City of Hialeah Educational Academy
A Miami Dade County Public Charter School
2590 West 76 Street
Hialeah, FL 33016
PH. 305-362-4006 FX. 305-362-7006
Principal’s Report
August 26, 2014
I. Student Enrollment: Estimated 600 students for 2014-2015 school year
II. 2013-2014 Preliminary School Grades
III. Highlights 2013-2014
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Increased proficiency in 6th grade reading from 50%-53%
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Increased proficiency in 6th grade math from 18%-47%
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Solid 54% proficiency in 7th grade reading for first time grade level
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Solid 53% proficiency in 7th grade math, exceeded district average
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Highest proficiency in 8th grade reading with 69%, exceeded district and state averages
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Exceeded district and state averages in EOC Algebra I with 71% proficiency
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Exceeded district and state averages in EOC US History with 78% proficiency and among one
of the top performing schools in the Academica network
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Very successful passing rate in AP Spanish language- 98%, AP Spanish Literature- 86%, AP US
History- 36%
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Newsweek Magazine- We are pleased to inform you that your school has been ranked on The
Daily Beast’s 2014 list of top high schools in the U.S. Moreover, we looked at school success in
consideration of high free/reduced lunch levels and your school has ranked among the most
transformative schools in the country.
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City of Hialeah Educational Academy
A Miami Dade County Public Charter School
2590 West 76 Street
Hialeah, FL 33016
PH. 305-362-4006 FX. 305-362-7006
IV. 2014-2015 Initiatives
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Dual Enrollment opportunities- Memorandum of Understanding
a) Miami-Dade College- American Federal Government and Intro to Public Speaking
b) Florida International University- Music Appreciation and Psychology
c) Additional students attending off campus Dual Enrollment
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Achieve 3000 6 -8 grade Language Arts classes
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Springboard Implementation 75% or higher in grades 6 -11 grades
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Reading Plus in middle school Intensive and Advanced Reading classes
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New Reading Plus Implementation in 9 and 10 grade classes of English I and II
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Professional Development refresher training in Common Core
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On site Professional Development for Master Plan Points
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Preparing, training and understanding the rigor of new FSA and EOC testing
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Communicating awareness to students, parents and other stakeholders on the changes of
testing
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Adapting curriculum to meet Common Core State Standards for next level testing
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AP classes consulting group to provide year long support, guidance and materials to selected
AP courses
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Creating a stronger AP culture
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Expansion of HEA—Additional building
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City of Hialeah Educational Academy
A Miami Dade County Public Charter School
2590 West 76 Street
Hialeah, FL 33016
PH. 305-362-4006 FX. 305-362-7006
V. Testing Changes and Schedules
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