ARISE High School - Granicus

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success. Ultimately, the required portfolio presentations that ARISE
students will prepare and defend (in scientific inquiry, mathematical thinking, literary
analysis, historical research and understanding and artistic expression) will
demonstrate their proficiency in numerous key California standards. For example:
• Scientific inquiry: In addition to the specific content area of the topic the
student presents on (whether it be a biology or chemistry experiment, for
example), students will exceed many of the "Investigation and
Experimentation" standards by developing "their own questions and
perform[ing] investigations." (p. 52 CA Science Standards)
• Mathematical thinking: In a portfolio presentation of a complex
mathematical problem that fits within the Algebra II curriculum, the
project might involve the student demonstrating all of the content
standards 1.0-8.0.
• Literary analysis: In a paper and presentation analyzing two different
literary texts, students would demonstrate proficiency in most of the
areas covered in English Language Arts Reading Standards 1.0 (Word
Analysis, Fluency, and Systematic Vocabulary Development) and 3.0
(Literary Response and Analysis), and Writing Standards 1.0 (Writing
Strategies), 2.0 (Writing Applications), Written and Oral English
Language Conventions Standards, and Listening and Speaking
Standards.
• Historical research and understanding: As with mathematics, in addition
to the specific content area skills that will vary from topic to topic based
on the students' choice, students will also demonstrate "Historical and
Social Sciences Analysis Skills" in this portfolio. Required components of
these portfolios and presentations will be "chronological and spatial
thinking," "historical research, evidence and point of view," and "historical
interpretation."
• Artistic expression: Students demonstration of mastery in "artistic
expression" will be open to even more variation. Depending on the art
form and the type of presentation, students will be steered towards the
applicable standards which will be used to evaluate their portfolio
defense. For example, if a student chooses to put together a show that
consists of a series of original oil paintings, they will be expected to
demonstrate Advanced Visual Arts standards of "Creative Expression"
2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 (under Skills, Processes, Materials, and Tools, p. 156
Visual and Performing Arts Standards) as well as standards 2.4 and 2.5
under the heading of "Communicate and Express Through Original
Works of Art."
Many of the English Language Arts Standards, in terms of reading, writing and
speaking, will be demonstrated across the other portfolio areas just as they are taught
and practiced within courses across the curriculum. Additionally, the skills and
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ARISE High School
Charter Petition Submitted to the Oakland Unified School District
July 18, 2006