Scholars and Learning Coaches,

I hope that you are enjoying 2020 and have exciting goals set for your second semester! There were many great and exciting changes that happened in 2019, including the opening of CCS of Yolo, and the addition of the AVID program to our Options Program (this is our third year of offering AVID to our Online Program). The AVID College Readiness System transforms a school’s academic culture to increase the number of scholars who enroll in four-year colleges and succeed in higher education.

The new year brings about many exciting and important events. January is National School Board Recognition Month and we are celebrating our community volunteers who dedicate countless hours and resources to ensure quality education is available for scholars. I am proud to celebrate National Board Recognition Month and am truly grateful for each of our board members. Our Board shows continued dedication to ensuring consistent growth of our educational programs and services to best support our scholars and their families.

January also includes National School Choice Week (NSCW), from January 27-February 1, Compass Charter Schools, along with many other charter schools, district schools, homeschool groups, organizations and individuals, plan tens of thousands of independent events. These celebratory events raise public awareness of the different K-12 education options available to children and families while also spotlighting the benefits of school choice. Because each scholar has their own unique set of talents, interests, and challenges, a variety of options in education is crucial. School choice ensures that each scholar can find a learning environment that allows them to be inspired, successful, and happy.

Is there something specific you'd like to see in the newsletter? We have Virtual Suggestion Boxes for scholars, as well as parents, where you can share your input on Compass Charter Schools. We review these monthly with our Parent Advisory Council, Scholar Leadership Council, and Staff Advisory Committee. Feel free to share your suggestion(s) today to help us continue to enhance the educational experience for our scholars.

I encourage you to share your thoughts and goals for your year of possibilities with your teachers and peers! Continue to keep up the great work as we finish out our first semester, and set our sights on our second semester.

Forever Loud & Proud,

J.J. Lewis, Superintendent & CEO

jlewis@compasscharters.org

@lewis1jj