OASIS HIGH SCHOOL

Charter Renewal

Presentation

Mission of Oasis High School Oasis High School will provide a comprehensive, rigorous, and meaningful high

school education for 14-18 year old students who have not been successful in traditional schools, who want to earn their diplomas and prepare for life beyond high school. Oasis High School will engage these students by offering them the supports and opportunities that are critical to their academic and personal accomplishment:

A small, safe learning environment in which relationships among young people and adult teachers and mentors can flourish

A culture of high expectations that helps them take on meaningful roles and responsibilities

A focus on the connection between self and community that makes learning personal, relevant, and stimulating

Hands-on real life learning experiences through project based learning and community partnerships

Change in API in from 2007 to 2008

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-40

-20

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20

40

60

80

2007 2008

Oasis High School

Dewey Academy

Street Academy

Bunche Academy

Growth API from 2006 to 2008

460

470

480

490

500

510

520

530

540

2006 2007 2008

Oasis High School

Comparison Schools*

*Weighted average of all high schools within 1.5 miles of Oasis

*Weighted average of all schools within a 1.5 mile radius of Oasis High School

Backgrounds of Currently Enrolled Oasis High School Students(n=180)

32.8%

12.8%

10.0%

8.3%

16.1%

10.0%

1.7%

5.0% 3.3%

Failing/Low Grades

First-time 9th Graders

Involved in Violence/Gangs

Referral (Group Home, SchoolDiscipline, Probation, Therapist)

School Closures or Relocation

Habitually Truant

Expelled from Another School

Officially Dropped Out

Young Parents

A High-Needs Student Population

Enrollment Growth

020406080

100120140160180

2004-2005

2005-2006

2006-2007

2007-2008

2008-2009

Number of Students

Attendance Improvement

75.51% 77.51%88.14% 90.81%

0%

20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008

Average YearlyAttendance

Theory of Action: How does Oasis reach its students?

Youth Development Approach Community and University partnerships Arts integration Service learning Outdoor education Socially relevant curriculum

School Priorities: Plans for growth and achievement

School Wide Improvement Plan strategic data collection and analysis target sub-populations increase attendance to 92%

College counseling Teacher professional development

Parent and StudentPerspectives

Moving Forward

The Future: Continued strong governance

Oasis High School is governed by a strong, experienced Board, members of which have helped incubate the school since its inception: Strong governance, fundraising, fiscal accountability Extensive partnerships, community connections

The Board of Oasis is committed to preserving what has worked over the past 5 years while taking strategic action to improve the areas in which we have yet to see the original vision for the school brought to fruition.

The Future: Strategic planning

Priorities for moving forward: Increased structure and evaluation around curriculum & instruction Closer monitoring of student achievement Better documentation of learning

Steps to set and achieve these goals: Hiring a Director of Outcomes Implementation of an assessment program (Data Director) A comprehensive 5-year strategic planning process this spring

Thank you!