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Command Brief for VIPs, Prospective Staff, and new Governing Board Members

Last updated January, 2016

History• Oakland Military Institute Founded

in 2001 by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.

• Governor wanted to expand the model statewide

• Dr. Mark Ryan, OMI Superintendent, worked with Governor to elicit support for NVMI from LAUSD Supe and Board; then Dr. Ryan was appointed first NVMI Superintendent

• LAUSD Charter proposed and approved for July 2013 opening

• Conversion from successful North Valley Charter Academy

• Currently located on Sun Valley HS on a Prop 39 colocation

ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, AND ATHLETICS

NVMI

MISSION

The North Valley Military Institute College Preparatory Academy (NVMI) develops leaders of character by providing a rigorous seven-year college preparatory program to promote excellence in the four pillars of academics, leadership, citizenship, and athletics.


NVMIACADEMY LEADERSHIP

SUPERINTENDENTLieutenant Colonel (CA State Military Reserve)Mark P. Ryan

BA, Liberal Arts, MSMCMS Ed, School Admin, MSMCPh.D., Curriculum, Univ of So Cal

Multiple subject, Designated Subjects, and Administrative CA Credentials

Overall responsibility for the execution of the Academy’s mission



COMMANDANT OF CADETSCaptain Amanda MendozaCA Army National Guard

BA, Campbell University

CA Designated Subjects Special Subjects Credential in Basic Military Drill and Physical Education

Responsible for the execution of the military, leadership development and physical training programs



ACADEMIC DEANS

6th Grade – CW3 Trish Doering7th and 8th Grades – CPT Jeff FeinbergHigh School – Ms. Laura Stribling

Responsible for the Academy’s academic programs


NVMIADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT PROCESS

NVMI is open to any interested student

who is willing to work toward meeting the

academic, leadership, and physical demands of

membership in the Corps of Cadets

Parents must attend a day-long orientation to the

duties of an NVMI parent.

Applicants must successfully complete

a 16-day non-residential summer

camp that familiarizes them with NVMI’s

military and academic culture and

expectations.


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`2015-16 Demographics

520 cadets 61% male39% female

93% Hispanic3% Black4% White/other

80% Free/Reduced Lunch20% special education11% Homeless/Foster Youth


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ADULTLEADERS OF CHARACTER

III. PHYSICALDEVELOPMENT

II. LEADERSHIPDEVELOPMENT

I. ACADEMICDEVELOPMENT

IV. CITIZENSHIP DEVELOPMENT

THE FOUR PILLARS


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NOTE: NVMI is non-residentialMORNING

0645 BEFORE SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

0745 MORNING FORMATION0800-1000 CLASSES 1000 BREAK1015-1200 CLASSES

AFTERNOON/EVENING1200-1250 LUNCH 1250-1530 CLASSES 1530-1830 EXTENDED LEARNING ACADEMY (ATHLETICS;EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES; ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT; HOMEWORK HELP)

SATURDAY PROGRAMMING/WEEKEND PROGRAMMING 85% OF WEEKENDS

EXTENSIVE SUMMER PROGRAM FOR ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, REMEDIATION, AND CREDIT RECOVERY

TYPICAL CADET DAY


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Extended Learning Academy

• A “wraparound” program from 0645-1830 daily to provide support for students who need it

• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided for cadets who want it

• Saturday programming in Academic Support and enrichment

• Weekend outdoor education activities• Summer programming for nine weeks consisting of

programs for new and returning students


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CORE ACADEMIC COURSES

•6 Years of English/Language Arts (grs 9/10 double classes)•3 Years of Math including Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom, Precal, Calc•3 Years of Lab Science, including Health, Bio, Chem, Physics•3 Years of Soc Sci, including US/World Hist, Gov/Econ•2 Years of Spanish•1 Year of Visual Art or Music or Drama•Additional College Prep electives in Math, Science, Social Studies, the Arts, or Leaders of Character

READY FOR COLLEGEHIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE

REQUIRED OTHER COURSES

•4 Years of Military Science/Leaders of Character (Jr. and Sr. Years count as College Elective)•4 Years of Physical Education

PILLAR 1: ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT


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6th Grade

Common Core Math Course 1 X 2

English X 2

Social Studies (Ancient History)

Earth Science

Physical Education

Leaders of Character

8th GradeCommon Core Math Course 3 X 2 (Or Algebra)

English X 2

Social Studies (U.S. History)

Physical Science

Physical Education


7th Grade

Common Core Math Course 2 X 2

English X 2

Social Studies (World History)

Life Science

Physical Education


MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

*An Honors program is also available in all three grades


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First YearEnglish X 2

Algebra or Geometry

Health (1 sem)

World Geography (1 sem)

Language other than English

Art or Music or Drama if taking Geometry

Physical Education

Military Science

Fourth YearEnglish

Government (1 sem)

Economics (1 sem)

Precalculus or Calculus

Additional Lab Science

Electives (Additional LOTE, Social Studies, English)

Physical Education

Military Science

Third YearEnglish

Second Year Algebra or Precalculus

Chemistry

U.S. History

Electives X 2 (Additional LOTE, H/SS, Science or Math)

Physical Education

Military Science

Second YearEnglish X 2

Geometry or Second Year Algebra

Biology

Language other than English

World History

Visual or performing art

Physical Education

Military Science

HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT


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All instructors are “highly

qualified” and credentialed in the subject(s)

they teach

Parents are essential partners in the educational process. Frequent communication with parents is essential to academic development.

Class size: average 24 students to every one instructor

ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT


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•College Preparatory Mathematics Curriculum in al of grades 6-12•Engage New York Curriculum for English Language Arts in grades 6-12•CA Standards aligned texts in History/ Social Science•Science (NGSS)•Realidades Spanish Curriculum•Extensive standards-aligned curriculum in Physical Education all seven years of a cadet’s enrollment

CURRICULUM


NVMICOLLEGE GOING

•73% of NVMI graduates pursue four year colleges/universities, including

• Universities of California• California State Universities• Private colleges and universities in CA• Private colleges in other states

•27% pursue Community College


NVMIPILLAR II: MILITARY DEVELOPMENT

NEW CADETS:

•Summer “Camp” of 16 days to familiarize them with NVMI culture, military courtesy and customs, physical demands, academic rigor

•Five weeks of “Pledge” status to learn California Cadet Corps Curriculum for “Recruit” to “Cadet” promotion

•Culminates with “ringing into” their companies as full-fledged cadets


NVMITraining, Assessment, and Counseling

Teams• Each cadet assigned to a

military company with a two person TAC Team

• TACs are the focal point for cadet support

• They teach LOC, PE, manage citizenship records, implement school and community service programs, cadet leadership development programs, and all military operations


NVMILEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Seven Year Leaders of Character Curriculum:•Grade 6 – Strands 1-12 of California Cadet Corps (CACC) Curriculum; Character Development and Executive Function curriculum

•Grade 7 – Strands 7-24 of CACC Curriculum

•Grade 8 – Strands 25-42 of CACC Curriculum

•Grade 9 – First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response Certification

•Grade 10 – Leaders of Character in Literature and History

•Grade 11 – Preparing for Career and College

•Grade 12 – Leadership Laboratory



Each LOC course…

•Uses “Reading Apprenticeship” Strategies to teach reading

•Inculcates writing throughout the course

•Provides multiple oral speaking opportunities

•Promotes personal organization of binders and backpacks

Links to Academic Development



California Cadet Corps

•Cadets are promoted by passing online and performance task examinations of the CACC•Cadets participate in optional weekend and out-of-school training programs such as leadership schools, bivouacs, survival training, mountaineering, etc•Cadets compete in drill, marksmanship, and physical fitness competitions with other cadet units and JROTC units



•Cadets have opportunities for both rank and position that increases with age and time

• Squad Leaders – responsible for 5-8 other cadets

• Platoon Sergeants and Platoon Leaders – 15-20 other cadets

• Company Staff – administrative support to about 130 cadets

• Company First Sergeants and Commanders – about 130 cadets

• Battalion/Regimental Staff – administrative support to the Corps of 500+ cadets

• Battalion/Regimental Sergeant Major and Commander – 500+ cadets


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1) intramural athletics; 2) interscholastic athletics;

3) quality physical education classes; 4) access to healthy meals on campus; 5) nutrition and health education; and

6) general promotion of wellness.

PILLAR III: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT


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Cadets must pass the Cadet Corps Physical Fitness Test (Fitnessgram) twice a year; and complete the physically demanding INDOOR

OBSTACLE COURSE TEST (IOCT) akin to the West Point IOCT

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT

Tests consist of:•Push ups•Curl ups•Mile Run or Shuttle Run•Shoulder Stretch•Sit and Reach•Trunk Lift•Body Composition Measurement


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Every Cadet an Athlete, and Every Cadet Challenged• 18 interscholastic sports teams at both middle school and high school levels•Company athletics provide a challenging alternative to intercollegiate and club sports

PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT


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INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICSFALL WINTER SPRING•Middle School Flag Football•Middle School Coed Volleyball•Middle School Coed Cross Country

•Middle School Boys and Girls Basketball•Middle School Boys and Girls Wrestling

•Middle School Coed Soccer•Middle School Coed Track

•High School Coed Cross Country•High School Girls Volleyball

•High School Boys and Girls Basketball•High School Boys and Girls Soccer•High School Boys and Girls Wrestling

•High School Girls Softball•Boys Volleyball•Coed Track•HS Boys Baseball


NVMIIntramural Company Athletics

Examples (not all are implemented each year)

Nov - Feb WINTER

Basketball Volleyball

Field HockeyRugby

SoftballSoccer

VolleyballOrienteering

Field HockeyUltimate Frisbee

VolleyballRugby Softball BaseballSoccer

SPRINGMar - May

Flag FootballSoccer

BadmintonVolleyballDodgeball

OrienteeringMarksmanship

Aug - Oct FALL


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PILLAR IV: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

• Spiritual Domain– The belief and trust in and loyalty to one’s sense of personal

identity, the internal motivation that propels individuals to achieve their maximum potential

• Ethical Domain– We teach cadets what it means to be a warrior of what is right– To be a servant of others– To be an effective member of a team– To exhibit habits of good character

• Social Domain – Mature judgment for determining appropriate behavior– Understanding of the diverse global culture


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PILLAR IV: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

THREE GUIDING PRINCIPLES

1.Treat others the way you want to be treated.2.Do the right thing.3.Make NVMI and our world a better place.


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CADET HONOR CODE

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT

Cadets treat others and their possessions with the same dignity and concern that they would expect from others


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