command brief for vips, prospective staff, and new governing board members last updated july, 2014
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Command Brief for VIPs,
Prospective Staff, and new
Governing Board Members
Last updated July, 2014
History• Oakland Military Institute
Founded in 2001 by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr.
• Governor wanted to expand the model statewide
• Dr. Mark Ryan, OMI Superintendent, worked with Governor to elicit support for NVMI from LAUSD Supe and Board; then Dr. Ryan was appointed first NVMI Superintendent
• LAUSD Charter proposed and approved for July 2013 opening
• Conversion from successful North Valley Charter Academy
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MISSION
The North Valley Military Institute College
Preparatory Academy (NVMI) develops
leaders of character by providing a rigorous
seven-year college preparatory program to
promote excellence in the four pillars of
academics, leadership, citizenship, and
athletics.
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ACADEMY LEADERSHIP
SUPERINTENDENTLieutenant Colonel (CA State Military Reserve)Mark P. Ryan
BA, Liberal Arts, MSMCMS Ed, School Admin, MSMCPh.D., Curriculum, Univ of So Cal
Multiple subject, Designated Subjects, and Administrative CA Credentials
Overall responsibility for the execution of the Academy’s mission
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ACADEMY LEADERSHIP
COMMANDANT OF CADETSCaptainSteve Diab
BS, Liberal Studies
CA Designated Subjects Special Subjects Credential in Basic Military Drill
Responsible for the execution of the military, leadership development and physical training programs
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DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTIONMs. Diane French
BS, Chemistry, University of Massachusetts, Lowell
Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching, University of New Hampshire
Responsible for the Academy’s academic programs
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NVMIADMISSIONS PROCESS
NVMI is open to any interested student
who is willing to work toward meeting the
academic, leadership, and physical demands of
membership in the Corps of Cadets
Parents must attend a day-long orientation to the
duties of an NVMI parent.
Applicants must successfully complete
an 8-day non-residential summer
camp that familiarizes them with NVMI’s
military and academic culture and
expectations.
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2014-15 Demographics2014-15 Demographics
400 cadets
61% male39% female
93% Hispanic3% Black4% White/other
85% Free/Reduced Lunch
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ADULTLEADERS OF CHARACTER
III. PHYSICALDEVELOPMENT
II. MILITARYDEVELOPMENT
I. ACADEMICDEVELOPMENT
IV. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTSpiritual, Ethical, Social
THE FOUR PILLARS
ACADEMICS, LEADERSHIP, CITIZENSHIP, AND ATHLETICS
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NOTE: NVMI is non-residential
MORNING0645 BEFORE SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP AND
ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES0745 MORNING FORMATION0800-1000 CLASSES 1000 BREAK1015-1200 CLASSES
AFTERNOON/EVENING1200-1250 LUNCH 1250-1530 CLASSES 1530-1700 EXTENDED LEARNING ACADEMY (ATHLETICS; EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES; ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT; HOMEWORK HELP)
SATURDAY PROGRAMMING/WEEKEND PROGRAMMING
TYPICAL CADET DAY
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Extended Learning Academy
• A “wraparound” program from 0645-1700 daily to provide support for students who need it
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner provided for cadets who want it
• Saturday programming in Academic Support and enrichment
• Weekend outdoor education activities• Summer programming for nine weeks consisting of
programs for new and returning students
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CORE ACADEMIC COURSES
•6 Years of English/Language Arts (grs 9/10 double classes)•3 Years of Math including Alg 1, Alg 2, Geom•3 Years of Lab Science, including Health, Bio, Chem•3 Years of Soc Sci, including US/World Hist, Gov/Econ•2 Years of Spanish, Mandarin or American Sign Language•1 Year of Visual Art or Music or Drama•Additional College Prep electives in Math, Science, Social Studies, the Arts, or Leaders of Character
READY FOR COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE
REQUIRED OTHER COURSES
•4 Years of Military Science/Leaders of Character (Jr. and Sr. Years count as College Elective)•4 Years of Physical Education
PILLAR 1: ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
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6th Grade
Common Core Math X 2
English X 2
Social Studies (Ancient History)
Earth Science
Physical Education
Leaders of Character
8th Grade
Common Core Math Course 3 X 2 (Or Algebra)
English X 2
Social Studies (U.S. History)
Physical Science
Physical Education
Leaders of Character
7th Grade
Common Core Math Course 2 X 2
English X 2
Social Studies (World History)
Life Science
Physical Education
Leaders of Character
MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
*An Honors program is also available in all three grades
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First YearEnglish X 2
Algebra or Geometry
Health (1 sem)
World Geography (1sem)
Language other than English
Art or Music or Drama
Physical Education
Military Science
Fourth YearEnglish
Government
Economics
Precalculus or Calculus
Additional Lab Science
Electives (Additional LOTE, Social Studies, English)
Physical Education
Military Science
Third YearEnglish
Second Year Algebra or Precalculus
Chemistry
U.S. History
Electives X 2 (Additional LOTE, Science or Math)
Physical Education
Military Science
Second YearEnglish X 2
Geometry or Second Year Algebra
Biology
Language other than English
World History
Physical Education
Military Science
HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
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All instructors are “highly
qualified” and credentialed in the subject(s)
they teach
Parents are essential partners in the educational process. Frequent communication with parents is essential to academic development.
Class size: average 24 students to every one instructor
ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT
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ACADEMICS
• Current Academic Performance Index (API) Score = 750
• 90%+ passing rate for CA High School Exit Examination
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COLLEGE GOING•73% of OMI graduates pursue four year colleges/universities, including
• Yale• UC Berkeley• Stanford• USC• UCLA• Historically Black Colleges and Universities
(HCBUs)• Other UC Schools• Cal States
•24% pursue Community College•NVMI is marching toward these same impressive stats
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NVMIPILLAR II: MILITARY DEVELOPMENT
NEW CADETS:
•Summer “Camp” of eight days to familiarize them with NVMI culture, military courtesy and customs, physical demands, academic rigor
•Five weeks of “Pledge” status to learn California Cadet Corps Curriculum for “Recruit” to “Cadet” promotion
•Culminates with “ringing into” their companies as full-fledged cadets
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Training, Assessment, and Counseling Teams
• Each cadet assigned to a military company with a two person TAC Team
• TACs are the focal point for cadet support
• They teach LOC, PE, manage citizenship records, implement school and community service programs, cadet leadership development programs, and all military operations
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NVMIMILITARY DEVELOPMENT
Seven Year Leaders of Character Curriculum:
•Grade 6 – Strands 1-12 of California Cadet Corps (CACC) Curriculum; Character Development and Executive Function curriculum
•Grade 7 – Strands 7-24 of CACC Curriculum
•Grade 8 – Strands 25-42 of CACC Curriculum
•Grade 9 – First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response Certification
•Grade 10 – Leaders of Character in Literature and History
•Grade 11 – Preparing for Career and College
•Grade 12 – Preparing for Career and College
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NVMIMILITARY DEVELOPMENT
Each LOC course…
•Uses “Reading Apprenticeship” Strategies to teach reading
•Inculcates writing throughout the course
•Provides multiple oral speaking opportunities
•Promotes personal organization of binders and backpacks
Links to Academic Development
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California Cadet Corps
•Cadets are promoted by passing online and performance task examinations of the CACC•Cadets participate in optional weekend and out-of-school training programs such as leadership schools, bivouacs, survival training, mountaineering, etc•Cadets compete in drill, marksmanship, and physical fitness competitions with other cadet units and JROTC units
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•Cadets have opportunities for both rank and position that increases with age and time
• Squad Leaders – responsible for 5-8 other cadets
• Platoon Sergeants and Platoon Leaders – 15-20 other cadets
• Company Staff – administrative support to about 100 cadets
• Company First Sergeants and Commanders – about 100 cadets
• Battalion/Regimental Staff – administrative support to the Corps of 400+ cadets
• Battalion/Regimental Sergeant Major and Commander – 400+ cadets
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Includes physical education classes, physical aptitude testing, and
Intramural and interscholastic competitive sports
PILLAR III: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
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Cadets must pass the Cadet Corps Physical Fitness Test (Fitnessgram) twice a year;
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Tests consist of:•Push ups•Curl ups•Mile Run or Shuttle Run•Shoulder Stretch•Sit and Reach•Trunk Lift•Body Composition Measurement
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Every Cadet an Athlete, and Every Cadet Challenged• 13 interscholastic sports teams at both middle school and high school levels•Company athletics provide a challenging alternative to intercollegiate and club sports
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
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INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICSFALL WINTER SPRING•Middle School Flag Football•Middle School Coed Soccer
•Middle School Boys Basketball•Middle School Girls Basketball
•Middle School Coed Volleyball•Coed Soccer
•High School Boys Soccer•High School Girls Volleyball
•High School Boys Basketball•High School Girls Basketball
•High School Girls Softball•Boys Volleyball•Coed Swimming•Girls Soccer•Coed Track•Baseball
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Intramural Company Athletics Examples (not all are implemented each year)
Nov - Feb WINTER
Basketball
Volleyball
Field Hockey
Rugby
Softball
Soccer
Marksmanship
Four-square
Field Hockey
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Golf
Rugby
Swimming
Softball
Baseball
Soccer
SPRINGMar - May
Flag Football
Soccer
Badminton
Volleyball
Dodgeball
Dragon Boating
Orienteering
Marksmanship
Aug - Oct FALL
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PILLAR IV: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
• Spiritual Domain– The belief and trust in and loyalty to one’s sense of personal
identity, the internal motivation that propels individuals to achieve their maximum potential
• Ethical Domain– We teach cadets what it means to be a warrior of what is right– To be a servant of others– To be an effective member of a team– To exhibit habits of good character
• Social Domain – Mature judgment for determining appropriate behavior– Understanding of the diverse global culture
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PILLAR IV: CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
THREE GUIDING PRINCIPLES
1.Treat others the way you want to be treated.2.Do the right thing.3.Make NVMI and our world a better place.
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CADET HONOR CODE
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT
Cadets treat others and their possessions with the same dignity and concern that they would expect from others
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ENJOY YOUR VISIT