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State of the Charter Report
January 2011
Fulton County Schools
Justification:
According to the Fulton County Schools (FCS) Board Policy, the purpose of FCS charter schools is two fold:
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To provide high quality, innovative and standards based opportunities for students
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To replicate successful practices throughout the system, thus accelerating student learning.
The responsibilities of charter authorizers, pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 20-2-
2065(b)(2) to control and manage local charter schools includes the following:
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Enforce clear expectations for, and ensure achievement of, performance contained in performance goals set forth in the charters;
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Review annual budgets for local charter schools;
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Ensure that the local charter schools is complying with the accountability provisions of O.C.G.A. § 20-14-30 et seq. and federal accountability requirements; and
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Evaluate a local charter school’s performance in relation to the expectations and goals set forth in the charter and take appropriate action based on this evaluation.
The purpose of this State of the Charters Report is to update the Fulton County Board of Education on the activities of the FCS Charter Department as it works to meet the expectations of the Fulton County Board of Education (FCBOE) and the requirements of state law.
Overview:
This annual State of the Charter School report will include the following sections for all charters:
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Summary Page of Charter Department Events page 3
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Pull Out Sheets for Charter Contact Information and Charter Offerings pages 4 - 8
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Summary Page of Charter Attendance Trends pages 9 - 10
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Attendance Data Charts pages 11 - 13
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Summary Page Charter Governance page 14
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Brief of Governance Board Training Topics page 15
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Analysis of Academic Performance on the Iowa Test of Basic Skills
(ITBS) and the Georgia High School Graduation Test (GHSGT) tests
per the FCS Letter of Assurances in 3rd, 5th, 8th and 11th grades pages 16 - 28
Since every conversion charter has delegated financial and personnel responsibilities to FCS, only the start up charter schools will be reviewed in the following sections:
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Financial Assessment pages 29 - 31
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Personnel Usage Overview pages 32 - 34
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Federal/State/County Compliance Overview page 35
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Background Information on Compliance Obligations page 36 - 38
This report is organized to that the summary portion of each section may be removed by board members for easy distribution to community members. If appropriate, more in-depth information is included behind each summary page. Complete original databases are available upon request.
Significant Events in the Charter Department
2010-2011 School Year
Local Initiatives
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Len Box established the Fulton County Charter School Alliance for start up charter school principals. Monthly meetings focus on academic performance, school level leadership, federal, state or local compliance, and shared best practices.
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For the first time, charters have been included in the following:
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Value Added Reports
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School Improvement Plans
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School Learning Walks
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The first FCS Governance Board Workshop took place in September with 68 participants from every charter.
State Initiatives
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FCS is now held responsible in the area of charter staff qualifications as it relates to No Child Left Behind.
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Certification Services have been added to the list of FCS Departments offering full in-kind services to start up and conversion charter schools.
Future Activities
January – Initial Compliance Memos will be issued to the charter governing bodies. Governing Board Training follow-up surveys will be sent to charter governing bodies.
February – New applications will be accepted and assessment on those will begin.
April – FCBOE will vote on any new applications
June - FCS has been invited to present with the Georgia Department of Education (GADOE) at the upcoming National Charter Schools conference. The conference takes place here in Atlanta.
August – Renewal petitions from North Springs Charter High School and Fulton Science Academy Middle School will be submitted.
Fulton County Schools Start Up Charter Schools
2010-2011 School Year
Start Up Charters
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Grades
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Principal
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Phone
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Amana Academy
http://www.amanaacademy.org/
285 South Main Street,
Alpharetta 30009
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K – 8
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Mr. Ehab Jaleel
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678-624-0989
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Fulton Science Academy
http://www.fultonscience.org/
1675 Hembree Road,
Alpharetta 30009
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6 – 8
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Mr. Kenen Sener
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770-753-4141
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Fulton Science Academy High School (TEACH)
http://www.fultonteach.org
4100 Old Milton Parkway, Suite 100,
Alpharetta 30005
Fulton Sunshine Academy
http://www.fultonsunshine.org
1335 Northmeadow Parkway.
Roswell 30076
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9 - 12
K – 5
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Mr. Namik Sercan
Mr. Murat Cetin
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770-475-3223
770-410-1500
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Hapeville Charter School (two campuses)
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Hapeville Middle School Campus
http://www.fultonschools.org/
school/hapevillems
3535 South Fulton Avenue,
Hapeville 30354
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6 – 8
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Ms. Marcia Lowe
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404-767-7730
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Hapeville Career Academy Campus
http://www.fultonschools.org/school/
hapevillecareeracademy/
6045 Buffington Road,
Union City 30349
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9 - 12
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Mr. Jannard Rainey
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404-766-0101
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KIPP South Fulton Academy
http://www.kippsouthfulton.org
1286 E. Washington Avenue,
East Point, 30344
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5 – 8
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Mr. Jondre Pryor
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678-278-0160
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Main Street Academy (two campuses)
http://www.tricitiescharter.com/
Grades K thru 1
3480 Main Street
College Park, 30337
Grades 2 thru 6 and Main Office
1805 Harvard Avenue,
College Park, 30337
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K-8
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Mr. Raine Hackler
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404-455-1564
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Note: Fulton Leadership Academy, an all boys school, is NOT a Fulton County charter school. As a state sponsored Commission School, the school has no relationship to Fulton County Schools. All inquires about the school can be directed to the GADOE at (404) 657-0515.
Fulton County Schools Conversion Charter Schools
2010-2011 School Year
Conversion Charters
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Grades
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Principal
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Phone
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North Springs Charter High School
www.northspringshigh.com
7447 Roswell Road
Sandy Springs, 30328
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9 - 12
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Dr. Lisa Stueve
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770-551-2490
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Ridgeview Charter School
www.Ridgeviewcharterschool.org
5340 S. Trimble Road
Sandy Springs, 30342
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6 - 8
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Open
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404-843-7710
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Riverwood International Charter School
www.riverwoodics.org
5900 Raider Drive
Sandy Springs, 30328
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9 - 12
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Mr. Eddie Echols
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404.847.1980
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Sandy Springs Charter Middle School
www.ssmsonline.org
8750 Colonel Drive N.E.
Sandy Springs, 30350
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6 – 8
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Dr. Kay Walker
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770-552-4790
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Spalding Drive Charter Elementary School
http://www.fultonschools.org/school/
spaldingdrivecharter/index.asp
130 W. Spalding Drive N.E.
Sandy Springs, 30328
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PK – 5
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Ms. Christine Young
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770-551-5880
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Woodland Elementary Charter School*
http://www.fultonschools.org/school/
woodlandes/main/index.htm
1130 Spalding Drive N.E.
Sandy Springs, 30350
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PK - 5
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Dr. Ruth Baskerville
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770-551-5890
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*WECS will revert to typical school status on June 30, 2011.
FCS Charter Summary Sheet 2010-2011
Sample of Innovations Currently Used
Start Up Charters
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Grades
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Innovations
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First Year
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Contract Term
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Amana Academy
http://www.amanaacademy.org/
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K – 8
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Expeditionary Learning Instructional Model
Dual Language in middle school
Single Gender Classes in middle school
Teacher Looping
Parent Governance
Admission by Lottery
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2005-06
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6/09 – 7/14
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Fulton Science Academy
http://www.fultonscience.org/
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6 – 8
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Foundational Approaches in Science Teaching (FAST) and Connected Math (CMP) Curriculum
Enhanced course selection offering inquiry-based HS science courses
Mandatory Uniforms
Shared Governance between private non-profit and parents
Admission by Lottery
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2002-03
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6/07 – 7/12
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Fulton Science Academy High School (TEACH)
http://www.fultonteach.org
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9 - 12
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Increased use of technology
Enhanced Course Selections
TAG approaches in all classes
Small class size
Higher graduation standards
Shared Governance between private non-profit and parents
Admission by Lottery
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06-07
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6.06 – 7/10
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Fulton Sunshine Academy
http://www.fultonsunshine.org
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K – 5
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Foundational Approaches in Science Teaching (FAST) and Connected Math (CMP) Curriculum
Mandatory Uniforms
Shared Governance between private non-profit and parents
Admission by Lottery
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2010-2011
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7/10-6/15
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Hapeville Charter School
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Hapeville Middle School Campus
http://www.fultonschools.org/
school/hapevillems
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6 – 8
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Foundational Approaches in Science Teaching FAST and Connected Math (CMP) Curriculum
Enhanced Course Selections
Santilliana Spanish Dual Language Instruction
Saturday classes for selected remediation and enhancement
Shared Governance between non-profit and parents
Mandatory Uniforms
Admission by Lottery
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2004-05
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6/09 – 7/19
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Start Up Charters
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Grades
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Innovations
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First Year
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Contract Term
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Hapeville Career Academy Campus
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9 - 12
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Stand alone Career Academy in partnership with the Airport and Atlanta Tech. in areas of Auto, Avionics, Dental, Paralegal, Patient Care.
Saturday classes for selected remediation and enhancement
Shared Governance between non-profit and parents
Mandatory Uniforms
Admission by Lottery
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KIPP South Fulton Academy
http://www.kippsouthfulton.org
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5 – 8
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7:30 – 5:00 school day;
2 hours daily of homework;
Mandatory Summer Session and bi-monthly Saturday School
Strong discipline and behavior expectations
Character Education Program: Family, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence (FIRE)
Increased PE time
Teachers on call 24/7 via individual cell phones
No arts, music, etc.
Shared Governance between non-profit and parents
Admission by Lottery
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2003-04
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6/08 – 7/13
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Main Street Academy
http://www.tricitiescharter.com
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K-8
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Edison Learning Educational Management Company operates the school
Extended School Year and Day
World Language in all grades
Mandatory Uniforms
Parent Governance
Admission by Lottery
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2010-2011
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7/10-6/15
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Conversion Charters
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Grades
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Innovations
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First Year
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Contract
Term
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North Springs Charter High School
http://www.northspringshigh.
com
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9 – 12
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Problem/Project based enhanced curriculum and instructional methods
Advisor/Advisee Program
Enhanced Student Government involvement
Enhanced tutoring for failing students
Additional Early Release Days/Adapted Schedule
Teacher Coach for additional teacher training/assessment
Enhanced technology use/instructional methods
Required parental involvement
Parent/Teacher Governance Board
Open Enrollment state-wide if Governance Board allows
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2007-08
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6/07 – 7/12
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Conversion Charters
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Grades
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Innovations
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First Year
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Contract
Term
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Ridgeview Middle Charter
http://www.fultonschools.org/
school/ridgeview
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6 – 8
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IBO MYP Curriculum/Coordinator/Assessment cycles
Mandatory Uniforms
Heritage Language Program in Spanish
Non-profit organization for competitive sports
Monitored parental involvement
Parent/Teacher Governance
Open Enrollment state-wide if Governance Board allows
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2006-07
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6/06 – 7/11
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Riverwood International Charter School
http://www.riverwoodhs.org/
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9 - 12
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IBO MYP/DP/ Curriculum/Coordinator/Assessment cycle
Heritage Language Program
Enhanced technology use/instructional methods
Required parental involvement
Parent/Teacher Governance Board
Open Enrollment state-wide if Governance Board allows
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2008-09
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6/08 – 7/13
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Sandy Spring Charter Middle School
www.ssmsonline.org
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6 – 8
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Arts infused instructional methods
Latin course offering
Enhanced Middle School best practices
Mandatory Uniforms
Required parental involvement
Parent/Teacher Governance
Open Enrollment state-wide if Governance Board allows
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2009-10
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6/09 – 7/14
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Spalding Drive Charter School
http://www.fultonschools.org/
school/spaldingdrivecharter/index.asp
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PK – 5
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Student clustering based on ability
Additional teacher training/endorsements and contracts required
Enhanced technology use/Instructional methods
Mandatory Uniforms
Required parental involvement/Coordinator
Additional Early Release Days/adapted school schedule
Longitudinal student assessment practices in conjunction with e-portfolios
Parent/Teacher Governance
Open Enrollment county-wide if student body drops below 450
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2002-03
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6/09-7/14
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Woodland Elementary Charter School
http://www.fultonschools.org/
school/woodlandes
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PK – 5
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School-wide TAG approaches
Additional teacher training/endorsements and contracts required
Mandatory Uniforms
Transition Room for new students
Required parental involvement/Coordinator
Teacher Coach for additional teacher training/assessment
Parent/Teacher Governance
Open Enrollment county-wide if Governance Board allows.
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2001-02
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6/06 – 7/11
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Attendance Trend Analysis
Summary Page
Fulton County Schools has included charter schools in its portfolio of school offerings for over a decade. Currently home to seven start up and six conversion charters, 10.3% of our students attend these schools.
Start up charter schools are complete schools of choice. Conversion schools are limited schools of choice; the system requires that all students living in the charter’s transportation zone be given preferential enrollment status to the charter. Additional enrollment zones may be controlled by the charter school.
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