Command Brief for VIPs, Prospective Staff, and new Governing Board Members

1. Command Brief for VIPs, Prospective Staff, and new Governing Board Members Last updated August, 2013

2. History Founded in 2001 by Governor Edmund G. Brown, Jr. Originally at the Oakland Army Base facility Now located on a converted OUSD former elementary school campus (Longfellow ES) Started with grade7 and expanded over next four years 2007 was first senior graduating class; have had seven graduating classes so far

3. MISSION The Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy (OMI) 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.

4. ACADEMYLEADERSHIP SUPERINTENDENT Lieutenant Colonel (CA State Military Reserve) Mark P. Ryan BA, Liberal Arts, MSMC MS Ed, School Admin, MSMC Ph.D., Curriculum, Univ of So Cal Multiple subject, designated subjects, and Administrative CA Credentials Overall responsibility for the execution of the Academy’s mission

5. ACADEMY LEADERSHIP COMMANDANT OF CADETS Major Francisco Flores BS, Liberal Studies CA Credentials in Multiple Subjects and Administrative Services Responsible for the execution of the military, leadership development and physical training programs

6. ACADEMY LEADERSHIP DIRECTOR OF INSTRUCTION Ms. Dara Northcroft BA, Psychology, UC Berkeley MS, Ed. Leadership, CSU East Bay CA Multiple Subject and Administrative Credentials Responsible for the Academy’s academic programs

7. ADMISSIONS PROCESS Parents must attend a day-long orientation to the duties of an OMI parent. OMI 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 Applicants must successfully complete a 16-day non-residential summer camp that familiarizes them with OMI’s military and academic culture and expectations.

8. 2013-14 Demographics ` 760 cadets 61% male 39% female 39% Hispanic 33% Black 24% Asian 4% White/other 82% Free/Reduced Lunch

9. THE FOUR PILLARS ADULT LEADERS OF CHARACTER IV. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT Spiritual, Ethical, Social I. ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT III. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT II. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT

10. TYPICAL CADET DAY • NOTE: OMI is non-residential • MORNING • 0615 BEFORE SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES • 0745 MORNING FORMATION • 0800-1000 CLASSES 1000 BREAK • 1015-1200 CLASSES • AFTERNOON/EVENING • 1200-1250 LUNCH • 1250-1530 CLASSES • 1530-1830 EXTENDED LEARNING ACADEMY (ATHLETICS; EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES; ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT; HOMEWORK HELP) • SATURDAY PROGRAMMING/WEEKEND PROGRAMMING

11. Extended Learning Academy • A “wraparound” program from 0615-1830 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

12. PILLAR 1: ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE READY FOR COLLEGE • 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 • REQUIRED OTHER COURSES • 4 Years of Military Science/Leaders of Character (Jr. and Sr. Years count as College Elective) • 4 Years of Physical Education

13. 6th Grade Math X 2 English X 2 Social Studies (Ancient History) Earth Science Music 7th Grade Foundations of Algebra X 2 English X 2 Social Studies (World History) Life Science 8th Grade Algebra X 2 English X 2 Social Studies (U.S. History) Physical Science Physical Education Leaders of Character Physical Education Leaders of Character Physical Education Leaders of Character MIDDLE SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT *An Honors program is also available in all three grades

14. First Year English X 2 Math Health (1 sem) World Geography (1sem) Language other than English Art or Music or Drama Second Year English X Math Biology Language other than English World History Third Year English Math Chemistry U.S. History Electives X 2 (Additional LOTE, Science or Math) Fourth Year English Government Economics Electives X 3 (Additional LOTE, Science, Math, Social Studies, English) Physical Education Military Science Physical Education Military Science Physical Education Military Science Physical Education Military Science HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

15. ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT Class size: average 24 students to every one instructor Parents are essential partners in the educational process. Frequent communication with parents is essential to academic development. All instructors are “highly qualified” and credentialed in the subject(s) they teach

16. ACADEMICS • Current Academic Performance Index (API) Score = 777 • 99%+ passing rate for CA High School Exit Examination

17. Academic Performance Trends

18. COLLEGE GOING • 73% of 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

19. Training, Assessment, and Counseling Teams • Each cadet assigned to a military company with a three 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

20. PILLAR II: MILITARY DEVELOPMENT • NEW CADETS: • Summer “Camp” of sixteen days to familiarize them with OMI 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

21. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT • Seven Year Leaders of Character Curriculum: • Grade 6 – Strands 1-6 of California Cadet Corps (CACC) 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; Strands 43-54 of CACC Curriculum • Grade 11 – Preparing for Career and College • Grade 12 – College Readiness Courses through Berkeley City College

22. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT Links to Academic 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

23. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT • 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 California Cadet Corps

24. MILITARY DEVELOPMENT • 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 – 20-30 other cadets • Company Staff – administrative support to about 160 cadets • Company First Sergeants and Commanders – about 160 cadets • Battalion/Regimental Staff – administrative support to the Corps of 700+ cadets • Battalion/Regimental Sergeant Major and Commander – 700+ cadets

25. PILLAR III: PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Includes physical education classes, physical aptitude testing, and Intramural and interscholastic competitive sports

26. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT Cadets must pass the Cadet Corps Physical Fitness Test (Fitnessgram) twice a year; • Tests consist of: • Push ups • Curl ups • Mile Run or Shuttle Run • Shoulder Stretch • Sit and Reach • Trunk Lift • Body Composition Measurement

27. PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT • Every Cadet an Athlete, and Every Cadet Challenged • 17 interscholastic sports teams at both middle school and high school levels • Company athletics provide a challenging alternative to intercollegiate and club sports

28. INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS SAMPLING

29. Intramural Company Athletics Examples (not all are implemented each year) SPRING FALL WINTER Nov - Feb Aug - Oct Mar - May Basketball Volleyball Field Hockey Rugby Softball Soccer Marksmanship Four-square Field Hockey Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball Golf Rugby Swimming Softball Baseball Soccer Flag Football Soccer Badminton Volleyball Dodgeball Dragon Boating Orienteering Marksmanship

30. 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

31. CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT CADET HONOR CODE Cadets treat others and their possessions with the same dignity and concern that they would expect from others

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