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What’s a Charter School?
Public school Funded by taxpayer dollars
No tuition
Charter outlines mission & programming
Authorized by either Dept of Ed or school district
Must deliver academic performance
OCS History Opened in September 2006 through Red Clay School District
Reauthorized in September 2010 through DOE
Charter reauthorization in December 2014
Our Mission
Lifelong learning
Academic excellence
World citizenship
Independent and creative thinkers
Why Greek?
Pioneered the Foreign Language in the Elementary School (FLES) model
Not immersion
Instruction through English-speaking Social Studies, Mathematics and Science Meaningful context
“Being bilingual [has] a profound effect on your brain improving cognitive skills.”*
OCS developed a K-12 Greek curriculum with the DE DOE and the Hellenic Link The American Council for the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
accepted it as the national standard.
Awards and Recognition
Received DDOE Recognition Award 2014 for outstanding academic achievement
Dr. Manolakos and Mrs. Parks recognized as 2014 and 2015
Outstanding Charter School Leaders by Delaware Charter School Network
Rated Superior School by the DE DOE for five consecutive years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Awarded Delaware Charter School Network’s 2013, 2014, and 2015
Award for Academic Excellence
Distinguished Top Ten Innovative Schools by Parents Magazine, October 2012
Student Achievement: SBAC
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Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Grade 7
State Reading
OCS Reading
State Math
OCS Math
A Closer LookLongitudinal DCAS Statewide Rankings
2013-2014 2012-2013 2011-2012
Math
Gr 3 2/110 6/107 26/106
Gr 4 1/108 3/104 17/103
Gr 5 4/102 14/98 7/97
Gr 6 4/53
Reading
Gr 3 11/110 7/107 32/106
Gr 4 3/108 12/104 23/103
Gr 5 8/102 11/98 10/97
Gr 6 6/53
Social Studies
Gr 4 2/108 5/104 4/103
Science
Gr 5 10/102 25/98 18/97
School Demographics
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity
Ethnicity 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
African American 18% 16.4% 16.5%
American Indian 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Asian 5.4% 5.1% 5.3%
Hawaiian 0.4% 1.7% 1.4%
Hispanic/Latino 7.4% 7.3% 7%
White 68.6% 69.2% 69.4%
Other Student Characteristics
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14
English Language Learner 0.2% 0.5% 0.6%
Low Income 13.2% 27.2% 27.2%
Special Education 3.6% 3.9% 4%
Enrolled for Full Year 100% 99.7% N/A
The OCS Culture
Personalized education
Emphasis on individual student performance
Multiple layers of support
Enrichment
Remediation
The OCS Culture
Small school feel
Student body
Grades K-3: 138 students per grade
Staff: student ratio
1 teacher: 23 students
1 special ed teacher: 3-5 students
1 reading spec/para: no more than 6 students
The OCS Culture
Safe, Nurturing Environment
Minimal behavior issues
Positive Behavior Support program
Peer Support groups
Academic focus
Positive Behavior Support (PBS)
Positive Behavior Support program sets a high bar for students
Outstanding Leadership
Win Respect
Live Responsibly
Show Kindness
Ozzie the Owl
Zumba Party
Responsive Classroom
Responsive Classroom is an approach to teaching that consists of a set of practices that build academic and social/emotion skills. It incorporates engaging
academics, positive community, effective management, and developmentally appropriate teaching.
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Rules:Respect yourself and your learningRespect others and their learningRespect the school environment
Have fun while learning
Kindergarten Day
Two blocks of ELA per day
One “Special” per day
Enrichment block
Recess
Rest Time
Reading and Math Response to Intervention (RTI)
Special Education services
DCAS Celebration, 2014
Sample K Day
Start End Strauss Mins
8:00 AM 8:18 AM Arrival/Homeroom 18
8:18 AM 9:42 AM ELA 84
9:42 AM 10:24 AM ELA 42
10:24 AM 11:06 AM Specials 42
11:06 AM 11:28 AM Lunch 22
11:28 AM 11:50 AM Recess 22
11:50 AM 12:00 PM Rest Time 10
12:00 PM 12:32 PM Enrichment 32
12:32 PM 1:14 PM Math 42
1:14 PM 1:56 PM Greek Math 42
1:56 PM 2:38 PM Science/SS 42
2:38 PM 3:20 PM Greek Language 42
3:20 PM 3:25 PM Pack Up 5
3:25 PM 3:47 PM Dismissal 20
Kindergarten Curriculum
English Language Arts
Benchmark Publishing Literacy
Essential Course of Study aligns to CCSS
Balance of literary and informational texts
Whole group and small group, differentiated instruction
Readers Theater
Explicit phonics instruction
Mathematics Aligned to CCSS
Inquiry-based learning
Introduction to numbers and concepts4th Grade Re-Enactment, Ellis Island
Kindergarten Curriculum
Science
State of Delaware Recommended Curriculum
Aligns fully to DE State Standards
Science kits developed by DOE
Interactive programming from Smithsonian, FOSS
• Social Studies
State of Delaware Recommended Curriculum
Aligns to DE State Standards
Model Units sequence developed by DOE
“Cultural Connections” in Greek context
Enrichment Activities
Chorus/Band
Odyssey of the Mind
Lego League
Academic Acceleration
and Enrichment
Accelerated Reader
Open Gym Nights
Greek Summer Camp
Boy/Girl Scouts
OCS PTO
Our Parent/Teacher Organization is an active supporter of our school and raises over $30, 000 a year through:
•annual 5K Run/Walk
•Paving the Way Campaign
•Spring Fling Silent Auction
•KidStuff Coupon Books
•Pretzel Tuesdays
•Spirit Wear sales
•Used Uniforms sales
•Family Fun Nights at Local Restaurants
Faculty & Administration
Certified/Highly Qualified Teachers
Credentialed Greek Instructors
Certified Reading Specialists & Special Ed Coordinators
Academic Acceleration and Enrichment (ACE) Program
Guidance Counselors
Headmaster - Dr. Nick Manolakos
Supervisor of Schools/Instruction- Mrs. Denise Parks
Dean of Lower School- Mr. Evan Winokur
Choice Process
True lottery with a random drawing
Only preference is for siblings and
children of staff
Wait list of over 1,100 students
Apply online
Choice enrollment period Nov 2nd - Jan 13th
http://www.odysseycharterschooldel.com
Contact Information
Grades K-3 Grades 4-8
Lower School Campus Upper School Campus
Barley Mill Plaza #20 Barley Mill Plaza #22
Phone: 302-994-6490 Phone: 302-994-6490
Our website: www.odysseycharterschooldel.com