2015 Informational Sessions

2. 
TO PRODUCE
WELL EDUCATED,
RESPECTFUL CITIZEN LEADERS
IN A K-12 COLLEGE PREP
SCIENCE AND ART SCHOOL
MISSION

3. 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

4. 
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

5. 
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.

6. 
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

7. 
The Arts are emphasized and integrated
across the curriculum at VCS.

8. 
Sciences

9. 
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

10. 
FUTURE CITIES:
Award Winning Teams!

11. 
The faces of Vision

12. 
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

13. 
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

14. 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

15. 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

16. 
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.

17. 
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.

18. 
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?

19. 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.

20. 
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 Members
2. Siblings
3. Inside our primary attendance area
4. Outside our primary attendance area