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Somis Academy Charter School K-12
Please visit Somis Academy Charter School K-12's
website here:
http://www.somis-academy.org/
Meeting Higher Standards of Excellence
in Education
Independent Certifications of High Quality
Accredited by the Western Association
of Schools and Colleges
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 23 points to 701
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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 21 points to 679
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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
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Attained Academic Performance Index (API) Growth
Target in 2004-2005
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Increased API school-wide growth score in 2004-2005
by 91 points
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Attained an API State Rank of 6 (out of 10) in 2004-2005
Somis Academy Charter School K-12
950 Flynn
Camarillo, CA. 93010
Carol Andersen, Director
Phone: 805-987-1188
Fax: 805-987-1108
email: somisacademy@somis.k12.ca.us
web: http://www.somis-academy.org/
Somis Academy Charter School K-12 honors the individual
learner through offering a personalized educational
plan for each student as he/she works through the content
of the state's high school educational standards.
Upon completion of the Somis Academy Charter School
K-12 program, a student will be prepared to begin life
as an educated person in the 21st century. Each student
will have met the state requirements for graduation,
developed a leadership project and prepared him/herself
with strong character development.
The Personalized Learning model of the
Somis Academy Charter School K-12 is a high quality,
innovative educational program for students in grades
K-12 offering different curricular pathways to pursue
educational and career goals. We strive to develop
each student's potential by providing not only meaningful
and challenging coursework, but also a combination
of instructional opportunities including: independent
study, on-site classes, community college courses,
project based learning, Regional Occupational Program
and community service experiences. We will empower
our graduates with the necessary skills and qualities
to succeed in their future academic and /or career
goals, allowing and encouraging them to contribute
to the enrichment and the betterment of society as
a whole.
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Students learn in different ways and at different
rates.
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Individuals must demonstrate dignity and respect
for themselves and others.
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A California state standards based curriculum unlocks
and supports the potential of our students.
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Individual successes, contributions, and unique achievements
must be recognized.
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Critical thinking and problem solving skills are
essential tools for life-long learning.
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Individualized attention and instruction are fundamental
to the success of the students.
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The school is organized around the students and the
work students are expected and encouraged to undertake.
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Students need an understanding of, and access to,
developing technologies in order to encourage participation
and leadership in a technologically developing
society.
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The school is organized around the students and
the work students are expected and encouraged to
undertake.
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Students learn in different ways and at different
rates.
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The structure supports this by demonstrating
dignity and respect for themselves and others.
Individual successes, contributions, and unique
achievements are recognized.
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Critical thinking and problem solving skills,
essential tools for life-long learning, are nurished
and part of our culture.
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A California state standards based curriculum
unlocks and supports the potential of our students.
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Individualized attention and instruction are
fundamental to the success of the students.
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Emphasis is also placed upon the understanding
of, and access to, developing technologies in order
to encourage participation and leadership in a
technologically developing society.
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