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High Tech High Schools High Tech Elementary Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA 91915 School CDS 37-76471-0123059 Charter Number: 0756 Charter Term July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2017 Approved Grades K-5 K-5 Grade Span Served Enrollment Cap 500 Numerically Significant Hispanic or Latino, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, Subgroups English Learners Title I Funded/ PI Status Yes/ Year 2 PI for 2013–14 School Data and Demographics 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 Percent Free and Reduced Lunch -- 45 42 Percent English Learner -- 15 16 Percent Student with Disabilities -- 10 9 Fall Enrollment -- 395 424 Number of Suspensions -- 30 5 Number of Expulsions -- 0 0 Growth API -- 778 746 Growth from Prior Year -- B -32 Grade 10 CAHSEE ELA Pass Rate na na na Grade 10 CAHSEE MATH Pass Rate na na na Statewide Rank -- 3 NA Similar Schools Rank -- 1 NA Cohort Drop Out Rate (High School Only) -- -- na Cohort Graduation Rate (High School Only) -- -- na Data suppressed by CDE or not provided by school is indicated by a ‘--‘ Data that is not currently available at this time is indicated by ‘NA’ Data that is not applicable is indicated by ’na’ A school that did not have a valid 2012 Base API and will not have any growth or target information is indicated by ‘B’

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High Tech Middle Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA 91915 School CDS 37-76471-0123042 Charter Number: 0756 Charter Term July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2017 Approved Grades 6-8 6-8 Grade Span Served Enrollment Cap 420 Numerically Significant Hispanic or Latino, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, Subgroups English Learners Title I Funded/ PI Status Yes/ Year 1 PI for 2013–14 School Data and Demographics 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 Percent Free and Reduced Lunch -- 49 44 Percent English Learner -- 14 8 Percent Student with Disabilities -- 9 10 Fall Enrollment -- 336 336 Number of Suspensions -- 18 14 Number of Expulsions -- 0 0 Growth API -- 779 782 Growth from Prior Year -- B -18 Grade 10 CAHSEE ELA Pass Rate na na na Grade 10 CAHSEE MATH Pass Rate na na na Statewide Rank -- 5 NA Similar Schools Rank -- 1 NA Cohort Drop Out Rate (High School Only) -- -- na Cohort Graduation Rate (High School Only) -- -- na Data suppressed by CDE or not provided by school is indicated by a ‘--‘ Data that is not currently available at this time is indicated by ‘NA’ Data that is not applicable is indicated by ’na’ A school that did not have a valid 2012 Base API and will not have any growth or target information is indicated by ‘B’

High Tech High Chula Vista Chula Vista, CA 91915 School CDS 37-76471-0114678 Charter Number: 0756 Charter Term July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2017 Approved Grades 9-12 9-12 Grade Span Served Enrollment Cap 560 Numerically Significant Hispanic or Latino, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, Subgroups English Learners Title I Funded/ PI Status Yes/ Year 2 PI for 2013–14 School Data and Demographics 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 Percent Free and Reduced Lunch 41 43 46

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Percent English Learner 5 11 6 Percent Student with Disabilities 9 8 8 Fall Enrollment 606 608 626 Number of Suspensions -- 20 0 Number of Expulsions -- 0 0 Growth API 751 763 770 Growth from Prior Year 10 13 7 Grade 10 CAHSEE ELA Pass Rate 88 96 96 Grade 10 CAHSEE MATH Pass Rate 88 97 95 Statewide Rank 5 6 NA Similar Schools Rank 2 1 NA Cohort Drop Out Rate (High School Only) 4.2 8.6 NA Cohort Graduation Rate (High School Only) 92.4 86.4 NA Data suppressed by CDE or not provided by school is indicated by a ‘--‘ Data that is not currently available at this time is indicated by ‘NA’ Data that is not applicable is indicated by ’na’ A school that did not have a valid 2012 Base API and will not have any growth or target information is indicated by ‘B’

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High Tech Middle North County San Marcos, CA 92078 School CDS 37-76471-0119271 Charter Number: 0756 Charter Term July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2017 Approved Grades 6-8 6-8 Grade Span Served Enrollment Cap 420 Numerically Significant Hispanic or Latino, White, Socioeconomically Subgroups Disadvantaged Title I Funded/ PI Status No/Not Applicable School Data and Demographics 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 Percent Free and Reduced Lunch 29 37 36 Percent English Learner 2 4 4 Percent Student with Disabilities 13 14 16 Fall Enrollment 320 337 348 Number of Suspensions -- 12 4 Number of Expulsions -- 0 0 Growth API 842 836 838 Growth from Prior Year 6 -6 -17 Grade 10 CAHSEE ELA Pass Rate na na na Grade 10 CAHSEE MATH Pass Rate na na na Statewide Rank 8 8 NA Similar Schools Rank 3 3 NA Cohort Drop Out Rate (High School Only) -- -- na Cohort Graduation Rate (High School Only) -- -- na Data suppressed by CDE or not provided by school is indicated by a ‘--‘ Data that is not currently available at this time is indicated by ‘NA’ Data that is not applicable is indicated by ’na’ A school that did not have a valid 2012 Base API and will not have any growth or target information is indicated by ‘B’

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High Tech High North County San Marcos, CA 92078 School CDS 37-76471-0114694 Charter Number: 0756 Charter Term July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2017 Approved Grades 9-12 9-12 Grade Span Served Enrollment Cap 560 Numerically Significant Hispanic or Latino, White, Socioeconomically Subgroups Disadvantaged Title I Funded/ PI Status No/Not Applicable School Data and Demographics 2010–11 2011–12 2012–13 Percent Free and Reduced Lunch 21 22 25 Percent English Learner 3 4 2 Percent Student with Disabilities 13 14 18 Fall Enrollment 497 539 541 Number of Suspensions -- 13 19 Number of Expulsions -- 0 0 Growth API 800 792 791 Growth from Prior Year 12 -9 -2 Grade 10 CAHSEE ELA Pass Rate 93 91 94 Grade 10 CAHSEE MATH Pass Rate 90 93 93 Statewide Rank 8 7 NA Similar Schools Rank 4 2 NA Cohort Drop Out Rate (High School Only) 3.1 11.4 NA Cohort Graduation Rate (High School Only) 90.8 86.7 NA Data suppressed by CDE or not provided by school is indicated by a ‘--‘ Data that is not currently available at this time is indicated by ‘NA’ Data that is not applicable is indicated by ’na’ A school that did not have a valid 2012 Base API and will not have any growth or target information is indicated by ‘B’

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2012–13 SBE Actions and Official Correspondence

High Tech High North County received a letter of concern regarding academic achievement from the CDE on November 1, 2012, and was required to submit a SAP for both the high school and middle school for the 2012–13 school year for failing to meet AYP proficiency targets in English language arts, schoolwide (high school) and math, school wide and in the white subgroup (middle school).

2012–13 Key Actions by the Governing Board (as reported in SBE-Authorized Charter School - General Information Form)

The following actions were taken by the Governing Board during the 2012–13 school year:

• Annual approval of Board authorization and Provisional Intern Permits FY12- 13

• Brown Act Training

• Approval of HTH Chula Vista Program Improvement Amendment

• Annual approval of Conflict of Interest Code

• Approval of Student Fees Policy

• Approval of Education Protection Account (EPA) Funds for teacher salaries and benefits

• Approval of school budgets FY13-14 and FY14 for schools’ central CMO, Facilities and credentialing

• Approval of 2013-14 Consolidated Application

Fiscal Management

Based on the April SBE Authorized Schools Fiscal Memo, High Tech demonstrates an ability to operate with a balanced budget, maintain stable enrollment and attendance ratios, manage cash liquidity and maintain low debt levels, maintain positive fund balances, and has met the recommended reserve levels specified in the MOU. The CDE continues to monitor High Tech as they report during the fiscal year.

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September 2013 SBE-Authorized Charter School Self-Reporting Update on the 2012–13 Measureable Pupil Outcomes

Name of School: High Tech High Schools

● High Tech High Chula Vista ● High Tech Middle Chula Vista ● High Tech Elementary Chula Vista ● High Tech High North County ● High Tech Middle North County

Target Population (including outreach efforts made this year):

Our schools aim for a student population that mirrors the demographics of the areas surrounding the school, so we conduct outreach activities in and around the community so that families know about our school as an educational option for their children. We look for a rate of 40 percent of students who qualify for free and reduced lunch (the average in the State of California) and conduct our outreach events in areas that would specifically provide access to those families. The admissions office staff held outreach events at the school and admissions staff attended outreach events at area charter schools, independent schools, community centers, public libraries, education fairs, and other community-based organizations.

Measurable Pupil Outcome List of Evidence or Narrative on Progress (PREPOPULATED BY CSD Outcome Met (Yes/No) Made Towards Meeting Outcome FROM SCHOOL’S CHARTER) (TO BE COMPLETED BY CHARTER SCHOOL)

The HTH Statewide Benefit Charter Yes HTH SBE sites have met this outcome. School intends to graduate its During the 2012-2013 academic year, HTH students with SAT/ACT scores, a SBE sites graduated 248 students. 100 transcript, and a portfolio that greatly percent of the graduates created a digital increase opportunities for admission to college. portfolio that was shared on the school’s website and shared with potential college admissions counselors. To see the portfolios, please go to: http://www.hightechhigh.org/HTHCV/

http://www.hightechhigh.org/HTHNC/

Additionally 92 percent of HTH SBE graduates took the SAT/ACT. These records are held in HTH’s database,

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Naviance will be reported on CDE DataQuest website this year. SAT participation, strong SAT scores, along with a transcript with 100 percent UC A-G completion demonstrates that the HTH SBE sites are achieving this measurable outcome. The chart below shows that HTH is significantly exceeding the state average for UC A-G course completion and SAT participation. Performance on the SAT (2400) shows that HTH SBE sites are on par with the state results with almost all students taking the SAT compared to only 39 percent of graduates in the state.

Site A-G% SAT% 2400 (score)

HTHN 100 83 1607 C

HTHC 100 96 1370 V

STAT 39 1492 E1 38

1 http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/stgradnum.asp?cChoice=StGrdEth&cYear=2011- 12&cLevel=State&cTopic=Graduates&myTimeFrame=S&submit1=Submit

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An expectation that 100 percent of Yes HTH SBE sites are close to achieving this High Tech High graduates will secure measurable outcome. 96 percent of the admission to an institution of higher graduates from the class of 2013 secured education. HTH expects roughly 75 admissions to a post-secondary institution percent of those graduates to secure admission to a four-year institution. and intend to enroll in fall of 2013. Ten graduates from across the SBE sites chose not to attend college in the fall immediately following high school graduation. 72 percent of the graduates from the class of 2013 secured an admission to a four-year institution.

Improvement Plans:

Although the HTH SBE sites are very close to achieving this measurable outcome, 10 students from the class of 2013 chose not to attend a post-secondary institution immediately following high school graduation. Data from the class of 2001 indicate that 87 percent of HTH graduates are enrolled in a post-secondary institution. Entry data on the class of 2012 and 2013 is still being processed and will be available in January 2014.

All students completing a course of 100 percent 100 percent of HTH SBE graduates meet study that meets all requirements for the requirements for entry into the entry into the University of California University of California system. Evidence system. for this can be found on the CDE Dataquest website. Note that the class of 2013 data is yet to be published.

An expectation that 60 percent of Yes HTH partners with the National Student High Tech High alumni will complete Clearinghouse to track this data on the 4-year college degrees within 6 years SBE. Data on the class of data from the of graduating from High Tech High, class of 2011 indicate that 87 percent of which includes the tracking of the HTH elementary and middle school HTH students are enrolled in a post- students through college. secondary institution. Entry data on the class of 2012 and 2013 is still being process and will be available in January 2014.

All students will achieve proficiency or Yes All HTH SBE graduates completed above on their 5th, 8th, and 12th presentations of learning in grades 5, 8 and grade transitional presentation of 12 in addition to other grades throughout

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An expectation that all students in the Yes Data on each site state level performance statewide benefit sites will perform are still being analyzed and will be included comparably to nearby schools with in the Annual Report to the Charter Schools similar demographics on state level office, per the MOU requirement with SBE. mandated assessments. Initial data on state level tests indicate that HTH SBE sites are performing on par with comparable schools on the ELA sections of the STAR and CAHSEE. Math performance on the STAR assessment at HTH middle schools is above the comparable schools. At the high school level, math performance is slightly below on the STAR but comparable to similar schools on the CAHSEE. The elementary school site is currently below similar schools.

The below chart summarizes the data from HTH SBE sites and those comparable schools. It is the intention of HTH to improve math and ELA performance on the STAR; however, HTH has started the transition to the Common Core standards. We believe the transition to the Common Core will benefit our sites' math performance scores, although this will not be measurable until 2015.

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2013 STAR STAR High Schools API AYP ELA Math CAHSEE ELA CAHSEE Math 70 HTHNC 790 No percent 24 percent 75 percent 64 percent 76 San Marcos High 857 No percent 46 percent 76 percent 78 percent 73 Mission Hills 847 No percent 43 percent 76 percent 75 percent 64 HTHCV 770 No percent 24 percent 80 percent 85 percent 71 Olympian 853 No percent 35 percent 74 percent 84 percent 62 Hilltop 794 No percent 21 percent 70 percent 71 percent 2013 STAR STAR Middle Schools API AYP ELA Math 70 HTMNC 838 No percent 59 percent 59 San Marcos 818 No percent 54 percent 55 Rincon 791 No percent 43 percent 54 HTMCV 782 No percent 44 percent 60 Hilltop 814 No percent 44 percent 56 Castle Park 802 No percent 52 percent Elementary 2013 STAR STAR Schools API AYP ELA Math 47 HTECV 746 No percent 42 percent 61 Parkview 836 No percent 64 percent 66 Hilltop 864 No percent 77 percent

Additional Areas of Student Success:

In the space below, describe any additional ways students are excelling and/or showing improvement. These areas should be unique to the charter school and go beyond standardized test results.

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High Tech High recognizes that authentic learning occurs in a variety of ways and cannot be captured in a standardized test score. To that end, in addition the charter’s measurable student outcomes, the success of the HTH schools is indicated through high student engagement, a positive school climate, high levels of parent involvement, and the move toward the Common Core standards. Each of these achievements is outlined below.

Student Engagement

In addition to UC A-G preparedness, high college-going rates, and performance on the SAT/ACT, HTH sites also measure work through the production of high quality student work and through the completion of an academic internship.

High Quality Student Work and Internships

The creation of high quality student work is a centerpiece of the HTH SBE sites. During the 2012–13 school year, HTH students completed various projects that enabled them to connect to their community, study and create emerging technology, and deeply understand academic standards.

Below is a listing of some of the projects completed during the 2012–13 school year.

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HTHCV: California Bear: Proposition 2012

In this project, students chose one of four propositions from November 2012's California ballot to study more in depth. With their partners they also conducted interviews in the community, with their families and with various people from both campaigning sides.

HTHNC: Coral Reef Conservation Project This project was done in conjunction with the Scripps Institution of Oceanography, specifically with PhD candidate Aaron Hartmann of UCSD. His research and field work is focused towards the Caribbean island named Curaçao, home to one of the most biodiverse reefs in the world. The goal of this project was not only to bring awareness to the people in our community of the imperative need for attention on the degrading coral reefs, but also to produce work that we could submit to the annual QuikScience competition, sponsored by USC, Quiksliver, and COSEE West aimed at allowing high school and middle school teams to submit proposals for improving the environment

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HTECV: The Magic of Boat:

HTE Fourth Graders learn about buoyancy, volume, and weight displacement, by building their own boats they get in and sail, in the San Diego Bay.

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HTMCV: Bridge the Gap Project Students explored the engineering design process as they worked in teams to build a toothpick bridge within an allotted budget and limited resources. The project requirements included a bridge designed to hold weight, a scaled schematic drawing of the bridge, a feasible budget, and an organized, informative presentation to a panel of engineering and design judges.

Cell Book Cells are the Legos of all living things. Everything living is built from cells. Some organisms (such as amoeba and bacteria) consist of only one cell. At the other end of the scale, our bodies have more than ten trillion cells. Yet all cells, whether they are plant or animal, have many similarities. In this project students designed flip-flap Folders that explains all things cells

Internships

All HTH SBE students complete an academic internship in the 11th grade year. Internships enable students to experience the adult working world and discover possible career paths. This past year 100 percent of HTH SBE students completed their internship at over 150 various non-profit and for-profit entities. Some of these include local elementary schools, Balboa Park Museums, San Diego Zoo, City of San Diego offices, Wild-coast, Qualcomm, clinical research sites at local universities along with other locations around the county.

School Climate

High Tech High participates in the national Youth Truth survey. Youth Truth currently surveys schools in 27 states and represent a diverse range of school settings including large comprehensive high schools, small schools and academies, alternative schools, charter schools, STEM focused schools, and early college high schools. The survey measures student perspective on engagement, culture, relationships

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Parent Involvement

In addition to operating a parent association, newsletters, holding monthly parent meetings and surveying families each year, HTH reaches out to families before their child begins in our schools. As part of the school advisory program, school staffs visit the home of each new child to engender a personal connection with families. This advisor serves as a resource to the families through the child’s time at the school site. Additionally almost all parents attend each school sites’ annual exhibition of learning. This night celebrates the learning of the students and encourages parents to engage in a reflective dialogue with students. Parents are also invited to attend the schools’ presentations of learning which are held each year. Presentations of learning ask students to summarize their academic year, reflect on their academic and behavioral progress, and set goals for the future. Students present to their peers, teachers, parents and community members. Parents are regularly a part of student-led conferences. Student-led conferences are an opportunity for students, parents and teachers to reflect on the progress. In these conferences, students lead the meeting and seek input from their parents and teachers on how to improve. Lastly, parents are encouraged to attend monthly informal conversation with the school director, visit teacher during office hours, and connect with teachers online.

Implementation of Common Core State Standards

The HTH SBC sites are dedicated to the implementation of the Common Core standards. In the 2012- 2013 school year, HTH sought and received $100,000 from the Hewlett Foundation to examine deeper learning and Common Core standards. Through this grant, HTH has been able to provide research opportunities for teachers to investigate the Common Core and create resources for teachers in our schools on how to align and implement these in their classrooms. HTH believes these resources will assist our schools in achieving success on the new assessments. High Tech High math faculties have created www.hightechhigh.org/math as a resource both for HTH teachers as well as other teachers around the state, country, and world.

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Content submitted by school, formatted by the California Department of Education, Charter Schools Division October 2013.

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