Introduction
This application documents the intent of Milwaukee Community Cyber High School (MC2), a
program of Seeds of Health, Inc., to apply for renewal of its school charter and formally requests
that the Office of Charter Schools initiate action leading to a renewal decision. Subsequent
sections of the application provide school information that supports the renewal of the MC2 High
School charter.
MC2 High School is a non-instrumentality charter school serving grades 9-12 located at 131
South 1st Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This report pertains to the renewal of the charter for
this school and its programs defined below.
In addition, Seeds of Health, Inc. provides the education program for the Milwaukee Job Corps
program located at 6665 North 60th Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Our agency provides
individualized computer-based education for their students in grades 9-12, and a GED02
program for eligible students attending Job Corps.
The data in this report is separated by three discrete programs: MC2 High School, Job Corps on-
line program, and the GED02 program.
MC2 Program, Data and Renewal
The focus of MC2 High School is framed by a unique mission and program design that prepares
Milwaukee students for successful entry to post-secondary education and career opportunities.
MC2 utilizes contemporary technology to provide individualized and customized education for
students to master core academics and learning skills.
The MC2 educational program engages students in a blended learning model directed by
teachers. Students are engaged in online course work and also actively participate in teacher
planned and directed group and individualized instruction. This blended concept combines face-
to-face instruction, online lessons, independent learning and collaborative grouping based on
student needs and learning styles.
I. Response to Current Charter School Performance
Educational Performance
1. Provide a description of how the school has been faithful in implementing its
educational program outlined in the charter proposal (Appendix A).
The MC2 mission targets ten outcomes for student learning and has been faithful to its charter
educational program by adhering to the following targets:
1. Commit to the learning and achievement of all students.
2. Honor differences by promoting high expectations for all learners.
3. Utilize technology to offer innovative learning experiences.
4. Ensure that proficiency-based assessment drives student learning.
5. Analyze student data to improve student learning and achievement.
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6. Provide emotionally and physically safe learning environments.
7. Use time and resources wisely to facilitate student, staff, and parent learning.
8. Review, evaluate and consider research to determine effective instructional practices.
9. Engage in meaningful, reflective practice and job-embedded staff development to
enhance student learning and achievement.
10. Collaborate with students, families, staff and community representatives in decision-
making.
In addition, adherence to the charter is further observed across multiple measures of program
development and achievement:
1. Establishment of a Blended Learning Model.
2. Establishment of strong student-centered leadership and school culture.
3. Establishment of a clear and viable curriculum with the assistance of guidance and career
counseling that bridges student transition from an academic high school program to
career and post-secondary programs.
4. Academic support programs that address learning readiness, intervention, remediation
and enrichment.
5. Systematic data management that informs curriculum development, instructional practice,
learning intervention, and annual goals for improving student learning.
6. Professional development focused on mission-targeted essential student learning
outcomes and related curriculum development and research-informed instruction which
supports use of current information technology.
7. Adherence to Wisconsin State Standards and Common Core State Standards as the
program foundation.
8. Adherence to Seeds of Health, Inc. teacher and administrator evaluation system.
2. Explain how the school has met goals and measurable objectives during the term of the
contract. Highlight growth in student achievement.
Goal 1: Students will earn a high school diploma and be prepared for the world of work or
continue at post-secondary institutions.
Graduation rates have steadily improved from 33% in 2011 to 100% in 2014 and meets
the 80% PAAR compliance requirement.
MC2 has utilized Career Cruising, The Degree Project, and a .5 credit career class
preparing students for employment.
Goal 2: Students will demonstrate proficiency in the core skills of reading and math.
The NWEA developed MAP is administered to MC2 High School students in grades 9-11
in the fall, winter, and the spring of each school year. As shown in the following chart, all
measured MC2 grade cohorts grew in math and reading from 2010-2014 (except for 9th
grade reading in 2012, and 11th grade reading 2012). The chart below establishes a
pattern of student performance growth that exceeds NWEA expected Fall-Spring
performance growth.
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(*NWEA expected Fall-Spring growth)
MC2 administers the Wisconsin Knowledge and Concepts Examination (WKCE) for 10th
grade students in the fall of each school year. WKCE results and analysis is provided by
MPS within the MC2 annual compliance report.
The WKCE assesses 10th grade student achievement in reading, language arts, mathematics,
science, and social studies and is administered to all students in the State of Wisconsin.
Therefore, it is possible to make comparisons between the results obtained from MC2 and
results obtained statewide and locally (i.e. MPS).
Levels of proficiency for WKCE achievement assessments include minimal, basic,
proficient, and advanced, with students classified as performing at proficient or advanced
levels viewed as meeting standards for the content area. The chart below presents the
proficiency levels of MC2 students in each of the tested subjects from Fall 2011 through Fall
2013. It is important to note that students who were in 10th grade in the Fall of 2011 are not
the same students in 10th grade in the Fall of 2012 or the same as the students in the 10th
grade in the Fall of 2013. As shown in the chart below, MC2 10th grade students demonstrate
highest rates of proficiency in language arts, science, and social studies for 2012-2013 and
2013-2014. It should also be noted that in 2012-2013, the Department of Public Instruction
established new performance standards (cut scores) for the WKCE reading and mathematics
content areas to more closely align with national expectations of what is required to be the
Fall of 2012.
Additional insight about MC2 High School WKCE performance shows that MC2 students
need to continue to increase proficiency in the areas of math and reading.
2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 MC2 MPS State MC2 MPS State MC2 MPS State
Reading 40% 48% 78% 30% 14% 38% 17% 14% 42%
LA 40% 38% 70% 57% 40% 73% 48% 39% 71%
Math 47% 33% 71% 13% 12% 44% 3% 11% 46%
Science 27% 32% 73% 47% 37% 76% 45% 35% 75%
Soc. Stud. 40% 42% 75% 67% 49% 80% 66% 45% 78%
15 FAY students tested in 2011-2012
14 FAY students tested in 2012-2013
21 FAY students tested in 2013-2014
2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014
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9th Gr. Reading 1.7 +3.1 1.5 -1.1 1.5 +2.5 1.5 +4.9
10th Gr. Reading 1.5 +8.4 0.6 +0.6 0.6 +3.3 0.6 +4.6
11th Gr. Reading 0.4 +2.4 0.3 -4.0 0.3 +0.0 0.3 +4.1
9th Gr. Math 2.4 +3.0 2.2 +2.2 2.2 +8.4 2.2 +6.5
10th Gr. Math 1.9 +6.6 2.4 +5.6 2.4 +5.9 2.4 +6.4
11th Gr. Math 2.7 +1.0 2.3 +1.5 2.3 +3.0 2.3 +2.9
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MC2 met its PAAR compliance targets for WKCE in all content areas for 2013-2014. MPS has
not yet provided final WKCE data for 2013-2014; however, disaggregating the data for MC2 and
Job Corps, it is anticipated that MC2 will meet PAAR compliance requirements for 2013-2014
for all content areas except math.
Goal 3: Students will master the ability to complete assignments and academic responsibilities
with the least amount of external direction and monitoring.
Developing independent, engaged learners is a priority and done so systematically through
ensuring academic success for all students, as well as providing positive opportunities for
enrichment outside the school day.
The graduation rate has steadily improved from 33% in 2011 to 100% in 2014 and meets
the 80% PAAR compliance requirement.
The percentage of students who earned at least six high school credits each year increased
from 69.5% in 2011-12 to 91% in 2013-14.
Students at MC2 have been involved in myriad extracurricular activities over the past four
years. Opportunities have included:
Gaming Club
Interact/Student Government
Gay-Straight Alliance
Growing Power
Fit Club
Year Book
Flag Football
Basketball
Volleyball
The percentage of students with no more than one documented behavioral indiscretion
increased from 87% in 2011-12 to 95.5% in 2013-14.
Goal 4: Students will advance 21st century technology skills.
Within MC2’s blended learning model, all students utilize various educational programs
including, but not limited to:
Compass Odyssey
Achieve3000
Khan Academy
NoRedInk
Newsela
CrashCourse
SAS Curriculum Pathways
All Students create, produce and present products, projects, and presentations using the
following technology:
Edmodo
Google Apps for Education
Videos
Podcasts
Infographics
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Websites
A comprehensive introduction to the technology used within the blended learning model
is provided to all students at the time of induction. On-going support and tutoring is
provided.
Goal 5: Staff will create a learning environment that focuses on the three Rs: Rigor, Relevance,
and Relationships.
Annual perception surveys of students and staff indicate satisfaction with the learning
environment at MC2. Specifically,
83% of students indicated they feel safe at MC2
78% of students indicated that teachers treat them with respect
79% of students indicated that teachers listen to their concerns
100% of staff indicated that the school has high expectations for student behavior
MC2’s blended model ensures that the student to teacher direct instruction ratio is never
more than 12 to 1. Each class is split in three which maximizes teacher and student
interaction and helps foster caring, productive relationships. The MC2 staff cares that
each student reaches his or her true potential.
To ensure that student learning is relevant and interesting, MC2’s staff uses Project-Based
Learning (PBL) to frame their units of instruction. The focus of PBL is making sure
students understand the real-world application and relevance of what they learn in school.
These projects allow students to have a voice and choice in their learning.
MC2’s blended learning program allows for personalized learning to ensure that students
are aware of and meet their full potential.
Goal 6: Develop a professional learning community with a focus on collaboration.
Faculty and staff at MC2 work closely together to ensure a productive learning space for
both staff and students. Annual staff surveys indicate that MC2 provides faculty with a
collaborative atmosphere. Specifically,
88% of staff agree that school leaders with collaboratively with faculty
75% of staff agree that MC2 organizes work to promote initiative and innovation
75% of staff agree that MC2’s professional development program contributes to
school achievement
A variety of blended learning and project-based learning professional development
sessions have included collaborative work time for faculty to develop and hone
curriculum.
Collaborative work time is provided to faculty twice per month.
Seeds of Health, Inc. provides agency-wide department meetings four times per year
where staff collaboratively address Essential Learning Outcomes, disciplinary literacy,
and understanding the ACT Suite.
Goal 7: Staff will master the use of 21st century technology skills to deliver and facilitate best
online instructional practices.
In the first years of the MC2 charter, staff were enrolled and earned a Certificate of Online
Instruction from Aurora University.
Staff have received training in the use and implementation of the following programs:
Compass Odyssey
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MasteryConnect
Achieve3000
Google Apps for Education
TenMarks
ExitTicket
Pathbrite
Khan Academy
Agency-wide, Seeds of Health, Inc. provides ongoing, individualized technology
professional development to all staff. With the assistance of the Coordinator of Computer
Science and Technology, mandatory and optional technology-focused professional
development sessions are provided throughout the year.
Goal 8: All staff will participate in professional development. Staff will understand the concept
of blended online learning and differentiated instruction.
MC2 provides faculty with professional development opportunities, both before the start
of the school year and throughout the year, focusing on blended and project-based
learning to inform personalization of student learning.
The Director of Blended Learning provides individual coaching to all faculty members
throughout the year.
On a bi-weekly basis, faculty participate in all-staff professional development sessions
lasting two hours that cover such topics as:
Cross-curricular literacy
Blended rotational model
Content providers
Project-based learning
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Data usage
Assessment techniques
Differentiation
In addition, Seeds of Health, Inc. provides agency-wide full-day in-service sessions
covering such topics as:
Differentiation
Disciplinary literacy
Cultural responsiveness
ELL strategies
Common Core State Standards
MC2 provides faculty with opportunities outside the building to increase their knowledge
of blended learning and differentiated instruction. Some of those opportunities include,
but are not limited to:
iNACOL Conference
Wisconsin State Reading Association Conference
Disciplinary literacy conferences
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Goal 9: Implement an appropriate online curriculum to meet the needs of diverse learners.
MC2’s blended model provides opportunities for personalized student support. Students
engage in individualized work aimed at boosting their literacy and math skills through the
use of programs that address identified student needs including, but not limited to:
Achieve3000
Khan Academy
Compass Odyssey
NoRedInk
Students have access, as necessary, to a bank of staff-curated online courses which cover
both core and elective options.
Goal 10: Build an appropriate online facility for a blended learning school.
Just as the program has evolved and adapted to student needs, the facility has undergone
changes to support the blended model. The initial concept of individual workstations has
been replaced by furnishings/technology more flexible to the success of students working
in the model.
Goal 11: Assess the appropriateness of the online vendor in meeting the needs of the student
population.
As part of a comprehensive review process, a variety of qualitative and quantitative data
is analyzed to determine the impact of specific online curriculum in aiding individualized
learning. MC2 staff take into consideration factors including, but not limited to:
Student engagement
Student growth/progress
Remedial/skill-building options
Extension activities
Rigor of lessons offered
Content of online lessons aligned to curriculum
Usage of online lessons in daily instruction
As a result, MC2 has been able to focus on specific products that student and staff find
most beneficial including MasteryConnect, Kahn Academy, Achieve3000 and Compass
Odyssey while dropping others from the program’s curricular and financial focus.
Goal 12: Build a parent-school community.
MC2 provides opportunities to engage parents and the community in a variety of ways,
including, but not limited to:
Student/parent interview and orientation sessions
Parent technology seminars
Parent Advisory Council
Family theme dinners
Parent/teacher conferences
Direct communications by email/phone and social media
All-family events such as attending a Brewers baseball game
Quarterly newsletters
Monthly mailings
College and career readiness seminars
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Parental participation on Justification of Graduation (JOG) panels
Graduation celebration
Financial Performance
3. Explain how the school has met its financial performance goals. Describe how the
school is financially sound.
MC2 High School has an operating reserve of $161,000 as of June 30, 2014. These reserves are
specifically designated for the future use by MC2 High School when/if expenses for a given year
should exceed revenues. Cash in bank for MC2 amounts to $288,746 as of June 30, 2014.
Receivables and prepaid expenses amounted to $28,353 and $24,419 as of June 30, 2014
respectively. The fixed asset costs less related depreciation/amortization for building,
improvements, furnishings and loan fees amounted to $1,830,200 as of June 30, 2014. Accounts
payable, accrued liabilities and deferred student fees totaled $96,868 as of June 30, 2014. MC2
has outstanding debt for its building and related improvements amounting to $1,913,850 as of
June 30, 2014. There is no line of credit specifically for MC2 High School, but Seeds of Health,
Inc. maintains a line of credit at Associated Bank in the amount of $450,000. There have been
no draws on the line of credit since 2007.
The most recently issued agency-wide Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) audit
was completed by Ritz Holman CPAs for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013. They expressed
an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. There was no management letter for the
year. The Internal Control Document for Seeds of Health, Inc. is updated yearly and is the most
comprehensive summation of Seeds of Health’s internal control policies and procedures.
Organizational Performance
4. Illustrate how the school has a well-functioning organizational structure. Include
pertinent information about parental involvement, staffing, health and safety, school
enrollment and discipline policies, and school facilities.
Underlying the success of MC2 is the organizational structure and support provided by Seeds of
Health, Inc.:
A thirty year record of developing effective and sustainable educational programs that are
validated by ongoing external reviews and recognition of program achievement and
leadership.
School facilities that are superior in cleanliness, attractiveness, code adherence and
structural integrity.
An economy of scale advantage from a K-12 system administration structure that is
experienced in managing multiple school sites and programs.
A history of established programs that attract full enrollment.
An experienced governing board of directors composed of private and public section
individuals who are well informed, extensively involved in the Milwaukee community,
and committed to the organization’s mission.
Thirty years of success in leading and managing a nonprofit agency.
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Fiscally responsible resource management recognized by continuous audits, compliance
with contracts, and recommendation from chartering agents.
Strong and committed leadership that believes every child has a right to a free and
effective education program.
Compliance with Applicable Law, as that term is defined in the contract, is monitored variously
by the Seeds of Health, Inc. Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, Director of Human
Resources, and the school principal, all in consultation with outside counsel for the agency.
Systems and procedures are in place to ensure that the recurring requirements of Applicable
Law, the charter contract and contracts with other entities are met on a timely basis. Other legal
issues that arise are resolved after consultation and with the assistance of outside counsel.
A consistent record of MC2 compliance with the terms of its charter and applicable state and
federal laws and regulations has been documented by:
Providing all required documents and data in a timely manner.
Maintaining required insurance policies in force.
Properly conducting background checks on new employees and other adults that work
with students.
Completing annual financial audits with no unresolved issues.
Addressing compliance with annual performance requirements.
Preparing and presenting annual accountability reports to the Executive Director.
Complying with all contractual and legal requirements including Title 1 requirements,
Special Education Compliance, and others as outlined in the contract.
Parental involvement
The school planning council meets four times a year with school administrators and
representative faculty. Matters addressed in council meetings include blended learning
curriculum update, staffing, assessments (e.g. MAP, ACT), blended learning technology
programs, monthly attendance, and family events.
Beyond parent advisory council, the school utilizes a number of approaches to provide parents
with school program and information and respond to questions, including:
Admission Process
Parents/guardians students are required to attend an interview during the enrollment
application process at which time information is shared including the nature of the program
and its mission, the expectations for student success, the curriculum, the school’s
organizational structure, and policies and procedures as outlined in the student handbook.
This process provides parents the opportunity to fully understand the school and its mission.
Parent Orientation
A parent orientation is held for each new family prior to the beginning of school. At this
meeting, the program expectations and student handbook are reviewed in detail and contact
information for teachers and administrators is provided.
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An orientation focusing on technology is held in mid-September to help parents understand
how to access information using the programs utilized by MC2 including Skyward, Edmodo
and Compass Learning.
Website
The Seeds of Health, Inc. website provides parents with a variety of school information
which can be translated into multiple languages. The information includes, but is not limited
to:
Student grades, assignments and attendance
Graduation requirements
Available support services and resources
Faculty and staff contact information
School handbook
School policies concerning bullying, dress code and discipline
School calendar/events
School news and announcements
Information about Seeds of Health’s other programs including WIC
Personal Contact information
Staff telephone numbers and email addresses are provided to parents/guardians. They are
encouraged to contact the appropriate person/s regarding concerns about the expectations,
achievement or behavior of their child.
Teacher Initiated Contact
Teachers are required to contact parents if they have concerns about the performance of
individual students.
Parent Conferences
Parent-student conferences are held twice a year to review student achievement, attitude, and
behavior in relation to the school curriculum and mission targeted outcomes for student
learning. If the administrative team believes additional conferences are warranted, they are
arranged on an as needed basis.
Progress Reports
Progress reports are sent to home to parents bi-weekly. Grade reports are sent home three
times per year.
Family/Parent Access Program
Parents can access their child’s attendance, grades, and other information electronically via
Skyward and Edmodo through the MC2 website.
Process for Parent Complaints and Complaint Management
The school encourages parents to express concerns and communicate complaints they may
have about the quality of the education their child is receiving as outlined in the student
handbook.
Staffing
The administrative structure of MC2 High School includes three positions:
Principal
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Director of Blended Learning
Dean of Students
The administrative team is supported by an administrative assistant, eight full-time content area
teachers in the areas of science, English, mathematics, and social science, and one and one half
special education teachers. Each teacher and administrator holds a current DPI license. The
total teaching experience of the school faculty ranges from 1 to 11 years, and 4 of the teachers
have completed master’s degrees.
Beyond the competencies and responsibilities of the MC2 administration team and staff,
governance of the school benefits from access to Seeds of Health, Inc. management expertise and
related resources. Under the leadership of the Executive Director, the management team provides
a central office consisting of the Assistant Executive Director, Coordinator of Curriculum and
Instruction, RtI/Literacy Coordinator, Coordinator of Computer Science & Technology, Director
of Human Resources, Chief Financial Officer, and Director of Operations.
Health and Safety
MC2 High School has a documented school safety program that is annually reviewed with staff
and students, and updated accordingly. The school meets all health and safety requirements as
outlined by the City of Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Public Schools. To maintain a healthy
and safe environment, Seeds of Health’s Director of Maintenance completes regular inspections
of the MC2 facility for safety, systems operations (HVAC), hazardous materials and other health
and safety factors. In addition, a regular schedule for routine maintenance of the facility is in
place as per the other Seeds of Health facilities.
School Enrollment and Discipline Policies
Enrollment in MC2 High School is open to all students living in Milwaukee County regardless of
gender, race, national origin, or disability. In addition, MC2 accepts open enrollment students
from outside the Milwaukee Public Schools District. Interested students and their
parents/guardians who wish to enroll at MC2 attend an interview with school personnel. During
the interview, the school philosophy and model is explained and commitment from the family is
obtained. Students involved in an expulsion hearing are not eligible for the program. Parent
permission is required for enrollment for students under 18 years of age. With respect to its
admission requirements, MC2 complies with all of the requirements of Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1974, 29 U.S.C. & 794, the Americans with Disabilities Act, U.S.C. &
1400 et seq.
MC2 has demonstrated clear and detailed policies that describe areas of misconduct, defined
examples of misconduct in each area, and minimum and maximum disciplinary actions.
Discipline policy is also communicated to students, parents, and teachers by school
administrators with reference to the student handbook.
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School Facilities
MC2 is located at 131 South 1st Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin in a facility owned by Seeds of
Health, Inc. The facility meets all code requirements from the Milwaukee Public Schools and
maintains an up-to-date occupancy permit. The facility has been remodeled to reflect the mission
of the blended learning model and meets all required occupancy permit and city codes.
5. Provide evidence that parents and students are satisfied with the school.
Parents and students demonstrate satisfaction with MC2 through their response to annual
perception surveys. Parents express particular satisfaction with school qualities related to clear
rules, high academic and behavioral expectations, communication between school and home,
opportunities for school involvement, and safe and welcoming environment. Students express
particular satisfaction with school qualities related to curriculum, clear rules, high expectations
for behavior and performance, safe learning environment, and teacher support.
6. Demonstrate that the school has an active and effective school governance structure.
Provide examples and explain.
MC2 is designed and operated by Seeds of Health, Inc., a Wisconsin non-stock, non-profit
corporation with a 501c(3) status. The eight member Seeds of Health, Inc. board of directors
serves as the school board for the school programs. The board of directors is composed of the
positions of president, vice-president, secretary/treasurer, and five other members. The board
meets quarterly and as otherwise necessary to establish operational policies for the agency and its
programs, review program accountability data, and determine budgets and staffing.
At the direction of the Executive Director the central office staff, in conjunction with the MC2
staff, is responsible for program leadership, curriculum design, and instruction and assessment.
In addition, a parent advisory council is operational at the school level. The council members are
appointed by the MC2 principal and at a minimum includes:
Two MC2 high school students
Three MC2 high school parents
One MC2 teacher
A community representative
The parent advisory council meets quarterly and discusses areas such as:
Blended learning curriculum update
Staffing
Assessments (e.g. MAP, ACT)
Blended learning technology programs
Monthly Attendance
Family events
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II. Plans for Continued Success
Educational Performance
1. What is the school’s proposed enrollment and grade levels for the term of the next
charter?
MC2 High School/Job Corps Projected Class Sizes 2015-2020:
2015-2016 2016-2017 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020
9th Grade MC2 36 36 36 36 36
10th Grade MC2 30 36 36 36 36
11th Grade MC2 27 30 36 36 36
12th Grade MC2 27 28 36 36 36
Total MC2 120 130 144 144 144
Job Corps 80 80 80 80 80
Total Both Programs 200 210 224 224 224
2. Describe any changes to the school’s educational program for the term of the next
charter.
Over the past five years, MC2 has conscientiously assembled and put into operation the essential
components of an innovative secondary educational program. The challenge which lies ahead for
MC2 is to refine the program to a degree that demonstrates viability and intended results.
The following areas will be further enhanced and implemented over the next five years of the
program in order to ensure that students are graduating prepared for the world of work and/or
post-secondary education:
Refinement and modification of the program model in order to achieve acceptable
outcomes on MPS compliance reports and the State Report Card.
Further enhancement of a cross-curricular program through the alignment of curriculum
maps, syllabi, and lesson plans to Essential Learning Outcomes (ELO).
Development and management of a five year strategic plan.
Continued refinement of the use of data to provide academic support to focus on
individual student performance and inform the MC2 strategic plan.
Development of academic support programs based on data analysis of student learning
needs; e.g. sustained silent reading, concentrated math coursework, after school tutoring,
extended class periods for struggling students, additional math support, and Response to
Intervention (RtI) policy and procedure.
Provision of professional development that is focused on curriculum and instruction; e.g.
research-based “best practice” instruction, discernment and focus of Essential Learning
Outcomes, curriculum mapping, lesson plan design, classroom management,
incorporation of current information technology, reading and writing across the
curriculum, differentiation, and Common Core State Standards.
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Restructuring of school leadership, e.g. new personnel, addition of school counselor.
Articulation and implementation of Teacher Effectiveness Model.
Development and implementation of additional extracurricular and learning enrichment
programs.
On-going social growth and academic improvement for all students.
Continued professional development of the school model for administrators, faculty and
staff.
On-going review and improvement of organizational structure and staffing.
Expanded marketing of the program to parents, students, and the community.
3. Outline the schools goals and measurable objectives for the term of the next charter.
With reference to mission-targeted learning outcomes and assessment of current program status,
the MC2 High School vision of 2014-2018 program improvement is focused on the following
goals:
● 80% freshman to senior retention rate
● 90% of 12th grade students as determined by 3rd Friday count will graduate
● 60% of students will meet MAP growth goals in reading, math and language arts from
fall to spring
● 100% of students will achieve soft-skill proficiency
● 100 % of all 12th grade students will develop a post-secondary transition plan
● 100% of all 11th grade students will take the ACT
● 70% of parent/guardians will attend parent/teacher conferences
Financial Performance
4. Explain the school’s financial plans and forecast.
The Chief Financial Officer of Seeds of Health, Inc. has prepared a five year sustainability report
for the Executive Director and Board of Director for its review. The report projects the detailed
revenues and expenses for each program for the fiscal years ending June 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
and 2019. This report projects MC2 High School operating with 200 FTEs for each of the five
years and ending each year with revenues exceeding expenses ranging between $17,000 and
$106,000.
Organizational Performance
5. Illustrate plans for strengthening parental and community involvement in the school’s
educational mission.
MC2 will continue to develop opportunities that will strengthen parent and community
involvement in MC2’s educational mission.
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6. Describe any changes in the school’s governance structure.
No changes to the school’s governance and structure are anticipated.
Milwaukee Job Corps Program & Data
Following its mission to address the educational needs of Milwaukee-area adolescents, Seeds of
Health, Inc. entered into an agreement with Milwaukee Job Corps to provide its educational
program to participants enrolled at Job Corps beginning with the 2011-2012 school year. Seeds
of Health, Inc. currently provides educational services to approximately 80 students age 16-21
enrolled at the Job Corps facility located at 6665 North 60th Street, Milwaukee, WI.
The focus of Job Corps is framed by a unique mission and program designed to prepare at-risk
students with the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in
meaningful jobs or further education.
The Job Corps program consists of the following components which address the specific
educational needs of Job Corps participants:
An on-line computer-based instruction program in all content areas allows students to
earn credits through a credit recovery program and/or credits in general. Students age 16-
21 enter the program at a third grade reading and math level, and mobility is an issue due
to students dropping out of the Job Corps program.
A GED 02 program is provided for students age 17-19 who read at or above a 9th grade
level and are eligible to earn a GED 02 certificate which results in earning an MC2 High
School Diploma. This is the more successful component of the Job Corps relationship.
The following data shows the student assessment results for participants in the Job Corps
program:
Job Corps Reading and Math MAP Assessments Fall 2013-Spring 2014:
Job
Corps
Fall
2013
Fall
National
Norm
Job
Corps
Spring
2014
Spring
National
Norm
NWEA
Expected
Fall-
Spring
Growth
Job
Corps
Growth
9th Gr. Reading 205.4 221.4 207.2 222.9 1.5 + 1.8
10th Gr. Reading 211.2 223.2 195.2 223.8 0.6 - 16.0
11th Gr. Reading 202.8 223.4 202.8 223.7 0.3 0.0
9th Gr. Math 219.6 233.8 215.8 236.0 2.2 - 3.8
10th Gr. Math 217.2 234.2 215.4 236.6 2.4 - 1.8
11th Gr. Math 207.5 236.0 205.8 238.3 2.3 - 1.7
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Job Corps 2013-2014 WKCE Assessment:
Subject Year
Total #
Enrolled
#
Proficient
or above Prof Rate
Lang. Arts 2012-2013 21 2 9.5%
Lang. Arts 2013-2014 18 2 11.1%
Mathematics 2012-2013 21 0 0.0%
Mathematics 2013-2014 18 0 0.0%
Reading 2012-2013 21 0 0.0%
Reading 2013-2014 18 1 5.6%
Science 2012-2013 21 2 9.5%
Science 2013-2014 18 1 5.6%
So. Studies 2012-2013 21 2 9.5%
So. Studies 2013-2014 18 6 33.3%
Of the 18 Job Corps students enrolled at the time of the WKCE 2013 test, 0 were FAY students
Of the 21 Job Corps students enrolled at the time of the WKCE 2012 test, 2 were FAY students
Reviewing the disaggregated WKCE data specific to Job Corps, Seeds of Health, Inc.
anticipates that Job Corps, under the at-risk criteria, will be eligible for the Alternative
Accountability performance measures moving forward. Seeds of Health, Inc. will be
seeking to amend the current contract to reflect this change.
In addition, overall attendance at Job Corps from 2011-2014 has averaged 96%.
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Job Corps/GED02
Data Element (Category) Weight Scale (1-10) Outcome Measurement Source
Graduation Rate 15% 8 1.2
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual
Passed GED Tests 15% 4 0.6
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual
Community Service Hours 10% 10 1
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual
Student Selection Process 10% 8 0.8
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual
Edgenuity 10% 6 0.6
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual
Monthly/Final Reporting 7% 8 0.56
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual Voucher Usage &
Accountability 7% 7 0.49
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual Administrative Oversight &
Support 6% 8 0.48
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual
JA Finance Park 5% 8 0.4
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual College Access Center
Attendance 5% 6 0.3
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual College & Career Readiness
(Ex. college placement) 4% 5 0.2
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual Total students served
(Enrollment) 3% 9 0.27
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual
Program Cost Effectiveness 3% 8 0.24
DPI Manual/GEDO2/IS3
Manual
Totals 100% 7.14
Program Recommendation Renew Proficient
Legend
5.0 and below Unsatisfactory 0
5.1-6.9 Basic 5
7.0-8.9 Proficient 7
9.0-10.0 Advanced 9
Narrative: Data to support the GEDO2 program outcomes at MC2 High School was in part based on fall reading
TABE data provided by the coordinator in which 87% of enrolled students did meet the basic qualifications for
the GED Option #2 program. MC2’s graduation rate of 76% fell just short of the DPI state requirement of 80%.
Final data reporting spreadsheets reflected the completion of community service hours which is a graduation
requirement of the program. MC2’s total student enrollment met program expectations. Administrative oversight,
monthly reporting, along with voucher usage and accountability proved to be strengths of the program at MC2.
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