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Delta Charter High School
Please visit Delta Charter High School's
website
here:
http://www.deltahigh.com/
Accredited by the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges
Delta Charter was among the first of
39 California Charter Schools in 2007 to be certified
by the California Charter Schools Association
Reviewed and Approved by the California
Department of Education (CDE), the Advisory Commission
on Charter Schools (ACCS), and the California State
Board of Education (SBE) for meeting or exceeding state
mandated fiscal accountability requirements.
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Attained Academic Performance Index (API) Growth
Target in 2008-2009
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Increased API school-wide growth score in 2008-2009
by 25 points to 672
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Achieved all Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements
under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) for 2008-2009
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Attained Academic Performance Index (API) Growth
Target in 2007-2008
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Increased API school-wide growth score in 2007-2008
by 28 points to 653
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Achieved all Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements
under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) for 2007-2008
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Achieved all Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) requirements
under the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act for 2006-2007
David Thoming, Superintendent
Stephanie Lytle, Principal
31400 S. Koster Rd. Tracy, CA. 95304
Phone: 209-830-6363
Fax: 209-830-9707
Web: http://www.deltahigh.com/
Delta Charter High School (DCHS) is a charter high
school located adjacent to the very successful New
Jerusalem (elementary) Charter School in southern San
Joaquin County . DCHS opened its doors to eighteen
9th-12th grade students on August 27, 2001 . Since
then, enrollment has increased three fold and continues
to grow. While technically dubbed by the State Board
of Education as an "
independent study
" charter school, in actuality, DCHS is a break-the-mold
hybrid
Personalized Learning blend between
independent study
, "not so traditional"
site-based
instruction, and community-and career-based learning.
We at Delta Charter High School are committed to a
partnership for
all
learners.
To create and deliver an innovative, high quality California
State Standards focused, Internet-based, comprehensive
high school education program, augmented by hands-on
classroom science and technology instruction, that
elicits young people's innate love of learning, builds
self-confidence, and prepares students for future educational
paths and career pursuits.
It is the ultimate goal of DCHS to be a cutting-edge,
energizing, creative and technologically-advanced school
system of the highest caliber. This goal will be realized
when students, under the direction of their home educator,
supported by our educational coordinators, and using
the latest learning technologies available, see learning
as a seamless array of highly varied and superbly orchestrated
learning choices; gain necessary basic skills and knowledge
as well as rich subject matter understanding; experience
and consider learning a natural, never-ending aspect
of life; and are prepared for success and excellence
in a 2 to 4 year college or technical school, or the
job world itself as determined by the student and his/her
parents.
Studies show that optimal learning takes place in a
one-on-one learning environment. Students are able
to quickly move ahead if they are doing well, or they
are able to concentrate longer on challenging areas
in order to master concepts.
Reading and writing, science, mathematics, social studies,
foreign languages, visual and performing arts, and
physical education are all courses planned and monitored
by teachers in conjunction with the parent or legal
guardian and student.
The parent or legal guardian assists the teacher in
establishing a personalized study plan unique to each
student's learning style, needs, and preferences.
This allows flexibility in pace, assignments and evaluation
methods and instructional materials.
Delta Charter High School hires local directors and
teachers to provide the support and instruction students
need. These teachers work with the parent or legal
guardian and the student in a variety of settings to
insure that the individual student needs are met.
Teachers are required to have a valid California State
teaching credential.
At our charter school, students meet regularly with
credentialed teachers to maintain the same standards,
ethics, and quality control as other schools in the
traditional setting. Teachers, parents, and students
meet every four weeks or less, as agreed upon at enrollment,
to review and evaluate student work and to assign student
work for the next assignment period. Our charter school
meets District and state standards for the operation
of an independent study school model.
At the time of enrollment, a credentialed teacher works
with the family to define Personalized Study requirements
and the student's educational goals. Curriculum options
are discussed, including computer-based or more traditional
methods. Graduation requirements are reviewed. A
plan is then established that integrates California
State Content Standards with the desired methods and
approaches to learning. Following enrollment, the teacher
will meet regularly to assign and evaluate student
work, monitor attendance, and document student progress
toward course completion. Samples of student work
are submitted to the charter school each assignment
period. Student work samples might include written,
video tapes performances, or photo journals. Outcomes
are also measured by the administration of state assessment
tests, currently the CAT-6 test. This test is administered
in the spring at the school site.
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Personal Learning
Plans
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California State
Content Standards
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Distance learning
and technology
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Community as a classroom
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Expanded learning
opportunities
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Utilization of alternative
assessment
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Equity and equality
for a diverse population
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Job and college readiness
programs
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Project-based learning
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Positive reinforcement
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Advanced placement
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Parents as Teachers
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Extensive Use of Technology
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Science Academy
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Menu-Driven Programs
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Real-Life Curriculum
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Basic Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
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Each Student is Unique
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