstrate mastery of the Sunshine State Standards through the Florida
Comprehensive Test, including basic computer literacy skills, and complete a community
service project.
If the school will serve secondary students, describe the methods that
will be used to determine if a student has satisfied the requirements for
graduation in accordance with s. 1003.43.
Students must meet all the graduation requirements specified by the state of Florida in order
to receive a diploma from the School. Those requirements include 24 credits satisfactory
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performance on the FCAT, a cumulative unweighted grade point average of 2.0 or higher,
demonstrated computer literacy, and completion of a community service requirement.
The grade and bonus point values shown in the chart below will be used to determine
unweighted GPA's. At such time as the High School grows and matures, additional classes
may be added that provided for weighted GPA's. These will be calculated in accordance
with District standards.
Letter
Grade
Grade
Point
Bonus
Points
Honors
Bonus Points
Advance
Placement
A
4
1
2
B
3
1
2
C
2
1
1
D
1
0
0
F
0
0
0
Graduates from the School may be eligible to participate in Florida's Bright Futures
Scholarship Program. A student who has met all requirements for graduation except passing
the grade 10 FCAT, or earning the GPA required for graduation shall be awarded a
certificate of completion. Exceptional students, who have been properly classified, may be
eligible to receive a special diploma or a special certificate of completion.
Identify the range of assessment that the school will use to measure and
monitor student performance. At a minimum, charter schools must
participate in the statewide assessment program created under s.
1003.43.
The school will participate in all required assessments as specified in 1003.43. In addition to
the discussion of graduation requirements through completion of specific class credit
requirements discussed above, the chart below identifies the specific instruments that will be
used to assess student performance in the core subject areas. The results of the
standardi7ed tests, portfolios, and teacher -made tests will be used for diagnostic purposes.
Core Subject
Areas
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Reading
Teacher-
made tests
FCAT
(SSS &
NRT)
FCAT*
(SSS &
NRT)
Teacher-
made tests
Teacher-
made tests
FCAT SSS
(When
Needed)
Teacher -
made tests
FCAT SSS
(When
Needed)
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Writing
Teacher-
made tests
Portfolios
Teacher-
made tests
Portfolios
FCAT
Writing
Teacher-
made tests
Portfolios
Teacher -
made tests
Portfolios
Mathematics
Teacher-
made tests
FCAT
(SSS &
NRT)
Teacher-
made tests
FCAT*
(SSS &
NRT)
Teacher-
made tests
FCAT SSS
(When
Needed)
Teacher -
made tests
FCAT SSS
(When
Needed)
Science
Teacher-
made tests
Portfolios
Teacher-
made tests
Portfolios
Teacher-
made tests
Portfolios
Teacher -
made tests
Portfolios
Social
Sciences
Teacher-
made tests
Portfolios
Teacher-
made tests
Portfolios
Teacher-
made tests_
Portfolios
Teacher -
made tests
Portfolios
• Additional assessments that will be administered as required by State Statute:
• Florida Comprehensive Assessment Writing Field Test (FCAT): selected schools
and grades only — the charter school will participate only if selected.
• Florida Competency Examination on Personal Fitness (FCEPT): grades 9-11.
• Florida Comprehensive A gcessment Test Graduation
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and selected students in grades 11-12.
• Applicable Components of the FCAT and all assessments required under s. 1003.43
Assessments required/recommended for Post Secondary Education may include:
• Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT): grades
9, 10 & 11.
• College Placement Test (CPT): grades 10-12.
• National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
• PLAN: grade 10.
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" A d v a n c e d P l a c e m e n t E x a m i n a t i o n s ( A P ) : g r a d e s 9 - 1 2 .
" C o l l e g e B o a r d S A T I a n d S A T I I .
" A C T A s s e s s m e n t
D e s c r i p t i o n h o w b a s e l i n e a c h i e v e m e n t d a t a w i l l b e c o l l e c t e d a n d u s e d .
T h e b a s e l i n e s t u d e n t a c a d e m i c a c h i e v e m e n t l e v e l s f o r t h e S c h o o l w i l l b e e s t a b l i s h e d u s i n g
m u l t i p l e m e a s u r e s o f s t u d e n t ' s a c a d e m i c p e r f o r m a n c e o n t h e S c h o o l a n d t h e F l o r i d a
A s s e s s m e n t P r o g r a m s i n g r a d e s 9 - 1 2 .
t h e s p e c i f i c a s s e s s m e n t s t o b e u t i l i z e d w i l l i n c l u d e t h e f o l l o w i n g :
" F l o r i d a C o m p r e h e n s i v e T e s t ( F C A T ) S u n s h i n e S t a t e S t a n d a r d s C o m p o n e n t ( S S S ) i n
R e a d i n g C o m p r e h e n s i o n .
" F C A T N o r m R e f e r e n c e d T e s t ( N R T ) i n R e a d i n g C o m p r e h e n s i o n .
" F C A T - S S S i n M a t h e m a t i c s .
" F C A T - N R T i n M a t h e m a t i c s .
" F C A T - S S S i n S c i e n c e .
" F A C T - W r i t i n g .
" P o r t f o l i o A s s e s s m e n t s ( w h e n e v e r a p p l i c a b l e ) .
T h e b a s e l i n e l e v e l s o f a c a d e m i c a c h i e v e m e n t e s t a b l i s h e d d u r i n g t h e f i r s t a c a d e m i c y e a r w i l l
b e c o m p a r e d t o a c a d e m i c a c h i e v e m e n t l e v e l s i n p r i o r y e a r s , w h e n d a t a i s a v a i l a b l e , i n o r d e r
t o a s s e s s r a t e s o f p r i o r a c a d e m i c p r o g r e s s a n d t h e b a s e l i n e r a t e s o f a c a d e m i c p r o g r e s s f o r
t h e S c h o o l ' s s t u d e n t s .
O t h e r t h a n s t a n d a r d i z e d t e s t s c o r e s , o t h e r b a s e l i n e d a t a m a y i n c l u d e r e p o r t c a r d g r a d e s ,
a t t e n d a n c e r e c o r d s , a n d b e h a v i o r a l r e c o r d s ( i n c l u d i n g i n d o o r a n d o u t d o o r s u s p e n s i o n s a s w e l l a s
e x e m p l a r y b e h a v i o r ) . I n t h e c a s e o f E x c e p t i o n a l S t u d e n t E d u c a t i o n ( E S E ) , I n d i v i d u a l
E d u c a t i o n P l a n s ( I E P ) w i l l b e s e c u r e d a n d t h e I n d i v i d u a l L E P S t u d e n t P l a n s w i l l b e o b t a i n e d
f o r E n g l i s h l a n g u a g e l e a r n e r s ( E L L ) T h i s d a t a w i l l b e m a d e a v a i l a b l e t o t e a c h e r s w h o w i l l a s s e s s
p r o g r e s s a g a i n s t t h e b a s e l i n e d a t a .
T h e e x t e n t t o w h i c h e d u c a t i o n a l g o a l s a n d p e r f o r m a n c e s t a n d a r d s w i l l b e m e t w i l l b e g a u g e d
b y t h e a c h i e v e m e n t o f t h e s p e c i f i c m e a s u r a b l e o b j e c t i v e s i d e n t i f i e d i n t h e c h a r t e r s c h o o l
a p p l i c a t i o n f o r t h e f i r s t y e a r o f o p e r a t i o n . A d d i t i o n a l l y , b a s e l i n e d a t a i s r e p o r t e d i n t h e
S c h o o l I m p r o v e m e n t P l a n t h r o u g h a n e e d s a s s e s s m e n t a n d s p e c i f i c l e a r n i n g o b j e c t i v e s a r e
w r i t t e n t o a d d r e s s s t u d e n t ' s l e a r n i n g n e e d s . I n s u b s e q u e n t y e a r s , t h e r e s u l t s w i l l b e g a u g e d
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against the objectives specified in the School Improvement Plan and this method of goal
setting, data collection will be utilized as a living and continuous improvement tool.
Description how student assessment and performance will be used to evaluate and
inform instruction.
In addition to the aforementioned baseline data analysis, data collected from teacher -made
assessments will be used to guide instruction. Some published assessments will also be used
as appropriate. Initial, medial, and final assessments will be based on the performance
standards that students are expected to achieve. Those assessments will include, but not be
limited to, students' demonstration of mastery, portfolios of student work, presentation of
work, on -demand production of work, teacher observations, and teacher -made exams.
The educational strengths and needs of students will be determined on an individual and
school -wide basis. The results of the most recent Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test
will be used to determine the level of mastery in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics.
Students are expected to make at least one years gain in the core subject areas, as evidenced
by the student's developmental scale score on the FCAT. Support services will be provided
to assist students in reaching these expectations, and teachers and parents will work
cooperatively to provide need -appropriate resources. This information, coupled with the
results of the prior year standardized tests results and student records, will be used to
determine the best educational setting for the students (e.g., appropriate course selection,
tutoring, referral for special services). Analysis on a school -wide basis will assist in
determining staff development needs, curriculum realignments, and the objectives submitted
in the School Improvement Plan.
Students will be graded using an A through F scale, and every effort will be made to avoid
grade inflation. Students who are struggling academically or socially or are below grade level
must be quickly identified by their classroom teacher and referred to administration for
academic review. Assessment of the students' strengths and weaknesses must be completed
and an Individual Student Success Plan will be effectuated if necessary.
The standards based curriculum used at the School as well as comprehensive assessment
program have built safeguards to ensure that students are performing according to the
defined and age/grade appropriate Sunshine State Standards. These include timely
assessments to gauge student levels of standards of mastery; performance tests; and other
such teacher observations and evaluate tools used in the respective classrooms.
Describe how student assessment and performance information will be shared with
students and parents.
The comprehensive assessment program will be used to inform students, parents, and
teachers about where a student is succeeding and what needs strengthening. Assessment
will serve as a feedback system to guide teachers in lesson planning and individualizing
instruction. Additionally, it will guide students in understanding full mastery of each
respective standard and it will keep parents informed about student progress to specific
learning objectives.
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Furthermore, student perfoiniance in the classroom will be assessed by the classroom
teacher, and students not making adequate progress towards the Sunshine State Standards as
evidenced in teacher made evaluations will also be identified, and appropriate measures for
improvement will be instituted. Ongoing communication between the school and the
parents will be maintained through on-line reporting systems such, for example, Pinnacle -
Excelsior grade book, and through progress reports, parent conferences, and other forms of
written and oral communication that the parents may be comfortable to utilize
The establishment of a School Improvement Plan will ensure school -wide student
assessment and performance data can be shared with parents, students and other
stakeholders. The EESAC Committee will participate in the development of the School
Improvement Plan to ensure input from all stakeholders, including teachers, students and
parent representatives. The attainment of specific learning objectives, with supporting
documentation, will be detailed in the school's Annual Report, and copies will be made
available to the charter school constituents on an annual basis.
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6. Special Education Students
Special Education:
♦ Describe how the school will comply with state and federal requirements for serving
students with disabilities, including the procedures that will be utilized for identifying
students with special needs, developing Individualized Education Plans and 504
Plans, and providing a full range of services.
• Identify the staffing plan for the school's special education program, including the
number and qualifications of staff.
• Describe how the school's effectiveness in serving special education students will be
evaluated.
Gifted and Talented Students:
♦ Describe how the school will serve gifted and talented students.
• Describe the school's effectiveness in serving gifted and talented students will be
evaluated.
Describe how the school will comply with state and federal requirements
for serving students with disabilities, including the procedures that will
be utilized for identifying students with special needs, developing
Individualized Education Plans and 504 Plans, and providing a full
range of services.
Key Biscayne Charter High School will comply with all local, state and federal guidelines.
The school will adhere to all rules and regulations as stipulated under the Miami -Dade
County Public Schools. In addition, the school will comply with all applicable requirements
of Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 will be honored and services provided. The Key Biscayne
Charter High School acknowledges a non-discriminatory policy regarding identification,
evaluation, and services of all students. The school will provideall necessary information to
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ensure accuracy for federal funding.
Students who have been determined to have an IEP, EP, or 504 plan will be scheduled for
an IEP, EP, or 504 meeting to review the document, determine a need for any changes and
establish services for the student.
Key Biscayne Charter High School staff will seek the guidance from the District's ESE
Department and follow those established guidelines for determining the need for alternative
assessment exemption from the State and District assessment (an individual student's
determination is made by his/her IEP team). In addition, students who qualify for an
alternative assessment instrument will be administered the alternative assessment in
accordance with federal, state, and district policies.
Intervention/Assistance Team- Child Study Process
The Key Biscayne Charter High School philosophy is that all students can learn, will learn
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and should perform to the best of their ability. The school believes it is its responsibility to
provide the appropriate educational environment to ensure success. Identifying students
that are at risk requires a keen eye and accurate documentation. It is our belief that a strong
commitment to the academic success of all students is based on flexibility, research based
curriculum and teaching through modalities. In order to achieve this goal focusing on early
intervention and identification of each student's learning style is of utmost importance.
Once the student is identified as an ESE student, the school will create and implement a
comprehensive plan to meet the student's individual needs. If already established, the
school will follow and respect the student's plan. This plan will be continuously reviewed
and monitored to check whether the goals are appropriate and being mastered. At a
minimum, there will be one formal review of the plan each year.
• All ESE students will be educated in the least restricted environment (LRE)
• The school will provide the necessary services to meet the needs of all students (i.e.
speech/language therapy, physical/occupational therapy, guidance services, behavioral
support)
• Academic support facilitator will meet with the regular education teacher to service the
student depending on the IEP
• Teachers will provide academic support and adapted curriculum to meet the students
needs.
• All teachers will be certified in their specific area of instruction or endorsed and waivers
will be provided when necessary.
Identify the staffing plan for the school's special education program,
including the number and qualifications of staff.
A Child Study Team (CST) with expertise in various areas of child development will be
created to enhance the learning environment of all students. This support team will consist
of, as appropriate, the Exceptional Student Education (ESE) specialist, Assistant Principal,
School Psychologist, Guidance Counselor, ESE support staff, who will meet regularly to
assist students who are exhibiting academic, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.
• The school will employ teachers who meet all licensure and/or certification requirements
that apply to the area in which the individuals are providing services to the special
education students.
• The number of special education staff will be based on the number of ESE students
identified upon student enrollment
• Continuous staff development will occur with trainings by the curriculum specialist.
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" D i f f e r e n t i a t e d i n s t r u c t i o n a l s t r a t e g i e s u t i l i z e d b y c l a s s r o o m t e a c h e r s w i l l b e s h a r e d a t
m e e t i n g s .
" E S E w o r k s h o p s w i l l b e o f f e r e d t o t e a c h e r s a f t e r s c h o o l t o f u r t h e r t h e i r e d u c a t i o n i n .
t h e a r e a o f m o d a l i t y t r a i n i n g .
" G u e s t s p e a k e r s i n c u r r i c u l u m w i l l b e b r o u g h t i n t o s h a r e m e t h o d o l o g y o f l e a r n i n g .
" C o u n t y i n - s e r v i c e w o r k s h o p s w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e f o r t e a c h e r s t o p a r t i c i p a t e .
M o n t h l y C S T m e e t i n g s w i l l b e h e l d w h e r e t h e c l a s s r o o m t e a c h e r s w i l l b r i n g u p s t u d e n t s
w h o a r e e x h i b i t i n g d i f f i c u l t i e s . T h e t e a c h e r s w i l l b e g i v e n n o t i c e s o f m e e t i n g s t h a t w i l l b e
h e l d d u r i n g t h e s c h o o l d a y t o d i s c u s s t h e i r s t u d e n t s . P a r e n t s m a y b e i n v i t e d w h e n e v e r
n e c e s s a r y t o g i v e f u r t h e r i n s i g h t i n t o s t u d e n t ' s n e e d s a n d / o r d i f f i c u l t i e s . A l l i n f o r m a t i o n
w i l l b e c o n f i d e n t i a l .
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p r o v i d e d b y a p s y c h o l o g i s t , s o c i a l w o r k e r o r m e n t a l p r o f e s s i o n a l , e t c . ) t o s t u d e n t s w i l l m e e t a l l
r e q u i r e d l i c e n s u r e a n d / o r c e r t i f i c a t i o n r e q u i r e m e n t s p e r t a i n i n g t o t h e i r a r e a o f r e l a t e d s e r v i c e .
E x c e p t i o n a l S t u d e n t E d u c a t i o n t e a c h e r s w i l l b e h i r e d t o s e r v i c e s t u d e n t s w i t h d i s a b i l i t i e s , i n
a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e l e v e l o f s u p p o r t n e e d e d t o i m p l e m e n t t h e r e l a t e d s e r v i c e s a n d s p e c i a l i z e d
i n s t r u c t i o n d e t a i l e d o n t h e I E P . S p e e c h - l a n g u a g e , o c c u p a t i o n a l , a n d p h y s i c a l t h e r a p y s e r v i c e s w i l l
b e c o n t r a c t e d s e r v i c e s t h a t t h e S c h o o l m a y p r o v i d e f o r s t u d e n t s w h o q u a l i f y f o r t h o s e s e r v i c e s .
D e s c r i b e h o w t h e s c h o o l ' s e f f e c t i v e n e s s i n s e r v i n g s p e c i a l e d u c a t i o n
s t u d e n t s w i l l b e e v a l u a t e d .
T e a c h e r s w i l l b r i n g w i t h t h e m d a t a s u p p o r t i n g t h e i r c o n c e r n s a n d p r e s e n t t h e c a s e t o t h e
c o m m i t t e e . T h e t e a c h e r w i l l b e g i v e n i m m e d i a t e i n t e r v e n t i o n s t h a t w i l l i n c l u d e b u t n o t b e
l i m i t e d t o t e a c h i n g s t r a t e g i e s , b e h a v i o r a l i n t e r v e n t i o n s , a n d s u g g e s t i o n s f o r s u c c e s s . I n
a d d i t i o n , o n e o f t h e E S E s u p p o r t t e a m m e m b e r s w i l l b e a v a i l a b l e t o d o o b s e r v a t i o n s i n t h e
c l a s s r o o m s t o o f f e r f u r t h e r i n s i g h t i n t o c u r r i c u l u m i n t e r v e n t i o n s . O n g o i n g m o n i t o r i n g a n d
a d j u s t m e n t s w i l l b e m a d e i n o r d e r t o d e t e r m i n e p r o g r e s s a n d o r a d d i t i o n a l s u p p o r t .
" T h e M i a m i - D a d e C o u n t y P u b l i c S c h o o l s S c h o o l B o a r d p r o b l e m s o l v i n g p r o c e s s w i l l
b e f o l l o w e d .
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f u l l e v a l u a t i o n .
" A c o n s e n t f o r a n e v a l u a t i o n a l o n g w i t h p r o c e d u r a l s a f e g u a r d s w i l l b e g i v e n t o
p a r e n t s a n d / o r g u a r d i a n .
" T h e f o l d e r w i l l b e a s s e m b l e d a n d s u b m i t t e d t o t h e c o u n t y f o r a c a s e n u m b e r a n d
p r o c e s s i n g .
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" O n c e e v a l u a t e d , t h e c o m m i t t e e w i l l r e c o n v e n e a n d d e t e r m i n e e l i g i b i l i t y a n d s e r v i c e s .
" A l l e v a l u a t i o n s w i l l b e h e l d i n a t i m e l y m a n n e r f o l l o w i n g t h e s i x t y d a y t i m e l i n e .
" I f t h e s t u d e n t d o e s n o t q u a l i f y f o r s e r v i c e s , a c o h e s i v e e d u c a t i o n a l p l a n w i l l b e
d e v e l o p e d t o m e e t t h e s t u d e n t ' s e d u c a t i o n a l n e e d s .
" I f t h e s t u d e n t i s i d e n t i f i e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h f e d e r a l g u i d e l i n e s a n d i s e l i g i b l e f o r
s p e c i a l s e r v i c e s u n d e r I D E A , t h e s c h o o l w i l l t h e n c o m p l y w i t h a l l n e c e s s a r y
r e q u i r e m e n t s .
" A n I n d i v i d u a l E d u c a t i o n P l a n w i l l b e d e v e l o p e d m e e t i n g t h e n e e d s o f t h e s t u d e n t
w i t h t h e p r o p e r p e r s o n n e l i n a t t e n d a n c e a t t h e m e e t i n g i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h M i a m i -
D a d e C o u n t y P u b l i c S c h o o l s p r o c e d u r e s . P a r e n t p a r t i c i p a t i o n w i l l b e g e n e r a t e d w i t h
a t 1 0 d a y n o t i c e a n d a n e l e c t r o n i c I E P w i l l b e c r e a t e d i f n e c e s s a r y .
" E x t e n d e d S c h o o l Y e a r ( E S Y ) w i l l b e a d d r e s s e d o n a n i n d i v i d u a l b a s i s .
" T h e s c h o o l w i l l r e v i e w , d e v e l o p , a n d i m p l e m e n t 5 0 4 p l a n s a s d e e m e d n e c e s s a r y .
T h e V i l l a g e o f K e y B i s c a y n e - b e l i e v e s t h a t a l l s t u d e n t s c a n s u c c e e d . T h e a c a d e m i c s u p p o r t
m o d e l p r o v i d e s f o r t h e s t u d e n t w i t h t h e a b i l i t y t o b e i n c l u d e d i n t h e r e g u l a r c l a s s r o o m
a c t i v i t i e s . T h i s e n a b l e s t h e s t u d e n t t o b e e d u c a t e d w i t h h i s / h e r t y p i c a l p e e r s . T h e a c a d e m i c
s u p p o r t f a c i l i t a t o r w i l l s e r v i c e t h e s t u d e n t s i n t h e c l a s s r o o m w h e n e v e r p o s s i b l e . H o w e v e r ,
s e r v i c e s t h a t a r e a n c i l l a r y s u c h a s O T , P T , a n d s p e e c h / l a n g u a g e w i l l b e p r o v i d e d i n
c o o r d i n a t i o n w i t h t h e M i a m i - D a d e C o u n t y P u b l i c S c h o o l s S c h o o l B o a r d .
" A c a d e m i c p u l l o u t f o r s p e e c h / l a n g u a g e s e r v i c e s .
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" A c c u r a t e d o c u m e n t a t i o n t h r o u g h t h e p r o g r e s s r e p o r t s , t e s t s c o r e s , a l t e r n a t i v e
a s s e s s m e n t s w i l l b e k e p t .
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u t i l i z e d .
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" B e h a v i o r a l p l a n s w i l l b e c r e a t e d a s n e e d e d .
" 3 y e a r r e - e v a l u a t i o n s w i l l b e c o m p l e t e d a n d f o l l o w u p m e e t i n g s h e l d .
" T r a n s i t i o n I E P m e e t i n g s w i l l b e h e l d w h e n t h e s t u d e n t i s l e a v i n g m i d d l e s c h o o l .
" M a t r i c u l a t i o n m e e t i n g s f o r m i d d l e s c h o o l s t u d e n t s w i l l b e h e l d .
" P a r e n t w o r k s h o p s a n d i n s e r v i c e s t o s u p p o r t l e a r n i n g s t y l e s f o r E S E s t u d e n t s .
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Gifted and Talented Students:
Describe how the school will serve gifted and talented students.
In accordance with State Board Rule 6A-6.03019, the school will implement the
following procedures for meeting the needs of gifted students:
Identification:
Gifted students will be identified for special instructional programs for the gifted if the
student demonstrates the following:
1. a need for a special program*
2. a majority of characteristics of gifted students according to a standard scale or checklist and
3. superior intellectual development as measured by an intelligence quotient of two (2) standard
deviations or more above the mean on an individually administered standardized test of
intelligence.
Underrepresented minority students will be identified as eligible for gifted programs upon
demonstration of:
1. ESOL or free/reduced lunch eligibility/status
2. 98% percent or above on standardized test
3. 112 or above on IQ test
The following criteria will be used in identifying a student's need:
• high present levels of performance on test scores (98% or higher),
• referrals from teachers for gifted eligibility based on classroom performance, student's
portfolio,
• recommendation from counselor/teachers regarding student motivational behavior,
involvement in activities, etc., v v
• recommendation from parents about student's academic areas of strength and
individual interests.
Plan Development:
Once a student has been identified as "gifted, the gifted coordinator will notify the student's
parent, teachers, and school psychologist. The gifted coordinator at the school site will fill out
the appropriate forms provided by the school district and notify the parents of the CST to give
permission for the testing.
Upon review of test, at a mutually scheduled EP meeting, the participants will determine the
best suitable services required to meet the student's educational needs.
Initial Educational Plan (EP) Team Participants: The EP team will, include the following
participants:
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" T h e s c h o o l s ' g i f t e d c o o r d i n a t o r
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p r o v i s i o n o f w r i t t e n d o c u m e n t a t i o n o f a s t u d e n t ' s s t r e n g t h s a n d n e e d s
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P a r e n t s w i l l b e c o n s i d e r e d p a r t n e r s w i t h t h e s c h o o l s i n d e v e l o p i n g , r e v i e w i n g , a n d r e v i s i n g
t h e e d u c a t i o n a l p l a n ( E P ) f o r t h e i r c h i l d . t h e r o l e o f p a r e n t s i n d e v e l o p i n g E P s w i l l i n c l u d e :
" P r o v i d i n g c r i t i c a l i n f o r m a t i o n r e g a r d i n g t h e s t r e n g t h s o f t h e i r c h i l d ;
" E x p r e s s i n g t h e i r c o n c e r n s f o r e n h a n c i n g t h e e d u c a t i o n o f t h e i r c h i l d s o t h a t t h e y
r e c e i v e a f r e e a p p r o p r i a t e p u b l i c e d u c a t i o n ;
" P a r t i c i p a t i n g i n d i s c u s s i o n s a b o u t t h e c h i l d ' s n e e d f o r s p e c i a l l y - d e s i g n e d i n s t r u c t i o n ;
" P a r t i c i p a t i n g i n d e c i d i n g h o w t h e c h i l d w i l l b e i n v o l v e d a n d p r o g r e s s i n t h e g e n e r a l
c u r r i c u l u m ; a n d
" P a r t i c i p a t i n g i n t h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n o f w h a t s e r v i c e s t h e s c h o o l w i l l p r o v i d e t o t h e
c h i l d a n d i n w h a t s e t t i n g .
T h e E d u c a t i o n a l P l a n ( E P ) f o r e a c h s t u d e n t w i l l i n c l u d e :
" A s t a t e m e n t o f t h e s t u d e n t ' s p r e s e n t l e v e l s o f p e r f o r m a n c e w h i c h m a y i n c l u d e , b u t i s
n o t l i m i t e d t o , t h e s t u d e n t ' s s t r e n g t h s a n d i n t e r e s t s , t h e s t u d e n t ' s n e e d s b e y o n d t h e
g e n e r a l c u r r i c u l u m , r e s u l t s o f t h e s t u d e n t ' s p e r f o r m a n c e o n s t a t e a n d d i s t r i c t
a s s e s s m e n t s , a n d e v a l u a t i o n r e s u l t s ;
" A s t a t e m e n t o f g o a l s , i n c l u d i n g b e n c h m a r k s o r s h o r t t e r m o b j e c t i v e s ;
" A s t a t e m e n t o f t h e s p e c i a l l y d e s i g n e d i n s t r u c t i o n t o b e p r o v i d e d t o t h e s t u d e n t ;
" A s t a t e m e n t o f h o w t h e s t u d e n t ' s p r o g r e s s t o w a r d t h e g o a l s w i l l b e m e a s u r e d a n d
r e p o r t e d t o p a r e n t s ; a n d
" T h e p r o j e c t e d d a t e f o r t h e b e g i n n i n g o f s e r v i c e s , a n d t h e a n t i c i p a t e d f r e q u e n c y ,
l o c a t i o n , a r i d d u r a t i o n o f t h o s e s e r v i c e s .
I m p l e m e n t a t i o n : T h e E P w i l l b e i m p l e m e n t e d i m m e d i a t e l y f o l l o w i n g t h e m e e t i n g a n d w i l l
b e m a d e a c c e s s i b l e t o e a c h o f t h e s t u d e n t ' s t e a c h e r s w h o a r e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e
i m p l e m e n t a t i o n . E a c h t e a c h e r o f t h e s t u d e n t w i l l b e n o t i f i e d o f s p e c i f i c r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s r e l a t e d
t o i m p l e m e n t i n g t h e s t u d e n t ' s E P .
T h e s c h o o l w i l l o f f e r v a r i o u s s e r v i c e s t o m e e t t h e n e e d s o f t h e g i f t e d s t u d e n t b a s e d o n t h e
E d u c a t i o n a l P l a n . T h e s e s e r v i c e s i n c l u d e s p e c i a l i z e d g i f t e d c o u r s e s ( a s d e t a i l e d i n t h e
c u r r i c u l u m s e c t i o n o f t h i s a p p l i c a t i o n ) , a c c e l e r a t i o n , m o d i f i c a t i o n s o f c o n t e n t t h r o u g h
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differentiated curriculum, curriculum compacting, and enrichment Other services may include
social skills development and/or counseling.
A consultation model will be established by the gifted coordinator at the school.
Consultation will include periodical meetings between the general education teachers, gifted
teachers and gifted coordinator to plan, implement, and monitor the student's progress. All
faculty providing consultation to the student will maintain a record of the teachers, courses,
and students for whom the services
are being provided.
Timelines: An EP will be in effect at the beginning of each school year for all gifted
students for a duration of 1 or 2 years as applicable to each case. Timelines for EP meetings for
students who are gifted shall include the following:
• An EP will be developed within thirty (30) calendar days following the determination
of eligibility for specially designed instruction.
• Meetings may be held to develop and revise the EP at least every 1 or 2 years for
students. Plans may be reviewed earlier as needed or if the student's parent or teacher
requests a review, or if services change.
Describe the school's effectiveness in serving gifted and talented
students will be evaluated.
The goals for determining Key Biscayne Charter High School's effectiveness in serving gifted
and talented students are consistent with goals set for all students of the School (see section
I. 5) and/or as specified in the child's Educational Plan (EP). The School will support the
education of the gifted and talented students with a commitment to provide services necessary for
full implementation of the child's ER
The EP team shall consider the strengths of the student and needs resulting from the student's
giftedness and the results of recent evaluations, including class work and state assessments.
b'
In the case of a student with limited English proficiency, the language needs of the student
as they relate to the EP, will be considered when reviewing and revising the plan.
Educational Plan (EP) Review Team Participants: The EP review team will include but is
not limited to the following participants:
• The student's parents
• The student
• At least one teacher of the gifted program
• General Education teacher
At the discretion of the parent or the school district, other individuals who have knowledge or
special expertise regarding the student. The determination of knowledge or special expertise of
any individual shall be made by the party who invites the individual to be a member of the
CST.
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7. English Language Learners
♦ Describe how the school will comply with state and federal requirements for serving
l :nglish language learners, including the procedures that will be utilized for
identifying such students and providing support services.
• Identify the staffing plan for the school's English language learner program,
including the number and qualifications of staff.
♦ Describe how the school's effectiveness in serving gifted and talented students will
be evaluated.
Describe how the school will comply with state and federal requirements
for serving English language, learners, including the procedures that will
be utilized for identifying such students and providing support services.
Language Development
Key Biscayne Charter High School will establish a process to screen, assess, classify, and
appropriately place potential LEP students in accordance to the Florida Department of
Education ESOL agreement.
Educational plans will be developed to meet the individual student needs; instructional and
language levels will be considered in the development of student goals. Growth will be
monitored through periodic assessments.
LEP/ESOL Plan
Identification Procedures
• Registration forms will contain a Home Language Survey.
• Home Language assistance at registration will be provided.
• Home Language survey will be completed by parent/guardian at the time of
registration — copy placed in student cumulative folder. A Language assessment is
given to any student whose parent answers "yes" to one or more of the three
language survey questions. •
• Parents will be sent notification of the meeting date and the LEP committee
consisting of but not limited to the teacher, the assessor, the ESOL coordinator.
Assessment Procedures
Administration of LAS Aural/Oral Test (or similar instrument):
• Initial assessment is made by trained, certified staff using the Language Assessment
Scales (LAS) test within 20 school days of the Home Language Survey date. The test
is administered at the school.
• Students scoring at LAS levels 1, 2 and 3 are placed in the ESOL program. LAS
levels 4 or 5 have oral proficiency and must have reading/writing assessment.
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Assessment test:
Students scoring 51% or above on the reading/writing assessment have met the minimum
requirements and will not be placed in the ESOL Program.
Students scoring at or below 50% on the reading/writing assessment are placed in the
ESOL Program.
Course Placement:
• Students who do not have documentation of educational records are age
appropriately placed.
• The LEP committee will use assessment data as a guide to equitably place students
into courses that will most effectively ensure the student's successful
progression/promotion
Accommodations for LEP Students in the Administration of Statewide Assessments
Test modifications are provided as directed by state laws.
Exemption of an ESOL student from statewide assessments is possible only upon LEP
Committee recommendation on an individual basis for students in the ESOL program two
years or fewer.
LEP Student Plan
Each student will have LEP Plan kept in a lavender folder in his/her school's permanent
record file. The plan will include:
• Part A: Student assessment data relative to program entry and exit
• Part B: ESOL Instructional Program Schedule, including summer school and any
schedule changes
• Part C: Post -Reclassification Monitoring
• Part D: Documentation of Programmatic Assessment
Required supporting documentation maintained with the Student LEP Plan:
• Home Language Survey
• Copy of the front of LAS test
• Copy of Parent Letter in Home Language (original to parent/guardian)
• Student data Sheet
• Parent/Guardian Invitation to LEP Committee Meeting
• LEP Committee Outcome Forms
• Annual Review/End-of-Year Evaluation (only at the end of the 3rd year)
• Any other referrals or conference forms such as parent/guardian invitation to LEP
Committee Meeting and Narrative of LEP Committee Meeting
Roles of LEP Committee
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" L E P c o m m i t t e e m u s t r e c o m m e n d r e t e n t i o n o f s t u d e n t
" T o p r o v i d e i n t e r p r e t e r s f o r t h e p a r e n t s / g u a r d i a n s , i f n e e d e d
" T o d o c u m e n t c o m m i t t e d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s o n L E P C o m m i t t e e O u t c o m e f o r m s
" T o u s e a s s e s s m e n t d a t a a s a g u i d e t o e q u i t a b l y p l a c e i n t o c o u r s e s t h a t w i l l m o s t
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" T h e E S O L P r o g r a m u t i l i z e s g r a d e / c o u r s e c u r r i c u l a u s i n g s t a n d a r d E S O L
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p r o f i c i e n c y .
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e n s u r e t h a t i n s t r u c t i o n i s c o m p r e h e n s i b l e a t t h e a p p r o p r i a t e l e v e l f o r t h e L E P s t u d e n t .
" T e a c h e r s w i l l b e c e r t i f i e d i n t h e i r s p e c i f i c f i e l d o f i n s t r u c t i o n .
" T e a c h e r s a n d a p p r o p r i a t e s u p p o r t p e r s o n n e l w i l l c o m p l e t e s t a t e E S O L t r a i n i n g f o r
c e r t i f i c a t i o n / e n d o r s e m e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s
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C u l t u r a l R e s o u r c e M a t e r i a l s , a n d L a n g u a g e I n s t r u c t i o n S o f t w a r e .
" T e a c h e r s w i l l b e t r a i n e d i n r e s e a r c h - b a s e d m e t h o d o l o g i e s R e a d i n g i n t h e C o n t e n t a r e a ,
D i f f e r e n t i a t e d c u r r i c u l u m
T h e s c h o o l w i l l m a k e s u r e t h a t :
T e a c h e r s r e c e i v e p e r i o d i c a l l y u p d a t e d l i s t s o f L E P s t u d e n t s a n d t h e i r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n
" C o m p r e h e n s i b l e i n s t r u c t i o n i s p r o v i d e d f o r L E P s t u d e n t s t h e u s e o f E S O L s t r a t e g i e s ,
a n d t h e u s e o f s u p p l e m e n t a r y m a t e r i a l s t o r e i n f o r c e t h e 4 k e y l a n g u a g e c o m p o n e n t s
l i s t e n i n g , s p e a k i n g , r e a d i n g , a n d w r i t i n g .
" E S O L s t r a t e g i e s l i s t e d o n t h e M A I ' R I X a r e d o c u m e n t e d i n t h e t e a c h e r ' s p l a n b o o k .
" L e s s o n s w i l l b e a l i g n e d w i t h S u n s h i n e S t a t e S t a n d a r d s a n d d o c u m e n t s a s r e q u i r e d b y t h e
s t a t e .
" A n y L E P s t u d e n t w h o d o e s n o t m e e t s p e c i f i c l e v e l s o f p e r f o r m a n c e i n R e a d i n g ,
W r i t i n g , S c i e n c e a n d M a t h e m a t i c s w i l l b e p r o v i d e d w i t h a n P r o g r e s s M o n i t o r i n g P l a n t o
a s s i s t t h e s t u d e n t i n m e e t i n g s t a t e a n d d i s t r i c t e x p e c t a t i o n s f o r p r o f i c i e n c y .
" E l i g i b i l i t y t o t u t o r i a l p r o g r a m s ( a f t e r s c h o o l R e a d i n g , M a t h , a n d W r i t i n g ) a n d c a m p s .
" E l i g i b i l i t y t o t h e e x t e n d e d r e a d i n g b l o c k c o u r s e
" A L E P S E P f o l d e r w i l l b e g e n e r a t e d f o r e a c h L E P s t u d e n t e n r o l l e d i n t h e E S O L
p r o g r a m .
" L E P s t u d e n t s w i l l b e a s s e s s e d b o t h i n l a n g u a g e p r o f i c i e n c y a n d a c a d e m i c a c h i e v e m e n t
a n d p a r t i c i p a t e i n d i s t r i c t a n d s t a t e a s s e s s m e n t s t o c o m p l y w i t h L U C A C a n d N C L B -
T i t l e I I I .
" A L E P c o m m i t t e e w i l l b e f o r m e d a n d m e e t t o r e s o l v e a n y i s s u e t h a t a f f e c t s t h e
i n s t r u c t i o n a l p r o g r a m o f a L E P s t u d e n t , P a r e n t s w i l l b e i n v i t e d t o a t t e n d t h e L E P
m e e t i n g .
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" A l l e f f o r t s w i l l b e m a d e t o i n f o r m a n d o r i e n t p a r e n t s t o t h e s c h o o l s y s t e m t h r o u g h t h e
u s e o f m a t e r i a l s t r a n s l a t e d i n t o t h e t h r e e p r e d o m i n a t e l a n g u a g e s : H a i t i a n - C r e o l e ;
P o r t u g u e s e , a n d S p a n i s h .
" T h e E n g l i s h / L a n g u a g e A r t s t e a c h e r w i l l b e E S O L e n d o r s e d o r w o r k i n g t o w a r d s t h e
e n d o r s e m e n t t h r o u g h c o l l e g e a n d u n i v e r s i t y c r e d i t s o r d i s t r i c t s t a t e - a p p r o v e d s t a f f
d e v e l o p m e n t a n d w i l l a d h e r e t o t h e t r a i n i n g t i m e l i n e f o r c o m p l e t i o n o f t h i s r e q u i r e m e n t .
" T e a c h e r s w i l l b e c e r t i f i e d i n t h e i r s p e c i f i c f i e l d o f i n s t r u c t i o n .
E q u a l A c c e s s t o C a t e g o r i c a l a n d O t h e r P r o g r a m s / S e r v i c e s
K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l w i l l n o t d e n y l i m i t e d E n g l i s h p r o f i c i e n t ( L E P ) s t u d e n t s
a c c e s s t o a n y c u r r i c u l u m b e i n g o f f e r e d t o n o n - L E P s t u d e n t s . A d d i t i o n a l s o f t w a r e h a s b e e n
i d e n t i f i e d t o s u p p o r t e a c h s t u d e n t i n h i s / h e r n a t i v e l a n g u a g e . T h e q u a l i t y o f s u p p l e m e n t a l
c u r r i c u l u m w i l l b e e q u a l t o t h e c u r r i c u l u m o f n o n - L E P s t u d e n t s . T h i s s o f t w a r e i s a v a i l a b l e
t o a l l s t u d e n t s a t e a c h s i t e .
K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l a s s u r e s e q u a l a c c e s s t o i n s t r u c t i o n a l , c a t e g o r i c a l a n d
s t u d e n t s e r v i c e s f o r L E P s t u d e n t s t o a l l p r o g r a m s f o r w h i c h t h e y w o u l d o t h e r w i s e q u a l i f y
w i t h o u t r e f e r e n c e t o E n g l i s h l a n g u a g e p r o f i c i e n c y
U n d e r s t a n d a b l e H o m e / S c h o o l C o m m u n i c a t i o n
P r o c e d u r e s t o P r o v i d e U n d e r s t a n d a b l e H o m e / S c h o o l C o m m u n i c a t i o n w i l l i n c l u d e
R e p o r t i n g P r o g r e s s o f L E P S t u d e n t s i n R e a d i n g , W r i t i n g , a n d M a t h e m a t i c s t o
p a r e n t s / g u a r d i a n s .
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K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l w i l l m a i n t a i n a l l n e c e s s a r y r e c o r d s a n d w i l l p a r t i c i p a t e i n
a l l s t a t e t e s t i n g p r o g r a m s .
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" T o e n s u r e q u a l i t y c o n t r o l o v e r d a t a c o l l e c t i o n a n d r e p o r t i n g f o r L E P s t u d e n t s , P S L C S
w i l l m o n i t o r a n d t r a c k s t u d e n t d a t a .
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p o p u l a t i o n s , b y c o h o r t s .
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p r o g r a m , i n c l u d i n g t h e n u m b e r a n d q u a l i f i c a t i o n s o f s t a f f .
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i n s t r u c t i o n a l a s s i g n m e n t .
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t e a c h e r a s s i g n m e n t s
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t h e s e s t r a t e g i e s i n t h e i r l e s s o n p l a n s .
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a l s o a c t a s t r a n s l a t o r s t o p a r e n t s a n d / o r s t u d e n t s
" S u p p l e m e n t a l s o f t w a r e f o r E S O L c o m p e t e n c i e s w i l l b e p r o v i d e d
" A p p r o p r i a t e t r a i n i n g w i l l b e o f f e r e d t o t e a c h e r s t o i m p r o v e t h e i r s k i l l s
" A l l f o r m s w i l l b e p r o v i d e d i n h o m e l a n g u a g e t o p a r e n t s
" D i f f e r e n t i a t e d c u r r i c u l u m w i l l b e u s e d t h r o u g h o u t t h e g r a d e l e v e l s t o a s s i s t t h e
s t u d e n t s
D e s c r i b e h o w t h e s c h o o l ' s e f f e c t i v e n e s s i n s e r v i n g g i f t e d a n d t a l e n t e d
s t u d e n t s w i l l b e e v a l u a t e d .
K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r h i g h S c h o o l ' s g o a l s f o r d e t e r m i n i n g e f f e c t i v e n e s s i n s e r v i n g L E P
s t u d e n t s a t t h e S c h o o l i s c o n s i s t e n t w i t h g o a l s s e t f o r a l l s t u d e n t s o f t h e S c h o o l ( s e e s e c t i o n
5 ) a n d w i t h c o n s i d e r a t i o n t o t h e g o a l s a n d o b j e c t i v e s w r i t t e n t h e r e i n t h e c h i l d ' s L E P p l a n .
T h e S c h o o l w i l l s u p p o r t t h e e d u c a t i o n o f t h e s t u d e n t s , p r o v i d i n g t h e s u p p o r t n o t o n l y i n
t h e E S O L c l a s s r o o m b u t a l s o i n t h e o t h e r c l a s s r o o m s e t t i n g s i n w h i c h t h e c h i l d w i l l r e c e i v e
i n s t r u c t i o n .
T h e S c h o o l ' s e f f e c t i v e n e s s i n s e r v i n g L E P s t u d e n t s c a n a l s o b e e v a l u a t e d b y t h e S c h o o l ' s
a b i l i t y f o r t h e s t u d e n t t o d e m o n s t r a t e l e a r n i n g g a i n s a s e v i d e n c e d b y t h e i r p e r f o r m a n c e i n a l l
r e s p e c t i v e p o r t i o n s o f t h e F C A T a n d c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e a n n u a l g o a l s s p e c i f i e d i n t h e
c h i l d ' s L E P P l a n . T h e S c h o o l ' s e f f e c t i v e n e s s i n s e r v i n g L E P s t u d e n t s w i l l a l s o b e e v a l u a t e d
b y t h e s c h o o l ' s a b i l i t y t o m e e t A d e q u a t e Y e a r l y P r o g r e s s ( A Y P ) , i n c l u d i n g A Y P f o r E n g l i s h
L a n g u a g e L e a r n e r s t u d e n t s ' s u b g r o u p .
8 . S c h o o l C l i m a t e a n d D i s c i p l i n e
" D e s c r i b e t h e s c h o o l ' s d a i l y s c h e d u l e a n d a n n u a l c a l e n d a r , i n c l u d i n g t h e a n n u a l n u m b e r
o f d a y s a n d h o u r s o f i n s t r u c t i o n a l t i m e .
" D e s c r i b e t h e s c h o o l ' s p h i l o s o p h y r e g a r d i n g s t u d e n t b e h a v i o r .
" D e s c r i b e t h e s c h o o l ' s C o d e o f C o n d u c t , i n c l u d i n g t h e s c h o o l ' s p o l i c i e s f o r d i s c i p l i n e ,
s u s p e n s i o n , d i s m i s s a l a n d r e c o m m e n d a t i o n f o r e x p u l s i o n .
D e s c r i b e t h e s c h o o l ' s d a i l y s c h e d u l e a n d a n n u a l c a l e n d a r , i n c l u d i n g t h e
a n n u a l n u m b e r o f d a y s a n d h o u r s o f i n s t r u c t i o n a l t i m e .
T h e K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l ' s d a i l y s c h e d u l e w i l l b e d e t e r m i n e d a t a l a t e r d a t e ,
h o w e v e r t h e h o u r s s h a l l a p p r o x i m a t e t h o s e o f M i a m i - D a d e C o u n t y P u b l i c S c h o o l s . T h e
s c h o o l c a l e n d a r w i l l b e t h e s a m e a s t h a t o f t h e M i a m i - D a d e C o u n t y P u b l i c S c h o o l s a n d w i l l
c o n t a i n a m i n i m u m o f 1 8 0 i n s t r u c t i o n a l d a y s p e r y e a r .
D e s c r i b e t h e s c h o o l ' s p h i l o s o p h y r e g a r d i n g s t u d e n t b e h a v i o r .
" A l l s t u d e n t s a n d s c h o o l s t a f f h a v e a r i g h t t o s c h o o l s t h a t a r e s a f e , o r d e r l y a n d d r u g
f r e e .
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C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l A p p l i c a t i o n . S u b m i t t e d 8 / 1 / 2 0 0 8
" A l l s t u d e n t s a n d s c h o o l s t a f f h a v e a r i g h t t o b e t r e a t e d w i t h c o u r t e s y a n d r e s p e c t .
" T h e s c h o o l w i l l h a v e a n e n v i r o n m e n t c o n d u c i v e t o l e a r n e r e n g a g e m e n t a n d p u r s u i t
a n d a t t a i n m e n t o f g o a l s . S t u d e n t s w i l l a c t i n a m a n n e r t h a t f u r t h e r s t h i s
e n v i r o n m e n t .
" A l l s t u d e n t s a n d s c h o o l s t a f f h a v e a r i g h t t o l e a r n a n d w o r k i n s c h o o l s a n d
c l a s s r o o m s t h a t h a v e h i g h a c a d e m i c s t a n d a r d s .
" A l l s t u d e n t s a n d s c h o o l s t a f f h a v e a r i g h t t o b e s u p p o r t e d b y p a r e n t s , t h e
c o m m u n i t y , p u b l i c o f f i c i a l s a n d b u s i n e s s i n t h e i r e f f o r t s t o u p h o l d h i g h s t a n d a r d s o f
c o n d u c t a n d a c h i e v e m e n t . ( S h a n k e r , 1 9 9 5 )
" P a r e n t s m u s t b e a c t i v e i n s u p p o r t i n g t h e p l a n a n d e n c o u r a g i n g a p p r o p r i a t e s t u d e n t
b e h a v i o r .
K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l - S t u d e n t C o m m u n i t y S e r v i c e G u i d e l i n e s
K e y B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l p l a n s t o r e q u i r e i t s s t u d e n t s t o c o m p l e t e 1 0 0 h o u r s o f
c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e b e t w e e n 9 t h a n d 1 2 t h g r a d e s t o g r a d u a t e w i t h a H i g h S c h o o l d i p l o m a .
( 2 5 h o u r s p e r y e a r ) w i t h 7 5 h o u r s o f s e r v i c e b y t h e e n d o f t h e e l e v e n t h g r a d e . 1 2 t h g r a d e
s t u d e n t s w i l l a l s o c o m p l e t e a s e n i o r c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e p r o j e c t i n a c l a s s , w i t h a s c h o o l
a c t i v i t y g r o u p o r t h r o u g h t h e g u i d a n c e o f f i c e .
C o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e p r o j e c t s a r e p l a n n e d , o r g a n i z e d a n d v o l u n t a r y e f f o r t s d e s i g n e d t o
a d d r e s s a p r o b l e m o r n e e d i n t h e c o m m u n i t y . T o b e m e a n i n g f u l , c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e
p r o j e c t s m u s t a d d r e s s a r e a l n e e d o r p r o b l e m f o u n d w i t h i n t h e s c h o o l o r c o m m u n i t y . T h e
c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e p r o j e c t s t u d e n t s c h o o s e t o d o s h o u l d a l s o r e f l e c t t h e i r p e r s o n a l i n t e r e s t s
a n d s k i l l s . I n a d d i t i o n , w o r t h w h i l e c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e p r o j e c t s r e q u i r e a n o n - g o i n g
c o m m i t m e n t o n s t u d e n t ' s p a r t
S t u d e n t s w i l l b e r e q u i r e d t o d o a n y o f a v a r i e t y o f p r o j e c t s i n o r d e r t o m e e t t h e g r a d u a t i o n
r e q u i r e m e n t . T h e y c a n s p e n d t i m e w i t h s e n i o r c i t i z e n s , t u t o r e l e m e n t a r y o r a d u l t s i n a
s u b j e c t m a t t e r ( i . e . t e c h n o l o g y ) , w o r k i n a h o m e l e s s s h e l t e r o r p a r t i c i p a t e i n a C o m m u n i t y
S e r v i c e / S e r v i c e L e a r n i n g p r o j e c t i n t h e c o m m u n i t y a s p l a n n e d b y t h e s c h o o l ' s f a c u l t y .
S t u d e n t s m a y c o m p l e t e t h e i r p r o j e c t a t a s c h o o l o r i n t h e c o m m u n i t y . S t u d e n t s m a y w o r k a s
a n i n d i v i d u a l a n d o r m a y w o r k i n a g r o u p . B e l o w i s a b r i e f d e s c r i p t i o n o f t h e t y p e s o f
p r o j e c t s t h a t a r e a c c e p t a b l e .
S c h o o l - s i t e S e r v i c e P r o j e c t s :
S c h o o l - s i t e s e r v i c e i s a n e x c e l l e n t w a y o f m e e t i n g t h e r e q u i r e m e n t f o r c o m m u n i t y s e r v i c e
w h i l e a l s o h e l p i n g m e e t s p e c i a l n e e d s i n a s c h o o l . I f t h e y c h o o s e t o c o m p l e t e a s c h o o l - s i t e
p r o j e c t , s t u d e n t s s h o u l d c o m m i t t o p r o v i d i n g o n - g o i n g s u p p o r t a n d a s s i s t a n c e t o t h e s c h o o l .
A d d i t i o n a l l y , i f s t u d e n t s w o r k o n a s c h o o l - s i t e p r o j e c t , t h e p r o j e c t m u s t n o t b e c o m p l e t e d a s
p a r t o f a r e g u l a r s c h o o l c o u r s e i n w h i c h y o u a r e r e c e i v i n g c r e d i t ( w i t h t h e e x c e p t i o n o f t h e
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school courses in community service). The project may not be a performance or
performances that are part of the specific curriculum the student is following. Students must
be performances outside of the regular school performance schedule, or requirements set by
your specific department.
Examples of School -Site Projects include:
• Student plans, coordinates, and monitors a school -wide letter writing campaign in
support of an issue of local importance.
• Student tutors other students in Reading or Math for a semester.
• Student serves as a Community Service aide to an appropriate teacher or counselor and
assists with the efforts to implement and monitor community service experiences.
• Student performs at another school or at a nursing home or similar facility.
• Student performs for school activity which is not part of the regular program.
NO 1E: Competitions, honors, and recognition, will not constitute service.
Group Community Service Projects:
Group community service projects provide excellent opportunities for students to complete
their community service requirement while also helping meet the special needs of an
individual neighborhood or community.
Examples of Group Community Projects include:
• Students develop an Adopt -A -Park program that includes organizing and monitoring
regular work details, beautification and / or preservation.
• Students work regularly at a senior citizens' assisting with feeding and visitations.
• Club members volunteer to perform service for community organizations such as Beach
Clean-ups, March of Dimes Walk, etc.
• Students participate as Mayor or Council members in the Key Biscayne Youth Council
program, or support Youth Council programs approved by the Principal of the school.
Individual Community Service Projects:
Individual community service projects allow students to complete the service requirement
while addressing a community need which interests you. When working on an individual
project, students should be committed to providing on -going assistance to the community.
Examples of Individual Community Projects include:
• Student hosts story hours for younger children at a community library or at a nearby
elementary school.
• Student reads to or records for the blind.
• Student serves as a volunteer at a museum or cultural center.
• Student choreographs, writes, or directs a piece that is performed for a school, service
agency or the like. The performance must address an area of need to educate, inform or
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rally around an issue.
• Student volunteers to paint for a community agency, i.e. Crandon Park Carousel
Restoration Project or designs a poster for a community agency for which he/she does
not get paid and does not receive an award.
• Specific guidelines and procedures will be defined prior to the start of each school year.
Describe the school's Code of Conduct, including the school's policies
for discipline, suspension, dismissal and recommendation for expulsion.
The Code of Student Conduct currently in force by the School Board of Miami -Dade
County will serve as the primary model for the School. Prior to opening of the School, a
comprehensive review of the Code will be conducted and refinements may be
recommended. If any changes are made, all affected parties (parents and students) will be
properly notified prior to the opening of school.
The Code of Student Conduct clearly establishes the rules and expectations for student
behavior and the consequences for the violation of such rules.
Violation of the rules will be designated by categories which will range from a Level I
violation to Level III which could include consequences as serious as expulsion. Parents
will be provided detailed information regard the Code of Student Conduct upon
registration.
Such actions must be recommended and implemented in a fair and reasonable manner and
substantial documentation must be provided in order to justify any punitive action. In such
case that a student is expelled, he or she may not return to the school.
The School agrees to maintain a safe learning environment at all times. The School shall be
guided by Florida state law and the School Board's policies in the development of the
School's disciplinary polices. Nothing herein shall prohibit Key Biscayne Charter High
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students may be expelled by the School Board upon a recommendation by the School. Any
of the following behaviors are grounds for disciplinary action which may lead to possible
expulsion of the student:
1. Use, possession or sale of controlled substances, as defined in Chapter 896, Florida
Statues, or use, possession or sale of electronic pagers, alcohol, or counterfeit drugs that
would be prohibited if genuine, by any student while the student is on school property
or in attendance at a school function or sponsored event.
2. Possession of a firearm, knife, other weapon, or an item which may be used as a weapon
or to harm another (such as explosives, inflammables, acids and other chemicals and
poison) by any student while the student is on school property or in attendance at a
school function or sponsored event. This policy shall apply equally with regard to any
facsimile of a firearm, knife, other weapon, or an item which may be used as a weapon
or to harm another.
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3. Violence against any school personnel or other student.
4. Sexual harassment.
5. Vandalism (defacing, misuse of property) or Theft.
6. The attempt to do or participation in a conspiracy to do anything covered in
subparagraphs 1-6 above.
The School may expand this list in the development of its disciplinary policy. Further, the
School shall apply the School Board of Miami -Dade County policy regarding pagers in
implementation of its disciplinary policy at the School.
The School agrees to comply with the federal Gun Free School Act of 1994, and the state's
Zero Tolerance regulations, and any other applicable state and/or federal law pertaining to
the health, safety and welfare of students.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will adopt the plans of the Miami -Dade County
Public Schools as follows:
• School Safety Plan
• Code of Student Conduct
• Guide to Proactive Discipline
Charter School Dress Code
A higher standard of dress often encourages greater respect for the individual student and
others and results in a higher standard of behavior. Dress code guidelines indicate the
appropriate school dress for normal school days. The School will develop the particulars of
the dress code together with parents and students and reserves the right to interpret these
guidelines and/or make changes during the course of the first year. Students are expected
to follow these guidelines. A school uniform shall be worn by every student in attendance.
The color will be determined by the charter applicants. A special fund will be set up to
accommodate those parents who have financial limitations with acquiring these uniforms.
Possible Standards May Include:
Hair. Hair must be neat and clean with no "unnatural" colors. No hats, bandanas or
headbands may be worn.
Shoes: Students must wear shoes at all times. No heavy military type boots or shoes with
metal tips may be worn.
Blouse/shirts/sweaters: All blouses and shirts must be tucked in. Girls may wear blouses with
modest necklines or collared knit shirts. No see-through blouses are allowed.
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Slacks/ shorts: All uniform slacks/shorts must be worn with a belt and be in good repair.
In general: Boys may not wear earrings or body piercing. Girls may not wear body piercing
other than earrings. At no time are students to wear anything offensive, immodest, or
deemed inappropriate by the faculty.
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THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION
II. Organizational Plan
9. Governance
♦ Describe how the school will be governed, including documentation of legal structure
(i.e. Certificate of Incorporation)
• Provide an organizational chart for the school and a narrative description of the chart.
Clearly describe the proposed reporting structure to the governing board and the
relationship of the Board to the school's leader and administration.
• Provide a description of the responsibilities and obligations of the governing board as a
whole, individual members and officers of the board.
• Describe the policies and procedures by which the governing board will operate,
including board powers and duties, hoard member selection and removal procedures and
term limits, code of ethics, conflict of interest, and meeting schedule.
Charter school ,;oUerning hoards must be ,s tided by a set of by-/ams that deline how the board will
operate. Applicants may include their proposed by-laws.
• Explain how the founding group for the school intends to transition to a governing
board.
♦ Describe the plans for board member recruitment and development, including the
orientation process for new members and ongoing professional development.
♦ list each of the proposed members of the school's governing board, indicating any ex -
officio members and vacant seats to be filled. For each proposed member, provide a
brief description of the person's background that illuminates the contribution he/she
intends to make through service as a governing board member and any office of the
board that individual holds.
♦ Explain how parents and the community will be involved in the governance of the
school.
Describe how the school will be governed, including documentation of
legal structure (i.e. Certificate of Incorporation)
Founding Board
The Founding Board for the Key Biscayne Charter High School is the Village of Key Biscayne
Village Council. The school will be a municipally -constructed and fiscally —managed charter
system providing a full, public, tuition -free education.
Key Biscayne is governed by a council-manager form of government, combining the political
leadership of its elected officials with the executive experience of its Village Manager. The
Village Manager is appointed by the seven members of the Village Council and serves as the
chief administrative officer of the Village. The Manager is responsible to the Council for the
administration of all Village affairs.
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Utilizing the provisions of Florida's statute enabling municipally organized charter schools, the
Village Council will function as the Key Biscayne Charter High School Founding Board. In their
capacity as Village Council, the council members are duly appointed representatives of the
residents of Key Biscayne and thus have been entrusted to represent the will of the citizens. At
present the Council members are as follows:
Mayor Robert L. Vernon,
Vice Mayor Jorge E. Mendia
Councilmember Michael Davey
Councilmember Enrique Garcia
Councilmember Stephen Liedman
Councilmember Thomas Thornton
Councilmember Patricia Woodsman Weinman
As the charter applicant and recipient, the Village Council will have ultimate authority for the
Key Biscayne Charter High School. As a municipal entity, it is exploring the most appropriate
method for governing the many aspects of the High School. It may keep all authority, delegate
some authority or delegate most of the authority for the school's operation. All of these
possible governing scenarios are under consideration by the Village. In the event that the
Village Council determines that it will delegate authority, the Village Council may establish a
Governing Board to assist with the governance and management of the school. The
Governing Board could have certain authorities for decision -making as delegated by the
Council and could make recommendations to the Council regarding other aspects of the
school. This Governing Board would operate within all legal requirements for a public
body in the same manner as all other Village Boards.
In the event that the Village Council does not delegate authority to a Governing Board, it
will assume the Governing Board role for the school.
School Advisory Committees:
• Parent Advisory Board:
The High School will form a parent advisory board pursuant to Section 1002.32(8) for
the purposes of developing and implementing the school improvement plan. This
group will be defined at a later date, but the group will be reflective of the population
served by the school. The establishment of this Advisory Board, whose role is to give
input to the Principal and Village Council or Governing Board (if established), will firmly
ground the school by giving a voice to parents and students, the primary stakeholders.
• Community Advisory Board:
Drawing from the unique culture and community of Key Biscayne, the school plans to
establish a Community Advisory Board to provide direct input and guidance to the
Village Council or Governing Board (if established). The Community Advisory Board
will include persons in the community with outstanding skills and experiences that can
greatly assist the formation and operation of the school. The details regarding this
group and their governance have not yet been established, but it will serve solely in an
advisory capacity.
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Provide an organizational chart for the school and a narrative
description of the chart. Clearly describe the proposed reporting
structure to the governing board and the relationship of the Board to the
school's leader and administration.
fhe reporting structure of the school has not yet been defined by the Village Council. One
structure that is under close examination is the use of a Governing Board to assist with
some or all of the school governance —as will be determined by the Council prior to
contracting.
If established, the role of the Governing Board could be to serve as the governing body and
conduct regularly scheduled public meetings regarding all aspects related to the operations
of the School.
The School's on -site administration may consist of the principal and secretarial staff. The
principal, with the support of the teachers, will ensure that the operations of the School
(resources, courses, policies) are in accordance with the mission and vision of the School.
The administrative staff, as instructional leaders, will make all school -based decisions,
establish and implement procedures for the day-to-day operations of the school.
Provide a description of the responsibilities and obligations of the
governing board as a whole, individual members and officers of the
board.
As a municipal entity, the Village is fully advised of the requirements regarding governance
in the sunshine and full financial disclosure and reporting. As such, the Village understands
that creation of a Governing Board will need to follow Florida statutes and guidelines. If
established, the Governing Board could be structured as follows:
Responsibilities of the Officers and Members of the Board:
Chair:
The Chair is the chief executive officer of the corporation and has, subject to the control of
the Board, general supervision, direction and control of the business and officers of the
corporation. The Chair shall preside at all meetings of the Board. The Chair has the general
management powers and duties usually vested in the office of the President and general
manager of a corporation as well as such other powers and duties as the Board may
prescribe from time to time.
Vice Chair:
The Vice Chair(s), in the absence or disability of the Chair, shall perform all duties of the
Chair and shall have such powers and perform such other duties as the Board may prescribe
from time to time.
Secretary:
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The Secretary shall:
• Maintain minutes of all meetings of the Board and its committees;
• Keep a copy of the corporation's Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws and the seal of
the corporation;
• Give notice of all meetings of the Board;
• Distribute the minutes of meetings of the Board to all its members promptly after the
meetings; keep the seal of the corporation in safe custody;
• Maintain all reports, statements and other documents required by law, except to the
extent the same are to be kept or filed by the Treasurer; and,
• Perform such other powers and perform such other duties as may be prescribed from
time to time by the Board as well as all other duties detailed therein the Bylaws of the
Applicant.
Describe the policies and procedures by which the governing board will
operate, including board powers and duties board member selection and
removal procedures and term limits, code of ethics, conflict of interest,
and meeting schedule.
If established, a "Key Biscayne Charter High School Governing Board" will be comprised
of a diversity of members that assist in the operation of the school. A key component
would be a variety of backgrounds and skills that lends itself to the complete operation of
the school. The Governing Board could contain:
• An educator
• An attorney
• A CPA or person with a financial background
• A person experienced in fundraising
• A person skilled in marketing/PR/recruitment
• One student who is president of student council (nonvoting)
• Two parents selected by Key Biscayne Educational Foundation, Inc.
The Village Council may delegate one or more of the following authorities to the
Governing Board:
t. Appoint a suitable Principal; fix his/her compensation and remove that person from
office at the pleasure of the board.
2. Establish regulations for the governing, management and operations of such charter
school as may be deemed necessary for its preservation, proper operation and to
maintain its usefulness and efficiency.
3. Power as may be necessary to carry out the spirit and intent of the law in establishing,
promoting and maintaining a municipal charter high school within the Village of Key
Biscayne.
4.Oversee operational policies, academic accountability, and financial accountability.
5. Annually adopt and maintain an operating budget.
6. Exercise continuing oversight over charter school operations.
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7. Report its progress annually to its sponsor, which shall forward the report to the
Commissioner of Education at the same time as other annual school accountability
reports.
8. Ensure that the charter school has retained the services of a certified public accountant
for the annual financial audit and who shall submit the report to the governing body,
9. Review and approve the audit report, including audit findings and recommendations.
10. Monitor a financial recovery plan in order to ensure compliance.
11. Report progress annually to its sponsor, including at least the following components (i.e.
Charter School Annual Report):
• School achievement performance data,
• Financial status of the School, including revenues and expenditures at a level of
detail that allows for analysis of the ability to meet financial obligations and
timely repayment of debt,
• Documentation of the facilities in current use and any planned facilities for use
by the charter school for instructions of students, administrative functions, or
investment purposes,
• Descriptive information about the charter school's personnel, including salary
and benefit levels of charter school employees, the proportion of instructional
personnel who hold professional or temporary certificates, and the proportion
of instructional personnel teaching in -field or out —of-field.
The Governing Board would, at least quarterly, transmit reports to the Village Council of
the condition of the school, including full financial reporting, such reports as may be
deemed appropriate concerning student registration, attendance, and achievements and such
additional statistics, information and suggestions as the board may deem of general interest
or as the Village Council.
Board Member Selection and Removal Procedures and Term Limits
Selection:
Board members could be appointed by the Village Council at a public meeting of the
Council and thereafter the Governing Board would hold its first meeting. Notice of the
Board's intentions to elect a Chair and Vice -Chair shall be included in the agenda for that
meeting and publicly announced.
Removal Procedures:
Any Board member may be removed without cause by the affirmative vote of a majority of
the Village Council. Newly created Board positions resulting from an increase in the
number of members comprising the board and all vacancies occurring on the board for any
reason shall be filled by the Village Council upon a recommendation of the Governing
Board. A member appointed to fill a newly created board position or vacancy will serve
until the end of that term. Newly appointed members will agree to support the founding
organization's vision in order to maintain continuity between the founders and the
subsequent board members.
Term Limits:
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A Board member could be appointed for a term of no more than two (2) years. Terms
would start on July 1" and expire on June 30th and would have staggered expiration dates.
Meeting schedule selection:
The Governing Board may vote upon and post their meeting schedule starting with the
2009-2010 school year and will be annual after that. It will follow the Florida Statues,
relating to public records, and public meetings.
Explain how the founding group for the school intends to transition to a
governing board.
The Founding Board of the Key Biscayne Charter High School is the Village Council.
Upon learning that the charter application has been approved by the Charter Sponsor, the
Village will begin contract negotiations with the Sponsor. During this time period, if the
Village intends to utilize the services of a Governing Board, the Village will publicly approve
the final structure and authority of the Governing Board. It will also begin recruiting the
initial Governing Board members from the community. Governing Board members would
then be required to follow all state and local guidelines required for service on a public
school board. This will include, but not be limited to, completing the sponsor Governing
Board Disclosure Form (requiring personal information, relationship information, ethical
information, criminal background information and a disclosure verification) and other such
requirements.
Once the Governing Board initial members have been identified, the Village Council will
appoint all the members and pass a resolution authorizing the Governing Board to begin
work on matters related to the Key Biscayne Charter High School.
Describe the plans for board member recruitment and development,
including the orientation process for new members and ongoing
professional development.
Plans for Board Member Recruitment:
If a Governing Board is established, the Governing Board members shall then actively
recruit new members who may be recommended to the Village Council for seats on the
Governing Board as seats become available. These new members must commit to forward
the mission of the School and to complete the duties as defined to them. All Board
members will agree to oversee the operational policies and ensure academic accountability
and financial accountability of the School. Each member will also participate in charter
school governance training and successfully undergo a background check by the Sponsor, as
specified by law.
Names of potential new Governing Board members will be recommended by the
Governing Board to the Village Council for placement on the Governing Board.
Orientation Process and Ongoing Professional Development:
Governance Training: The administrators and Governing Board members will be trained in
the areas of Non -Profit Board Governance, Florida's Open Government Requirements, the
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Florida Sunshine Law, and the Florida Public Records Law. This training will be provided
by the Florida Association of Charter Schools or another approved vendor. Further, the
High School will develop an orientation and training program for new directors and an
annual continuing education program for existing directors.
Human Resources Training: Administrators and governing board members will be trained
and updated as needed by an approved vendor in the area of Human Resources. The
training will cover the areas of Hiring, Urili7ing, and Evaluating Administration, Personnel
Policies and Procedures, Hiring Practices, Evaluation, Taxes and Benefits.
List each of the proposed members of the school's governing board,
indicating any ex -officio members and vacant seats to be filled. For
each proposed member, provide a brief description of the person's
background that illuminates the contribution he/she intends to make
through service as a governing board member and any office of the
board that individual holds.
No proposed names of school governing board members can be determined at this time.
Explain how parents and the community will be involved in the
governance of the school.
Active parental/guardian participation will be encouraged at the school. Parent/guardian
participation is key to the success of the overall program and will be solicited for the
development of school goals and objectives.
The establishment of the Parent Advisory Board, whose membership is entirely comprised
of parents, evidences the School's commitment to include parents in decision -making
matters.
Parents, through their representation on the Parent Advisory Board ,will provide input in a
wide array of school related issues including school operating hours, academic
programming, conduct and dress policy, co -curricular and extra -curricular activity, and the
school calendar.
Annual surveys soliciting parent feedback will further guide decision makers in policy related
decisions resulting in a school environment that celebrates the synergies that occur when
parents, administrators and policy makers work collaboratively to maximize student
achievement.
In addition:
• Parent Advisory Board meetings will be reasonably noticed and will be open to the
Public giving parents opportunity for input.
• Parent/teacher conferences will be held to provide a forum for open discussion and to
build parent/teacher understanding and support.
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" P a r e n t s w i l l b e e n c o u r a g e d t o e s t a b l i s h a n o r g a n i z a t i o n o f t h e i r c h o i c e s i m i l a r t o a
P a r e n t T e a c h e r A s s o c i a t i o n a f f o r d i n g p a r e n t s a f o r u m f o r o p e n d i s c u s s i o n a n d s u p p o r t
r e g a r d i n g s c h o o l i s s u e s , a n d ;
" E n r o l l m e n t i s a p a r e n t / s t u d e n t c o o p e r a t i v e c h o i c e , w h e r e i n p a r e n t s / g u a r d i a n s
c o n t r a c t u a l l y a g r e e t o b e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e i r c h i l d r e n a b i d i n g b y t h e r u l e s a n d
r e g u l a t i o n s a p p l i c a b l e t o a t t e n d a n c e , c l a s s r o o m p a r t i c i p a t i o n , a n d b e h a v i o r a n d u n i f o r m
p o l i c y . F a i l u r e t o a b i d e b y t h a t c o n t r a c t m a y r e s u l t i n a l o s s o f r e - e n r o l l m e n t
o p p o r t u n i t y o r d i s m i s s a l a c c o r d i n g t o r u l i n g o f t h e F l o r i d a D e p a r t m e n t o f E d u c a t i o n
G e n e r a l C o u n s e l .
P a r e n t s m u s t s i g n a " c o n t r a c t " a g r e e i n g t o v o l u n t e e r a m i n i m u m o f t w e n t y ( 2 0 ) h o u r s p e r y e a r .
W h e n t w o o r m o r e c h i l d r e n f r o m t h e s a m e f a m i l y a r e e n r o l l e d , p a r e n t s s h a l l b e r e q u i r e d t o
v o l u n t e e r a t o t a l o f t h i r t y ( 3 0 ) h o u r s p e r y e a r .
T h e p r o c e d u r e f o r s c h e d u l i n g p a r e n t v o l u n t e e r t i m e w i l l b e f l e x i b l e a n d d e s i g n e d t o w o r k a r o u n d
t h e i r e m p l o y m e n t . T h o s e p a r e n t s w h o f a i l t o p e r f o r m t h e i r v o l u n t e e r h o u r s w o u l d b e c o n t a c t e d t o
a s c e r t a i n w h a t , i f a n y , b a r r i e r s m i g h t p r e c l u d e t h e i r c o m m i t m e n t . I t i s h i g h l y u n l i k e l y t h a t s u c h
b a r r i e r s w o u l d o c c u r g i v e n t h a t t h i s p o l i c y w o u l d b e e x p l a i n e d t o p a r e n t s p r i o r t o e n r o l l i n g t h e i r
c h i l d ( r e n ) a n d t h a t o u r a b i l i t y t o d e v e l o p h i g h l y f l e x i b l e v o l u n t e e r s c h e d u l e s w o u l d m e e t a n y
f o r e s e e a b l e s c h e d u l i n g c o n f l i c t . I n a n y c a s e , a r r a n g e m e n t s w i l l b e m a d e t o a s s i s t t h e p a r e n t s w i t h
s a t i s f y i n g t h e i r v o l u n t e e r o b l i g a t i o n .
V i l l a g e o f K e y B i s c a y n e
C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l A p p l i c a t i o n . S u b m i t t e d 8 / 1 / 2 0 0 8
7 9
10. Management
• Describe the management structure of the school. Include job descriptions for each
administrative position and teachers that identify hcv roles, responsibilities and
accountabilit\-.
• Outline the criteria and process that will be used to select the school's leader and process
by which the school leader will be evaluated.
♦ Provide a staffing plan for each year of the charter term.
• l ;xplain the school's plan for recruitment, selection, development and evaluation of staff.
Describe the management structure of the school. Include job
descriptions for each administrative position and teachers that identify
key roles, responsibilities and accountability.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will employ a principal and administrative support
staff (as needed) to be responsible for curriculum development, working with the teaching
staff, addressing student -related issues and overseeing the parental involvement in the
school. The principal, with the support of the administrative staff, will ensure that the
operations of the school (resources, courses, policies) are in accordance with the mission
and vision of the school. The administrative staff, as instructional leaders, will make all
school -based decisions, establishing and implementing procedures for the day-to-day
operations of the school. The staff will be responsible for carrying out these procedures in
their daily activities and interactions with students, teachers and parents of the school.
Principal:
In addition to demonstrating all of the Florida's Principal competencies, the principal's
duties could include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Administer, control and supervise the instructional program of the school operations
and school personnel.
• Facilitate frequent communication with the parents of the school.
• Encourage teachers and pupils to perform to the best of their ability.
• Interpret and communicate the educational program of the school to the community.
• Coordinate and adopt school curricular programs and policies to address student
learning needs.
• Assume responsibility for the buildings, grounds, equipment and supplies of the school;
supervise the work of the maintenance staff and report to the Governing Board on the
conditions and needs of the school.
• Keep accurate account of all monies paid and record the purpose for which it was paid.
• Report directly to Governing Board.
• Compile, disaggregate and prepare all student achievement outcomes for dissemination.
• Implement and promote the school vision and mission.
• Coordinate, supervise and conduct evaluations of all staff.
• Coordinate and conduct the interview process and make hiring and termination
decisions for all staff.
• Supervise and coordinate the budget process.
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" D e v e l o p , i m p l e m e n t a n d e v a l u a t e t h e s c h o o l i m p r o v e m e n t p l a n .
" S u p e r v i s e a l l s t u d e n t s a n d s t a f f .
" S u p e r v i s e a n d c o o r d i n a t e s c h o o l - w i d e p r o g r a m s , c u r r i c i l l a a n d c o u r s e o p t i o n s .
" S u p e r v i s e a n d c o o r d i n a t e s t u d e n t r e g i s t r a t i o n , s c h e d u l i n g , a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n o f t h e
m a s t e r s c h e d u l e .
" O v e r s e e t h e g r a d e r e p o r t i n g s y s t e m a n d s c h o o l w e b s i t e .
" M o n i t o r s u b s t i t u t e t e a c h e r s a n d t h e c l a s s c o v e r a g e p r o c e s s .
" S u p e r v i s e s c h o o l a c t i v i t i e s a n d s p e c i a l e v e n t s a n d i n i t i a t e f u n d r a i s i n g a c t i v i t i e s .
" E s t a b l i s h b u s i n e s s p a r t n e r s h i p s a n d p o s i t i v e r e l a t i o n s h i p s w i t h c o m m u n i t y l e a d e r s .
" M a i n t a i n a m a s t e r s c h e d u l e o f a l l s c h o o l a c t i v i t i e s a n d e v e n t s , i n c l u d i n g e x t r a c u r r i c u l a r
t r i p s .
" C o o r d i n a t e a n d s c h e d u l e t h e u s e o f f a c i l i t i e s f o r a l l e v e n t s .
" I m p l e m e n t a n d e n f o r c e a t t e n d a n c e a n d t a r d y p o l i c i e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s f o r a l l s t u d e n t s .
" E n f o r c e t h e d i s c i p l i n e p l a n a n d a s s i s t t e a c h e r s w i t h a l l c o n c e r n s a n d i s s u e s r e l a t e d t o
s t u d e n t b e h a v i o r .
O u t l i n e t h e c r i t e r i a a n d p r o c e s s t h a t w i l l b e u s e d t o s e l e c t t h e s c h o o l ' s
l e a d e r a n d p r o c e s s b y w h i c h t h e s c h o o l l e a d e r w i l l b e e v a l u a t e d .
T h e s c h o o l p r i n c i p a l w i l l b e r e s p o n s i b l e f o r a l l a s p e c t s o f t h e s c h o o l o p e r a t i o n s w i t h i n t h e
s c o p e o f o p e r a t i n g p o l i c y a n d b u d g e t a r y a p p r o v a l b y t h e V i l l a g e C o u n c i l . T h e s c h o o l ' s
f a c u l t y a n d s t a f f w i l l r e p o r t d i r e c t l y t o t h e p r i n c i p a l , w h o r e p o r t s t o t h e V i l l a g e C o u n c i l . T h e
p r i n c i p a l w i l l b e e v a l u a t e d u s i n g a n e v a l u a t i o n t o o l t h a t w i l l i n c o r p o r a t e t h e F l o r i d a P r i n c i p a l
C o m p e t e n c i e s . T h e s e s t a n d a r d s c e n t e r a r o u n d C o m m i t m e n t t o V i s i o n a n d M i s s i o n ,
P r o a c t i v e O r i e n t a t i o n , M a n a g i n g I n t e r a c t i o n , T a c t i c a l A d a p t a b i l i t y , C o n c e p t F o r m a t i o n ,
C o n c e p t u a l F l e x i b i l i t y , O r g a n i z a t i o n a l A b i l i t y a n d S e n s i t i v i t y , D e l e g a t i o n , S e l f - P r e s e r v a t i o n ,
W r i t t e n C o m m u n i c a t i o n , A c h i e v e m e n t a n d D e v e l o p m e n t a l O r i e n t a t i o n , M a n a g e m e n t
C o n t r o l a n d B u d g e t O v e r s i g h t a n d D e v e l o p m e n t , I n f o r m a t i o n S e a r c h a n d A n a l y s i s , a n d
I n t e r p e r s o n a l S e n s i t i v i t y . O t h e r d a t a i n c l u d e d i n t h e e v a l u a t i o n w i l l b e p a r e n t p a r t i c i p a t i o n ,
r ' n . 1 a n u n . 1 1 r e p o r t s , 1 i u e s i u i 1 a 1 1 J i t 1 a l l d A l l C 1 1 d a 1 1 C e ) 1 a l 1 J L 1 C J , a n d p a i c i i L , J i u U G 1 1 1 a l l d
s t a f f c l i m a t e s u r v e y s .
P r o v i d e a s t a f f i n g p l a n f o r e a c h y e a r o f t h e c h a r t e r t e r m .
T h e a t t a c h e d b u d g e t f o r t h e s c h o o l o u t l i n e s t h e a n t i c i p a t e d s t a f f i n g l e v e l s f o r t h e K e y
B i s c a y n e C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l f o r t h e f i r s t f i v e y e a r s .
E x p l a i n t h e s c h o o l ' s p l a n f o r r e c r u i t m e n t , s e l e c t i o n , d e v e l o p m e n t a n d
e v a l u a t i o n o f s t a f f .
R e c r u i t m e n t o f S t a f f :
T h e S c h o o l w i l l e n s u r e t h a t t h e f a c u l t y m e m b e r s a r e h i g h l y - q u a l i f i e d a n d m a t c h t h e l e a r n i n g
n e e d s o f i t s s t u d e n t s . T h e s c h o o l w i l l :
V i l l a g e o f K e y B i s c a y n e 8 1
C h a r t e r H i g h S c h o o l A p p l i c a t i o n . S u b m i t t e d 8 / 1 / 2 0 0 8
" R e c r u i t t e a c h e r s t h r o u g h t h e S t a t e - s p o n s o r e d , D e p a r t m e n t o f E d u c a t i o n , T e a c h i n F l o r i d a
w e b s i t e ;
" C o o r d i n a t e e f f o r t s w i t h p o s t s e c o n d a r y e d u c a t i o n a l i n s t i t u t i o n s t o s e r v e a s h o s t
s c h o o l f o r i n t e r n s w h e n e v e r p o s s i b l e , a n d
" O r g a n i z e o t h e r e f f o r t s t o a t t r a c t i n - f i e l d e x p e r t s t o s e r v e a s t e a c h e r s i n t h e v a r i o u s
d i s c i p l i n e s t h a t r e q u i r e h i g h e r l e v e l s o f a c a d e m i c c o n t e n t d e l i v e r y .
R e c r u i t m e n t e f f o r t s w i l l a l s o i n c l u d e a d v e r t i s e m e n t s i n l o c a l n e w s p a p e r s a n d o n t h e s c h o o l ' s
w e b s i t e , p r e s e n t a t i o n s a n d f l i e r s a t l o c a l u n i v e r s i t i e s , s c h o o l j o b f a i r s a n d v i a w o r d o f m o u t h .
C o n s i d e r a b l e e f f o r t w i l l b e t a k e n d u r i n g i n t e r v i e w s t o h i r e t h e m o s t q u a l i f i e d c a n d i d a t e s t h a t
c u m u l a t i v e l y r e p r e s e n t t h e d i v e r s e r a c i a l / e t h n i c b a c k g r o u n d o f t h e l o c a l c o m m u n i t y a n d
c o u n t y t h a t w e s e r v e .
S e l e c t i o n o f s t a f f w i l l b e d r i v e n b y t h e f o l l o w i n g q u a l i f i c a t i o n s :
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n
" E d u c a t i o n a l b a c k g r o u n d o f a M a s t e r ' s D e g r e e o r h i g h e r
" E x t e n s i v e a d m i n i s t r a t i v e a n d t e a c h i n g e x p e r i e n c e i n a 9 - 1 2 g r a d e s e t t i n g
" S t a t e o f F l o r i d a C e r t i f i c a t i o n i n E d u c a t i o n a l L e a d e r s h i p
" V a s t e x p e r i e n c e i n w o r k i n g w i t h s c h o o l o r a d v i s o r y e d u c a t i o n a l b o a r d s
" S t r o n g m a n a g e r i a l c a p a b i l i t i e s
" K n o w l e d g e o f t h e n e e d s o f t h e s t u d e n t p o p u l a t i o n s e r v e d b y t h e S c h o o l
" P o s i t i v e r e v a l u a t i o n s f r o m p r e v i o u s a d m i n i s t r a t i v e p o s i t i o n
" L e t t e r s o f r e c o m m e n d a t i o n
" E x c e l l e n t c o m m u n i c a t i o n s k i l l s
F a c u l t y / S t a f f
" E d u c a t i o n a l b a c k g r o u n d : B a c h e l o r ' s D e g r e e o r h i g h e r i n f i e l d
" S t a t e C e r t i f i c a t i o n f o r t h e r e q u i r e d p o s i t i o n
" E x c e l l e n t p r e s e n t a t i o n a n d i n t e r p e r s o n a l s k i l l s
" S a t i s f a c t o r y r e c o m m e n d a t i o n a n d / o r e v a l u a t i o n s f r o m p r e v i o u s e m p l o y e r / s c h o o l
" P e r s o n a l c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s , k n o w l e d g e , a n d b e l i e f i n t h e e d u c a t i o n a l d e s i g n o f t h e
s c h o o l
" A n a b i l i t y a n d m o t i v a t i o n t o w o r k a s p a r t o f a t e a m i n a s m a l l - s c h o o l s e t t i n g w i t h
p a r e n t a l i n v o l v e m e n t
" R e f e r e n c e s / l e t t e r s o f R e c o m m e n d a t i o n
T h e s c h o o l w i l l n o t e m p l o y a n i n d i v i d u a l t o p r o v i d e i n s t r u c t i o n a l s e r v i c e s i f t h e i n d i v i d u a l ' s
c e r t i f i c a t e o r l i c e n s e a s a n e d u c a t o r i s s u s p e n d e d o r r e v o k e d b y t h i s o r a n y o t h e r s t a t e . T h e
s c h o o l a g r e e s t o f i n g e r p r i n t a l l e m p l o y e e s a s r e q u i r e d b y S e c t i o n 1 0 1 2 . 3 2 , F . S . , a l l e m p l o y e e s
a g r e e t o b a c k g r o u n d c h e c k s a n d d r u g - s c r e e n i n g .
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professional development as coordinated by the administrative staff. Development will take
place through the following methods:
• In-house workshops
• Monthly staff meetings
• Bi-weekly (or more frequent) team meetings
• Use of Professional Development Plans for each teacher to address personal
targeted professional growth.
• Mentoring
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11. Education Service Providers
If the school intends to enter into a contract with an l ducation Service Provider':
• Describe the services to be provided by the ESP.
• Provide a draft of the proposed contract between the school and the LISP including, at a
minimum, proposed services, performance evaluation measures, fee structure, renewal
and termination provision, and terms of property ownership (real, intellectual and
personal.)
♦ Explain why the ESP was selected, including what due diligence was conducted to
inform the selection.
• Explain the ESP's roles and responsibilities for the financial management of the
proposed charter school, if applicable, and the internal controls that will be in place to
guide this relationship.
♦ Explain how the governing board will ensure that an "arm's length'',performance-based
relationship exists between the governuig board and the ESP.
♦ Provide a summary of the ESP's history, including its educational philosophy and
background and experience of senior management.
♦ Provide a list of other schools with which the I ':SP has contracts, including contact
information and student and financial performance data of such schools.
The Village continues to evaluate the services of an Education Service Provider for a
portion or all of its education service needs. It will continue to investigate all options and
will provide further information regarding this question if it determines that an Education
Service Provider is the appropriate option for the Village. In the event the Village decides
to pursue this option, it will issue an RFP for Education Service Provider services and will
evaluate the competitive responses.
12. Employment
• I4;xplain the school's compensation plan, including whether staff will be publicly or
privately employed.
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including expectations for participationl in the school's professional development
program.
Explain the school's compensation plan, including whether staff will be
publicly or privately employed.
2 An Education Service Provider (ESP) is an organization that provides comprehensive services to a school.
Organized as non-profit or for-profit companies, ESPs generally fall into three categories:
- Educational Management Organisations (EMOs) that provide comprehensive school management services and
may provide school designs and/or educational programming as well;
Comprehensive School Design Providers that offer a replicable school model or common pedagogical,
instructional and governance approach, and
Virtual School Management Organisations that provide comprehensive education management to non -
classroom -based schools.
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The Village is researching the best method of employing the principal and staff. When a
decision is made, further information will be provided to the Charter Sponsor. The Village
anticipates that the employees will be private, but this decision is subject to change.
The School plans to pay salaries commensurate to that offered by the local school district.
Full-time employees would be entitled to Health Insurance, including dental and vision plan.
In addition the school may offer some employees the opportunity to participate in a 401(K)
Plan and life insurance plan. Ten-month employees may earn 10 sick/personal days per
twelve-month period. Employees may qualify for paid sick leave after 90 days of
employment.
The school may also employ or contract with skilled and carefully selected non -certified
personnel, to assist instructional staff members, as educational professionals in the same
manner as defined by the State Board of Education rule for charter school governing
boards. In the signed employment contract between staff member and the school, teachers
will be notified as to whether they are covered by the contract between United Teachers of
Dade and The School Board of Miami -Dade County Florida.
Describe the personnel policies and procedures to which staff will be
required to adhere, including expectations for participation in the
school's professional development program.
It is the intent of our school to obtain the services of the finest teachers available. To
accomplish this, we will disseminate materials in order to ensure that properly credentialed
individuals apply. Each applicant will be screened by a team of professionals trained to
identify individuals suited to the philosophy of this institution. Extensive background
reviews will be done to verify past experiences and ensure the safety of our children.
The teachers employed by (or teaching at) the school will be certified as required by Florida
Statutes. The school may employ or contract with skilled selected non -certified personnel
to provide institutional services or to assist instructional staff members as teacher aides in
the same manner as defined in Florida Statutes.
The school will not employ or contract with an individual to provide instructional services if
the individuals' certificate or licenser as an educator is suspended or revoked by this or any
other state, as per Florida Statutes.
The school reserves the right to mandate whatever testing of employees is deemed necessary
to protect the students.
The school will not violate the anti -discrimination provisions of The Florida Education
Equity Act.
The school expressly reserves the right to discharge employees after an internal due process
hearing. The school will include in the employment contract a thorough, consistent, and
even-handed termination provision that includes an appropriate due process procedure.
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Teacher biographies will be provided in a summary booklet and made available to all
parents.
The School will communicate Personnel Policies and Procedures through the dissemination
of a Staff Handbook. The policies and procedures detailed therein will be reviewed by the
School's administration during the Opening of School Procedures Meeting at the
commencement of each school year so that all employees can acknowledge receipt of said
procedures. Upon signing off, employees commit to abide by and be held to the specific
procedures listed therein. The staff handbook will include: hiring, hours expected to be on
campus, terminations, sick days, vacations, continuing education, expectations for working
with co-workers, administration and parents.
The School agrees to fingerprint all employees as required and all employees will agree to
background checks. ° The school also agrees to drug -test all employees, and will work
through the Sponsor to utilize a sponsor -approved process for same. The school also
reserves the right to mandate other testing of employees to protect the students. All
employees must satisfactorily pass these tests, without violating the rights of the employees.
Teachers:
The instructional staff's duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the
following:
Demonstrate Proficiency:
• Demonstrate mastery of all state competencies
• Demonstrate mastery of all twelve of the teacher practices benchmarks for the 21st
century at the professional and eventually the accomplished level
• Foster students' achievement grains from baseline assessment levels to be evident in
pre/post test comparison results, standardized test scores and portfolios
• Maintain student portfolios.
Demonstrate Initiative:
• Demonstrate consistent attendance
• Demonstrate efficiency
• Demonstrate punctuality
• Initiate opportunities for professional development
• Initiate and present innovative ideas for special projects, school functions, field trips,
extracurricular activities and clubs
• Provide supplemental instruction.
Participate in Continued Professional Development:
• Attend workshops and conferences
• Demonstrate oral proficiency
• Demonstrate written proficiency
• Pursue further education and supplemental credentials
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Serve as Role Models for Students:
• Maintain and promote a safe learning environment
• Administer student surveys twice yearly
• Promote problem -solving skills and character education
• Promote and enforce Code of Excellence
Advise Parents:
• Document parent phone calls, conversations and conferences
• Work as partners to create behavior modification plans
• Create Progression Plans for students
• Keep parents updated through interim reports, report cards, phone calls, updated
computer services and notes home
• Maintain flexibility and frequent contact with parents about student progress and
school events
Demonstrate Awareness of Each Student's Educational Needs
• Continually assess students' development through clearly defined rubrics
• Establish, maintain, assess and (if needed) modify individual student progression
plans
• Identify those students who exhibit exceptional thinking styles and behaviors and
implement and/or accommodate those exceptional needs
Participate Actively in School Functions:
• Attend parent/teacher meetings and conferences
• Plan and participate in special events
Work Cooperatively and Productively with Co -Workers:
• Take initiative to implement projects, programs, and /or compensate for
shortcomings within your classroom and/or the school environment
• Exhibit congeniality among c -workers, students and parents
• Be flexible — always have a back-up plan
Follow Guidelines Regarding Safety and Education
• Complete and maintain accident reports
• Consistently maintain portfolios
• Supervise student recreation
• Complete, Distribute and maintain files of all behavior and homework referrals as
required
• Complete and maintain files of all report cards, interim reports and county test
records
• Maintain up-to-date lesson plans within the guidelines of the School's curriculum
• Follow safety requirements regarding aisles, doorways, fire alarms and fire
extinguishers at all times
• Participate in monthly fire drills
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" K e e p d a n g e r o u s o b j e c t s a n d t o x i c s u b s t a n c e s o u t o f r e a c h o f s t u d e n t s a t a l l t i m e s
" F o l l o w a p p r o p r i a t e m e d i c a t i o n g u i d e l i n e s f o r a l l s t u d e n t s
S e r v e a s R o l e M o d e l s f o r S t u d e n t s
" P r o m o t e p r o b l e m s o l v i n g s k i l l s a n d c h a r a c t e r e d u c a t i o n
" P r o m o t e a n d e n f o r c e r u l e s
" M a i n t a i n a p l e a s a n t a n d r e s p e c t f u l d e m e a n o r a m o u n t s t u d e n t s a n d p a r e n t s
N o C h i l d L e f t B e h i n d l e g i s l a t i o n r e q u i r e s t h e h i r i n g o f " h i g h l y q u a l i f i e d t e a c h e r s " .
T o b e d e e m e d h i g h l y q u a l i f i e d , t e a c h e r s m u s t h a v e : 1 ) a b a c h e l o r ' s d e g r e e , 2 ) f u l l s t a t e
c e r t i f i c a t i o n o r l i c e n s u r e , a n d 3 ) p r o v e t h a t t h e y k n o w e a c h s u b j e c t t h e y t e a c h .
S t a t e R e q u i r e m e n t s : N C L B r e q u i r e s s t a t e s t o 1 ) m e a s u r e t h e e x t e n t t o w h i c h a l l s t u d e n t s
h a v e h i g h l y q u a l i f i e d t e a c h e r s , p a r t i c u l a r l y m i n o r i t y a n d d i s a d v a n t a g e d s t u d e n t s , 2 ) a d o p t
g o a l s a n d p l a n s t o e n s u r e a l l t e a c h e r s a r e h i g h l y q u a l i f i e d a n d , 3 ) p u b l i c l y r e p o r t p l a n s a n d
p r o g r e s s i n m e e t i n g t e a c h e r q u a l i t y g o a l s .
D e m o n s t r a t i o n o f C o m p e t e n c y : T e a c h e r s ( i n m i d d l e a n d h i g h s c h o o l ) m u s t p r o v e t h a t t h e y k n o w
t h e s u b j e c t t h e y t e a c h w i t h : 1 ) a m a j o r i n t h e s u b j e c t t h e y t e a c h , 2 ) c r e d i t s e q u i v a l e n t t o a
m a j o r i n t h e s u b j e c t , 3 ) p a s s a g e o f a s t a t e - d e v e l o p e d t e s t , 4 ) H O U S S E ( f o r c u r r e n t t e a c h e r s
o n l y , s e e b e l o w ) , 5 ) a n a d v a n c e d c e r t i f i c a t i o n f r o m t h e s t a t e , o r 6 ) a g r a d u a t e d e g r e e .
H i g h , O b j e c t i v e , U n i f o r m S t a t e S t a n d a r d o f E v a l u a t i o n ( H O U S S E ) : N C L B a l l o w s s t a t e s t o
d e v e l o p a n a d d i t i o n a l w a y f o r c u r r e n t t e a c h e r s t o d e m o n s t r a t e s u b j e c t - m a t t e r c o m p e t e n c y
a n d m e e t h i g h l y q u a l i f i e d t e a c h e r r e q u i r e m e n t s . P r o o f m a y c o n s i s t o f a c o m b i n a t i o n o f
t e a c h i n g e x p e r i e n c e , p r o f e s s i o n a l d e v e l o p m e n t , a n d k n o w l e d g e i n t h e s u b j e c t g a r n e r e d o v e r
t i m e i n t h e p r o f e s s i o n .
1 3 . P a r e n t a n d C o m m u n i t y S u p p o r t a n d P a r t n e r s h i p s
" D e s c r i b e h o w t h e s c h o o l w i l l i n v o l v e p a r e n t s i n i t s o p e r a t i o n s .
" D e s c r i b e a n y c o m m u n i t y p a r t n e r s h i p s .
O u t l i n e t h e m e t h o d s t h a t w i l l b e u s e d f o r r e s o l v i n g d i s p u t e s b e t w e e n p a r e n t s a n d t h e s c h o o l
D e s c r i b e h o w t h e s c h o o l w i l l i n v o l v e p a r e n t s i n i t s o p e r a t i o n s .
V o l u n t e e r i s m :
P a r e n t s a r e a n i n t e g r a l p a r t o f t h e s c h o o l a n d p a r t n e r s i n t h e c h i l d ' s e d u c a t i o n . O u r s c h o o l
b e l i e v e s t h a t t h e w o r k a n d v a l u e s o f t h e s c h o o l s h o u l d b e e x t e n d e d i n t o t h e h o m e . A n
a c t i v e p a r e n t o r g a n i z a t i o n w i l l b e d e v e l o p e d a n d m o n t h l y m e e t i n g s w i l l b e h e l d .
P a r e n t s o f t h e c h i l d r e n h a v e a w i d e v a r i e t y o f s k i l l s t h a t w i l l b e h e a r t i l y t a p p e d b y t h e s c h o o l .
E a c h p a r e n t w i l l b e r e q u i r e d t o v o l u n t e e r 2 0 h o u r s p e r s c h o o l y e a r f o r o n e c h i l d a n d 3 0
h o u r s p e r c h i l d f o r t w o o r m o r e c h i l d r e n . P a r e n t a l s u p p o r t w i l l b e c r i t i c a l a s t h e s c h o o l
s t a r t s u p o p e r a t i o n s i n t h e f i r s t 5 y e a r s . A w i d e v a r i e t y o f v o l u n t e e r o p p o r t u n i t i e s w i l l b e
a v a i l a b l e : s c h o o l l e a d e r s h i p , f u n d r a i s i n g , m a r k e t i n g , c o a c h i n g , m e n t o r i n g a n d a d m i n i s t r a t i v e
a s s i s t a n c e .
T h e s c h o o l c o u n s e l o r w i l l f a c i l i t a t e p a r e n t a l i n v o l v e m e n t a n d a s s i s t p a r e n t s i n l o c a t i n g a n d
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utilizing resources in the community. Parents and staff must work together to nurture every
child's potential.
Every effort will be made to:
• Require parents to serve as a school volunteers;
• Promote and strengthen parental responsibility and involvement;
• Encourage parents to serve on Advisory Councils;
• Offer workshops for parents and encourage parents to learn about character; education
and technology along with their children.
A series of meetings have already been conducted to seek input from a variety of
stakeholders which include parents, teachers and interested community leaders. Over 670
families have registered as supporters of the school. These families all have interest in
sending students to the school at some point in the future.
Educational Processes:
Through the Parent Advisory Board, Key Biscayne Educational Foundation, Inc. and other
such committees and organizations, parental representation and decision making in the
educational processes of the school can occur. Similarly, the administration will also require
the facility and staff of the School to uphold a strong belief in and understanding of the
charter school concept through the inclusion of parents in the educational process.
Through open lines of communication, faculty and staff will also encourage parental
involvement through such endeavors as follow:
• Parent Volunteer Contracts- parents agree to volunteer with their child's teacher
and/or be involved in other ways in school activities.
• Community Advisory Board — This board will consist of parents, students, local
business, and community members will be able to address and vote on pertinent
school matters on a monthly basis.
• Regular Parent/Teacher Conferences — hosted in the evenings at the school where
parents can discuss topics that affect their children's educational progress.
• Open houses, Career Fairs, Family Day — Events help yearly to recruit new students,
maintain communication and involvement between the school and the surrounding
community.
• School Website, Monthly Newsletters, and Event Calendars — updated monthly to
disseminate information and maintain open lines of communication in the
community.
• PTSA — Parent Teacher Student Association coordinates extra -curricular events
involving the community.
• Parents and Community Members — serve as voting members of the Governing
Board.
Parent Workshops on education -related topics, such as decision -making regarding school
performance and student assessment needs will be topics to be addressed. Parent/Teacher
Conferences, and the electronic gradebook, will also encourage parents to be fully involved
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in the School's operations as well as will promote parental partnerships in the educational
process.
Describe any community partnerships.
An extensive range of community support has been sought through a public involvement
process that has already begun and has included parents, students, members of the media
and representatives from the Miami -Dade County Public Schools.
The Key Biscayne Education Foundation, Inc. has been established to help with fundraising
and public marketing efforts for the school. The Foundation is already active in raising
monies and awareness of the progress of the Key Biscayne Charter High School.
Through the efforts of the Village of Key Biscayne, involvement with local business leaders
has been secured. Partnerships with retirement communities designed to establish
intergenerational programs have also been initiated.
This type of involvement will increase as more local leaders gain awareness of Key Biscayne
Charter High School.
Consultants
The Village of Key Biscayne has engaged the services of Fielding Nair International (FNI)
to plan and design the school facilities. With consultations in 26 countries on 5 continents,
dozens of important publications, and numerous industry awards for excellence, FNI is the
global leader for innovative school architecture. Underlying all the architectural design,
planning and educational change management work, FNI has a strong belief in diversity,
high performance, technology infusion, global connections and personalization.
The Village of Key Biscayne also has contracted the services of EdVisions Schools to plan
and design education facilities and to implement innovative teaching and learning models to
complement existing State Standards and, whenever feasible, enhance learning opportunities
for the students. The Edvisions Schools model offers a fundamentally different approach
designed to address the needs of the 21st century learners, preparing all students for college,
careers and global citizenship. Since 2000, funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates
Foundation has provided EdVisions with the resources to help create over 40 secondary
schools nationwide — serving diverse students in urban, suburban and rural settings.
In Rem Solutions, Inc. has assisted the Village in the planning and preparation for the
Charter School application. The firm has great expertise in grant writing, PR and marketing
and may assist the school in these and other areas as needed.
The consulting engagement will take place in the August — December 2008 timeframe.
Guidance from these consultants will assist the Village in defining the course offerings
beyond the state required curriculums.
Partnerships and business arrangements
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We plan on developing long-term relationships with a wide range of community partners,
including:
Business leaders in the community, including CEOs, CFO's, Diplomats, doctors, lawyers,
members of academia, village councilpersons, and concerned parents.
Neighborhood partnerships with the businesses, sports facilities, universities and
research centers located within or near the Village. The school will look to form
partnerships that will foster the educational needs of the students.
The School Board of Miami -Dade County Public Schools will approve the charter
school application.
Educational and Cultural Institutions.
Social Service Agencies will provide opportunities for intergenerational learning, and
other local not -for-profit groups and businesses.
The Village and its local employers will help to introduce children to the work world,
including parks and recreation, executive and hospitality internships and other
opportunities.
Outline the methods that will be used for resolving disputes between
parents and the school.
Parents in dispute may address their concerns in the following manner:
1. Make appointment to clarify concern with the student's teacher;
2. Make appointment to clarify concern with the school administration;
3. Contact the Principal;
4. Seek mediation with the charter school Sponsor.
Parents will be informed, in oral and written communication, of the steps that should be
taken in case a conflict should arise. Written communication will be mailed to each parent
that delineates the steps, and provides phone numbers for each contact person.
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14. Student Recruitment and Enrollment
• Describe the plan for recruiting students, including strategies for raacl lg the school's
targeted populations and those that might otherwise not have easy access to information
on available educational options.
• Explain how the school will achieve a racial/ethnic balance reflective of the community
it serves or with the racial/ ethnic range of other local public schools.
♦ Describe the school's enrollment policies and procedures, including an explanation of
the enrollment timeline, criteria and/or any preferences for enrollment, and lottery
process.
♦ Explain any student and/or family contracts that will be used as a requisite for initial and
continued enrollment in the school. Describe if and how the school will enforce such
contracts.
Describe the plan for recruiting students, including strategies for
reaching the school's targeted populations and those that might
otherwise not have easy access to information on available educational
options.
The Key Biscayne Elementary and Middle School currently serves 1100 children.
Approximately 130 students are entering the 8th grade and will be potential candidates for
the new high school when it opens in 2009. A local Catholic school on the Island has
approximately 30 students entering 8th grade. These children will be recruited as students
for the new high school. A series of meetings have already been conducted to seek input
from a variety of stakeholders which include parents, teachers and interested community
leaders. Over 670 families have registered as supporters of the school. These families all
have interest in sending students to the school at some point in the future.
Recruitment of new students will be an ongoing process. An extensive marketing strategy to
attract students representative of the surrounding community -including students from "hard to
reach" families will be implemented. These efforts will include:
• Direct mailing to parents/guardians;
• Presentations to the local middle school and private school;
• Community focus groups;
• Program tours and open house for prospective students;
• Parents/guardians and community members;
• Media coverage;
• Posting and distributing of flyers in facilities, (such as religious institutions, libraries,
grocery stores, and Laundromats,) service providers, and community centers.
Outreach
It is our belief that through the recruiting and marketing plan described above; we will be
successful in attracting families reflective of the neighborhood. Informational meetings will be
conducted in facilities, to include evening and weekend presentations.
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A summary of the concept document with contact information will be distributed to parents
at the local elementary and middle school and at major gathering points. the information will
included plans for the school and ask for input. If the school determines that there is a need to
explain the school to parents who do not speak English, the school will conduct
informational meetings in the languages needed.
We will seek to target and distribute information to the Key Biscayne community with the
intention of the Key Biscayne Charter High School student population reflecting the
diversity of the Village of Key Biscayne. First priority for attendance will be for the children
of the Village to help ensure that the school maintains its community feel. The School's
admissions procedures are not designed to influence any racial or ethnic balances, but
instead to offer a local, alternative educational opportunity to Village residents. The School
will abide by antidiscrimination provisions of Section 1002.33(17)(a)(4), Florida Statutes,
which forbids discrimination on the basis of race, national origin, sex, handicap, or marital
status against a student or an employee in a state system of public education.
Explain how the school will achieve a racial/ethnic balance reflective of
the community it serves or with the racial/ethnic range of other local
public schools.
Key Biscayne Charter High School will aggressively seek to achieve a racial/ethnic balance
that approximates the demographic profile of the Village of Key Biscayne.
This worthwhile objective will be achieved through an extensive public information
campaign that provides widespread notification throughout all segments of the community a
reasonable balance should be achieved.
It is important to note that as stated in another section of this application the school will
recruit qualified minority teachers and other non -instructional staff.
In addition, the School will adhere to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and
educational/activities and will strive to provide equal opportunity for all as required by the
following statutory and administrative rules and regulations:
• Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 - prohibits discrimination on the basis of
race, color, religion, or national origin;
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended - prohibits discrimination in
employment on the basis of race , color, religion, gender, or national origin;
• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 - prohibits discrimination on the
basis of gender;
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (AREA), as amended - prohibits
discrimination on the basis of age with respect to individuals who are at least 40 years
old;
• The Equal Pay Act of 1963, as amended, prohibits sex discrimination in payment of
wages to women and men performing substantially equal work in the same
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establishment;
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 - prohibits discrimination against the
disabled;
• American Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) - prohibits discrimination against
individuals with disabilities in employment, public service, public accommodations
and telecommunications;
• The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FIMILA) - requires covered employers to
provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job -protected leave to "eligible" employees for certain
family and medical reasons;
• The Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA) - prohibits discrimination on the basis
of race, gender, national origin, marital status, or handicap against a student or
employee; Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992 - secures for all individuals within the
state freedom from discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age, handicap, or marital status;
• Miami -Dade County Public Schools Rules and Regulations.
Describe the school's enrollment policies and procedures, including an
explanation of the enrollment timeline, criteria and/or any preferences
for enrollment, and lottery process.
Recruiting Timeline
2009:
February — May 12009:
February to March 2009:
May 31, 2009:
April to June 30 2009
Negotiation and approval of contract
Initial student registration period.
Students who have registered will be officially enrolled. If
number of applicants exceeds capacity, lottery will be
conducted.
Second Registration Period Begins. If number of applicants
exceeds capacity, lottery will be conducted.
July 15, 2009 Capacity lottery to be conducted.
Preferences and Lottery:
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will be open to all eligible students in the Village of
Key Biscayne as set forth in Section 2 of this application.
The school will have an open admissions procedure utilizing a first come, first served policy
unless there are more qualified candidates than seats available in the school. In the event
there will be a random selection lottery with a waiting list for applicants exceeding capacity.
Applications will be date/time stamped as they are received, and a list will be maintained by
grade level in the order received. Preference will be given to a sibling of a student already
enrolled and to a son or daughter of an employee of the school.
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Applications will be accepted each year beginning March 1 for a period of 60 days, unless
space remains. Should space still be available after this date, applications will continue to be
accepted. Parents will be notified of acceptance by May 15 and must agree to attend by May
30. As seats become available, the next student on the list will be notified.
In order to ensure greater parental commitment as part of the admission process parents
will be required to sign a legal and binding instrument that indicates acceptance of our
student conduct code and commits them to a series of volunteer activities.
Explain any student and/or family contracts that will be used as a
requisite for initial and continued enrollment in the school. Describe if
and how the school will enforce such contracts.
The home -school partnership is solidified through a Student/Parent contract, entered into
as a requisite for initial and continued enrollment at the School. Through this contract the
parents and students agree, as members of the School's family, to abide by all of the school
rules and regulations, and specifically, the parent contract stipulates various items that will
be utilized in support of the child's education, providing certain means for ensuring their
success. For example, the parent contract could dictate:
1. As a parent of a student at the Key Biscayne Charter High School my commitment is to
abide by the following rules and regulations adopted by the Governing Board of the
school:
• To recognize and embrace my role as having primary responsibility for the
education of my child.
• To attend all conferences scheduled with any member of the Key Biscayne Charter
High School staff.
• To participate in the Parent Volunteer Program, including volunteering 20 hours for
one child and 30 hours for two or more children, at a capacity that is sensitive to the
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• To provide transportation to and from school for my child. If I am late picking up
my child, I understand that I will be charged for after -school care at whatever rate is
in existence at that time. If my child is continually tardy, I understand that for the
benefit of my child's education, he/she may be required to attend a school that is
more accessible for my child.
• To purchase uniforms for my child and ensure my child abides by the Dress Code
of the Key Biscayne Charter High School.
• To supply a healthy lunch and snack, either brown bagged or purchased from the
Key Biscayne Charter High School board -approved vendor, each school day for my
child.
• To be responsible for timely payment of any fees accrued to my account at the Key
Biscayne Charter High School.
• To encourage my child to abide by the Key Biscayne Charter High School School
Code of Conduct by words and deeds of my own life.
2. In order to enhance my child's academic growth, I agree to do the following:
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" T o r e a d a n d u s e i n f o r m a t i o n s e n t h o m e b y t h e s c h o o l t o k e e p p a r e n t s i n f o r m e d o f
t h e a c a d e m i c t o p i c s t o b e i n t r o d u c e d a n d s t u d i e d i n t h e c l a s s r o o m .
" T o p r o v i d e a s u i t a b l e t i m e a n d p l a c e w i t h i n t h e h o m e f o r h o m e w o r k .
" T o a s s i s t m y c h i l d i n o b t a i n i n g a n d r e g u l a r l y u s i n g a l i b r a r y c a r d a t t h e P u b l i c L i b r a r y
a n d a l l o w f o r t h i r t y m i n u t e s o f r e a d i n g d a i l y .
" T o l i m i t t e l e v i s i o n a n d v i d e o g a m e s d u r i n g t h e w e e k a n d a l l o w m o r e t i m e f o r
r e a d i n g , s t u d y i n g , a n d f a m i l y t i m e .
" T o c h e c k m y c h i l d ' s h o m e w o r k f o l d e r n i g h t l y .
" T o e n c o u r a g e m y c h i l d t o r e s e a r c h h i s o r h e r a c a d e m i c l e v e l w i t h d e e p c o m m i t m e n t
a n d e n t h u s i a s m f o r l e a r n i n g .
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B r e a c h o f p a r e n t a l c o n t r a c t m a y r e s u l t i n t h e c h i l d ' s l o s i n g p r e f e r e n t i a l r e - e n r o l l m e n t s t a t u s
a t t h e s c h o o l f o r t h e f o l l o w i n g s c h o o l y e a r , m e a n i n g t h e y m a y n o t a u t o m a t i c a l l y m a t r i c u l a t e
t o t h e n e x t g r a d e l e v e l w i t h o u t r e a p p l y i n g f o r o p e n e n r o l l m e n t .
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THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION
III. Business Plan
15. Facilities
If the site is secured:
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Describe the proposed facility, including location, size and layout of space.
Describe the actions that will be taken to ensure the facility is in compliance with
applicable laws, regulations and policies and is ready for the school's opening.
Explain the anticipated costs for the facility, including renovation, rent, utilities and
maintenance and identify, if applicable, any funding sources (other than state and local
funding) that will be applied to facilities -related costs.
(be/financial plan for the proposed school should ali>>i with the /acilities-related costs clescribed.
Describe the back-up facilities plan.
If the site is not secured:
• Explain the school's facility needs, including desired location, size, and layout of space.
• Provide an estimate of the costs of the anticipated facility needs and describe how such
estimates have been derived.
"l be /financial plan for the proposed school should align with the lacilities-related costs described.
• Explain the strategy and schedule that will be employed to secure an adequate facility.
• Describe the back-up facilities plan.
If the site is not secured:
Explain the school's facility needs, including desired location, size, and
layout of space.
The Village of Key Biscayne has engaged the services of Fielding Nair International (FNI)
to plan and design the school facilities. With consultations in 26 countries on 5 continents,
dozens of important publications, and numerous industry awards for excellence, FNI is the
global leader for innovative school architecture. Underlying all the architectural design,
planning and educational change management work, FNI has a strong belief in diversity,
high performance, technology infusion, global connections and personalization.
The School's facilities will be located within the Village of Key Biscayne.
Facilities will include the appropriate number of classrooms to accommodate the needs of
the projected student enrollment per year, and will at least meet class size requirements as
established by the applicable governing agency.
Provide an estimate of the costs of the anticipated facility needs and
describe how such estimates have been derived. The financial plan for
the proposed school should align with the facilities -related costs
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described.
Until sucha a time as the location of the facilities has been determined, no estimates can be
provided for the costs of the facilities. Upon a determination of the facilities, the Village will
secure the funds to insure a balanced operating budget for the school.
Explain the strategy and schedule that will be employed to secure an
adequate facility.
Fielding Nair International will conduct a number of workshops in the August — December
2008 timeframe to identify and plan for the design of existing facilities and
recommendations for permanent facilities.
Describe the back-up facilities plan.
Various options will be studied and analyzed during the course of the next few months. If
for any reason the option of sites is delayed or not available, the Village will continue to
research an option for an alternative plan fof a back-up facility.
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16. Transportation and Food Service
• Describe the school's plan for transportation, including any plans for contracting
services.
• Describe the school's plan for food services, including any plans for contracting services.
Describe the school's plan for transportation, including any plans for
contracting services.
Due to the nature of the school and its locale, Key Biscayne Charter High School will not
provide transportation to students as the distance to any household within the Village of
Key Biscayne will be less than 1 mile from the school. Key Biscayne Charter High School
will not provide transportation for students that may be eligible to attend school from other
communities as the closest community is 6 miles from the school.
Key Biscayne Charter High School will contract private carriers to provide specialized
transportation for a student with disabilities, based on his or her particular need and as is
specified in the student's IEP.
Describe the school's plan for food services, including any plans for
contracting services.
Key Biscayne Charter High School does not plan to provide food service for students.
Students will be expected to provide their own meals. Students from households with incomes
of less than or equal to the income criteria may be eligible for either free or reduced priced meals. The
School will provide the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs and will provide free
and reduced priced meals for children meeting this criteria. This may be done through the use of
catered meals. Federal guidelines regarding anonymity, tracking, nutritional requirements and other
requirements will be followed by the school
Key Biscayne Charter High School will meet all criteria regarding facilities utilized by the
students and teachers for eating their lunch or other meals. This includes appropriate sinks
for hand washing and other state and local requirements.
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17. Budget
• Provide an operating budget covering each year of the requested charter term that
contains revenue projections, expenses and anticipated fund balances.
• Provide a start-up budget (i.e. from the date on which the application is approved to the
beginning of the first fiscal year of operation) that contains revenue projections,
expenses and anticipated fund balance.
• Provide a details narrative description of the revenue and expenditure assumptions on
which the operating and start-up budget are based.
"he budget ,iw'icit1Ue should provide sufficient inJOrmatio» to flit/y linden -kind bon?' f11ldgetaiy f gures
a'eit' dm:mined. “a7 ` This includes a copy of a completed "Charter School
Estimate Worksheet" as a basis to support the revenue for the first year's
enrollment. (The latest form may be downloaded from the FLDOE website at:
http:/./www.fldoe.org/fefp/ char_tinst.asp)
• Fxplain the school's spending priorities.
• Provide monthly cash flow projections for the school's start-up period (i.e. from the date
on which the application is approved to the beginning of the first fiscal year of
operation) and each year of the requested charter term.
• Describe the school's fundraising plan. Report on the current status of any fundraising
efforts, including verification of any fundraising monies reported in the school's start-up
or operating budgets.
Provide an operating budget covering each year of the requested charter
term that contains revenue projections, expenses and anticipated fund
balances.
Please See Attachment 22 - Financial Plan for the school.
Please See Attachment 23 -Revenue Estimate Worksheet for the school.
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appthved to the beginning of the first fiscal year of operation) that
contains revenue projections, expenses and anticipated fund balance.
Start up coordinator 6 months $26,664
Principal - 6 months $57,950
Teachers - 1 month $34,465
Recruitment / Advertisement $15,000
Office supplies $5,000
Sub -Total $139,079
In addition, we anticipate the following investments will need to be made to equip facilities
prior to the start of school:
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Capital equipment:
Class equip. / technol. $187,500
Science labs $15,000
Office Equipment $20,000
Books $18,000
Sub -total $240,500
An estimated total of $379,579 may be included in the Village's 2009 Budget to be utilized
as "Start-up" funds".
Provide a details narrative description of the revenue and expenditure
assumptions on which the operating and start-up budget are based.
Revenue projections are based on the "Charter School Estimate Worksheet" and on
information obtained at the Charter School Workshop for new charter school applicants
conducted at M-DCPS in mid June, 2008. The revenue forecast is conservative and does
not include grants. Revenue does not include other potential sources of revenue, such as
those provided by local Foundations or PTSA fundraising drives.
Costs have been calculated based on current market conditions for salaries of staff and
operating costs.
Please See Attachment 22 - Revenue Estimate Worksheet for the school. The Village at this
time has not identified the location of the high school facilities and therefore the actual
costs of any lease or capital expenditures cannot be calculated. The Reserve account
reflected in the Budget, Attachment 22, shall be used for these purposes.
Explain the school's spending priorities.
The school's spending priorities will be on providing the best educational environment
possible for the students, including safety and adequate teachers' certification and qualified
personnel.
Provide monthly cash flow projections for the school's start-up period
(i.e. from the date on which the application is approved to the beginning
of the first fiscal year of operation) and each year of the requested
charter term.
Please See Attachment 21 -Complete Financial Plan for the school.
Describe the school's fundraising plan. Report on the current status of
any fundraising efforts, including verification of any fundraising monies
reported in the school's start-up or operating budgets.
Key Biscayne Charter High School will conduct fundraising activities to generate additional
funds. These activities will include School Fair, Book Fairs, School Pictures, etc. In addition,
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the Key Biscayne Education Foundation, a nonprofit organization established by parents and
community leaders for the purpose of enhancing public education opportunities for the
community of Key Biscayne, will conduct fundraising activities.
Key Biscayne Charter High School will also apply for grants from national, state and local
foundations and other sources of grants. The school will actively seek funds through outside
private sources such as private foundations that support education. The school will also
establish collaborative efforts with local businesses and developers to provide a more
comprehensive array of services to our students at no additional cost to the taxpayers.
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18. Financial Management and Oversight
• Describe who will manage the school's finances and how the school will ensure
financial resources are properly managed.
• Describe the financial controls, including an annual audit and regular board review of
financial statements, which will be employed to safeguard finances and projected
enrollment trends.
♦ Describe the method by which accounting records will be maintained.
• Describe how the school will store student and financial records.
♦ Describe the insurance coverage the school will obtain, including applicable health,
worker's compensation, general liability, property insurance and director's and officer's
liability coverage.
Describe who will manage the school's finances and how the school will
ensure financial resources are properly managed.
The Village of Key Biscayne has not yet determined if the Key Biscayne Charter High
School will share the financial services team of the Village or establish its own finance
department. In either case, the financial aspects of the school will be in accord with all state
and local requirements. Key Biscayne Charter High School will utilize accepted state
codification of accounts pursuant to the Financial and Program Cost Accounting and
Reporting for Florida Schools in all transactions pertaining to its operations.
The school will make available quarterly financials which will include a statement of
revenues and expenditures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles.
Annually audited financial reports which will include a complete set of financial statements
and notes prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, will be
forwarded to the School Board for inclusion in the financial statements. Such statements
will be formatted by revenue source and expenditures and will be detailed by function and
object.
Describe the financial controls, including an annual audit and regular
board review of financial statements, which will be employed to
safeguard finances and projected enrollment trends.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School plans to utilize the Chart of Accounts A-401 (Red
Book) accepted state codification of accounts pursuant to the Financial and Program Cost
Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools in all transactions pertaining to its operations. The
Village's finance staff may oversee the financial management of the school and prepare all
required financial reports for the district.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will provide quarterly financials which will include a
statement of revenues and expenditures prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles.
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Additionally, annually audited financial reports as of June 30 of each year, which will include
a complete set of financial statements and notes prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles will be forwarded to the Charter Sponsor for review. Such
statements will be formatted by revenue source and expenditures and detailed by function
and object each year.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will obtain the State of Florida's- Auditor General's
District School Board and Charter School Audit Report Review Guidelines. The School will
follow these guidelines. Key Biscayne Charter High School financial management and
internal accounting processes will be set up in accordance with Department of Education
and Miami -Dade County Public Schools procedures. The Key Biscayne Charter High
School may use the Village of Key Biscayne's finance staff which is familiar with the
Financial and Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools (Red Book) to
manage financial matters of the school. Should the District change to a new accounting and
reporting system, or a change directed by Florida DOE, the Key Biscayne Charter High
School will adopt these new standards. A school bookkeeper may oversee the day to day
accounting needs.
Annual Financial Plan
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will develop an annual financial plan for operation of
the school. The plan will be yearly in nature and collectively to cover all years of the operating
charter.
Fiscal Accountability
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will be financially viable. An annual audited statement
conducted by an independent auditing firm to be reported under Government Auditing Standards
will be submitted. Should the audit report reveals a deficit, the auditors will notify the School's
Board, the School District, and the Department of Education.
Control Measure To Safeguard Finances Internal Control Procedures
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will also maintain a number of internal financial
controls and bookkeeping practices. Key Biscayne Charter High School will establish a
financial system that provides fiscal control and accounting procedure that are in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Internal controls will be reviewed
and evaluated annually by an independent auditor in accordance with generally accepted
audit standards. A detailed description of specific internal controls and accounting
procedures is presented below.
Annual Line Item Budget
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will annually submit a detailed school budget to the
Village Council for review and approval. The proposed budget will include a line item
breakdown by appropriate cost categories. Modifications to the budget will be submitted to
the Village Council when required due to funding changes and unexpected changes in the
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program.
Monthly Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
A monthly Revenues and Expenditures Report will be maintained. The monthly report will
include the following:
• Detail by Object Code Budget
• Expenditures for the month
• Expenditures for the Year
• Encumbrances
• Remaining budget balance
Oversight
Detailed financial statements will be prepared on a monthly basis for analysis by the
Principal. These financial statements will be reviewed by the Village Council (or the
Governing Board, if established) at monthly meetings. Policies and reporting procedures
established by the District and State will be followed.
Cash Management
Funds will be deposited in a financial institution with FDIC coverage. Interest earned on funds
will be used as program income.
Bank Reconciliation
The School will review and approve all bank reconciliation's. Bank reconciliation procedures
will include:
A l.l.o Ull LLllg lilt- check iiiuiibcrs used
• Comparing all checks with the statement
• Checking signatures and endorsements
• Investigating checks outstanding for more than 90 days
• Tracing and reviewing bank transfers
• Itemizing outstanding checks
Cash Receipts
All Key Biscayne Charter High School program cash receipts are received, opened, logged in
and stamped "For Deposit Only". The original receipt is duplicated and a daily cash receipt form
and bank deposit slip is prepared. The daily cash receipt form with attached deposit receipt and
any document supplied with the remittance will be maintained in the cash receipt log.
Cash Disbursements
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The Key Biscayne Charter High School will have two types of cash disbursements:
1. Accounts Payable Disbursements The Village of Key Biscayne Finance Depatttiient
may handle all accounts payable transactions. Accounts payable disbursements will be made
weekly basis. Invoices for purchased goods or services
2. Petty Cash Disbursements Will be made as needed and when funds permit.
Personnel and Payroll
The Village of Key Biscayne Human Resources Department may handle or assist with all
human resource and payroll services including payroll administration, human resources
management, compliance reporting, and employee benefits administration. The school's
principal will retain hiring, firing, supervision, evaluation, and promotion.
Accounting System and Financial Reporting
As stated earlier, Key Biscayne Charter High School will maintain an accrual accounting
system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). The financial
records will contain accurate information pertaining to grant awards and authorizations,
obligations, unobligated balances, assets, liabilities, expenditures and income. This system
will permit the tracing of all transactions to source documents in order to establish that
funds have not been used in violation of District policies.
Financial Statements
The School will prepare financial statements on a monthly basis for submission to the
Village Council (or Governing Board, if established) for review. An annual independent
financial audit will be conducted in accordance with generally accepted government auditing
standards (GAGAS).
Full Accounting Of Expected Assets and Liabilities
Assets and liability projections will be developed to be used as points of comparison with
information reported in the School's annual report.
Inventory and Property Management
All tangible personal property with a values of $1,000 or greater will be inventoried and
labeled. The Principal will be responsible for maintaining property records and internal
control over property. All sales and disposal of property will be in accordance with Florida
Statute 273 and the Property Rules and regulations issued by the Auditor General.
Purchasing
Key Biscayne Charter High School will follow Village of Key Biscayne policy in the
procurement of supplies, equipment, construction,- training, and other services. Key
Biscayne Charter High School with establish a monetary threshold for small purchase
procedures.
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Describe the financial controls, including an annual audit and regular
board review of financial statements, which will be employed to
safeguard finances and projected enrollment trends.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School may utilize the same certified public accountants
that the Village of Key Biscayne uses.
Annual audited financial statements will be prepared in accordance with GAAP and be in
compliance with GASB 34. The report will include a management discussion and analysis
section.
Describe the method by which accounting records will be maintained.
The Village of Key Biscayne Finance Department will acquire expertise with the "Financial and
Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools" system as well as "not -for-
profit" accounting procedures in order to assist the School.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School may utilize the same certified public accountants as the
Key Biscayne Charter High School.
The School will develop a written internal audit procedure and establish controls to ensure that
financial resources are properly managed.
The School will utilize accepted state codification of accounts pursuant to the Financial and
Program Cost Accounting and Reporting for Florida Schools in all transactions pertaining to its
operations. The Village of Key Biscayne Finance Department may create or assist with all
required financial reports that will be submitted to the School District.
The School will make available quarterly financials, which will include a statement of revenues
and expenditures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Additionally, annually audited financial reports as of June 30 of each year, which will include a
complete set of financial statements and notes prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles will be forwarded to the School Board for their review. Such statements
will be formatted by revenue source and expenditures and detailed by function.
Describe how the school will store student and financial records.
Following Florida Statute Chapter 119, all student and financial records will be protected in a
fireproof and waterproof safe/cabinet, vaults or rooms fitted with noncombustible materials and
in such arrangements as to be easily accessible for convenient use. In addition, back up copies of
all records will be stored on servers, and on special backup tapes. Required student records
will be prepared in a manner consistent with Florida law Retention periods and disposition of
records shall be as specified in the local School Board Records Management Manual.
The Key Biscayne Charter High School will comply with the provisions of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Individuals with Disabilities
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Educational Act (IDEA) in the establishment, maintenance, correction, and disposition of
student records.
1'he Principal is to establish procedures for such compliance, including informing parents,
students, and the public of the contents thereof. The Principal will implement said procedures
as required by law and will establish procedures for dealing with violations.
The right to inspect and review educational records and the release of, or access to, such
records, other information, or instructional materials will be consistent with federal and state
law.
Discussion of format and frequency of financial reporting to sponsor (balance sheet, income
statement, bank reconciliation, etc.)
Key Biscayne Charter High School will have complete monthly reconciliation of all bank accounts
and this reconciliation will be available to the District for their review.
On or before October 31, January 31, and April 30 of each fiscal year Key Biscayne Charter High
School will provide the District all applicable financial statements including a balance sheet and a
statement of revenues, expenditure, and changes in fund balances. These reports will be prepared
in accordance with the generally accepted accounting principles using governmental accounting as
stated in the "Red Book."
Un-audited year-end financial statements will be submitted to the School District every year.
These financial statements will be prepared in accordance with the "Red Book."
Key Biscayne Charter High School will submit to the District and pay for an annual financial audit
in compliance with federal, state, and school district regulations showing all revenue received from
all sources, and all expenditures for services rendered. The fiscal audit shall be conducted by an
independent certified public account and will be delivered to the District within 180 days following
the end of the district's fiscal year.
Financial management and internal accounting procedures will be carried out by the School by a
person who is familiar with school financial procedures and who understands compliance as it
relates to the State Financial and Cost Accounting Manual for Florida Schools.
Financial statements will be submitted quarterly and audited financial statements will be
completed each year.
In addition to the financial reporting requirements, the School Board of Miami -Dade
County's internal auditors or external auditors may request review and inspection of books
and records. Also, any inquires related to accounting information obtained from quarterly
reports and year-end audits will be addressed by the school's administration.
Describe the insurance coverage the school will obtain, including applicable health, worker's
compensation, general liability, property insurance and director's and officer's liability
coverage.
Village of Key Biscayne 108
Charter High School Application. Submitted 8/1/2008
the School will comply with all requirements specified by the School Board of Miami -Dade
County or applicable state statutes regarding insurance and liability coverage. These include:
• Errors and Omissions Insurance
• Officers and Directors of Liability Insurance
• Fidelity Bonds
• Commercial General Liability Insurance
• Automobile Liability Insurance
• Employees Liability Insurance
• Property Insurance
Where applicable, the School Board of Miami -Dade County will be named as an additional
insured. The School will carry the necessary worker's compensation insurance and
unemployment compensation insurance.
Key Biscayne Charter High School shall, at its sole expense, maintain throughout the entire term of
this Charter and any renewals thereof the coverage listed below. The insurance companies
writing coverage must maintain a rating of "A" or better and a financial size category of
"VII" or better according to A.M. Best Company.
General Liability insurance in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000), per occurrence,
combined single limit covering bodily injury, property damage, personal injury, premises
operations, products, completed operations, consultants, and independent contractors, insured
vs. insured, and contractual liability.
Liabilities Covered: Except as otherwise provided, the Commercial General Liability
Insurance provided by the School shall cover the School for those sources of liability (including,
but not by way of limitation, coverage for operations, Products/Completed Operations,
independent contractors, and liability contractually assumed) which would be covered by the
latest occurrence form edition of the standard Commercial General Liability Coverage Form
(ISO Form CG 00 01), as filed for use in the State of Florida by the insurance Services
Office.
The minimum limits to be maintained by the School (inclusive of any amounts provided by
an umbrella or excess policy) shall be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence/Two
Million Dollars ($2,000,000) annual aggregate.
Deductible/Retention: Except with respect to coverage for Property Damage Liability, the
Commercial General Liability coverage shall apply on a first dollar basis without application of
any deductible or self -insured retention. The coverage for Property Damage Liability may be
subject to a maximum deductible of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per occurrence.
Property insurance for special perils (all risks) with limits of no less than one hundred percent
(100%) replacement value of the facility and all contents therein which are owned by the
Sponsor and coverage for business income in no less than the amount of the annual rent, if
any, paid to the Sponsor.
Village of Key Biscayne 109
Charter High School Application. Submitted 8/1/2008
Automobile insurance covering owned, non -owned and hired vehicles with' limits of one million
dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence per combined single limit and comprehensive and
collision coverage with a deductible of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000). The coverage
will extend to employees, agents and volunteers of Key Biscayne Charter High School who utilize
personal vehicles within the course and scope of their employment of services.
Liabilities Covered: The School's insurance shall cover the School for those sources of
liability which would be covered by Section II of the latest occurrence edition of the standard
Business Auto Policy (ISO Form CA 00 01), including coverage for liability contractually
assumed, as filed for use in the State of Florida by the Insurance Services Office. Coverage shall be
included on all owned, non -owned and hired automobiles, buses and other vehicles used in
connection with this Charter School Agreement.
Minimum Limits: The minimum limits to be maintained by the School (inclusive of any
amounts provided by an umbrella or excess policy) shall be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000)
per occurrence, and, if subject to an annual aggregate, Three Million Dollars ($3,000,000) annual
aggregate.
School Leader's Errors and Omissions Liability insurance having limits of one million dollars
($1,000,000) per occurrence, including an employment practices endorsement, coverage for
student liability, corporal punishment, and sexual misconduct.
Fidelity/Dishonesty/T .ability coverage with limits of five hundred thousand dollars
($5,000,000), insuring the Sponsor as against dishonest acts of employees or volunteers of
Key Biscayne Charter High School resulting in loss to the Sponsor.
Workers compensation coverage for the employees as required by Florida law. (One million
dollars per occurrence with a two million dollar annual aggregate.)
Minimum Limits: Subject to the restrictions found in the standard Workers'
Compensation Policy, there shall be no maximum limit on the amount of coverage for
liability imposed by the Florida Workers' Compensation Act or any coverage customarily
insured under Part One of the Standard Workers' Compensation Policy. The minimum
amount of coverage for those coverages customarily insured under Part Two of the Standard
Workers' Compensation Policy (inclusive of any amounts provided by any umbrella or excess
policy) shall be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence/Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000) annual aggregate.
Coverage Limits: The insurance coverage under the School Leader's Errors & Omissions
Liability Insurance shall be subject to a maximum deductible not to exceed Twenty -Five
Thousand Dollars ($25,000) per claim. The minimum limits to be maintained by Key
Biscayne Charter High School (inclusive of any amounts provided by an umbrella or excess
policy) shall be One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) per claim/annual aggregate.
In no way shall the School Leader's Errors and Omissions impair the Sponsor's claims to
indemnifications with respect to a claim for which Key Biscayne Charter High School is insured
or for which Key Biscayne Charter High School should have been insured under
Commercial General Liability Insurance, Automobile Liability Insurance or Employer's Liability
Insurance.
Village of Key Biscayne 110
Charter High School Application. Submitted 8/1/2008
Nothing contained in this Article is intended to serve as a waiver of sovereign immunity by Key
Biscayne Charter High School or Sponsor to which sovereign immunity may be applicable.
Nothing contained in this Article shall be construed as consent by Key Biscayne Charter High
School or Sponsor to be sued by third parties arising out of any contract.
To the extent immunity is waived pursuant to s768.28 F., the Sponsor and Charter
School each agree to indemnify the other, and defend with competent counsel selected by the
Sponsor with Key Biscayne Charter High School's reasonable approval or Key Biscayne
Charter High School with the Sponsor's reasonable approval, and each agrees to hold the
other party, its members, officers, employees and agents harmless from any and all claims,
actions, costs, expenses, damages, and liabilities, including reasonable attorney's fees, and costs,
arising out of, connected with or resulting from:
• The acts of negligence of their own acts 4r of the acts of their own employees or
other agents when acting in the scope of the agent's employment and any damages
resulting from said negligence;
• Their own material breach of charter school law; and/or
• Any failure by the other party to pay its suppliers, employees or subcontractors.
Village of Key Biscayne 111
Charter High School Application. Submitted 8/1/2008
19. Action Plan
Present a timetable for the school's start-up.
PROPOSED TIMETABLE FOR Key Biscayne Charter High School
PROPOSED DATE PROPOSED ACTION
August 1, 2008: Submission of charter school application proposal to
School Board
August 7 — September 8, 2008 Application review and evaluation; interviews with
founding/ governing boards, and other pertinent
individuals, as per the application; and discussion of
results of District review of applications
August 15 — December 2008 Community Workshops
Nov. 2008 / February 2009 " Contract negotiations
2009:
February — May 2009: Approval of contract
January to June 2009: Marketing/Recruiting.
Selection and Hiring of staff
Initial student registration period
May 31, 2009: Students who have registered will be officially enrolled.
April to August 2009:
June 15 to August 1, 2009:
Before August 1, 2009:
August 2009
Staff planning, purchasing of materials and text books,
preparation of facilities.
Second Registration Period Begins. If number of
applicants exceeds capacity, lottery will be conducted.
Teacher hiring process, fingerprinting, background
checks and drug testing performed.
Classes start.
Village of Key Biscayne 112
Charter High School Application. Submitted 8/1/2008
Key Biscayne Charter High School Application
Attachments
20.- Statement of Assurances
20.- Student Enrollment Chart
21.- Financial Plan
22.- Revenue Estimate Worksheet
23.- Community Partners: Key Biscayne
Education Foundation, Inc. materials
24.- Draft Parent Volunteer Contract
Village of Key Biscayne 113
Charter High School Application. Submitted 8/1/2008
STUDENT ENROLLMENT CHART
NAME OF SCHOOL:
Key Biscayne Charter High School
Attachment 21
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
2009 -
2010
2010 - 2011
2011 - 2012
2012 - 2013
2013 - 2014
Grade
U to
P
Students
Grade
Up to#of
Students
Grade
Up to#of
Students
Grade
Up to#of
Students
—
Grade
—
Up to#of
Students
K
K
K
K
K
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
8
9
75
9
75
9
100
9
100
9
100
10
50
10
75
10
75
10
100
10
100
11
11
50
11
75
11
75
11
100
12
12
12
50
12
75
12
75
Year 1 Total
125
Year 2 Total
200
Year 3 Total
300
Year 4 Total
350
Year 5 Total
375
1
STUDENT ENROLLMENT CHART
NAME OF SCHOOL:
Year 6
Key Biscayne Charter High School
Attachment 21
Yea'
7
Year 8
Ye
200 - 200
Grade
Up to # of
Students
200 -
Grade
200
Up to # of
Students
200 - 200
Grade
Up to # of
Students
K
K
200
Grade
K
K
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
8
8
8
8
9
10
11
12
100
100
100
100
9
10
11
12
U
100
100
100
100
9
10
11
12
100
100
100
100
9
10
11
12
Year 6 Total
400
Year 7 Total
400
Year 8 Total
400
Year 9 Total
1r 9
Year 10
200
200 - 200
Up to#of
Students
Grade
Up to#of
Students
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
a
100
9
100
100
10
100
100
11
100
100
12
100
400
Year 10 Total
400
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Key Biscayne Charter High School - Budget
Attachment 22
KBHS enrollment targets:
-
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
Grade
2009-2010
2010-2011
2011 - 2012
2012-2013
2013-2014
9
_
_ 75
_ 75
_ 100
100
100
10
50
75
75
100
100
11
-
50
75
75
100
12 --
-
50
75
_
75
Total
-
-� 125
200
300
350
375
Principal
1
1
1
1
1
Teachers
5
8
13
16
18
Assist Teacher
2
3
4
5
5
ESE Teachers
2
2
2
3
3_
ESE Assistants
0
_ 1
2
3
3
Total faculty
10
15
22
28
30
Students/Faculty ratio
13
13
14
13
13
Students / Cert. Teach
18
_ 18
18
17
16
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
FTE Revenue
$ 794,783
$ 1,303,444
$ 2,004,045
$ 2,396,504
$ 2,631,875
Expenses
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
M-DCPS Admin Fee
$ 39,739
$ 65,172
$ 100,202
$ 119,825
$ 131,594
_
Teachers
$ 235,000
$ 385,400
$ 641,932
$ 809,822
$ 933,826
ESE Teacher
$ 104,000
$ 106,600
$ 109,265
$ 167,995
$ 172,195
ESE Teacher Assist
$ -
$ 25,625
$ 52,531
$ 80,767
$ .82,786
Principal
$ 95,000
$ 97,375
$ 99,809
$ 102,305
$ 104, 862
Admin. Assistant
$ 30,000
$ 30,750
$ 31,519
$ 32,307
$ 33,114
Teaching Assist.
$ 50,000
$ 76,875
$ 105,063
$ 134,611
$ 137,977
Fringe Benefits
$ 116,000
$ 161,438
$ 233,764
$ 298,299
$ 331,696
Professional Develp.
$ - 10,000
$ 16,000
$ 26,000
$ 32,000
$ 36,000
Contract Serv. Counsel
$ 12,500
$ 20,000
$ 30,000
$ 35,000
$ 37,500
Subst. Teachers
$ 11,750
$ 19,270
$ 32,097
$ 40,491
$ 46,691
Capital / Tech. Amort.
$ -
$ 41,085
$ 99,495
$ 135,795
$ 149,820
Books
$ 6,500
$ 14,000.
$ 24,000
$ 35,000
$ 37,500
Class & Office Supplies
$ 14,000
$ 20,000
$ 30,000
$ 38,000
$ 42,000
Phone / Comm.
$ 5,000
$ 6,000
$ 7,500
$ 10,000
_
$ 11,000
Utilities
$ 12,500
$ 20,000
$ 30,000
$ 35,000
$ 37,500
Insurance (prop & VabJ
$ 10,000
$ 12,000
$ 14,000
$ 16,000
$ 18,000
Ind Fin. Audit
$ 5,000
$ 6,000
$ 7000
$ 8,000
$ 9,000
Other
$ 12,500
$ 20,000
$ 30,000
$ 35,000
$ 37,500
Reserve faalities
$ 25,294
$ 159,854
$ 299,869
$ 230,288
_
$ 241,315
Total Expenses
$ 794,783
$ 1,303,444
$ 2,004,045
$ 2,396,504
$ 2,631,875
P&L
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Attachment 23
Revenue Estimate Worksheet for Key Biscayne Charter High School
Based on the First Calculation of the FEFP 2008-09
School District• Miami -Dade
1 2008-09 FEFP State and Local Funding
Program
Base Student -Allocation 571 74
(a)
101 Basic K-3
I I I Basic K-3 s, ith ESE Sen ices
102 Basic 4-8
1 1 2 Basic 1-8 si ith ES1• Sers ices
103 Basic 9-12
113 Basic 9-12 with ESE Sen ices
25-1 ESE Les el 4 (Grade Level PK-3 )
ESE Les el 4 (Grade Level 4-8)
ESE Level 4 (Grade Level 9-12)
255 ESE Level 5 (Grade Level PK-3 )
ESE Level 5 (Grade Level 4-8)
ESE Level 5,(Grade Level 9-12)
130 ESOL (Grade Level PK-3)
ESOL (Grade Level 4-8)
ESOL (Grade Level 9-12)
300 Career Education (Grades 9-12)
Distract Cost Differential 1 014',
2003-09
\uinlhei Program 1l eighted Base Funding
of I I I Cost FIE 11F IE s -
Factor (b) s tc) BS k s DCD
( (r) (c) (d) (c)
1 10.00
15 0(1
0.00
Totals 125.00
ESE Guaranteed Allocation: 1="l L
Additional Funding from the
ESE Guaranteed Allocation.
Enter the FTE from 111,112,
& 113 by grade and matrix
level. Students who do not
have a matrix level should be
considered 251. This total
should equal all FTE from
programs 111, 112 & 113 above
Total FTE with ESE Services 15.00
( 066
1 066
1 000
1 000
1.052
1 052
3.570
3.570
3.570
4.970
4.970
4.970
1.119
1.119
1.119
1.077
0.0000 S
0.0000 S
0.0000 S
0.0000 5
115.7200 $
466,274
15.7800 $
63,583
0.0000 $
0.0000 $
0.0000 5
0.0000 5
0.0000 5
0.0000 S
0.0000 S
0.0000 5
0.0000 5
0.0000 $
131.5(100
Grade Matrix Guarantee
Level Level Per Student
$ 529,857
PK-3 251 S 1,070 S
PK-3 252 S 3,455 $
PK-3 253 $ 7,050 S
4-8 251 $ 1,200 $
4-8 252 $ 3,584 $
4-8 253 $ 7,179 S
15.00 9-12 251 $ 854 $
Supplemental Academic Instruction:
District SAI Allocation
divided by district FTE
(with eligible services)
S 128,754,917
12,810
9-12 252 $ 3,238 S
9-12 253 $ 6,833 $
Total from ESE Guarantee S 12,810
Per Student
341,424.53 $ 377.11 $ 47,139
Reading Allocation:
Charter Schools should contact their school district sponsor regarding eligibility and distribution of reading allocation funds
Total Base Funding, ESE Guarantee, and SAl $ 589,806
5. Class size Reduction Funds:
ff'eij-hted FTE aggregated from input in Section I
PK -3
4-8
9-12
I oaf
0.0000
0.0000
131.5000
13 1 5(10 1
(*Tolal FTE should equal total ri, S'ectrou l column (d) )
DCU Allocation factors
X 1.0145 X 1160.46 = 0
X 1.0145 X 923.33 = 0
X 1.0145 X 925.56 = 123,476
Total Class Size Reduction Funds S 123,476
5. Divide school's Weighted FTE (WFTE) total computed
in (d) above: 131.5000 by district's NVTE:
to obtain school's 11 FIE share.
3. Divide school's (Jim eighted FTE (t FTE) total computed
in (b) abox e- 125.00
361,724.88
by district's UFTE- 341,424 53
0.0364%
to obtain school's t'ETE. share 0.0366%
Dix ide school's High School ei hted F FE (F E FE) total computed
in (b) aboN e 125 00 bti district's l FEE 3 41, 124 53 0 0366%
to obtain school's (TEE share
Refer to Note
Other FEFP (WE FE share) (a) 17,966,004 s 0 0364% S 6,540
Applicable to all Charter Schools
Declining Enrollment 7 I2I,585
Sparsity Supplement 0
(!Minimum Guarantee 0
Program Related Requirements
Safe Schools 10,844,419
Lab School Discretionary 0
Discretionan Local Effort (WF[E share) (d) 159,240,922 x 0.0364% 5 57,964
V. Discretionary (!tillage Equalization Allocation
.25 mills (UFTE share) (b) 0 x 0.0366% 5
Discretionary Tillage Compression Allocation
.51 mills (UFTE share) (b)
II. Discretionary Lottery (WFTE share) (a)
Instructional Materials Allocation (UFTE share) (b)
Science Laboratory Materials (high school only) (c)
Dual Enrollment Instructional Materials Allocation (See footnote h below)
13. Student Transportation (e)
Florida Teachers Lead Program Stipend (1)
L... Food Service Allocation (g)
16. Performance Pay Plan Funds to be distributed at a later date
0 x 0.0366% S
13,915,011 x 0.0364% $
5,065
32,106,623 x 0.0366% $ 11,751
494,603 x 0.0366% S 181
' TES:
District allocations multiplied by percentage from item 6A Total $ 794,783
b) District allocations multiplied by percentage from item 6B
s District allocations multiplied by percentage from item 6C Average / student S 6,358
Proceeds of millage levy multiplied by percentage from item 6A.
.., Consistent with Chapter 1006.21, Florida Statutes and DOE Student Transportation General Instructions
n Te cher Lead P ra stir .tie r 1011 71 Florid, ctat,iloc
Funding based on student eligibility and meals provided, if participating in the National School Lunch Program.
I As provided in the 2008 General Appropriations Act, school districts are required to pay for instructional materials used for the instruction of public school high school
students who are earning credit toward high school graduation under the dual enrollment program as provided in section 1011.62(1)(i), Florida Statutes.
Idminislrative fees charged by the school district shall be calculated based upon 5 percent of available funds from the FEFP and categorical funding
for which charter students may be eligible For charter schools with a population of S01 or more students the difference in the fee calculation and
the fee withheld may only be used for capital outlay purposes specified in 1013 62(2/ F.S. To calculate (he administrative fee to be withheld for
schools with more than 500 students, divide (Ire school population into 500. Multiply that fraction times (he funds available, then times 5%.
and categorical funding are recalculated during the year to reflect the revised number of full-time equivalent students reported during the survey
periods designated by (he Commissioner of Education
evenues flow to districts from state sources and from county tax collectors on various dis(rrbufion schedules
2
Key Biscayne Charter High School Application
Attachment 24
DRAFT Parent Volunteer Contract
The parent(s)/guardian(s) of _ have read and agree to
abide by the following
WHEREAS, the undersigned parent(s)/guardian(s) has made a personal decision to
enroll my child(ren) at the Key Biscayne Charter High School (KBCHS)) in order to
provide my child with a unique educational opportunity;
WHEREAS, my desire and decision to enroll my child at the KBCHS based upon my
desire to become an active partner in the education of my child; and
WHEREAS, I recognize that the KBCHS is a public charter school of choice not
entitlement;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing;
1. As a parent of a student at the KBCHS my commitment is to abide by
the following rules and regulations adopted by the Governing Board of
the school:
A. To recognize and embrace my role as having primary responsibility
for the education of my child
B. To attend all conferences scheduled with any member of the KBCHS
staff.
C. To participate in the Parent Volunteer Program, including
volunteering 20 hours for one child and 30 hours for two or more
children, at a capacity that is sensitive to the needs of the school.
D. To provide transportation to and from school for my child. If I am
late picking up my child, I understand that I will be charged for after -
school care at whatever rate is in existence at that time. If my child is
continually tardy, I understand that for the benefit of my child's
education, he/she may be required to attend a school that is more
accessible for my child.
E. To purchase uniforms for my child and ensure my child abides by the
Dress Code of the KBCHS.
F To supply a healthy lunch and snack, either brown bagged or
purchased from the KBCHS board -approved vendor, each school day for
my child.
G To be responsible for timely payment of any fees accrued to my
account at the KBCHS
H To encourage my child to abide by the KBCHS School Code of
Conduct by words and deeds of my own life.
2. In order to enhance my child's academic growth, I agree to do the
following:
A. To read and use information sent home by the school to keep
parents informed of the academic topics to be introduced and studied in
the classroom.
B. To provide a suitable time and place within the home for homework.
C. To assist my child in obtaining and regularly using a library card at
the Public Library and allow for thirty minutes of reading daily.
D. To limit television and video games during the week and allow more
time for reading, studying, and family time.
E. To check my child's homework folder nightly.
F. To encourage my child to research his or her academic level with
deep commitment and enthusiasm for learning.
I We) understand that by not fulfilling my contractual obligations to the
School and to my child, this will result in my child being suspended or
withdrawn and referred to a regular Public School or a private school of the
parent's choice as approved by the KBCHS Governing Board.
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
KEY BISCAYNE CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION
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Attachment _'5A
epnrtuient of 'tote
I certify the attached is a true and correct copy of the Articles of
Incorporation of KEY BISCAYNE EDUCATION FOUNDATION, INC , a Florida
corporation, filed on April 15, 2008, as shown by the records of this
office
I further certify the document was electronically received under FAX audit
number 008000097210 This certificate is issued in accordance with
section 15.16, Florida Statutes, and authenticated by the code noted below
The document number of this corporation is N08000003701
Authentication Code 508A00022658 -041608-N08000003701-1/1
Given under my hand and the
Great Seal of the State of Florida,
at Tallahassee, the Capital, this the
Sixteenth day of April, 2008
Received 04 16-08 II 12
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as eithE1 tttes or private Eoundat,or.s. During your advance rulina
period, you will b,- t r eat ed as a publ .•_ chari .y. Yoc.r advance ruling period
begins w_th tic ef=r': i `:r The :;f y,;u1 '•xempticr: ar,d ends witn advance t 1_rl ing
ending date shown 1n ;l -le heading of the leit_eL
Shc.~t ly before the c:r•. ; .` you_" advance rul inc Fr_r 1a'_l, we will send you Form
„734, Support Schedule for Advance Rrl. irg Pet iod You will have 90 days after
the end of your ad';anre ru11n_i period to 1 elurn !n;: completed form We will
then nct_fy you, in writing, about your public chatty status.
Please_ see er-!osed PuL_iLitior. 4221 -PC, Comrl_ln-r: “u_de for 501t,•i (3r rut:i.c
Charl__ L fop s'ne nelpfu_ lrrf.'rrratf,.n at'_`rt your responsibilities as an
exenp: Lyan i zat ir'n
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KEY BISC 1YNE C HARTER HIGH SC FIOOL APPLIC ATION
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a* _ Public Charity Status {Continued;
e 509(a)(4) —an organization orcanized and operetca for ;es in; !o• 0 7b_ :Ir ,
f 509(a)(i) and I'Otb)(1)1A) i,l —an organization 0,2e -rated to t' -e txnet e i c, alctr T:r err t, i nc:.
operates b) a aovemmental un';
g 509(a)(1) and 1701h1(1)(NIo)--on orgarrzation trial receives a substantial Dar, of r:s futanc,a) sucoc•; ui :he r
01 contnbutions from publicly supporter orocnizations from a aoternrnentat tin„ c. 1-orn lne gener,J pubic
h 509(a)(2) —an organization that normafit receives not more than one-third of its financial super, hor-1 qross
investment income and receives more than ono third of its financial supc'crt hum con;r outions menb shoo
fees and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions (sub_ ec' to cedar esceohensi
i A publicly supported organization but unsure if it is described ,n 5g or 5h The organization wouta like tn.--
decide the correct status
6 if you checked box a h, or i in question 5 above, you must request either an advance or a definitive ruhng Dr
selecting one of the boxes below Refer to toe instructions to determine which type of rul•ng you are eligible to repen-c
a Request for Advance Ruftng_ 8v checking this box and signing the consent pursuant to section 6501(c)(a) of '
the Code you request an advance ruling and agree to extend the statute of limitations on the assessment of
excise tax under section 4940 of the Code The tax will aptly only if you do not establish public support status
at the end of the 5 -year advance ruling penod The assessment period will be extended for the 5 advance ruling
years to 8 years, 4 months, and 15 days beyond the end of the first year You have the right to refuse or limit
the extension to a mutually agreed -upon penod of time or issue(s) Publication 1035. Extending the Tax
Assessment Period, provides a more detailed explanation of your nghts and the consequences of the choices
you make. You may obtain Publication 1035 tree of charge from the IRS web site at www its goy or by calling
toll -free 1-800-829-3676 Sighing this consent will not depnve you of any appeal nqhts to which you would
otherwise be entitled If you decide not to exteno the statute of limitations, you are not eligible for an advance
ruling
Oxfi {i`' cxltof ltititatiorts Upon As§esarilent of Tax Under SaQFcifr440-vf'ftt 4 rxi1!f(eVatttre Code
For Organizat en
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Angel Martin
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JUN 102008
,Date)
b Request for Definitive Ruling: Check this box if you have completed one tax year of at least 8 full months and
you are requesting a definitive ruling. To confirm your public support status, answer line 6b(i) if you checked box
g in fine 5 above. Answer line 6b(ii) if you checked box h in line 5 above If you checked box i in line 5 above,
answer both lines 6b(i) and (i1.
(i) (a) Enter 2% of line 8, column (e) on Part IX -A- Statement of Revenues and Expenses
(b) Attach a list showing the name and amount contributed by eac-i person, company or organization whose _
gifts totaled more than the 2% amount If the answer is "None," check this box
(ii) (a) For each year amounts ale included on lines 1. 2, and 9 of Part IX -A Statement of Revenues and
Expenses, attach a list showing the name of and amount received from each disqualified person. If the
answer is "None," check this box
(b) ror each year amounts are included on line 9 of Part IX -A Statement of Revenues and Expenses, attacn
a list showing the name of and amount received from each payer other than a disqualified person whose
payments were more than the larger of (1) 1% of line 10. Fart IX -A Sta:enten: of Revenues and
Expenses. or 2) $5,00c If the answer is 'None. check this box
7 Did you receive any unusual grants dunnq any o' the years shown on Part IX -A Statement of
Revenues and Expenses? If "Yes ' attach a list including the name of the contributor the date and
amount of the grant a hue( dcscr.ntion of the orant aria explain wny it is unusual
' Yes o! No
=>- 1023 -;
Form may be downloaded at : http://charterschools.dadeschools.net/openinq/open intro.asp
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES
This form must be signed by a duly authorized representative of the applicant group and submitted with the
application for a charter school.
As the authorized representative of the applicant group, I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the
infotivation submitted in this application for a charter for
Key Biscayne Charter High School (name of school) is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief; and further, I certify that, if awarded a charter, the school:
• Will be nonsectarian in its programs, admission policies, employment practices and operations.
• Will enroll any eligible student who submits a timely application, unless the school receives a greater
number of applications than there are spaces for students, m which case students will be admitted
through a random selection process.
• Will adhere to the antidiscrimination provisions of s. 1000.05, Florida Statutes.
• Will adhere to all applicable provision of Federal law relating to the education of students with
disabilities, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act; section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1974; and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Will adhere to all applicable provisions of Federal law relating to students who are limited English
proficient, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Equal Educational Opportunities
Act of 1974.
• Will participate in the statewide assessment program created under s. 1003.43, Florida Statutes.
• Will comply with Florida statutes relating to public records and public meetings, including Chapter
119, Florida Statutes and s. 286.011, Florida Statutes, which are applicable to applicants even prior to
being granted a charter.
• Will obtain and keep current all necessary permits, licenses and certifications related to fire, health and
safety within the building and on school property.
• Will provide for an annual financial audit in accordance with s. 218.39, Florida Statutes.
The governing board, at its discretion, allows
Village Manager
Printed Name
hip" Iglesias
M-DCPS
HARTER SCHOOLS
EMPOWERED BY CHOICE
Genaro "Chip" Iglesias
(name),
(title) to sign as the legal correspondent for the school.
July 29, 2008
Date
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOOLS FM 1
MS Excel version of this form may be downloaded at: http://charterschools.dadeschools net/opening/open intro.asp
Year 1
2009-2010
Upto#
Grade
Students
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
75
10
50
11
0
12
0
TOTAL
up to 125
STUDENT ENROLLMENT CHART
Year 2
2010-2011
Up to#
Grade
Students
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
75
10
75
11
50
12
0
TOTAL
up to 200
- Year 3
2011-2012
Upto#
Grade
Students
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
100
10
75
11
75
12
50
TOTAL
up to 300
Year 5
2012-2013
Upto#
Grade
Students
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10Q
10
100
11
75
12
75
TOTAL
up to 350
Year 5
2013-2014
Upto#
Grade
Students
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
100
10
100
11
100
12
75
TOTAL
up to 375
Year 6-10
2014-19
Up to#
Grade
Students
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
up to 100
9
10
up to 100
11
up to 100
12
up to 100
TOTAL
up to 400
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FM 2