Response Form Re: Report Titled: Charter Schools Are Here To Stay Report Dated: June 6, 2011 Response Form Submitted*

During the 2010-2011 school year, the average daily class size increased from 20 to 26 students due to budget reduction. Response We would like to clarify the information written for Finding #59 above, and ask to replace that statement with the following as written below: During the 2010-2011 school year, the maximum class size in 3^{rd} grade was increased from 20 to 26 students, and 4^{th} -8^{th} grade classes were increased from 24 to 26 students due to budget reductions.

Students in grades 7-8 are taught computer science. Response We would like to clarify the information written for Finding #60 above, and ask to replace that statement with the following as written below: Students in grades 7-8 use computers to do research for their reports and projects. River Oak Charter School Responses to the Recommendations of the Grand Jury The Grand Jury recommends that: 1. charter schools continue to collaborate with non-profit agencies, community organizations, and apply for grant funding to accomplish their mission, (Findings 7-8) Response River Oak Charter School continues to collaborate with Tapestry for counseling services for our students and families; with MCOE for business and financial services; and is currently applying for a Garden Grant for our Kindergarten Garden project. 2. charter schools continue to encourage students to perform physical activity without the use of expensive playground equipment, (Findings 6, 8, 43) Response Embedded in ROCS Steiner-inspired curriculum are daily "Movement" exercises in every classroom. We also provide Games/P.E. classes twice a week with our Specialty Games Teacher. This fall we would like to offer an after school co-ed basketball class for grades 6-8. 3. charter schools continue to encourage students to learn life-skills: home economics, budget management, and vocational skills. (Finding 32 Response At ROCS we encourage our students to learn life-skills through our Specialty Classes such as Handwork/Knitting, Woodwork, and our Music Program. In the 6th grade Math block, students create a business, sell products, and learn how to manage a classroom budget. In the Kindergarten and 3rd grade classes, students learn to prepare and cook meals.