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Commonalities

Commonalities. Rigorous curriculum Standards-based grading and grading scale Daily start and end time Calendar Extra curricular activities PBIS Highly qualified and motivated teachers Services such as ELL and Special Education Possibility of shared lunch times.

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  1. Commonalities • Rigorous curriculum • Standards-based grading and grading scale • Daily start and end time • Calendar • Extra curricular activities • PBIS • Highly qualified and motivated teachers • Services such as ELL and Special Education • Possibility of shared lunch times

  2. To build a community of independent learners through thinking, creating, and collaborating for the future.

  3. “Technology… customized to each student’s unique needs is driving the development of new technologies that provide more learner choice and control and allow for differentiated instruction.” Horizon Report 2011 Catalyst Middle School offers a dynamic, project-based environment for students in Grades 6-8 in the Ripon Area School District.  Catalyst Middle School is designed for students looking for a rigorous, innovative, self-directed, inquiry-based setting that develops important skills needed to become independent learners and leaders in the 21st century.

  4. The Catalyst Experience 1. Standards-driven instruction and curriculum 2. Inquiry-driven, technology-embedded, connected community 3. Strong sense of community across the grade-levels 4. Standards-based seminars and projects “Learning experiences must reflect the growing importance of innovation and creativity as professional skills.” Horizon report 2011

  5. The Catalyst Experience 5. Individualized math instruction through on-line and group seminars supported by a Catalyst Teacher 6. Opportunities to select non-core courses including world language, band and choir in the RMS setting. 7. Art, tech ed. and physical education through infusion of instruction in the charter school setting. 8. Campus located within Ripon Middle School with opportunities to participate in co-curricular activities

  6. Three Central Themes • Global Citizenship: • Prepares students to collaborate and communicate globally • Digital citizenship • Prepares students to use technology effectively and productively • STEM:  (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) • Prepares students to think critically, solve problems, and make decisions • Prepares students to think using creativity and innovation • “Green” Future: • Encourages students to seek innovative approaches for incorporating green citizenship into their lives • Sustainable future

  7. Typical Schedule

  8. Benefits of Attending Catalyst • An inquiry-based, multi-age, connected-community • A rigorous and in-depth PBL approach integrated into a standards-based curriculum • Transition from externally directed to self-directed inquiry and decision making • Ability to manage change as it occurs in personal, civic, and career lives • Integration of technology into global understanding • Technology Driven Differentiated Instruction • Student “voice and choice” in projects and community

  9. “The ability to think critically and analyze information is the most important skill 21-century-post-secondary students should learn… “ The Atlantic 2012 How do I sign up for Catalyst? • Open registration Feb. 6 – 29 • Application can be obtained at RMS or MPES/Quest • Information can be emailed by contacting RMS office • Applications and information on Ripon Area Schools website

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