Invictus High School 2018-2019 Annual Report

INVICTUS HIGH SCHOOL Annual School Report 2018 - 2019

Approved by the Invictus High School Board of Directors 22 October, 2019

A LETTER FROM THE DESK OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CEO It is an honor to continue serving as the Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of Invictus High School System.

I have served the school since early 2018, and we continue to strive to develop additional programming for our students and increase the number of FTE students and graduates. Our relationships between administration, faculty, staff, and students allow us to keep students engaged; in the upcoming year, I look forward to an increased focus on mentoring and retention efforts to develop our students' commitment to earning their diplomas! Our educational philosophy provides students with access to opportunities that might not otherwise be available.

The 2018-2019 academic year was a great year for IHS, as we broke another school record by graduating 174 students!

I look forward to us building upon that success in the 2019-2020 academic year, as we aim to have another recordbreaking year.

Our team is focused on improvements that will lead to an even stronger performance during the next year. These activities include enhancing curricular and co-curricular instruction, promoting the school externally, and enriching the overall student experience. These activities will strengthen the bond between our campuses and help reinforce that Invictus High School is the best alternative school in Ohio.

I thank you for your trust in me, and I know that through our collective efforts, we will live up to our name— the home of the undefeated.

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Chauncey J. Jackson Execuitve Director, Chief Executive Officer Invictus High School System

Mr. Jackson holds an MBA from Ohio University and has 11 years of experience in education.

Before joining IHS, he worked in higher education, developing relationships that he hopes to foster for Invictus as a part of our ongoing commitment to student success beyond high school.

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ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM A guide to the leadership team at Invictus High School Wendall Garth - Mr. Garth earned his Masters degree in Administration from Central Michigan University. He is licensed by the Ohio Department of Education as a Principal (pre-k - 12), Superintendent, Business Manager, and School Treasurer. He began at IHS in July 2018, bringing 8 years of educational experience.

In addition to regular administrative duties, each of our administrators serves on the Invictus High School Senior Leadership Team, a core group of leaders from all three campus locations who contribute to development of programming, policies, enrichment opportunities, and making student-centric decisions for the school.

Tonya Dumas - Ms. Dumas earned her Masters degree in Education as an Intervention Specialist from Kent State University. She received her Principal License from Cleveland State University and is a Licensed Social Worker. She has served IHS for four years. She has several years of experience in education working in alternative educational settings.

Dean Manke - Mr. Manke earned his Masters degree in American History and Government from the University of Akron. He has worked at IHS since its founding in 2012, and currently has over 19 years of experience in education, with 13 years of experience specific to dropout recovery education.

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Wendall Garth Director of Operations & IHS West 7099 W. 130th Street Parma Heights, OH 44130

Tonya Dumas Director of Student and Employee Engagement & IHS East 3969 Lee Road

Cleveland, OH 44128

Dean Manke Senior Director of Academic Affairs & IHS Downtown 3122 Euclid Ave.

Cleveland, OH 44115

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ABOUT INVICTUS HIGH SCHOOL Invictus High School’s educational program focuses on providing all students an individualized education that builds their foundation for a lifetime of success. We understand students have different needs, learn at different rates, and have diverse learning styles. Our student-centered program allows students to reach their academic goals and graduate on time. Invictus High School strives to provide the personalized attention that each student needs in order to succeed both in the classroom and in their future career endeavors. Our mission is to educate, support, and empower our students.

OUR PROGRAM

Invictus High School provides students a safe and flexible learning environment in which students can work at their own pace with the assistance of teachers and support staff. Our team of highly qualified teachers and support staff provide students with the one-on-one support our students need to reach their academic and postsecondary goals. Our faculty and staff work to individually assess each student’s needs and abilities to create a learning plan uniquely designed for the individual to ensure that our students receive the necessary support and resources to graduate with an accredited high school diploma. Invictus High School uses both APEX learning software and teacher directed lesson, each in alignment with Ohio’s Learning Standards. These lessons include reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Invictus High School also offers graduation pathways for students to earn an industry credential in fields such as business, public safety, and health care.

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OUR HIGH SCHOOL BOARD AND SPONSOR Sponsor Statement

IHS Board Members

St. Aloysius, as the sponsor of this school, is legally mandated to provide oversight, monitoring, and technical assistance. As part of the monitoring process, the performance of the school on each of the required Ohio School Report Card components is assessed and evaluated. Additionally, St. Aloysius has a regular presence at school board meetings where student performance indicators such as attendance, behavior, and academic achievement are tracked and financial and organizational issues that impact student success are reviewed and discussed. Keys to oversight, monitoring, and support is St. Aloysius's review of the school's Ohio Improvement Process (OIP) plan development and implementation. As a result of our thorough oversight and monitoring, St.

Antoine Williams Board President Britton Hill Erica Stewart Tonya PerkinsStoudemire Shari L. Cloud Curtis Orr

Aloysius has determined that this school is substantially compliant with the rules and regulations governing community schools.

All community school sponsors are required to submit a written report of the evaluation results of the school’s academic, financial and organizational performance, as well as the school’s legal compliance, to the Ohio Department of Education. This report must be made available to parents of students enrolled in the community school by November 30th of each year (OAC 3301-102-05 (A) (3)). An Annual Report regarding the performance of this school and other schools under the sponsorship of St. Aloysius will be posted on our website www.charterschoolspec.com no later than November 30, 2019. Parents are urged to review this report, in addition to other monitoring and evaluation reports available through the school or the sponsor for a full understanding of the school’s performance.

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ACADEMIC GOALS Our goal is to provide all students with wraparound support services and training in the skills needed to earn a high school diploma and succeed in life. Using the Ohio Improvement Process, the school has developed student growth goals in reading, math, and graduation.

Invictus High School accomplishes the Ohio Improvement Plan goals by implementing the following strategies:

PROVIDING OUR STUDENTS THE TOOLS TO SUCCEED IHS strives to provide the support students need to achieve all of their goals, beginning with their graduation destination.

Our post-secondary specialists work with students to encourage future ambitions toward higher education and their career choices.

Providing developmentally appropriate academic instruction through state-ofthe-art, researched-based curriculum that meet the educational needs of each student; Providing individual academic support through data-based decision making utilizing teams of teachers to implement the response and intervention framework to maximize the potential of each student; Providing social counseling, wrap-around services, attendance interventions, and non-academic systems of support for students who face significant social barriers to attendance and educational advancement; Providing college and post-secondary options that prepare our students for success as they transition into a career or college.

ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS Invictus High School uses a number of academic measures to assess the academic progress of its students:

-Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) -End-of-course exams -Ohio Graduation Test -Industry Credentialing Exams -WorkKeys -ACT The school has increased its percentage of students utilizing the NWEA MAP assessment to meet state requirements with an increased focus on monitoring student progress. As a result, Invictus High School has met state standards on the state report card’s progress score.

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THE OHIO STATE REPORT CARD The Ohio Department of Education determines the academic progress of Invictus High School using the measures found below: TO THE LEFT The Gap Closing component (Annual Measurable Objectives - AMOs) shows how

GAP CLOSING:

well schools are meeting the performance

22.2 %

populations of students in English language

expectations for our most vulnerable

MEETS STANDARDS

arts, math, and graduation.

The Progress component looks closely at the growth that students are making during the school year.

PROGRESS:

ALL TESTS

HS TEST PASSAGE:

MEETS STANDARDS

23.2 % DOES NOT MEET* STANDARDS

TO THE RIGHT The High School Test Passage Rate component represents the number of students who passed all five state tests that are required for graduation.

The Graduation Rate component looks at the

GRADUATION RATES: 4 YEAR - 20.4% 5 YEAR – 22.4% 6 YEAR – 31.4%

percent of students who are successfully

7 YEAR –21.8%

finishing high school with a diploma in four,

8 YEAR – 20.3%

five, six, seven, or eight years.

MEETS STANDARDS

Invictus High School has made significant progress on increasing its graduation rate in most categories on the 2018/2019 state report card. Additionally, during the 2018-2019 school year, the school met standards in graduation rates and annual measurable objectives.

*Our high school test passage rate is adversely impacted as a result of the number of students who meet the graduation criteria via industry credentialing as an alternative to state testing, but represents a 3.2% growth from 2017/2018 academic year.

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OUR STUDENTS

A look at the communities we serve

Invictus High School serves over 400 unique students in three locations throughout Northeast Ohio. Campus demographics provide insight into the makeup of our student body.

7099 W. 130th STREET Black, Non-Hispanic - 16% White, Non-Hispanic - 65% Other - 18% Female – 46% Male – 54% Average Student Age - 18 years

3969 LEE ROAD Black, Non-Hispanic - 96% White, Non-Hispanic - 1% Other - 3% Female – 52% Male – 48% Average Student Age – 18 years

3122 EUCLID AVE. Black, Non-Hispanic - 97% White, Non-Hispanic - 1% Other - 2% Female – 47% Male – 53% Average Student Age - 18 years

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IHS BUDGET Financial Position (Unaudited) Total Assets: $3,652,587.21 Total Liabilities: $3,974,585.65 *

Total Operating Revenues: $4,713,682.09 Total Operating Expenses: $4,336,420.46 * This number includes $3.5M worth of pension liability as required by GASB 68

In addition to fixed expenses, IHS allots funding from our operational budget for instructional supplies and professional development for faculty and staff to enhance their competencies and toolkits for encouraging and supporting students and developing additional educational opportunities.

Recent PD events have focused on the provision of wraparound support for students who come from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and on working to develop productive behavior in students who have encountered educational or personal obstacles.

Members of our faculty and staff attend the National Dropout Prevention Conference annually by the National Dropout Prevention Center for certification and expertise.

Additionally, funding is allotted for student programming and climate calendar activities. An example of the activities and programming for IHS students is our annual community fair (in its third year), an event that brings together, faculty/staff, students, and community stakeholders to connect students with critical community resources..

This event develops student relationships and resources to meet their needs outside of school and fosters partnerships between our school and the greater IHS community.

Through activities and programming, IHS enriches the lives of our students and builds their life skills and proficiency.

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