TO PRODUCE

WELL EDUCATED, RESPECTFUL CITIZEN LEADERS

IN A K-12 COLLEGE PREP SCIENCE AND ART SCHOOL

MISSION

Accelerated and Enriched Curriculum Arts and Science Emphasis Character and Leadership Development Small, Safe Environment Study in a Second Language Music Training AA Degree Program - CWI for eligible

students

Distinguishing Features

Awarded a 5 star rating from SDE 100% of the class of 2014 graduated Top Quartile Idaho for Growth and

Excellence Recognized as a model school by S. Luna in

2014 Award Winning Robotics Teams Two GIANTS Award Winning Teachers Award Winning Future Cities Teams

Successes

Academics

95% of students scored at or above grade level in Reading

92% of students scored at or above grade level in Math 89% of students scored at or above grade level in

Science 86% of students scored at or above grade level in

Language Arts on the ISAT test Vision Charter School tenth graders improved their ISAT

proficient or advanced level from 2012 to 2013! From 90% to 93% in Math, 97% - 100% in Reading and

84% - 93% in Science!

**These scores are from 2013, which is the last year the SDE provided state test results.

Vision Charter Secondary Enrichment Opportunities

Swim Team Robotics (MS/HS) Snow/Ski Team National Honor Society Musical Theatre Guitar Advanced Art Classes Spanish Internships Intramurals Creative Writing Drama Psychology STEM Racing

Choir Symphony Orchestra Band Yearbook Student Government Community Service Dual Credit Courses Programming HTML/Mobile App Design Marketing College Prep Classes Computer Science

The Arts are emphasized and integrated across the curriculum at

VCS.

Sciences

21st Century Skills Computers, Clickers, Document Cameras, Interactive White Boards,

Digital Projectors, and Sound Systems, 1:1 in 4th-6th and 2:1 in 7th -12th

FUTURE CITIES: Award Winning Teams!

The faces of Vision

Demographics

Vision Charter School's population is made up of 8% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 87% White, 1% Black

29% qualify for FRL.

7% are receiving special ed services

Current Dual Credit Course Offerings

• Marine Bio- Stony Brook College

• Environmental Science – BSU• Engineering 101- BSU • Sociology- BSU• Leadership- BSU• Computer Applications – BSU• Drawing and Painting- BSU• Biology - BSU• Chemistry; O. Chemistry- CWI• Calculus- CWI• Intermediate College Algebra-

CWI• College Algebra-/ Trig – CWI• English Language & Comp.-

CWI• Anatomy and Physiology - NNU

• US History- CWI• Government - CWI• Western Civilization- CWI• Spanish 101-102 – CWI• Health – CWI• PE- CWI• Physics- CWI• Intro to Programming – CSI• HTML-CSI• Mobile App Design- CSI• Musical Theater- NNU• Economics- NNU• Symphony- NNU

80 college credits offered on the Vision Campus

8 in 6 – Eight years of school completed in six years

Fast Forward- $ for dual credit courses 11th & 12th

High School credits earned while in Middle School

Early Completer: Students who complete all state grad requirements prior to the start of their senior year and stay enrolled at VCS will qualify for 36 concurrent college credits to be paid for by the SDE.

Advanced Opportunities

School Est.

Cost

Vision Charter School (using all Advanced Opportunities)

$1,700

College of Western Idaho $8,704

Boise State University $17,000

Why obtain an Associate of Arts in

High School?

• Save $$$

• Less time from college to career

• Job marketability

FAQ

Vision Charter School strictly enforces behavioral expectations to ensure all students feel safe.

Students follow a dress code to ensure that the focus is learning. Dress Code is solid colored polo and dress pants, shirts, or skirts.

NO TUITION- The school is FREE We are not an alternative school. We offer the school lunch program and FRL

prices to those who qualify.

FAQ’S

Busing provided in our primary attendance area in 1.5 mile drop spots.

We require homework and projects that must be finished at home.

We have a C average requirement for promotion.

All ms classes are taught at the advanced level.

All hs core classes and most electives are taught at the advanced or college level.

We provide a challenging program similar to a

Gifted and Talented program at a traditional school.

All core courses are taught at the honors or college level in high school.

All courses are taught at the advanced level in middle school.

All elementary classes are about a year ahead of traditional public school settings.

Is Vision Right for you?

Your child loves to learn.

You are training your child to be a hard worker.

Your child enjoys being challenged academically.

You want an excellent education for your child.

You view homework as academic practice and training for the future.

Vision is a GOOD fit if:

You are training your child to be kind & respectful.

Your child follows rules when s/he understands the reason behind them.

Your child prefers an environment that provides structure and routine.  

You plan for your child to attend post secondary ed.

Applications are located at visioncharter.net or in the school

office.

Applications must be postmarked by March 12th or hand delivered by March 13th at 4 p.m.

Lottery rules and regulations are determined by statute. Order of acceptance is as follows: 1. Founding Family Members2. Siblings3. Inside our primary attendance area4. Outside our primary attendance area