Legacy Traditional Schools - Academic Report

Creating Bright Futures 2017 Academic Report

One student One lesson One life at a time

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Our mission is to provide motivated students with the opportunity to achieve academic excellence in an accelerated, backto-basics, safe learning environment taught by caring, knowledgeable, and highly effective educators in cooperation with supportive, involved parents.

Our vision is to positively impact the education of every student.

Cover image: Zoe Garza-Wells (L) and Victoria Sanchez (R) of Legacy Traditional Schools’ Chandler campus.

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Inside Message from Chief Academic Officer, William Bressler About Legacy Traditional Schools Meet Our Founders Our Growth Our Commitment to Educational Achievement Our Core Values and Program Models Our Leadership Team Board of Directors Our Educational Approach Legacy Enrollment 2016-2017 Academic Performance Awards and Accomplishments Extracurricular Activities Our Curriculum A Day at Legacy Our Teachers Our Students Our Parents Community Education Campus Safety Our Campuses Our Future

Creating Bright Futures One student, one lesson, one life at a time.

As Chief Academic Officer for CFE Management Group, I help manage and expand schools by providing academic, business and development services. I also serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative for Legacy Traditional Schools. I am very pleased to report Legacy’s educational progress during the 2016-2017 school year. In 2014, all Legacy schools received an A label, and the network became the highest rated K-8 school system in the state of Arizona based on the now archived local state academic standards.

Arizona schools were not rated for the 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 school years. During this period, the state transitioned to new Common Core-aligned standards and from a paper-based assessment (AIMS) to a computer-based assessment (AzMERIT). Legacy schools made modifications to our curriculum and instructional practice to adjust to the high rigor of these new standards and the method by which we administer assessments. Some key alterations to our program included: n

Acquiring mobile computer labs at every grade level in each Legacy school

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The adoption of a new English Arts curriculum to supplement Spalding

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An expansion of remedial tutoring during intersessions and summer break

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The implementation of engaging student educational software to further differentiate instruction

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The implementation of a progressive teacher appraisal and accountability model

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Increasing the level of depth and frequency of Professional Development offered to all Legacy teachers

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After a two-year transition period, and as a result of the modifications that we made to our program, the Legacy network once again demonstrated academic excellence by earning an A label.

The network is also rated in the top 10% of Arizona school systems as measured by the Arizona Department of Education for the 2016-2017 school year. In 2017, 75% of our schools received an A label. As a result, Legacy Traditional Schools has the highest percentage of A rated K-8 schools of all charter school networks in Arizona.

I am pleased to report that our 2016-2017 academic achievements include: n

Nine Legacy Traditional Schools received an A label from the Arizona Department of Education.

The other three schools received a B label. As the data currently stands, only 16% of all Arizona schools received an A label, compared to 75% of Legacy Traditional Schools.

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Each Legacy school outperformed the state proficiency percentage and MAP growth average at all grade levels and by each content assessed.

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Legacy students outperformed each of their peer subgroups in both Math and English Language Arts.

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Legacy Traditional School’s Queen Creek and Casa Grande campuses were the only schools in Pinal County, Arizona, to receive an A rating.

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Legacy Traditional School - Avondale was the highest scoring school of all 540 Arizona charter schools and the fourth highest scoring of all 1,465 Arizona public district and charter schools.

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Finally, Legacy’s English Language Learner’s reclassification rate to full English proficiency was 9% higher than the state average.

In conclusion, the Legacy network has grown from one school with 521 students to 12 schools with over 12,000 students in 10 years, all while maintaining exceptional academic outcomes and outscoring state proficiency averages each year since our inception. At Legacy, growth and year-over-year high academic performance run parallel.

William Bressler Chief Academic Officer

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There is no limit to what a student can achieve in life when a great foundational education is forged and a strong character is cultivated.

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About Legacy Traditional Schools

At Legacy Traditional Schools, we believe there is no limit to what a student can achieve in life when a great foundational education is forged and a strong character is cultivated. Our non-profit network of tuition-free, A-rated public schools was founded on these principles in 2007, and these principles continue to be the cornerstone of our mission to build lifelong learners and good citizens.

During the 2016-2017 school year, over 12,000 students attended our 12 Arizona campuses. Each campus features a rigorous, well-rounded, centralized curriculum emphasizing academics, art, music, and physical education — along with extensive athletic and extracurricular activities.

Our History Legacy Traditional Schools founder, Aaron Hale, shared the challenge he and his wife, Becky, confronted when they were ready to send their kindergartener to school in Maricopa, a burgeoning suburb south of Phoenix. “Like a lot of young families, we bought a house in Maricopa,” explained Aaron. “However, the town was growing so fast that the school district couldn’t keep up with the educational needs of all the new children in town.”

Becky added, “Not only was his classroom going to have 50 children in it but the school itself was old and uninspiring. We knew we wanted a better education for A.J. and our other children. We just weren’t sure how to make it happen.”

2007 Legacy Traditional Schools Founded

2007 Maricopa Campus Opens

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Meanwhile in an east-Phoenix suburb, Queen Creek — another growing community — junior high history teacher, Bill Gregory, had completed his Master’s degree and was looking for an administrator role. “I’ve always been passionate about education,” shared Bill Gregory. “After teaching for several years and witnessing junior high students with 3rd and 4th grade reading levels struggle, I had — and still do have — strong opinions about the importance of children mastering reading, writing and math in the lower grades before moving on.”

It was at a local event that these four inspiring and ingenious friends started discussing education and the dilemma that Aaron and Becky faced. Bill and his wife, Laura, were also lamenting the results of the less-than-stellar educational providers in their community — something they wanted to see change but knew would take time — but time was of the essence. Their children’s education could not be put on hold while a growing school district mapped out its growth and improvement plans.

Out of urgency and the burning desire to provide the best education for their children that they could, their idea of starting a charter school was born.

2009

2009

Casa Grande Campus Opens

Enrollment Reaches 1,000

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2010 Queen Creek Campus Opens

“Bill and Aaron had so many great ideas for creating a school, one with all the amenities, and one that offered an accelerated education,” reflected Laura Gregory. “And crucially, between Aaron’s business experience and his M.B.A., plus Bill’s teaching background and M.Ed., they had the passion and the right skills to successfully start a charter school.”

We never anticipated in those early years that we would help create a network of schools across Arizona, let alone expand into other states.

“In the beginning, we wanted our kids, and other kids, to be able to attend a great school,” recounted Becky. “Our idea was to create a school in Maricopa that our kids could attend and then build a second school in Queen Creek where Bill and Laura lived. We never anticipated in those early years that we would help create a network of schools across Arizona — let alone expand into other states.”

The Gregorys and Hales had lofty visions for their first charter school.

They wanted their children, and all the children who attended their school, to have access to computer labs, libraries and gyms. “Being able to offer quality amenities is what inspired us to build our school the size that we did,” said Bill. “This is a philosophy that is as important to us today as it was then — quality schools and a neo-traditional curriculum are the keys to a foundation of student success.”

2011 Avondale Campus Opens Chandler Campus Opens

2012

2012

NW Tuscon Campus Opens

Laveen Campus Opens

Enrollment Reaches 5,000

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This perspective was experienced first hand by the Gregorys — who had seen the limited budget of the local public school district have a negative effect on the quality of educational resources available. Educational infrastructure and investments had not been made by the community and there were few high-quality options for their growing family.

All children deserve the kind of education we wanted for our kids...

“The four of us felt that all children deserve the kind of education we wanted for our kids,” shared Becky. “That included a safe school environment that educated the whole child: with a gym for PE, music rooms for choir, band and orchestra programs as well as computer labs to take advantage of technological changes in education.”

Designing a sound curriculum for Legacy Traditional Schools was Bill’s mission. He developed a neo-traditional approach that ensured children mastered the basics before they could move on. “I wanted to make sure that students across all grade levels were reading at or above grade level. In other school districts, it was common to find 6th, 7th or 8th graders reading below their grade level — and that was not an option for us,” Bill explained.

Another difference that Bill instituted at Legacy Traditional School was the direct instruction methodology of teaching. He believed that children learn best from their teachers who are trained professionals in their respective areas of expertise. “Learning from classmates in pod seating arrangements or in collaborative settings where distractions and behavioral issues can become problematic, were not options I wanted for my own children, let alone other families who were entrusting us with their children’s educations.”

2013

2014

2015

Gilbert Campus Opens

Enrollment Reaches 10,000

Surprise Campus Opens

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“To this day, we believe that teachers are the content experts. They are the ones who should be teaching new concepts to students,” explained Aaron. “From our initial conversations, we knew we wanted students seated in rows facing the front of the classroom; focused on learning directly from their teachers.” Bill added, “And while there are times for group work, it is deliberately limited.”

In its inaugural year, several hundred children transferred from the Maricopa Public School District to the first Legacy Traditional School — Maricopa campus. At the end of the first school year, students who attended Legacy’s Maricopa campus outperformed the test scores of the Maricopa Public Schools by 20 to 30 points in every grade and every subject area.

“These results solidified our belief that educators who care and who are trained in a curriculum that works, along with supportive highly-engaged parents, positively affects the lives of children through education,” added Bill.

“Back then, if you had told me that throughout the next decade, Legacy would open a network of schools — I would have found it hard to believe.” But, as Bill reminisced, it became apparent that Legacy’s strong curriculum and focus on a well-rounded education are exactly what other parents are looking for when it comes to schools. “All parents, just like we were years ago, want to have the opportunity to choose the best education for their children. And those children get the best education possible at Legacy,” Bill said. “That really is the true legacy of our schools.”

2016

2017

Glendale Campus Opens

Avondale Recognized as

North Chandler Campus Opens

Highest Performing

Peoria Campus Opens

Charter School in State

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Meet Our Founders Legacy Traditional Schools was founded in 2007 by two couples: Bill and Laura Gregory and Aaron and Becky Hale.

Bill Gregory

Laura Gregory

Bill Gregory For more than a decade Bill Gregory taught elementary and junior high students in both district and charter schools. He earned his B.A. in History from Brigham Young University and his M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. Additionally Mr. Gregory holds teaching certifications for both Arizona and Utah as well as an Arizona principal certificate. Mr. Gregory is the primary implementer of the curriculum that forms the basis of instruction at Legacy Traditional Schools.

Laura Gregory The child of an educator, Laura Gregory has had a passion for quality education and community service since childhood. In addition to co-founding Legacy Traditional Schools, Mrs. Gregory has volunteered extensively with The John Volken Academy, an addiction recovery center. She earned her B.S. in Psychology/Crisis Counseling from Liberty University and is currently pursuing a M.S. in Addiction Recovery at Grand Canyon University.

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Aaron Hale

Becky Hale

Aaron Hale Legacy Traditional Schools’ co-founder, Aaron Hale, spent several years working for a Fortune 100 firm in a variety of roles focused on information systems improvements and process improvement enhancements. Additionally, Mr. Hale had his own IT and business consulting company. He earned his B.A. in Accounting and Information Systems, as well as his M.B.A. and M.I.M. from Arizona State University. Mr. Hale is also a C.P.A. Becky Hale Legacy Traditional Schools co-founder Becky Hale is a seasoned event planner and employee recognition program specialist. Mrs. Hale earned her B.A. in History from Charter Oak State College.

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Our Growth

Legacy Traditional Schools has continued to grow and add new campuses as parent demand for a rigorous, neo-traditional K-8 education has grown. Today, the network educates a diverse student population in central and southern Arizona.

2,474

1,117 824 521 100th Day Headcount 2007 / 08

Number of Schools

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2008 / 09

2009 / 10

2010 / 11

1

2

3

12,224

10,079

8,139 7,699

6,275

4,206

2011 / 12

2012 / 13

2013 / 14

2014 / 15

2015 / 16

2016 / 17

6

7

8

8

9

12

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Our Commitment to Educational Achievement Using a curriculum that emphasizes mastery of reading, writing and math in lower grades and an educational philosophy that places teachers at the center of the students’ classroom experience, are the proven building blocks of Legacy Traditional Schools’ 10-year, highperformance track record as an A-rated school by Arizona’s Department of Education.

In 2017, 75% of Legacy Traditional Schools achieved an A-rating with the Arizona Board of Education. Statewide, fewer than 16% of all K-8 schools received an A-rating.

AIMS Standardized Test % Student Demonstrated Proficiency English Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

100%

80%

60%

40%

20% 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14

Legacy Traditional Schools Arizona State Averages

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09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14

09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14

From the beginning of Arizona’s state testing in 2008, students at the first Legacy Traditional School campus in Maricopa outscored their peers on standardized tests by upward of 20 to 30 points. In 2014, all Legacy Traditional Schools achieved an A rating from the Arizona Board of Education.

Almost a decade later, that record of academic achievement continues. In fact, Legacy Traditional Schools’ Avondale campus was the highest performing K-8 charter school in Arizona in 2016-2017, and the 4th highest performing public K-8 school in the state.

As a result, 75% of Legacy Traditional Schools received an A rating from the Arizona Department of Education compared to the state’s record of fewer than 16% of all K-8 schools statewide.

AzMERIT Standardized Test

AIMS Standardized Test

% Student Demonstrated Proficiency

% Student Demonstrated Proficiency

English Language Arts

Mathematics

Science

80%

60%

40%

20%

14/15

15/16

16/17

14/15

15/16

16/17

14/15

15/16

16/17

Legacy Traditional Schools Arizona State Averages

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Our Core Values

Legacy Traditional Schools has adopted six core values for teachers, staff and students, which are integrated across the curriculum and throughout the culture of our schools.

We believe these values and their practice ensures that students will be healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged.

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Demonstrating a strong work ethic in all endeavors

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Practicing integrity

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Providing leadership

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Showing self-discipline

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Promoting teamwork

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Instilling an awareness of, and creating an inner desire, for being of good moral character

These are the underpinnings of Legacy’s school culture, which has been deliberately designed to ensure that students and staff are on a mutual path of giving and receiving the best that each has to offer.

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Our teachers and staff approach the day-to-day delivery of our mission statement via three innovative program models: Responsible Citizenship Programs, which is comprised of our proprietary Standards of Citizenship™ curriculum and Positive Discipline Program. They both reinforce appropriate behavior in order to create an environment that is conducive to accelerated learning.

As part of the Positive Discipline Program, appropriate behavior is praised publicly and reinforced in all grade levels.

Neo-traditional Instruction, that features direct teacher instruction blended with technology and the Depth and Complexity Differentiated Instruction program.

Conceptual Scholars, which emphasize multiple strong educational program options that appeal to varied skill sets, child/family circumstances and the goals of young minds (e.g., our proprietary Mozart Performing Arts Program™ and Momentum Fitness Program).

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Our Leadership Team

Legacy Traditional Schools are overseen by Chief Academic Officer, William Bressler. Day-to-day leadership is provided by Deputy Superintendents Paula Jensen, Dr. Gary Londer, Dr. Michael Troop, Nicole Kirkley, Amanda Buda, and Academic Department Director, Heather Sliker.

William Bressler Chief Academic Officer William Bressler joined CFE Management Group in 2010 as Chief Academic Officer; he is the recognized Superintendent of Legacy Traditional Schools’ network. Mr. Bressler has over 20 years of education experience, from high school counselor and teacher, to assistant principal, and principal. Mr. Bressler received both his B.S. in Social Work and M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from Arizona State University. He is currently a doctoral candidate at Capella University. During the course of his education career, he has received a District of Distinction award from District Administrators, and was nominated for the Charter Transformational Leader of the Year Award presented by the Arizona Charter School Association. Mr. Bressler has also received several awards and public recognition from the Arizona Department of Education for accomplishments achieved while serving as the Chief Executive at various Local Education Agency (LEA).

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Paula Jensen Deputy Superintendent Paula Jensen joined Legacy Traditional Schools in 2011 as a Deputy Superintendent. She has more than 25 years of education experience, including being the co-founder and principal of a charter school in 2002. Mrs. Jensen received both her B.A. in Elementary Education and her M.A. in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. She is the recipient of the “You Make a Difference” Award from the Oracle Elementary School District.

Dr. Gary Londer Deputy Superintendent Dr. Gary Londer joined Legacy Traditional Schools in 2017 as a Deputy Superintendent.

Before joining Legacy Traditional Schools,

Dr. Michael Troop Deputy Superintendent

Dr. Londer served in a variety of educational

Dr. Michael Troop joined Legacy Traditional

positions: including as principal of four K-6

Schools in 2017 as a Deputy Superintendent.

schools and one K-8 charter school; Chief of

He began his career in education in 1994 as a

School Leadership, and as an assistant dean

high school gymnastics coach and teaching

and graduate faculty in higher education. Dr.

assistant in a self-contained special education

Londer’s accomplishments include guiding the

classroom and taught high school science on

transformation of struggling schools into high

Chicago’s north side. Dr. Troop earned his B.A.

achieving schools and helping prepare and

in Psychology from the University of Illinois, his

mentor school leaders in higher education. His

M.A. in Secondary Education from University of

expertise consists of training and developing

Phoenix, and his Doctorate in Human Learning

school leaders in addition to strategic planning

and Development with a concentration in

at the school and district levels. Other positions

Educational Leadership from National Louis

of leadership include serving as the President

University. Dr. Troop has consulted with

of the Paradise Valley School District Principals

school districts across the country on science

Association and the President of the Paradise

methods, Next Generation Science Standards,

Valley School District Foundation. Dr. Londer

classroom and behavior management, as

completed his B.A. in Political Science at the

well as school culture and climate. He also

University of Minnesota, his M. A. in Elementary

provided support and training to principals to

Education at Arizona State University, and his

develop their expertise in pedagogical content

Doctor of M.A. in Educational Leadership at the

knowledge, teacher evaluation and instructional

University of Arizona.

coaching. Dr. Troop is a two-time recipient of the Central Suburban League Conference Coach of the Year award and received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Teaching from National Louis University. He currently serves as a member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.

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Nicole Kirkley Deputy Superintendent Ms. Nicole Kirkley joined Legacy Traditional Schools in 2015 and is a Deputy Superintendent.

She has been an educator for 14 years, beginning her career as a teacher. Ms. Kirkley

Amanda Buda Deputy Superintendent of Exceptional Student Services

has since served as an assistant principal and

Amanda Buda joined Legacy Traditional

principal. Ms. Kirkley received her B.A. in Liberal

Schools in 2012 and is the Deputy

Studies from Cal State University - Fullerton and

Superintendent of Exceptional Student Services

her M.A. in Educational Leadership from Walden

for all Legacy schools. She has worked

University. She has participated in curriculum

in education since 2001 and has specific

design courses through the Harvard School of

expertise in Special Education and Section

Education and the State of Arizona. Ms. Kirkley

504 programming. Ms. Buda earned her B.A.

worked closely with a non-profit organization,

in Education from Arizona State University

MASK (Mothers Awareness of School-Age

and two graduate degrees from Northern

Kids) and was featured in their magazine and

Arizona University - a M.Ed. in Educational

promotional videos as Educator of the Year for

Leadership and a M.Ed. in Special Education.

her work in bullying prevention. She currently

Ms. Buda holds certification from the Arizona

serves as a member of the Arizona Chamber

Department of Education in special education

Young Leaders fellowship where she represents

and administration, and she is certified in

Legacy Traditional Schools at the state level,

non-violent crisis intervention through QBS

discussing how public policy impacts the

Safety-Care. She is a member of the Council

business economy in Arizona.

for Exceptional Children (CEC) and the Council for Administrators of Special Education (CASE). Ms. Buda was selected to be part of the Arizona Department of Education’s High Flyers project due to her recognized work in helping Legacy Traditional Schools close the achievement gap for students with disabilities.

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Board of Directors Heather Sliker

Each member of Legacy’s

Director of Academics

Board of Directors is elected

Heather Sliker joined Legacy Traditional

to serve a staggered, three-

Schools in 2009 and is the Director of

year term. The current

Academics for all Legacy schools. She has worked in education since 2007 and currently oversees planning, implementation, development, direction, review and evaluation of curriculum services, federal

members of the Legacy Board of Directors are:

programs, community education, as well

Nathan Schlink, President

as district/state assessments for Legacy

2009 - Present

Traditional Schools. Mrs. Sliker is currently completing a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

Cory Theobald

at Northern Arizona University and has a

2009 - Present

M.Ed. in Information Science and Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri-

Jenni Ferrin, Secretary

Columbia, as well as a B.S. in Childhood

2013 - Present

Education from the State University of New York College - Buffalo. She holds Arizona

Heather Jones, Treasurer

Department of Education certifications

2016 - Present

in Elementary Education K-8, Secondary Education 7-12 (Mathematics endorsed), and Structured English Immersion K-12.

Diego Gettler 2017 - Present

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Whole group, uninterrupted, teacher-led direct instruction

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Our Educational Approach

Legacy Traditional Schools was founded on the principle that parents and staff will work together as partners to provide an education that encourages students to pursue academic excellence to the best of their abilities. The back-to-basics curriculum, accelerated pace of study, and high expectations for academic achievement, behavior and dress code adherence require a firm commitment from every parent, student and teacher.

Our highly effective, certified teachers utilize the research-proven Seven Steps of Instruction to deliver an advanced curriculum. The curriculum selected for each subject area reflects the school’s philosophy and overall goal to create and maintain a school culture in which students are healthy, safe, engaged, supported and challenged. The kindergarten through eighth-grade curriculum at Legacy Traditional Schools is taught using whole group, uninterrupted, teacher-led direct instruction.

Arizona College and Career Ready Standards Our program has been specifically designed to develop a solid foundation of fundamental and higher-level thinking skills through a structured curriculum that exceeds all of the Arizona College and Career Ready Standards (established by the Arizona Department of Education) and is consistent within each grade level and sequential throughout the grades.

Neo-Traditional Model We embrace neo-traditional instruction, a method of instruction at Legacy Traditional Schools that features direct teacher instruction blended with technology and the Depth and Complexity Differentiated Instruction program.

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Spalding Education Our language arts program is based on the Spalding Method using The Writing Road to Reading (2012). As a total language arts program, Spalding integrates direct instruction in listening, speaking, spelling, writing and reading. The Spalding mission is to develop skilled readers, critical listeners, accomplished speakers, spellers, writers and lifelong learners. A strong emphasis on grammar, both oral and written, is stressed at Legacy Traditional Schools.

Saxon Mathematics As an accelerated school, Legacy Traditional Schools teaches Saxon Mathematics one full grade level above a student’s actual grade (e.g., a kindergarten student is taught using 1st grade curriculum). This program focuses on a spiral curriculum with continuous reinforcement by the inclusion of mastery and practical applications of basic mathematical practices. Students learn that mathematical problems have absolute answers and that precision, accuracy and fluency are required. The use of calculators to complete assignments or homework occurs only when directed by the teacher.

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English Language Learners All English Language Learner (ELL) students receive daily instruction, which is aligned to Arizona State Structured English Immersion (SEI) models. Each day’s lessons include four hours of instruction in the areas of grammar, reading, writing, oral conversation, and content vocabulary.

27%

The English Language Learner (ELL) reclassification rate is 27% in Legacy Traditional Schools, 50% higher than the state average of 18%.

18%

Reclassification Rate Legacy Traditional Schools Arizona State

Exceptional Student Services Legacy Traditional Schools’ Exceptional Student Services Department provides Free, Appropriate, Public Education (FAPE) to all students with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (504). Legacy offers a full continuum of special education and related services for identified students and ensures that specially designed instruction is provided in all areas of need.

Each school employs multiple special education teachers, a speech/language pathologist, a school psychologist and a team of paraprofessionals. In addition, service providers are contracted for related services like occupational therapy, physical therapy and orientation and mobility. Legacy also offers a robust Child Find program that includes annual screenings and pre-referral intervention programming for academic, behavior and communication needs.

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During the 2016-2017 school year, more than 1,000 students with disabilities attended Legacy campuses. Exceptional Student Services personnel conducted over 600 comprehensive psycho-educational evaluations, and more than 100 students were able to be dismissed from eligibility for special education after gaining the skills and strategies they needed to overcome their disabilities and successfully access the curriculum.

The Arizona Department of Education awarded Legacy Traditional Schools the High Flyer District of Merit for having higher than average AIMS performance data for students with an IEP over a three-year period.

Exceptional Student Services Data as of October 1, 2016

Total Network Population Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

11,148 782 369

6% 3%

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Legacy Enrollment

RISE The Recognizing Individual Student Excellence (RISE) Gifted and Talented Program offered by Legacy Traditional Schools has been developed by a team of highly effective gifted educators

Legacy Traditional Schools

and includes sixty-four exploratory units of study

in Arizona accept all

to engage and excite the schools’ gifted student

students with no specific

population in grades one through eight. This

geographic boundaries. All

consistently evolving curriculum includes both

new students who submit a

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

complete enrollment packet

(STEM) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) units, as well as

are accepted on a first-come

activities that promote strategic and extended

first-served basis, with the

thinking. This curriculum touches on all areas of

following priorities:

giftedness (verbal, quantitative, non-verbal) and requires high levels of cognitive demand and academic rigor.

n

second or any subsequent year of enrollment;

During the 2016-2017 academic year, 678 students in grades one through eight qualified for our gifted program across all Legacy Schools. Legacy offers

n

n

parents’ request. In order to qualify for the gifted

Children with siblings already accepted into the

program, a student must score a 97% or better in at

program;

least one of the testing batteries (verbal, quantitative, or non-verbal)—in accordance with state law.

Children of employees and board members;

gifted testing three times per year, using the Cognitive Ability Test. Students are tested at their

Students returning in the

n

Intra-network transfers; and

n

Students qualifying for the McKinney Vento program.

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2016-2017 Academic Performance AzMERIT and AIMs Results

Percentage of Students That Demonstrated Proficiency

Mathematics Grades Tested

English Language Arts Grades Tested

Science Grades Tested

3

4

5

6

7

8

3

4

5

6

7

8

4

8

State of Arizona

47

47

47

41

34

29

43

48

44

41

44

34

61

59

The Schools

70

66

75

60

53

51

67

71

63

57

63

54

78

78

Avondale

72

61

80

72

62

71

68

71

65

68

75

70

76

89

Casa Grande

72

61

59

44

52

63

61

64

58

50

67

62

73

79

Chandler

70

74

76

85

68

63

75

76

75

70

80

62

80

86

Gilbert

74

66

77

66

56

56

73

65

61

56

58

62

85

83

Glendale

72

51

66

62

46

38

62

57

59

63

67

49

69

74

Laveen

61

57

67

32

25

29

60

58

54

31

39

36

65

66

Maricopa

72

76

82

72

59

39

66

71

68

57

64

38

79

62

N. Chandler

53

66

75

66

32

23

64

66

63

66

46

36

77

59

NW Tucson

69

72

68

72

55

58

68

80

62

61

74

61

89

88

Peoria

60

73

85

0

n/a n/a

62

97

60

33

n/a n/a

84

n/a

Queen Creek

79

60

80

69

69

64

73

70

69

54

71

61

82

88

Surprise

81

78

79

79

58

53

75

75

63

71

53

54

78

85

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Awards and Accomplishments

Legacy Traditional Schools has consistently been recognized by the Arizona Department of Education and our local communities and educators for the quality of our educational facilities and the education that we provide. Recent awards and accomplishments include: In 2017, 75 percent of Legacy Traditional Schools received an “A” rating from the Arizona Department of Education, compared to the state’s average of fewer than 16 percent of K-8 schools.

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Legacy Traditional Schools’ Avondale campus was the highest performing charter school in Arizona in 2016-2017, and the 4th highest performing public K-8 school in the state.

In 2017, Legacy Traditional Schools were the only schools in Pinal County, Arizona, to receive an A Rating.

In 2014, The Arizona Department of Education awarded Legacy Traditional Schools the High Flyer District of Merit for having higher than average AIMS performance data for students with an IEP over a three-year period (2010-2011, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013).

The English Language Learner (ELL) reclassification rate is 27% in Legacy Traditional Schools, 50% higher than the state average of 18%.

27% vs18% Legacy Traditional

State Average

Legacy parents have voted Legacy Traditional Schools as the #1 Charter School in Arizona, four times, in Ranking Arizona magazine.

Legacy Traditional Schools is internationally-accredited by AdvancED, a non-profit, non-partisan organization that conducts rigourous, on-site external reviews of preschool through 12th grade schools and school systems.

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12,300 Participants 900 Games 363 Field Trips 150 Concerts

14 Musicals

13 Art Shows

10 Clubs

1 Student at a time

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Extracurricular Activities

At Legacy, we believe a great education does not just take place in the classroom. Extracurricular activities such as clubs, sports, musical performances and art shows enable students to express their personality, embrace their unique strengths and try new activities.

Clubs During the 2016-2017 school year, a variety of after-school clubs were available for students to take part in, including:

Bounce Boot Camp

Basketball

Coding

Chess

Dance

Drama

Drawing, Arts & Crafts

Golf

Karate

Soccer

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Sports During the 2016-2017 school year, over 1,200 Legacy students took part in more than 900 games/meets, which were all played in the Canyon Athletic Association (CAA) against other similar-sized schools. The team sports, listed below, were offered across Arizona Legacy Traditional Schools during the 2016-2017 school year. n Basketball

n

Girls Softball

n

Boys Baseball

n Soccer

n

Cross Country

n Volleyball

n

Flag Football

On April 29, 2017, the Legacy Traditional Schools Girls South Conference (All Star) Team won the Arizona Canyon Athletic Association All-Star Championship.

The Championship was played at the Alberta B. Farrington stadium at Arizona State University, and the team won 9-7.

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Basketball

Girls Softball

Cross Country

Volleyball

Boys Baseball Flag Football

Soccer

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District Music Festivals Junior High Band, orchestra and choir students from each Legacy school in Arizona were nominated to participate in the 4th Annual Legacy Traditional School District Music Festival on May 6, 2017, held at the Maricopa campus. The Junior High Choir was directed by Mrs. Amanda Gouba, music teacher at the Gilbert campus, the Junior High Band was directed by Dr. Jay Roberts, the Surprise campus music teacher. The Junior High Orchestra was directed

by Glen Hicks, music teacher at the Queen Creek campus. Together, they led 125 Legacy students from all 12 Arizona campuses in a day of special performances.

Junior High band students take a break from rehearsals.

Teacher-nominated Junior High choir students perform “Homeward Bound�

by Marta Keen.

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Musicals Every year, each Legacy Traditional School hosts a school-wide musical production.

Depending on the campus, anywhere from 50 to 150 students take part in school-wide musicals. Lead, supporting and understudy roles are available as is the opportunity for students to build sets, create costumes and be part of the stage crew. In 2016-2017, the following musicals were performed at Legacy’s schools: Avondale

The Lion King, Jr.

Casa Grande

Wizard of Oz, Young Performers

Chandler

The Little Mermaid, Jr.

Gilbert

Alice in Wonderland, Jr.

Glendale

Cinderella, Jr.

Laveen

The Music Man, Jr.

Maricopa

The Little Mermaid, Jr.

North Chandler

Aladdin, Jr.

Northwest Tucson

Annie, Jr., Lion King, Jr.

Peoria

Annie, Kids

Queen Creek

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jr.

Surprise Peter Pan, Jr.

Concerts Concerts and programs are a wonderful way for students to learn a variety of music, show their friends and family what they’ve learned, and learn proper concert and performance etiquette. Every K-6 grade level at each school has at least one choral performance per year.

5th-8th grade ensembles including Band, Orchestra, Choir, and Guitar Ensemble have two performances each year. During the 2016-2017 school year, LTS students performed in nearly 150 performances across 12 campuses.

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The White House Ford’s Theatre Vietnam Veterans Memorial

National Museum of African American History and Culture

World War II Memorial

Lincoln Memorial

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Holocaust Museum

United States Capitol

Arlington National Cemetery

George Washington's home, Mount Vernon, in Virginia.

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Field Trips Field trips are related to the curriculum and appropriate to students’ grade levels. Each annual grade-level field trip is scheduled with the principal’s approval. Every field trip has clear learning objectives and teachers may require students to take notes and/or collect data for reports. A few of the field trips offered in 2016-2017 were:

Arizona State Capitol

Arizona Science Center

Sonoran Desert Museum

Phoenix and Reid Park Zoo

International Wildlife Museum

Phoenix Children’s Museum

District Art Festival The 1st Annual Legacy Traditional School District Art Festival was held on April 22, 2017 at the Queen Creek campus. The art gallery featured artwork from 286 students district-wide in three categories: Kindergarten-6th grade 2- and 3-D artwork; Junior High 2-D artwork; and Junior High 3-D artwork.

Jocelyn Henderson (8th grade) of the Gilbert campus, poses with her acrylic painting, Mother Earth. The piece won first place in the Junior High 2-D Artwork category at the 2017 District Art Festival.

Artwork created by Stephanie Delgado, art teacher at the Maricopa campus, and Erica Smith, art teacher at the Laveen campus, is displayed at the 1st Annual District Art Festival.

Gallery of student artwork from the Queen Creek campus displayed at the 2017 District Art Festival.

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Neo-traditional curriculum, accelerated pace and high expectations

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Our Curriculum

At Legacy, we are committed to helping each of our students win — in and out of the classroom. We have designed our school day to help develop all of the important characteristics that result in successful, well-rounded children.

Legacy’s Program of Instruction effectively delivers Arizona State Standards-aligned curriculum through whole group, direct-teacher instruction and individualized, computer-based modules. In conjunction with Legacy’s mission statement, this curricular approach is reinforced by a civilized, tolerant and peaceful school culture.

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English Language Arts Our language arts program is based on the Spalding Method using The Writing Road to Reading (2012). As a total language arts program, Spalding integrates direct instruction in listening, speaking, spelling, writing and reading.

Saxon We utilize the Saxon Math curriculum for our K-8 classes. For over 30 years, Saxon Math has been delivering proven results for students. The curriculum uses an incremental structure that distributes content throughout the year. This integrated and connected approach provides deep, long-term mastery of the content and prepares students for continued success.

Science Legacy’s science curriculum enables our students to construct an understanding of scientific concepts through investigation and analysis, the use of laboratory equipment, student readings, and interactive technology. Students exercise logical thinking and decision-making skills appropriate to their grade level.

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Social Studies The social studies program at Legacy includes the study of world history, U.S. history, Arizona history and geography. Students also learn about responsible citizenship and America’s place in global history and economics.

Art In art class, students utilize a variety of media and techniques to create art projects that emulate historically significant artists and art styles. Students will learn essential art vocabulary as well as the basics of art history, the elements of art and the principles of design.

Junior High Electives All junior high students have the opportunity to select from a variety of electives each semester. Depending on the campus, in 2016-2017 the choices included: n

Computers I & II

n

Art (2-D, 3-D Art and Stagecraft)

n

Physical Education

n Guitar

n Robotics

n

Music Exploration

n

n

Music and Media Technology

n Yearbook

n

Musical Theatre

n Band

n Orchestra

n Choir

n Piano

Spanish I & II

Curricular Competitions Each school year, students have the opportunity to compete in school and network-wide academic competitions. During the 2016-2017 school year, this included the National Geographic Geography Bee, Science & Engineering Fairs, Spelling Bees and the Modern Woodmen Speech contest.

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Our Proprietary Curriculum In addition to using Saxon Math and Spalding English Language materials, Legacy Traditional Schools has developed its own custom citizenship, performing arts and physical education curriculum.

Standards of Citizenship TM Our Standards of Citizenship curriculum is designed to help students develop a love for the United States of America. The lessons explore the responsibilities and privileges that come with being a U.S. citizen. The curriculum also teaches students about kindness and caring, which are the essential behaviors of responsible U.S. citizens and the fundamental building blocks for a safe learning environment.

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Mozart Performing Arts Program TM Our Mozart Performing Arts Program encourages students to expand their passion for music and performance as they participate in music classes four days per week. Music classes include piano class, instrumental music and general music. Younger students sing, play instruments, listen, and move to music. Older students build on those foundations and continue with music history, music theory, vocal performance, and instrumental specialization.

Momentum Fitness Program We want our students to create foundations of health, athleticism and confidence from an early age. That’s why we created the Momentum Fitness Program. Students participate in 30-45 minutes of age-appropriate physical education classes four days per week. The program includes strength and aerobic conditioning, sportsmanship with sport-specific skills and healthy eating.

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A Day at Legacy

It is important that our students be prepared for the stellar lives they and their parents envision for them. That is why, everyday, we work hard to ensure our students receive nothing less than our best to propel them on a trajectory of success.

In a general sense, this chart depicts how a student's typical day might be spent learning at Legacy.

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Science 9%

Flag Ceremony 1%

Art / Spanish 1.5%

Math 22%

Computers 1.5%

PE / Music 11%

Social Studies / History / Geography 6%

Writing / Grammar 17%

Lunch 9%

Reading 22%

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599 Certified Teachers 98% Teacher Retention

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Our Teachers

Each of our certified and highly-qualified teachers does their utmost to ensure that every student is prepared for college, a career and life.

As an employer, we take great pride in providing our staff with a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes a 6% 401(k) match.

During the 2016-2017 academic year, Legacy employed 599 certified teachers across its 12 Arizona schools, 41% of whom had a master’s degree.

Professional Development Legacy Traditional Schools supports the professional development and training of all our teachers. Over 40 professional development courses are offered during the academic year.

Examples include “Depth of Knowledge,” “Learning Objectives,” “Incorporating STEM into Your Classroom” and many more.

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Campus Staffing

School

Number of Students

Number of Administrators

Avondale

1,292

4

Casa Grande

1,169

3

Chandler

1,202

4

Gilbert

1,146

3

Glendale

937

3

Laveen

931

4

1,178

3

N. Chandler

440

2

NW Tucson

1,261

4

221

2

Queen Creek

1,104

3

Surprise

1,343

4

Maricopa

Peoria

Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department of Education.

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Number of Full-Time Faculty

Number of Staff

Student to Faculty Ratio

Teacher Retention 2015-2016 to 2016-2017

49

32

27 to 1

99%

49

29

24 to 1

98%

54

28

22 to 1

97%

49

30

24 to 1

99%

47

23

20 to 1

N/A

39

26

24 to 1

97%

50

28

24 to 1

98%

31

20

14 to 1

N/A

50

33

25 to 1

98%

16

12

14 to 1

N/A

48

28

23 to 1

98%

51

36

27 to 1

98% Creating Bright Futures 49

Judy Noneman and her 1st through 8th grade RISE students.

Judy Noneman Computer Teacher, North Candler Now in her 10th year with Legacy Traditional Schools, Computer Teacher Judy Noneman was attracted to the school’s neo-traditional learning model and the value the founders placed on robust library resources for students.

As a former librarian, Mrs. Noneman praises

She said that a vital part of keeping students

the neo-traditional approach toward achieving

motivated and interested is a variety of rewards

academic excellence. “Teachers here believe

and multiple activities that supplement their

in the mission statement, we believe in being

academic work. “My students know what to

knowledgeable and effective educators and, of

expect before they walk into the classroom

course, we believe in building strong relationships

everyday, and they also get to work with a lot of

with our supportive, involved parents,” said Mrs.

different items, including the 3D printer, digital

Noneman.

voltmeters — and even technology from the past — to experience how we have progressed.”

When she’s not teaching in the computer lab, Mrs. Noneman can be found in the Recognizing

One piece of technology history that Mrs.

Individuals Student Excellence (RISE) room,

Noneman recently introduced to her students

where high-performing students are challenged

was a vacuum-tube tester, an antiquated module

in new ways beyond the traditional classroom

full of knobs, dials and meters. She uses it to give

experience. On any given day, her students may

a computer history lesson while also offering an

be building models of windmills, be challenged

interactive opportunity to her students. “Together,

and competing in rapid-fire word-association

we learned about the background of vacuum

games, or discussing and debating how today’s

tubes in computers, when transistors replaced

technology impacts their lives.

vacuum tubes and measuring how many electrons a cathode is capable of emitting.”

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Jennifer Chase (on Einstein’s right) and a mix of 7th and 8th grade students from our Avondale, Laveen and Glendale campuses, visiting the Albert Einstein Memorial in Washington DC.

Jennifer Chase Junior High Science Teacher, Avondale When she graduated from Grand Canyon University and accepted her first teaching role, Jennifer Chase thought that all education was the same. Mrs. Chase said she transferred her daughter out of Legacy’s Avondale second grade to the elementary school where she would be teaching full time. As she tells it, the outcome

As a science teacher (her students had the

was not favorable. “It wasn’t long before I saw an

highest AIMS Science scores of all 12 Legacy

immediate change in her.”

Traditional Schools in Arizona on the 2017 exam), Mrs. Chase finds analogies to be an extremely

“Not a month had gone by when I saw an

effective science teaching technique. “Using

unfortunate difference in her academic

analogies in science helps kids wrap their minds

performance and her behavior. Appalled by the

around different concepts; especially concepts

changes, I called the Avondale campus and was

that are microscopic,” she shared. “That way, they

extremely lucky that there was a second-grade

can see, touch and compare intangible scientific

spot still open,” she said.

ideas in a tangible manner.”

After experiencing the impact that a school

Mrs. Chase prepared her students for this exam,

could have on her daughter, and struggling with

and life, by instilling curiosity and creativity in

a classroom of children whose parents weren’t

her students: “I strive to inspire my students to

involved in their child’s education, Jennifer’s

want to understand why things are the way they

decision to not renew her contract at the other

are. As a teacher, my job isn’t to just give them

school became inevitable. “Moving my daughter

the answers they want, but to teach them to think

back to Legacy brought about the realization that

about what an answer should be — and why it

I wanted to work there too,” she noted. “Luckily a

might be the right answer.”

junior high teaching position opened—and I got it!”

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Over 12,000 K-8 students

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Our Students

In 2016-2017, Legacy Traditional Schools educated a diverse student body of over 12,000 K-8 students in Arizona.

National Junior Honor Society During the 2016-2017 school year, 260 7th and 8th grade Legacy students participated in National Junior Honor Society (NJHS).

I strive to inspire my students to want to understand why things are the way they are.

As a teacher, my job isn't to just give them the answers they want, but to teach them to think about what an answer should be, and why it might be the right answer.

Jennifer Chase, Avondale

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Student Demographics

White

Avondale

Casa Grande

Glendale

Laveen

NW Tuscon

Peoria

Hispanic

Black

Asian

American Indian

Pacific Islander

Data is self-reported student demographics, provided by Legacy Traditional Schools’ parents as of 10/1/16.

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White

Chandler

Gilbert

Maricopa

North Chandler

Queen Creek

Surprise

Hispanic

Black

Asian

American Indian

Pacific Islander

Data is self-reported student demographics, provided by Legacy Traditional Schools’ parents as of 10/1/16.

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Mia Sinohui Legacy Traditional School - Avondale As a freshman who competes on the Varsity Swim

“When you start to see the projects that your

Team, an honors student earning excellent grades,

child is putting in extra effort on — because they

and a confident young woman of outstanding

want to, you know that they feel valued,” said her

character, Mia tends to stand out amongst her

mother. And it is Mia who credits Legacy’s high

peers. But for Mia, success didn’t magically

academic standards for setting the bar for her

appear the day she entered St. Mary’s Catholic

future success. Learning cursive writing, in-depth

High School in Phoenix. It came through her

grammar, and proper essay writing are a few of

years of hard work, discipline, and training —

the traditional academic skills she developed

all supported by her parents and other mentors.

while at Legacy.

Legacy Traditional School was there along the way watching and helping Mia develop those amazing

Aside from academics, the Sinohui family knew

talents and building her academic foundation.

that they wanted their daughter to attend a school where the values they taught in their home —

It was Legacy’s traditional, neo-traditional

would be reinforced.

approach to education that attracted the Sinohui’s family to the school. Knowing that Mia needed the

Mia’s father said, “Something as simple as

extra challenge Legacy could give — because she

showing true patriotism for our country, reciting

was a fast learner, they decided that it would be a

the Pledge of Allegiance with a moment of

good fit for their daughter.

reflection and silence — you’re not going to get that in a lot of schools — and that might seem minor, but it was huge to us.”

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Austin Hutchings Legacy Traditional School - Gilbert When Rob and Fran Hutchings needed to uproot

It was Austin’s gym teacher at Legacy who first

their family from Chicago to Gilbert, it made for

recognized his potential for success in cross

some tough adjustments. To further compound

country. Austin’s passion had always been

the issue, Austin and his brother weren’t happy

basketball and it had never occurred to him to try

with the school they’d been attending since the

running. But Coach Larson, who has more than

move to Arizona. Why? As the siblings tell it, the

40 years of coaching experience, noticed Austin’s

behavior of other students was bothering them,

drive for success.

as well as the attitude of some teachers, plus not feeling academically challenged.

“He said that I could win a state championship before I was even in cross country. That kind

“It got to a point where Austin just couldn’t take it anymore and requested that we look at other schools,” said his mother.

of pushed me to get into it. I definitely wouldn’t have done it if he didn’t tell me that,” Austin said.

Coach Larson’s instinct was right on – Austin’s experience as a point guard had helped build his

It was on a tour of Legacy that the family knew

endurance, and it turned out to be a perfect fit.

“this was the right place for them,” Austin’s dad recalls. “At one point we had a quiet moment

“In my first cross country race I started off in the

where the person leading our tour stepped away

back, but then as the race went on I moved up,”

for a second and I asked Austin, ‘What’s different?’

Austin remembers. Surprising even himself, Austin

and he just looked at me very seriously and said,

ended up winning that race…and went on to win

‘Everything. Everything is different.’” They made the

the state championship that year, just as his

change and never looked back.

coach had predicted he would.

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Our Parents Legacy parents are actively involved on each campus. Many volunteer their time to help in the classroom, chaperone field trips and serve on Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO). In fact, during the 2016-2017 academic year, Legacy parents spent more than 42,000 hours volunteering and supporting our schools.

The PTO on each campus is an active group, comprised of elected officers, chairs, committees and members made up of Legacy Traditional families. Through various programs, the PTOs work to help schools in many ways through volunteerism, community building activities and fundraising.

For the 2016-2017 school year, the Legacy’s PTOs raised $111,732.63 in funds to purchase school items such as: n

Laptops for Yearbook class

n

Guitars for Music class

n

Additional 8ft tables for school events

n

Water fountains (5) that include bottle fillers

n

Mounted projectors

n

Sports uniforms

n

Baseball pitching machine

n

Pencil sharpeners for classrooms

n

Monthly teacher appreciation gifts

and staff meals for half days

n

Teacher training breakfasts and lunches

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Parent Teacher Organization Mission Statement

The mission of the Parent Teacher Organization is to work collectively as involved parents, teachers, administrators, and staff in a unified effort to support Legacy Traditional School District Schools, in its programs, activities, and events as it pursues educational excellence. For the unified spirit of the school, it will promote volunteerism, community building, and fundraising efforts under the direction of Legacy Traditional Schools' policies, procedures, and directions as it relates to the PTO. Creating Bright Futures 59

Academics and enrichment before and after school

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Community Education

Legacy Traditional Schools’ Community Education department supports the educational needs of students and families from preschool through junior high. The Community Education department offers academic and extracurricular options available at campuses across the Legacy Traditional School network, including Legacy Traditional Preschool, Legacy Kids Care, our Kindergarten Education Enrichment Program (KEEP), and our Legacy Summer Days program. Legacy’s unique programs support student interests and aspirations outside the traditional school day and throughout the summer.

Legacy Kids Care The Legacy Kids Care (LKC) Program is a structured enrichment program led by the experienced staff at Legacy Traditional Schools. This is an affordable program designed with busy parents in mind, allowing flexibility with work and transportation needs. LKC students remain on-site before and/or after school, eliminating the need for additional transportation to a childcare center. Students participate in fun educational activities, spend time with friends and receive homework assistance (afternoon sessions). LKC is available to all enrolled K-8 students before- and after-school between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Day Camps and School Breaks Legacy Kids Care (LKC) Camps are available to all Legacy Traditional School families who may need care during school breaks, or non-school days. LKC Camps keep students engaged during out-of-school time and are available from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Lunches and snacks are provided for Day Camps at no extra cost. Daily and weekly registration options are available.

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Campus Safety At Legacy Traditional Schools, we take the safety of everyone on our campus very seriously. For each of our schools, our School Emergency Response Planning includes: n

Providing a perimeter fence around our campuses where practical and possible.

n

Controlling movement in our schools via the front office.

n

Requiring all guests and visitors to sign-in / sign-out at each campus.

n

Maintaining our landscaping so that campus blind spots are avoided.

n

Sharing our Emergency Response Plans, including school floor plans for each building

and classroom, with first responders to ensure plan coordination.

n

Staff training in, and practice of, emergency situations, including lockdowns,

shelter-in-place and evacuation drills at varying times throughout the day.

n

Installing push-button locks inside all classrooms for classroom security.

n

Installing front lobby panic button lockdown security systems that limit threatening

individuals to the lobby only.

n

Providing emergency awareness training to facility grounds and maintenance staff to

support Emergency Response Plans and response actions during any emergency incident.

n

Participating with local law enforcement in practice drills to increase knowledge and

preparation on how to respond to emergencies, including active shooter incidents.

n

Ensuring all classroom doors have window coverings for use during a lockdown

or campus alert.

n

Ensuring all staff have communication devices and tools to provide status updates

to track student and staff locations.

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Additionally, LTS has a staffed health office on each campus in order to provide the basic health services necessary to support students during school hours. The primary role of health services at LTS is to support the learning environment through the promotion of health in both the individual student and the school community. Health Office staff aids students with basic first aid, illnesses, medication administration, and other duties as determined by the district and building administration. Parents are responsible for providing the Health Office with a Student Health Screening form upon enrollment, as well as updates in health status as they occur, in order for health services to provide appropriate care.

Basic medical supplies such as bandages, gauze, wound wash, tweezers, elastic wrap, athletic tape, nebulizer, finger splints, and cotton swabs are available in the Health Office.

Specialized equipment and materials when necessary for care during school hours, and ordered by a licensed health care provider, must be provided by the parent. Examples of such equipment include nebulizer tubing and attachments, specialized wound dressings, spacers for inhalers and diabetic supplies.

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Our Campuses

During the 2016-2017 school year, over 12,000 students attended one of Legacy Traditional Schools’ 12 campuses in Arizona.

17 60

Peoria

Surprise

Glendale

101

303

10

202

Avondale Laveen

N Chandler

Gilbert Queen Creek

Chandler

60

Maricopa

Casa Grande 8

10

NW Tucson

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Avondale

A 1,292 49 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts 3rd

43

5th

44

6th

8th

34

72 61

61

47

68 75 70

34 29

76

80

41

Campus Facts 2011

47

65

44

Science 47

71

41

7th

Mathematics

68

48

4th

Legacy - Avondale

72 62 71

59

89

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Lynx Mascot 60,499

Building Square Footage

10.5 Acreage 60

% Economically Disadvantaged

5.42

% of IEPs

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

Schoolwide Title I 12320 West Van Buren St. Avondale, AZ 85323

Avondale

* Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department of Education.

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Casa Grande

A 1,169 49 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts 43

3rd

5th

44

6th

41 50

7th

44

8th

Mathematics

61

61

41 67 62

34 29

61

73

59

47

Campus Facts 2009

72

47

58

34

Science

47

64

48

4th

Legacy - Casa Grande

44 52 63

59

79

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Eagle Mascot 69,186

Building Square Footage

11.9 Acreage 51

% Economically Disadvantaged

5.14

% of IEPs

Schoolwide Title I 1274 East O’Neil Dr. Casa Grande, AZ 85122 * Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department of Education.

Casa Grande Avondale

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White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

Casa Grande

Chandler

A 1,202 54 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts 43

3rd

48

4th

44

5th 6th

44

8th

34

Mathematics 47

76

47

75

47

70

80 62

34 29

61

74

80

76

41

Campus Facts 2011

Science

75

70

41

7th

Legacy - Chandler

85 68 63

59

86

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Titan Mascot 78,800

Building Square Footage

12 Acreage 13

% Economically Disadvantaged

5.74

% of IEPs

TA

Title I

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

3201 South Gilbert Rd. Chandler, AZ 85286

Chandler

* Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department of Education.

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Gilbert

A 1,146 49 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts 43

3rd

6th

41

7th 8th

34

62

Campus Facts 2013

66

29

85

66

41 34

61 77

47

56 58

74

47

61

44

Science

47

65

44

5th

Mathematics 73

48

4th

Legacy - Gilbert

56 56

59

83

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Grizzly Mascot 75,492

Building Square Footage

12.5 Acreage 26

% Economically Disadvantaged

6.54

% of IEPs

TA

Title I

2747 South Recker Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85295 * Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona DepartmentGilbert of Education.

Chandler

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White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

Glendale

B 937 47 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts 43

3rd

Legacy - Glendale

Mathematics

62

47

48 57

4th

44

5th 6th

67

49

34

8th

47

63

44

7th

47

59

41

Science

29

61

51

69

66

41 34

72

62

46 38

59

74

Avondale Campus Facts 2016

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Gladiator Mascot 77,686

Building Square Footage

9.2 Acreage 52

% Economically Disadvantaged

6.62

% of IEPs

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

Schoolwide Title I 13901 North 67th Ave. Glendale, AZ 85306

Glendale

* Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department of Education.

Creating Bright Futures 69

Laveen

B 931 39

2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts 43

3rd

Legacy - Laveen

Mathematics 47

60

47

44 54

5th 6th

39

8th

34 36

44

65

67

25 34 29 29

59

66

Casa Grande

Avondale Campus Facts 2012

61

32 41

31 41

7th

61

47 57

48 58

4th

Science

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Longhorn Mascot 48,893

Building Square Footage

10.7 Acreage 51

% Economically Disadvantaged

6.55

% of IEPs

Schoolwide Title I 7900 South 43rd Ave. Laveen, AZ 85339

Glendale * Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona DepartmentLaveen of Education.

70 2017 Academic Report

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

Maricopa

B 1,178 50 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts 43

3rd

6th

41

7th 8th

34

72

72

41 64

38

Casa Grande

34

79

82

47

57

61

76

47

68

44

Science

47

71

44

5th

Mathematics

66

48

4th

Legacy - Maricopa

59

29 39

59

62

Chandler Campus Facts 2007

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Lion Mascot 67,598

Building Square Footage

14.7 Acreage 39

% Economically Disadvantaged

6.71

% of IEPs

TA

Title I

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

17760 North Regent Dr. Maricopa, AZ 85138

Laveen

Maricopa

* Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department of Education.

Creating Bright Futures 71

North Chandler

A 440 31 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts 43

3rd

44

5th 6th

47

66

47

63

41

7th

Mathematics

64

48

4th

66

34 36

Chandler

53 66

41 32 23

61

77

75 66

34 29

59 59

Gilbert

Campus Facts 2016

Science

47

44 46

8th

Legacy - North Chandler

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Coyote Mascot 78,388

Building Square Footage

6.8 Acreage 49

% Economically Disadvantaged

7.27

% of IEPs

Schoolwide Title I 1900 North McQueen Rd. Chandler, AZ 85225 * Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department Education.

Maricopa NorthofChandler

72 2017 Academic Report

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

NW Tucson

A 1,261 50 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results English Language Arts 43

3rd

6th 7th 8th

34

74 61

34 29

61

89

68 72

41

Campus Facts 2011

72

47

61

44

69

47

62

41

Science

47 80

44

5th

Mathematics

68

48

4th

Avondale Legacy - NW Tucson

AZ average

55 58

59

88

Glendale

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Mustang Mascot 63,774

Building Square Footage

19 Acreage 25

% Economically Disadvantaged

7.06

% of IEPs

TA

Title I

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

3500 West Cortaro Farms Rd. Tucson, AZ 85742

NW Tuscon

* Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department of Education.

Creating Bright Futures 73

Peoria

A 221 16

2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

Avondale 2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts 43

3rd

5th

44

6th

Mathematics 47

62

48

4th

47

97

47

60

33 41

Glendale

Campus Facts 2016

Legacy - PeoriaCasa

Grande Science

60 61

73

84

85

41

Laveen

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Puma Mascot 54,954

Building Square Footage

5.8 Acreage 35

% Economically Disadvantaged

5.41

% of IEPs

TA

Title I

7877 West Hillcrest Blvd.

Peoria, AZ 85383 * Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona DepartmentPeoria of Education.

NW Tuscon

74 2017 Academic Report

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

Queen Creek

A 1,104 48 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

Casa Grande

2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results English Language Arts 43

3rd

44

5th 6th

41

34

8th

Laveen

70

47

69

47 41

71 61

Campus Facts 2011

Science

47

54

44

7th

Mathematics 73

48

4th

Chandler Legacy - Queen Creek

AZ average

34 29

79 60

61

82

80 69 69 64

59

88

Maricopa

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Patriot Mascot 73,046

Building Square Footage

10.3 Acreage 28

% Economically Disadvantaged

6.52

% of IEPs

TA

Title I

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

41800 North Barnes Pkwy.

Queen Creek, AZ 85140

Peoria

Queen Creek

* Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department of Education.

Creating Bright Futures 75

Surprise

A 1,343 51 2017 ADE Rating

Number of Students*

Full-Time Faculty

Chandler 2017 AzMERIT & AIMs Results

AZ average

English Language Arts

Mathematics

43

3rd

48

4th

44

5th 6th

47

75

47

78

47

79

71

44 53

8th

54

34

Maricopa

Campus Facts 2015

81

41 34 29

Gilbert Science

75

63

41

7th

Legacy - Surprise

61

78

79 58 53

59

85

North Chandler

Student Demographics

Year Opened

Falcons Mascot 68,590

Building Square Footage

15.4 Acreage 22

% Economically Disadvantaged

7.59

% of IEPs

TA

Title 1

14506 Sweetwater Ave. Surprise, AZ 85379 * Source: 100th day student count(s) from February 2017 per the Arizona Department of Education.

Queen Creek Surprise

76 2017 Academic Report

White Hispanic Black Asian American Indian Pacific Islander

Creating Bright Futures 77

Our Future

In the Fall of 2017, Legacy Traditional Schools opened its first school outside of Arizona, in the community of North Las Vegas. Currently, there are over 1,200 students enrolled in the school with a waitlist of nearly 1,000.

Construction is also underway for our second school in Nevada. The campus is located in the Henderson Community and is scheduled to open in August of 2018. Meanwhile in Arizona, two additional schools are also opening in August of 2018. They are located in East Mesa and Phoenix. After continued feedback from parents, we announced the new Legacy Traditional Preschool program. Legacy’s preschool programs have been specifically designed to prepare children for a successful kindergarten experience. Programs for 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds will be available at our Chandler, East Mesa, North Chandler and Peoria campuses.

Creating Bright Futures... one student at a time.

78 2017 Academic Report

Report authors: William Bressler, M.Ed., and Alanna Vitucci, D.B.A.

We believe in: demonstrating a strong work ethic in all endeavors, practicing integrity, providing leadership, showing self-discipline, promoting teamwork, instilling an awareness of, and creating an inner desire, for being of good moral character.

District Office 3125 S Gilbert Road Chandler, AZ 85286 480.270.5438

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