Collegiate Charter School Charter Final Application Submitted to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Charter School Office November 8, 2010 Collegiate Charter School Table of Contents Charter Applicant Information.............................................................................................. Page iv Commonwealth Charter School Certification Statement...................................................... Page v Statement of Assurances........................................................................................................ Page vi Executive Summary.............................................................................................................. Page ix Public Statement.................................................................................................................... Page xii I. Charter School Mission, Vision, and Statement of Need............................................. Page 1 A. Mission ..................................................................................................................... Page 1 B. Vision....................................................................................................................... Page 1 C. Description of the Communities to be Served.......................................................... Page 2 II. How will the School Demonstrate Academic Success................................................. Page 4 A. Educational Philosophy............................................................................................ Page 4 B. Curriculum and Instruction.......................................................................... Page 9 C. Promotion and Graduation Standards.......................................................... Page 15 D. Assessment System...................................................................................... Page 17 E. School Characteristics.................................................................................. Page 21 F. Special Student Populations and Student Services...................................... Page 28 III. How will the School Demonstrate Organizational Viability........................ Page 32 A. Enrollment and Recruitment............................................................................ Page 32 B. Capacity........................................................................................................... Page 33 C. School Governance.......................................................................................... Page 35 . Governance Structure.................................................................... Page 35 . Roles and Responsibilities............................................................. Page 36 . Policy Development...................................................................... Page 37 . Board Development...................................................................... Page 38 D. Management Structure................................................................................... Page 39 . Roles and Responsibilities........................................................... Page 40 . Policy Development.................................................................... Page 40 . Educational Leadership............................................................... Page 41 . Human Resources......................................................................... Page 41 E. Facilities and Student Transportation............................................................ Page 44 F. School Finances............................................................................................. Page 44 . Fiscal Management...................................................................... Page 44 . Budget and Budget Narrative....................................................... Page 44 G. Action Plan....................................................................................................... Page 47 IV. How will the School Demonstrate that it is Faithful to the Terms of its Charter Page 52 A. Process......................................................................................................................... Page 52 B. Goals............................................................................................................................ Page 52 C. Narrative...................................................................................................................... Page 53 D. Dissemination.............................................................................................................. Page 54 ii Collegiate Charter School V. Attachments (Included in 40 Pages) Attachment 1: Survey Results/Identified Need..................................................................... Page 55 Attachment 2: Bylaws........................................................................................................... Page 61 Attachment 3: Student Code of Conduct............................................................................... Page 67 Attachment 4: Student Pledge.............................................................................................. Page 70 Attachment 5: Enrollment Policy.......................................................................................... Page 71 Attachment 6: School Calendar........................................................................................... Page 73 Attachment 7: Recruitment and Retention Plan..................................................................... Page 74 Attachment 8: Job Descriptions............................................................................................. Page 77 Attachment 9: Budget............................................................................................................ Page 89 Attachments Not Included in 40 Pages Attachment 10: Proven Provider Status................................................................................. Page 94 Attachment 11: Personnel Handbook.................................................................................... Page 101 Attachment 12: Curriculum...................................................................................... Page 109 Attachment 13: Grading Chart....................................................................................... Page 134 Attachment 14: Conduct and Effort Grading Policy......................................................... Page 135 Attachment 15: References.............................................................................................. Page 136 Attachment 16: Letters of Support.......................................................................... Page 138 Attachment 17: Letters of Commitment................................................................. Page 142 Attachment 18: Board of Trustees Resumes................................................................. Page 157 Attachment 19: Staff Resumes........................................................................................ Page 230 iii Collegiate Charter School Charter Applicant Information Sheet Name of Proposed Charter School: Collegiate Charter School School Address: TBA School Location: Springfield, MA Primary Contact Person: Dr. Suzanne Marotta Address: 69 Sherwood Avenue City: West Springfield State: MA Zip: 01089 Daytime Telephone: 413-737-9849 Fax: E-mail: [email protected] The proposed school will open in the fall of school year 2011-2012 School Year Student Addition Grade Levels Total Student Enrollment Year One 100 students for grade 6 6,7,8 300 through 8 Year Two Additional 100 students for 6,7,8,9 400 grade 9 Year Three Additional 100 students for 6,7,8,9,10 500 grade 10 Year Four Additional 100 students for 6,7,8,9,10,11 600 grade 11 Year Five Additional 100 students for 6,7,8,9,10,11,12 700 grade 12 Grade Span at full enrollment: 6 to 12 Total Student enrollment when fully expanded: 700 Commonwealth charter applicants only: Will this school be a regional Charter School? YES If yes, list the school districts in the proposed region: 1. Springfield 2. West Springfield 3. Chicopee Commonwealth Charter School Certification Statement iv Collegiate Charter School Proposed Charter School Name: Collegiate Charter School Proposed School Location (City/Town): TBA I hereby certify that the information submitted in this prospectus is true to the best of my knowledge and belief; that this prospectus has been or is being sent to the superintendent of each of the districts from which we intend to draw students; and further I understand that, if awarded a charter, the proposed school shall be open to all students on a space available basis, and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age ancestry, athletic performance, special need, proficiency in the English language, or a foreign language, or academic achievement. This is a true statement, made under the penalties of perjury. ______________________________ ______________ Signature of Authorized Person Date Dr. Suzanne Marotta v Collegiate Charter School STATEMENT OF ASSURANCES As the authorized representative of the applicant group, I hereby certify under the penalties of perjury that the information submitted in this application for a charter for Collegiate Charter School at American International College to be located in Springfield is true to the best of my knowledge