4222 NE 158th Ave Portland, Oregon 97230

Located on the second floor of the

Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute

The mission of the school is to provide a contextual educational experience within the architectural, construction and engineering disciplines, leading to the achievement of rigorous academic benchmarks and additional post-secondary education for a diverse high school student body.

ACE Academy Mission Statement

PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS DISTRICTS

EAST COUNTY SCHOOLS ATTEND ACE ACADEMY HALF DAY

Centennial High School Spring Water Trail High School Parkrose High School GB Web Academy

Exploring Architecture, Construction and Engineering Junior year

Finding a focus for capstone Senior year

Gresham High School Reynolds High School Barlow High School Corbett High School

ACE ACADEMY IS •  Hands on •  Mechanical •  Team oriented •  Physical work •  Kinesthetic •  Competitive •  Hard work •  Proficiency based grading (70% or better for credit) •  Project-based school that combines core academics (English, math and

science) within the disciplines of architecture, construction & engineering

REASONS PARENTS SEND THEIR STUDENTS TO ACE ACADEMY

•  Unique opportunities for my child 96% •  Academic reputation/ high standards 96% •  School safety and climate 87% •  Prefer emphasis and educational philosophy 92% •  Good teachers and high quality instruction 96% •  My child wants to attend 100% •  Small classes 91% •  Educational program emphasis curriculum 91% Independent charter school survey 2010-2011

REASONS STUDENTS CHOOSE ACE ACADEMY

•  Interesting classes 96% •  Small classes 71% •  Comfortable and Safe 86% •  Computers and other equipment 82% •  Better teachers 66% •  Parents thought it would be a better choice 83% Independent charter school survey 2010-2011

ACE STUDENTS LEARN SKILLS OF TODAY FROM

INDUSTRY TRAINING PARTNERS

Pacific Northwest Carpenters Institute

previously known as: WCTC - Willamette Carpenter Training Center

OREGON & SOUTHERN IDAHO LABORERS-EMPLOYERS TRAINING TRUST

OREGON & SW WASHINGTON ROOFERS & WATERPROOFERS

E T H N I C I T Y / R A C E / G E N D E R

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

Asian/Pacific Islander 5 4 5 10 12

Black/ African American 0 6 5 4 3

Hispanic/Latino 11 23 15 25 28

American Indian/Alaskan Native

2 0 5 11 11

White 104 109 104 112 99

Multi-Racial/ Multi-Ethnic 0 0 1 16 15

Female 14 11 9 14 28

FINDINGS:

Considerations need to be taken if a majority of the school population comes from one particular high school or district.

•  Comparison data •  Average participating high

schools •  Female population increase

DEMOGRAPHICS ACE ACADEMY VS. PARTNER SCHOOLS 2012-13

High School Only   Students   Hispanic  

Native American   Asian   Black  

Pacific Islander   Multi   White  

Free/ Reduced   Male   Female  

GBSD   3674   799   521   81   55   20   291   2676   1780   1870   1804  

CHS   1786   373   12   250   91   13   78   969   1006   863   923  

RHS   2644   862   22   266   192   24   101   1184   1651   1373   1277  

PHS   1022   215   15   194   126   24   64   384   605   526   496  

Totals   9126   2249   570   791   464   81   534   5213   5042   4632   4500  

%   24.6%   6.2%   8.6%   5.0%   0.8%   5.8%   57.2%   55.2%         

18.6%   7.8%   7.1%   2.1%   1.4%   10.7%   70.7%   53%  ACE Academy

AT T E N D A N C E %

2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

95.3% 95.8% 96.7% 96.2%

GENERAL INFORMATION 2012-2013

Number of Home Languages Spoken 13

Mobility Rate (# Admissions, # Withdrawals)

172 24

FINDINGS:

Withdraw policy in place to help determine causes of withdrawal

Student interview process

Counselor connection

Open house

Proper fit

•  14% of students who attend ACE Academy for more than one day withdraw the first year.

•  3% of seniors on average withdraw

•  Attendance is strong among ACE Academy Students

STUDENTS WITH

DISABILITIES %

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

11% 16% 12% 11% 7%

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED %

2008-09

2009-10

2010-11

2011-12

2012-13

31% 36% 46% 51% 53%

FINDINGS:

ACE Academy’s mission is to be an enhancement program rather than a program students are sent to who have behavior problems or who have not succeeded in a comprehensive program

Profiles for student success and the school have become more well known

•  Economically disadvantaged

group at ACE Academy reflects similar numbers as partnering school districts

•  Students with disabilities declined this year

 Class of   2009   2010   2011   2012  

Graduation Rate   89%   95%   81%   92%  

GRADUATION RATE INFORMATION

 Class of   2009   2010   2011   2012  

All Students 89%   95%   81%   92%  

Economically  Disadvantaged    

60%   100%   75%   92%  

Students  with  Disabili?es  

N/A   93%   63%   75%  

Gradua?on  Rate  Target  

90%   90%   95%   95%  

PROGRAM CERTIFICATES AWARDED

0

5

10

15

20

25

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12

Certificate of Excellence Certificate of Completion Certificate of Participation

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

100%

2010 2011 2012

Senior Capstone Completion Rate

Senior Success

STUDENT GPA TRANSITION

 Class  of   2009   2010   2011   2012  

Student GPA  Incoming 2.47   2.72   2.32   2.67  

Student GPA Year One

ACE Academy Entered  as  Seniors   2.6   2.26   2.61  

Student GPA Year Two

ACE Academy 2.51   2.73   2.4   2.64  

OAKS WRITING ASSESSMENT YEAR ONE

Junior Year Two Work Samples (incorporated into curriculum)

Senior Year Two Work Samples (incorporated into curriculum)

Graduation Requirement: Pass OAKS Writing Assessment (Junior Year) Or collection of two passing work samples in different modes given in the testing environment

Met Did not meet

2011-12 Juniors

FINDINGS:

ACE Academy made staff change New hire has 3 years experience working with youth who traditionally do not perform well with writing

ACE Academy will utilize small class sizes to:

Build on concrete skills found on testing rubric Use current publication strategies Authentic audience and writing opportunities Writing tasks/ skills/ relevance Align with leadership found in the pathways Encompass writing with PBIS and work place soft skills

Common Core State Standards

POSITIVE BEHAVIOR SYSTEM

(PBIS) ACE SPIRIT

FUTURE OF ACE ACADEMY

v  Summer construction program for East County high schools students v  After school Robotics Program for any East County students v  Recruit for retention, enrolling 200 students for 2013 -14 school year v  Foster our industry partners’ visions v Meet our educational responsibilities

v  Testing Oaks reading, writing v  Align curriculum to CCSS v  PBIS

v  Continue to be fiscally responsible •  Fundraising banquet •  ACE Academy Golf Tournament •  Parent Capstone Night •  Grants

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FRC~ First Robotics Competition FTC~ First Tech Challenge

Coming Soon…