Aecs orientation pp edited for website
Transcript of Aecs orientation pp edited for website
Welcome to Orientation
Our Shared Language
Our Shared Language
Just-In-Time Instruction
Instructors provide a learning solution when it is actually needed, rather than
on a standard basis.
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.
Our Shared Language
Self-Directed Learning
Students as responsible owners and managers of their own learning process.
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.
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.
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’.
Our Daily Schedule8:30 - 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
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)
Other Instructional Strategies
• Multiage • Collaborative Mixed Groups• Core Instruction
Self-Directed Math by Grade LevelTheme-based Reading Units
• Encore• Clubs
Parent ExpectationsYou 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.
Student ExpectationsI 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).
Performance AssessmentStudent "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
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.
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!