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IRWIN ACADEMIC CENTER

IRWIN ACADEMIC CENTER. WELCOME. to. IRWIN ACADEMIC CENTER. Welcome General Information Building Tour Program Details Q & A. OPEN HOUSE AGENDA. Vision. to become a model of excellence in the education of gifted and talented students. MISSION.

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IRWIN ACADEMIC CENTER

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  1. IRWIN ACADEMIC CENTER

  2. WELCOME to IRWIN ACADEMIC CENTER

  3. Welcome General Information Building Tour Program Details Q & A OPEN HOUSE AGENDA

  4. Vision... to become a model of excellence in the education of gifted and talented students.

  5. MISSION... to foster high academic achievement and the growth of creative & critical thinkers, lifelong learners, involved citizens, and 21st century problem solvers by providing a nurturing, challenging, and innovative program that engages gifted and talented students, their families, and the community.

  6. School Improvement Goals... 1. Increase number of students who show positive growth 2. Create Professional Learning Communities 3. Increase the number of community partnerships

  7. Our Home: Irwin Avenue • Historic building &beautiful campus • Uptown Charlotte means minutes from museums, Discovery Place, ImaginOn, Children’s Theater, and more • Connected to Ray’s Splash Planet • We’re growing!

  8. Academic Program Full Magnet Learning Immersion Talent Development Student Enrollment: 485 in 2011-12 Student School Hours 9:15 - 4:15 Before &After School Care 7:00-8:45 a.m. 4:15-6:00 p.m. General School Information

  9. Demographic Profile

  10. Gray & Violet Zones (northern half of county) South West Academic Zone Your location and home school is a small factor in the lottery Transportation:

  11. Let’s Check out the building ! Please join us for a tour &meet our student ambassadors!

  12. K-5 students receive a full day of rigorous, academically challenging, research-based instruction which provides opportunities for students to achieve their fullest potential. K-2 LI program does not guarantee studentsadmittance into TD BUTprovides a strong foundation Classroom teachers have gifted certification or are in the process of being certified. One third has National Board certification. Full time Talent Development Lead Teacher supports teachers during planning & instruction. Lottery entrance only – - there is no entrance test to be admitted- essential that LI/TD expectations are clear General Information

  13. Irwin’s Magnet Themes K-2 Learning Immersion 3-5 Talent Development 3-5 Learning Immersion All K-2 students begin on this acceleratedpath *All 2nd graders are screened for TD Students participate in an accelerated enrichment instructional program *Only K-2 non-certifiedIrwin students TD certified students receive differentiated educational services for their unique needs or

  14. Has a large vocabulary Shows strong memory and quick recall Carries out complex instructions with ease Is curious, asks provocative questions Offers unique answers Accepts and carries outresponsibilities Works well independently * See handout for a questionnaire Characteristics of a K-2Learning Immersion Child:

  15. Students, children, or youth who give evidence of high achievement capability in areas such asintellectual, creative, artistic,or leadership capacity,or in specific academic fields, and who need services and activitiesnot ordinarily providedby the school in order to fully develop those capabilities. GIFTEDNESS: Federal Definition

  16. GIFTEDNESS:

  17. TD Certification Process: * ALL CMS second graders are assessed. GATEWAY 1 • CoGAT = 96% or > • CoGAT + ITBS = 93% or > avg percentile • Gifted Rating Scales • AND • CoGAT& ITBS = 87 - 92% avg percentile GATEWAY 2 GATEWAY 3 • GRS & CoGAT @ 92% or > • ORTD Work Sample Portfolio *all Irwin 2nd graders complete GATEWAY 4

  18. What Makes A Good Leader by Jerome A good leader must be intelligent kind and listen to other people. I think I am a good leader. I get a lot of hundreds on my work and I am responsible. Jason, Sherril and other kids in my class say I’m smart. Friday is kickball day. They pick me for captain because I pick girls and boys for my team. I’m fair. Sometimes they argue and grumble about the kick. I stop the argument by telling them lets vote. My class picked me for student council. I had to write a speech and make signs. I organized some of my friends to help me. I like going to student council. Its like being in congress. We tell are ideas and vote for the one we want. Some day I want to be a congress man. I would be fair and make good laws. The End.* Advanced Language* Analytical Thinking Portfolio Samples: * Algebraic Thinking

  19. PARENT expectations Read & reinforce concepts with your student every day! Get Involved! - Volunteer a minimum of 10 hours per year - Join the PTA, the School Leadership Team, Tutor, Be a Room Parent or a Reading Buddy! Encourage your child to make the most out of the rigorous course work while enjoying other aspects of school & learning.

  20. What Does Instruction Look Like At Irwin ?

  21. Innovative Strategies • Use of … • Experiential Learning • Differentiation: Curriculum Compacting, contracts, small groups, pre-tests • Problem & Project Based Learning • Critical & Creative Thinking • Interdisciplinary, accelerated, challenging units of study

  22. Innovative Strategies Use of … • Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences • Bloom’s Taxonomy • Seminars • Collaborative groups • Technology • Hands-on learning • Junior Great Books • William and Mary Curriculum • Rubrics • Integrated Special Areas • Guest speakers • Current events

  23. How are we different ?

  24. How are we different?

  25. How are we different?

  26. Tuition Funded Opportunities Before School Clubs Enrichment Activities Extracurricular Opportunities Service Opportunities In School Clubs School-wide events

  27. Samples of Extracurricular Opportunities • Service Opportunities • National Honor Society • Student Council • School Wide Events • Musicals • United Nations • In School Clubs • All students participate based on interest • Ex. Math & Science Olympiad, Robotics, Cooking • Enrichment Activities • Weekly Spanish for K-5! • Math Super Stars • Geography Bee • Accelerated Reader • Character Education • Before School • Chess Club • Odyssey of the Mind • Tuition Funded • Mad Science • Play Spanish

  28. School Achievements: • Magnet Schools of America “School of Distinction” 2009 & 2010 “School of EXCELLENCE” 2011 • Honor School of Excellence under the state’s ABC goals for more than a decade. • North Carolina Honor School of Excellence – High Achievement and High Growth. • Fourteen Years MeetingAdequate Yearly Progress (AYP Growth)

  29. Student Recognitions • Nine State Math Fair Champions • Three State Science Fair Champions • Two State Chess Championships • National State Chess Champion (First Grader) • Two Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Winners and two Art Winners • One Young Author & Illustrator First Place Winner • Two Odyssey of the Mind Teams (advanced to world competition) • National Geography Bee participation in the state competition • 2nd Place in Fire and Life Safety Bowl • 5th Place winner at the 2011 US Kids Golf Foundation World Championship (Fourth Grader)

  30. 2010 Test Data • 97% EOG Reading • 100% EOG Math • 96% EOG Fifth Grade Science

  31. Questions? Thank you for visiting!

  32. Learn More… http://schools.cms.k12.nc.us/irwinacademiccenterES/Pages/Default.aspx Our school website http://www.irwinpta.org/ PTA website david.Legrand@cms.k12.nc.us Principal susan.Ricke@cms.k12.nc.us Literacy Facilitator Emily.kendig@cms.k12.nc.us TD Coordinator

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