Post on 18-Aug-2018
ContactsGifted Services Coordinator, Adam Laningham
Canyon Springs Principal, Tricia Graham
Canyon Springs Asst. Principal, Ryan Schoonover
The DVUSD Commitment to Gifted Education…
Motto
Extraordinary
Vision Statement
Graduating lifelong learners who will successfully compete, lead, and positively impact the world.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide extraordinary educational opportunities to every learner.
Core Values
Caring Agility
Visionary Leadership
Student-Centered Excellence
Organizational and Personal Learning
Valuing Workforce Members and Partners
Focus on the Future
Managing for Innovation Management by Fact
Societal Responsibility
Focus on Results and Creating Value
Systems Perspective
Renaissance Academy
We have the opportunity to…Differentiate the curriculum
Move along the learning continuum as quickly and appropriately as
possible
Design instruction through assessment and teach the “whole child”
Understand that quality learning takes time but realize superior
results
Focus on the unique needs of the highly gifted child
Renaissance Academy
Acquire a solid foundation in the content areas of mathematics, language and communication arts, social studies, and science
Work at an advanced level within these content areas
Produce work that reflects individuality and creativity at a level that is advanced in relationship to other students of the same grade
Use technology as a productivity, creativity, and communication tool
Renaissance Academy
Problem solve; think creatively, critically and logically; make connections between ideas
Acquire the knowledge and skills of learning and organizing
Acquire the advanced research skills to gather, analyze, and apply information and ideas
Acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively both within and beyond the classroom
Acquire the knowledge and skill to make decisions and act as a responsible member of the community
Highland Lakes• Strings (Grades 3-8)
• Chorus (Grades 3-8)
• Band (Grades 4-8)
• General Music
• Music instruction at least three times per week in grades 1-4• Piano Lab (Used as part of the general music program)
• Music instruction up to eight times per week in grades 4-8
Canyon Springs STEM Academy
• Serving approximately 820 students
• Preschool - 8th Grade
• Opened in 2006• Awarded NAU/APS STEM Focus School for the Future
• Member of the
Canyon Springs Program OpportunitiesBright Child Kindergarten
Elementary Grades 1-5
Middle Grades 6-8Full time STEM Specialist
STEM Academy
STEM experiences embedded throughout content areas and classroom teachers are assisted by a full time STEM Specialist.
- STEM Hands-On Half Days for Grades K-5 (Collaborating with the whole school)
- STEM Hands-On Fridays for Grades 6-8
- Defined STEM Computer-Based Program K-8
AcademicsIntegrated Curriculum Model
College of William and Mary Center for Gifted Education
Overarching Concepts: Change, Systems, Patterns, Cause & Effect◦ Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning◦ All content areas◦ Technology meaningfully integrated◦ Capstone Projects◦ Flexible Math Placement
STEM Curriculum Options◦ NAU/APS STEM Focus School for the Future◦ Block scheduling◦ Engineering is Elementary
Special Area Classes Renaissance students have a special area class every day: music, band (in grades 5+), art, P.E. or Spanish
Grades 6-8 receive a second elective class each day and can choose from classes such as: STEM – Drama – Computer Apps – High School Spanish - etc.
Canyon Springs School Extra Curricular Activities
BOKS (Reebok Fitness Program) Origami Club
Before & After School Program STEM Club
Art Clubs Clickin’ Bricks
Chess Club Cheer Club
Spring Musical
Yearbook Club
Student Council
Environmental Club
Anti-Bullying Club
Speed Stacking
Chorus (4th)
Drama Club