2018-2019 IMSA North Annual Report

INDIANA MATH AND SCIENCE ACADEMY NORTH
CROSSROADS OF
SUCCESS
Annual Report
2018-2019
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Indiana Math and Science Academy is Authorized by
the Office of Education Innovation, Mayor of Indianapolis
Sponsor Contact: Patrick McAlister -Director of Office of
Education Innovation
Dear Parents, Students, and Community Members,
Welcome to Indiana Math and Science Academy North. At the end of my
third year at IMSA North, I am happy to report that we had a great 2018-
2019 school year with a great staff. Our STEM-focused curriculum has
provided our students with various real-world engagement opportunities
to prepare them for tomorrow. There will be even more in the upcoming
school year with the addition of PLTW Cybersecurity into our offerings.
I am really excited about our collaboratively developed vision of excellent
instruction and vision of culture and learning. I am looking forward to that vision inspiring us to
grow as a community.
Thank you for being in tune to my weekly Principal announcements every Sunday at 6pm. If
you are not receiving a phone call or an email from the school every Sunday at 6pm, it is time to
update your contact information with the school.
Thank you for trusting us. Please call or text me at (317) 455-5583 if you have any questions.
Mr. Secen, Principal
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QUICK FACTS/HIGHLIGHTS
Public charter school
OPENED IN 2010
State of the art facility with
10000 sq.ft gymnasium, science
and engineering labs, playground,
and classrooms with smartboards
Serving over 694 students
in grades K-12 in Indianapolis, IN
Parent relationships - home visits,
four parent conferences per
chool year, and active PTO
Extra-curricular activities
include volleyball, basketball,
soccer, robotics, spelling bee,
writing competitions, etc.
Promotes a positive school
environment through school pledge,
uniforms, and PBIS behavior system
Weekly data meetings to analyze
student data using sample student
work, to determine the gaps and to
develop strategies to close those gaps
All staff with a growth mindset
to get better in serving our students
STEM-focused
college and career
preparatory curriculum
Spring break trip
to Colombia
Authorized by Indianapolis
Mayor’s Office
Governed by a local school board
and managed by Concept Schools,
a not-for-profit school
management organization
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SCIENCE FAIR
True to its mission to provide a STEM-focused
curriculum, IMSA North organizes a schoolwide
science fair every year in December. Students in
grades 6-12 with over 300 projects display their
projects and respond to the judges during the
fair. In the picture, a high school student adding
ingredients to a test tube for her Science Fair project.
IMSA North Senior, Denis Tate discuss his
Science Fair project with one of our judges Mr..
Andac during the Science Fair on December 6, 2018.
11th grader Taiwo O., represented IMSA North at the
International GENIUS Olympiad experience a SUNY
school in Oswego, New York on June 17-21, 2018. In
the Olympiad, there were 1,400 participants from 78
countries and 43 states. Olympiad included events
like International Culture Fair, Niagara Falls Trip,
College Fair, Planetarium Show. Taiwo represented
our school well and received an Honorable Mention.
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In 2018-2019 school year, our Elementary VEX
IQ robotics team made to the World Finals.
Our Middle school VEX IQ team qualified
for the state finals. Our High School FTC
Robotics team competed well and received
motivate award for excellent interview skills.
ROBOTICS
We started our journey competing with local
competition in Indianapolis. Our Elementary Robotics
Team first advanced to the State Championship
and successfully achieved a chance to to go to the
World Championship. The students Brian, Peter,
and Kourtney were so happy to be on the team.
The journey ended in Louisville, Kentucky, at VEX
IQ World Championship, April 28-30. We enjoyed
the game and activities immensely and met new
people all around the world (800 teams from 60
nations). Our rank was incredibly good but not
enough to win a trophy. Overall, it was a wealth of
experience for the team and their coach Mr. Turan.
On March 31st, 2019, my second Robotics team
Knight Bots attended RoboCON at Chicago
Math and Science Academy. We received
three trophies: 1st place in Sumobot, 2nd
place in Weight Hauling, and 3rd place in Line
Following. Congratulations to team students
Luis and Ayobami and their coach Mr. Turan.
Our middle school robotics team participated in
the Vex IQ tournament on Feb 19th. Our team
got the 1st place and won Teamwork Challenge
Award and the Robot Skills Award. We qualified
for the State Finals. Congratulations to our team
Patrick, Toby, Heriberto and coach Mr.Turker.
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ROBOTICS
2018-2019 High School FTC Robotics team
consisted of Alyssa R., Franklin E., Alan A.,
Edwin M., Daniel F., Donald J., and Jevonte
R., and coach Mr. Harrell. We competed in
competitions in Denver, IN and Griffith, IN. We
placed 21st out of 32 in Denver, and 17th out
of 29 Griffith. In one competition, we received
the Motivate Award for excellent interview skills
with FTC judges. Students worked extremely
hard to compete for these robotics competitions
and hope to achieve more in the years to come.
PLTW
In the 2018-2019 school year, we offered Engineering and Biomedical Engineering classes.
In the upcoming 2019-2020 school year, we also added Project Lead The Way (PLTW)
Cybersecurity class. Project Lead The Way is a nonprofit organization that empowers students
to develop and apply in-demand, transportable skills by exploring real-world challenges.
Students working during PLTW
Principles of Biomedical Science class.
Students working during PLTW
Principles of Engineering class.
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STARBASE
Every year, all of our 5th-grade students spend
5 full days at DoD STARBASE to learn the
science curriculum through hands-on activities.
STARBASE Indiana is a premier educational
program, sponsored by the Department of
Defense. At STARBASE Indiana students
participate in challenging “hands-on, minds-on”
activities in science, technology, engineering,
and math (STEM). Students interact with
STEM professionals to explore careers and
observe STEM applications in the real world.
Selected students at IMSA were invited to
participate in the Leadership Communication
Institute in partnership with Butler University. The
purpose of the institute is for the future leaders of
tomorrow to learn about effective communication
and its real world applications. Upper-level Butler
University students provided activities and
practical experience as a part of their Leadership
and Communication course. IMSA students
learned about the following topics: the nature
of communication; diversity of perspectives;
responding to change, conflict, and negotiation.
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GRADUATION
Parents and students stand during the
procession at IMSA North High School
graduation. 85.7% of the IMSA North senior
class graduated with their Core 40 diploma.
In May 2019, IMSA North held their kindergarten
promotion ceremony to honor the kindergarten
students as they completed their first year as scholars.
IMSA North received a federal grant through
the 21st Century Community Learning Centers.
It is the only federal funding source dedicated
exclusively to supporting local afterschool,
before-school, and summer learning programs.
Knight’s Club, IMSA North’s Afterschool
Enrichment Program, is specifically designed for
students in need of extra help and remediation
in math and reading. The program operates
Monday - Thursday from 3p.m. until 6 p.m.
Girls on the Run (GOTR) is a North American
non-profit program that works to encourage preteen
girls to develop self-respect and healthy
lifestyles through dynamic, interactive lessons and
running games, culminating in a celebratory 5k
run. Mrs. Stephen’s, 5th grade teacher at IMSA
North, leads a group of IMSA girls in the GOTR 5k.
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IMSA North Academic Data
2019 ILEARN Student Profiency
Source: Indiana Department of Education
https://www.doe.in.gov/accountability/find-school-and-corporation-data-reports
English/Language
Arts Proficiency
Grades 3-8
Mathematics Proficiency
Grades 3-8
29.2%
22%
47.9%
IMSA North
Indianpolis
Public Schools
30%
21.2%
47.8%
IMSA North
Indianpolis
Public Schools
State Average
State Average
Science Proficiency
Grades 4 & 6
26.1%
18%
47.4%
IMSA North
Indianpolis
Public Schools
State Average
2019 ISTEP+ Student Profiency
Source: Indiana Department of Education
https://www.doe.in.gov/accountability/find-school-and-corporation-data-reports
English/Language
Arts Proficiency
Grade 10 Grade 10
Mathematics Proficiency
29.5%
28.3%
62.4%
IMSA North
Indianpolis
Public Schools
9.8%
35.3%
6.7%
IMSA North
Indianpolis
Public Schools
State Average
State Average
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School
Demographics
4.5%
7.5%
25.5%
62.5%
53.5% 46.5%
7%
93%
ETHNICITY
African American 62.5%
White 4.5%
Hispanic/Latino 25.5%
Multiracial 7.5%
GENDER
Male 53.5%
Female 46.5%
AVERAGE DAILY
ATTENDANCE RATE
93%
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Coats
JerriAnn McFarland
Murat Gonulalan
Daniel Pierson
Bernice Velentine-Watts
Toby Miller
Jim Sparks
Charise Frazier
Laura Orcutt
SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAM
Superintendent:
Mustafa Arslan
Principal:
Onder Secen
AP of Academics:
Barbara Mancher
Andrew Collins
AP of School Culture:
Madaryll Knox
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Financial
Report
IMSA North Statement of Activities and Change
in Net Position for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019
REVENUE
22.5%
State Foundation $4,957,765.00
State & Federal Grants 1,482,956.81
Services 0.00
Material Fees 19,003.48
Other Income 107,789.71
Total $6,567,515.00
1.5%
0.5%
75.5%
REVENUE
EXPENSES
Personnel $3,789,363.87
Purchased Services 2,573,179.70
Supplies 77,865.20
Capital Outlay 45,508.64
Other 0.00
Total Expense $6,485,917.41
Cash on hand
beginning of year $92,320.05
Cash on hand
end of year $173,917.64
Financial data comes from a Fall 2019 audit.
State Foundation 75.5%
State & Federal Grants 22.5%
Material Fees 0.5%
Other Income 1.5%
39.5%
58.5%
1%
1%
EXPENSES
Personnel 58.5%
Purchased services 39.5%
Supplies 1%
Capital Outlay 1%
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14,000
31
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Students
Schools
States
Since 1999, Concept Schools has been a leading
educational advocate for the national charter public
school movement and is known for sharing its
resources with traditional schools in order to advance
the educational experiences for all students.
Concept Schools is a nonprofit charter management
organization that provides a high-quality, STEMfocused,
and college-preparatory education through a
network of charter schools while offering exceptional
programs, comprehensive services, and opportunities
to partner in education.
Class of 2019
earned more than
$50.4 million
in academic
scholarships with
97% college
acceptance
rate
1%
DEMOGRAPHICS
17.4%
LOW INCOME
50%
49%
Female 49%
Male 50%
Other 1%
82.6%
82.6%
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Leadership tomorrow
depends on how we educate
our students today, especially in
science, technology,
engineering and math.
- Barack Obama
Through its STEM-focused and college-preparatory model,
Concept Schools supports teaching and learning to and
through college.
The Concept Schools Science and Engineering Fair
provides a venue for students to share and model their
STEM research and experiments.
MathCON is an Online mathematics competition that
provides a platform for the world’s top math students to
compete on a global scale.
ROBOCON is a robotics competition that challenges
students’ ability to collaborate, construct, and manuever
LEGO-based robots.
CYSP is an enrichment program available to all students
that empowers students and enhances their self-confidence
and social impact on their communities.
Future Institute supports high school graduates as they
transition into their college or career pathways by providing
mentorship programs, college workshops, internship
opportunities, and scholarships.
By providing various layers of academic, financial, and
operational support, Concept Schools is a comprehensive
service provider. Concept serves as the primary advocate for
network schools by collaborating with charter authorizers,
state educational agencies, and advocacy groups.
- Standards-based Curriculum
- Financial Guidance and Reporting
- School Data Management
- Human Resources and Operations
- Community Engagement and Advocacy
- Marketing and Communications
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7435 N Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 259 7300
(317) 449 5775
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