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- 3. Our Shared Language Just-In-Time Instruction Instructors provide a learning solution when it is actually needed, rather than on a standard basis.
- 4. Our Shared Language Just Right Place The place where students are on their learning journey. If you are in your “just right place,” you are not behind or ahead. You are just right where you need to be.
- 5. Our Shared Language Self-Directed Learning Students as responsible owners and managers of their own learning process.
- 6. Our Shared Language Advisories A student’s intimate learning community that helps the student learn and grow into who they want to be. Students will remain in the same advisory during their career at AECS.
- 7. Our Shared Language Habits of Mind Ways of thinking and being when you are faced with a problem you don’t know the answer to.
- 8. Our Shared Language Gift Mindedness Recognizing that each and every one of us is a unique and gifted person. No one’s gifts are more special than anyone else’s. The number of gifts we have and how big our gifts grow are unlimited. To be gift minded, we need to remember to celebrate and generously share our own gifts, and to take time to discover and appreciate others’.
- 9. Our Daily Schedule 8:30 - 8:40 Advisories (M,F) & Community Time (T, W, Th) 8:40 - 9:40 Self-Directed Math by Grade Level 9:40 - 11:10 Reading, Writing and Language Arts 11:10 – 12:00 Lunch / Recess (T, W, Th – Once a week, students will eat together in the AECS space with their advisor.) 12:00 - 12:20 Read Aloud (M,W, F) and Cursive/SSR (T, Th) 12:20 – 2:00 Project Time 2:00 - 2:30 Encore and Clubs 2:30 – 3:00 Encore and Clubs 3:00 Dismissal
- 10. Project Highlights • Ecological Inquiry • Timeline Practice Project • AECS Ambassadors • Street Name Investigations • Outdoor Sanctuary Design • Pick Your Own Design Challenge • Several History-Based Projects • Choose Your Own Travel Adventure (Year-Long)
- 11. Other Instructional Strategies • Multiage • Collaborative Mixed Groups • Core Instruction Self-Directed Math by Grade Level Theme-based Reading Units • Encore • Clubs
- 12. Parent Expectations You are a co-learner in our community. You are part of our gift celebration system. You are a “just in time guide” on the side, as teachers are. You are part of helping your child reach his/her highest potential.
- 13. Student Expectations I see myself as special and unique. I know that my just right place is right where I should be. I am a co-creator and co-owner of our school agreements. Over time, I will grow my skills as a life long learner – directing what and how I want to learn. I think learning is FUN and EXCITING. I can only have fun and excitement if I am PRESENT (physically and mentally).
- 14. Performance Assessment Student "Just Right Place" Assessment Student "I CAN" Common Core Mastery Checklists Student Goal Setting Student Created Portfolios Student Generated Progress Reports Teacher Monitered Student Personalized Learning Plan
- 15. Other Helpful Information • Our Spaces Are Shared – You will not always find us in the same place. • Our Teachers are shared too – All the teachers will be your child’s instructor. • Advisors are your first point of contact. • We have a special way of celebrating birthdays. • Students will bring their own snack. • Lockers are for outdoor clothing, backpacks, gym shoes, and snacks. Some students will share.
- 16. Other Helpful Information • Keep an eye on our news bulletin board and announcement board. • There will not be regular homework. • Smile – We are Going on Some Exciting Field Trips and Need Your Help Throughout the Year!! • Reminder – Most supplies are shared. • Two-way communication is essential!