teachers make the difference

annual 2011

report

2 message from the chair

3 highlights

4 the graduating class of 2011

8 student data

10 faculty data

12 MAP scores

13 financials

14 donors

16 board of directors

the mission of university academy isto prepare students to succeed in aninstitution of higher educationand to participate as leaders in society

our vision is to be the best k-12 college-preparatory

charter public school in the country

with an emphasis on college preparation,

career development, community service

and leadership

ONE ta b l e of c o n te n t s

Behind every achievement is a teacher coaching, preparing, inspiring, cheering, encouraging, or maybe just smiling.

• Met 14 out of 14 of Missouri’s academic performance standards – featured in the local news

• Middle and Upper Schools met AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress) in all areas

• Significant increases in students scoring proficient or advanced on Math MAP tests in the middle and upper schools

• Middle school students placed 1st and 2nd at Science Fair

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the Governor’s Homeless Awareness poster contest (traveled to Jeff City)

• UA Cross Country team went to state

• Awarded Semi-Finalist in the SchoolE Awards

• UA students selected to perform in Midwest Honor Band to support University of Missouri-St. Louis band

• UA jazz band featured in Kansas City Jazz Festival

• Over $1million awarded in college scholarships to University Academy Seniors last year

• Recognized by the 44th District State Representative for our hard work and dedication to the community and the youth of the 44th district

• A class of 2nd graders visited a nursing home each Friday. The nursing home residents started coming to sporting events and other school activities

32010-2011highlights

“nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasmone team one dream” Submitted by Mr. O’Neal

To All University Academy Stakeholders:

University Academy is pleased to provide this report for the 2010-2011 academic and fiscal year.

The 2010-2011 school year was a successful year for University Academy. Middle and High school students made significant improvements in math scores. Additionally University Academy met all 14 of Missouri’s academic performance standards.

In May 2011, 51 seniors received their degree from University Academy. All of these students were accepted into institutions of higher education.

The UA team including teachers, staff, administrators, and the board remains focused on continuously improving the educational experience we provide for the 1000 students who walk through our doors each day and count on us.

Thank you to the parents and guardians of our students for the trust they place in us each and every day. Thank you also to our many outstanding donors who support our students by generously investing in our mission of preparing students to succeed in an institution of higher education and to participate as leaders in society.

Sincerely,

Bush HelzbergChairman

2 board chairgreeting from our

Iftin AliBellevue College

Cameron CoatesNorthwest Missouri

State University

Shaniqua Flowers Lincoln University

Kindrea BrownUniversity of Missouri-

Kansas City

Rytina DelaneySpartan College of

Aeronautics & Technical College

Kalib GilmoreTuskegee University

Megan CadeNorthwest Missouri

State University

Imuetiyan EkeOhio State University

Jacquada GrayUniversity of Missouri-

Kansas City

Samuel Luke BeckettRockhurst University

Dayna DavisJohnson County Community

College

Irina FosterPenn Valley Community

College

Jarelle BryantLangston University

Daniel Dolphus Northwest Missouri State

University

Morgan GravesRockhurst University

D’Montai ClarksonHoward University

Kearea Flowers Clark Atlanta University

Malik GreenePittsburg State University

2011class of

100% graduation100% acceptance into college

FOUR 5

Dominick GuessMaple Woods Community

College

Naomi PickensNorthwest Missouri State

University

Tatiana JohnsonAvila University

Samantha Spikes University of

Missouri-Kansas City

Kayla McClellan Grambling State University

Jada Monique Winchester University of Missouri-

Columbia

D’Andre Herron Pittsburg State University

Caleb Robinson Penn Valley Community

College

Galen Mack Missouri Valley College

Dwight Tiller Johnson County Community

College

Davonne MorrisPenn Valley Community

College

DeFrancis Young University of Missouri-

Kansas City

Khouri Jackson Texas Southern University

Jesse Schaaf Sweet Briar College

Mariah Marshall University of Nebraska-

Lincoln

Alexandria Wells University of Missouri-

Kansas City

Cameron Netterville Morgan State University

Kelley HawkinsJackson State University

Sean Roark Longview Community

College

Tiara LewisAlabama State University

Taszia Starks University of Missouri-

Kansas City

Jalaalee McDowellUniversity of Missouri-

Kansas City

Cassandra Yeckel University of Missouri-

Kansas City

Renita HolderUniversity of Missouri-

Columbia

Loisha Robinson University of Missouri-

Kansas City

Jonathan Price ManlovePhilander-Smith College

Brennan WarrenUniversity of Missouri-

Kansas City

Kenneth MurrayDeVry University

Alexandria Johnson University of Central Missouri

Kelcie Schiele Park University

Jasmin Martin Pittsburg State University

Damon Williams Missouri Valley College

Dani NiblerPenn Valley Community

College 76

university academyour students8 9 Enrollment by grade 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Kindergarten 130 131 129 115 122 1st 113 125 125 111 90 2nd 89 100 110 105 87 3rd 94 85 98 95 92 4th 92 87 86 91 85 5th 91 82 86 84 85 6th 94 97 87 78 74 7th 94 80 103 80 75 8th 91 87 86 93 62 9th 94 101 71 81 84 10th 46 58 71 55 50 11th 26 37 45 59 50 12th 16 21 37 42 52

TOTAL 1,080 1,086 1,134 1,089 1,008

Ethnicity (percent) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Asian .6 .8 .5 .6 .7 Black 93.7 92.6 93.1 93.8 94.3 Hispanic 1.1 1.6 1.8 1.6 1.7 Native American .8 .4 .4 .5 .2 White 3.8 4.6 4.1 3.6 3.1

Gender (percent) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Male 48 49 48 47 46 Female 52 51 52 53 54 RateofAttendance(percent) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

University Academy 95.4 94.7 94.2 94.5 95.6 Missouri 94.0 94.0 95.1 94.2 94.4

FreeorReduced-Price Lunch Eligibility (percent) 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

University Academy 73.4 76.8 78.6 77.1 74.3 Missouri 41.8 42.1 43.7 47.0 47.8

the more that you read,the more things you will know. the more that you learn,the more places you will go.

DR. SEUSS Submitted by Ms. Spellman

Total Lower Middle Upper School School School

2011 Enrollment 1,008 561 211 236

Staffing Ratios Students to classroom teachers 17 19 16 14

Certification Status of Teachers (Percent) Regular certificates 98.5 100 94.1 100 Temporary or special assignment 1.5 - 5.9 - Substitute, expired or none - - - - Classes taught by highly qualified teachers 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Years of Experience of Professional Staff Years (Average) 10.0 11.6 8.2 7.5 Professional Staff with Advanced Degrees

Percent of staff 48.7 50.0 52.4 36.7

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“one looks back with appreciation to the brilliant teachers,

but with gratitude to those who touched our human feelings.

the curriculum is so much necessary material,

but warmth is the vital element for the growing plant

and for the soul of the child.” Carl Jung, Submitted by Breanne Coleman

ELEVEN

Total Lower Middle Upper School School School

2011 Enrollment 1,008 561 211 236

Staffing Ratios Students to classroom teachers 17 19 16 14

Certification Status of Teachers (Percent) Regular certificates 98.5 100 94.1 100 Temporary or special assignment 1.5 - 5.9 - Substitute, expired or none - - - - Classes taught by highly qualified teachers 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 Years of Experience of Professional Staff Years (Average) 10.0 11.6 8.2 7.5 Professional Staff with Advanced Degrees

Percent of staff 48.7 50.0 52.4 36.7

university academyour faculty

UA

KCMSD

These charts compare UA 2011 scores (dark blue) to

UA 2010 scores (light blue). Most grade levels show continued

improvement. University Academy met 2011 AYP

(Adequate Yearly Progress) in the Middle and Upper Schools.

mathematics

12missouri assesment programMAP scores

These charts show the percentage of students scoring proficient or advanced

on the Missouri Assessment Program test for University Academy compared to

the Kansas City Missouri School District.

communication arts 2010011

university academyfinancial overview For year ending 6/30/2011

13Revenues ($) $12,166,099

Source (%)

Local 10.7%

State 68.6%

Federal 20.7%

Expenditures ($) $12,152,474

Category (%)

Instruction 49.9%

Student Services 4.1%

Instructional Staff Support 2.3%

Building Level Administration 3.4%

Central Services 10.4%

Operation of Plant 17.5%

Transportation 5.9%

Food Services 5.8%

Community Services 0.5%

Expenditures per Student (ADA)

University Academy $12,346

KCMSD $14,556

Missouri $9,619

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

2010 2011

Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth English II

communication arts | Proficient or Advanced

MissouriTarget

mathematics | Proficient or Advanced

Third Fourth Fifth Sixth Seventh Eighth Algebra I

MissouriTarget

FOURTEEN

Friends of University Academy’s annual gala was held on April 9, 2011. The gala raised net proceeds of $277,529. The proceeds from the gala provide funding for students and alumni to participate in special programs and educational opportunities which support the mission of University Academy. We thank the following benefactors for their generous support of Friends of University Academy’s 2011 gala.

DoTheHustleMr. and Mrs. Barnett C. Helzberg Jr. Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Kelly

G. Kenneth Baum and Ann K. Baum Charitable Trust Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Blitt

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bloch

Mr. and Mrs. Bar Helzberg

Mr. and Mrs. Bush Helzberg

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Matt Rubel

Mr. and Mrs. John J. Sherman

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Wolf

”plants are shaped by cultivation and men by education. we are born weak, we need strength; we are born totally unprovided, we need aid; we are born stupid, we need judgement. everything we do not have at our birth and which we need when we are grown is given us by education. ”

- Jean Jacques Rousseau, Submitted by Kyle Weber

“the disco ball”2011 gala

LookinGoodMr. and Mrs. Jon Angrist

Andy Fromm and Laura Bomba

Collective Brands

DST Systems

Karbank Family Foundation

Children of Beth and Ed Smith

Commerce Bank/Scott Boswell

Helzberg Diamonds/Beryl Raff

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tucci/ Jay and Beverly Wolfe Charitable Lead Annuity Trust

Sprint Foundation

University of Missouri- Kansas City Charter Center

SaturdayNightFeverThe Bash Group

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown

Deloitte

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City

Mr. and Mrs. Beth Esrey

The Clevenger Group of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney/Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Fiola

Mr. and Mrs. John Goodman

Metropolitan Community College/ Cindy Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. James T. Lacy

Lathrop & Gage, LLC

The McDonnell Foundation/ Mr. and Mrs. Tom McDonnell

Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Meyers, Jr.

Edward P. Milbank

Gwyn Prentice and Andy Atterbury

Kansas City Southern Charitable Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Morton Sosland

St. Luke’s Foundation/ Mark Litzler and Barbara Head

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stowers III

StayinAliveMr. and Mrs. Don Alexander

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Atlas

Jennifer Atterbury

Mr. and Mrs. Alan Atterbury

Mr. and Mrs. David Banks

Mrs. and Mrs. Tom Barnett

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Bolen/ Bank of Prairie Village

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown

Mr. and Mrs. Grant Burcham/Missouri Bank

Stanley Bushman & Ann Canfield/Bushman-Block Philanthropic Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Bill Coughlin

George Crohn

Sirenna Lynn Beyer and Gregg Davidson

Mr. and Mrs. Bert Darling

Mr. and Mrs. David Disney/ JE Dunn Construction

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Ellis/ The Ellis Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Kirk Goza

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Grossman

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hall

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hall, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Helzberg

Charles Helzberg and Sandra Baer/ Charles M. Helzberg Philanthropic Fund

Dr. John and Dr. Gina Hendren

Mrs. Anne Hickok

Gerson Family Foundation

Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Hoffman

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hrinya

Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Ingram III

Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Kemper/ Enid and Crosby Kemper Foundation

Robert A. Kipp/ Kipp Family Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Larry Kittoe

Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Kroh

Robert Lesley and Siobhan McLaughlin

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Martin

Mr. and Mrs. Alex Masson/ Sunflower Foundation

Jinny McCoy

Mr. and Mrs. James McDowell

Mr. and Mrs. John P. McMeel

Mr. and Mrs. Phil Miller

Mr. Robert Moran

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Newell

Jeannette Nichols

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Ouimet

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pearson

Mr. Bill Pfeiffer and Mrs. Mary Kay McPhee

Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Powell

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Powell

Mr. and Mrs. William Reisler

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rosen

Mr. and Mrs. Landon Rowland

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Rowland

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Salizzoni

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schoenfeld/ Lockton Companies

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schultz

Mr. and Mrs. Tom Scott

Ms. Penny Sharp and Mr. Jim Sfetko

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Smith/ Louis A. and Sharon A. Smith Educational Fund

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sterneck

Mr. Michael Weiss

Mrs. Sally Wood

15additional donorsUniversity Academy gratefully acknowledges contributions from these individuals, corporations and foundations during the 2010-2011 school year. These donations support UA’s academic programs, operations and Wellness Center. Their investment in our students and belief in our mission have helped the dream of University Academy become a reality.

$30,000+Epsten Family Foundation

Arvin Gottieb Charitable Foundation

Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri

Baptist Trinity Lutheran Legacy Foundation

$5,000Robbie Manufacturing-Scholarships

$1,000-$2,500Arvin Gottieb Charitable Foundation -Wellness Center

Dr. Anderson-Scholarships

$1-$999Marilyn Cohen-Eyeglass Fund

Jonathan & Sherri Jacobs-Eyeglass Fund

Lisa Thomas

Charity Giving Card Fund 2011 Confirmation Class of Rabbi Alexandria Shuval - Weiner-Eyeglass Fund

university academy cornerstone benefactors

”we worry about what a child will become tomorrow yet we forget that he is someone today. ”

Stacia Tauscher Submitted by Ms. Vochatzer

16university academyboard of directors

Mary and Tom Bloch

Lynne and Peter Brown

Ann K. Dickinson in memory of Gary Dickinson

J. E. Dunn Construction Company

Hall Family Foundation

Jamie and Bush Helzberg

Jen and Bar Helzberg

Shirley and Barnett Helzberg Foundation

Julia Irene Kauffman Donor Advised Fund

Lois and James Lacy

William T. Kemper Foundation,Commerce Bank Trustee

Shirley and Fred Pryor

Jonathan Angrist, Member

Thomas Bloch, Member and Founder

Thomas Curran, O.S.F.S, Member

Barnett C. Helzberg, Jr., Chairman Emeritus and Founder

Bush Helzberg, Chairman

Shirley Bush Helzberg, Member and Founder

Gersham A. Nelson, Ph.D., Member

Joshua Rowland, Member

University Academy’s mission is to prepare students to succeed in an institution of higher education and to participate as leaders in society. The University Academy board oversees University Academy and works to ensure that the management, programs, and policies of the school result in the achievement of our mission.

The board’s responsibilities include:

Setting high standards for the school

Selecting and evaluating the school’s superintendent

Setting annual goals for the school

Setting and adopting policies for the school

Adopting an annual budget

Engaging an auditor to perform an annual audit

The University Academy board is absolutely committed to providing students in the Kansas City, MO school district with the highest quality college-preparatory education possible. The board is comprised of a diverse and talented group of dedicated individuals who believe that all children can achieve at the highest levels.

University AcAdemy6801Holmes | Kansas City, Missouri 64131

816 412 5900 | www.UniversityAcademy.org

”the task of the excellent teacher is to stimulate ‘apparently ordinary’ people to unusual effort. the tough problem is not in identifying winners, it is in making winners out of ordinary people. ”

K. Patricia Cross