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Santa Clarita Elementary (K-6)

Santa Clarita Elementary (K-6). Einstein Campuses. What is a Charter School?. O pen to the public T uition -free Participate in State Tests Employ credentialed teachers Do not discriminate. WASC.

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Santa Clarita Elementary (K-6)

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  1. Santa Clarita Elementary (K-6)

  2. Einstein Campuses

  3. What is a Charter School? • Open to the public • Tuition-free • Participate in State Tests • Employ credentialed teachers • Do not discriminate

  4. WASC • Our founding school is fully accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). All AEA/Endeavour schools will go through the accreditation process when eligible.

  5. Why Do We Offer More? “Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a tree it will live its whole life believing it’s stupid.” --Albert Einstein

  6. Einstein Model • High Academic Standards • Safe Environment • World Languages • Interdisciplinary Curriculum • S.T.E.A.M • Leadership • Community Service • Performing Arts • Parental Involvement

  7. What is our Mission? The Endeavour Academy seeks to prepare students for 21st century careers and lives as members of a democratic society through an interdisciplinary educational experience that is rich in exposure to high priority languages, which may include: Mandarin, Latin, Spanish, Hebrew, and/or Arabic. In addition, the academy’s curriculum will provide students with tools to develop their intellectual, artistic, physical, technological, and social competencies, allowing them to graduate with a deep understanding of the relationships among disciplines, and the ability to continuously develop their intellectual integrity and curiosity through a lifelong love of learning.

  8. Our Faculty • Highly qualified-CA credentialed • Charismatic, dynamic, innovative • Happy, caring, creative, engaging • Professional, organized, dedicated • Love learning! • Love Kids! • Passionate about education • We hand select our teachers!

  9. Campus Safety Schools should be physically secure and emotionally safe environments where learning can occur. • Visitors must sign in • Bully-free zone

  10. Theory into Practice K-6 Core Subjects:Enrichment Subjects: ● Math ● Art ● Music ● Language Arts ● Drama ● Character Ed. ● Science ● Sci. Lab ● P.E. ● Social Studies ● World Languages ● Community Service ● Field Trips ● Guest Speakers Our goal is to provide a well-balanced curriculum

  11. Elementary Requirements • Math • Language Arts • Science & Lab • Social Studies • S.T.E.A.M. – applications/projects • Visual/Performing Arts • World Language • Physical Education • Character Education • Community Service (10 Hours/year)

  12. Sample Electives/Enrichment • Visual Arts:Drawing, Painting, Three Dimensional Arts, Set Design • Camera:Photography, Filmmaking, Film Aesthetics, TV production • Performing Arts:Theatre, Musical Theater, Dance, Skits • Music:Voice, Choir, Guitar, Piano • Technology:Computer Science, Web design, Video Game Design, Robotics, Animation • Communication:Journalism, Creative Writing, Speech and Debate, Yearbook, Newspaper

  13. Sample Clubs & Extracurricular Activities • Launch Pad Spirit Club • Spirit Assembly News Reporter • Community Service Club • Cheerleading • Sports • Dance • Homework Club • Music • Girl Scouts

  14. Sample Field Trips • Elementary • Primary Grades: • Local Trips • Zoo & Safari Park • Lego Land • Butterfly Sanctuary • Aquarium • Sea World • Intermediate Grades: • Local and Distant Trips • CA Adventure Park • Sacramento • Museums/Colleges • Biz Town • Star of India • Colonial Days in Hemet • Local Businesses • Middle and High School • Local and Distant Trips • Colleges • Museums • National and International Travel • Theme Parks • Competitions • Local Businesses

  15. World Languages • Greek, Latin, Mandarin, Arabic, and Hebrew are in high demand by the US Government (FBI & CIA) • Ties in with: • Music • Visual and performing arts • History • Culture • Cultural appreciation

  16. Interdisciplinary Approach One concept covered over many subjects to show the interconnectedness of material Crosscutting Concepts: • Patterns • Cause and Effect • Flowsand Cycles Nothing occurs in a vacuum

  17. S.T.E.A.M A Framework for Teaching Across the Disciplines Science & Technology interpreted through Engineering & the Arts, all based in Mathematical elements.  STEAM Education aims to bring FUNctional literacy to all. It promotes bridging the gap between business and educational goals to create a more productive and sustainable global culture based on teamwork. This educational framework is for all disciplines and types of learners with the goal of being more engaging and naturally successful for all members of any educational system.

  18. Performing Arts • In class performances • Readers’ Theatre • Debate • Drama class/club • School wide performance • Fundraising opportunities • Talent show • Dinner Theatre • Skits • Thespian Society

  19. Visual Arts • Art in class • Art class • Follows standards • Support curriculum • Scene and set design • Graphic art • Costume design • Film • Photography

  20. Music • Music in daily lessons • Used as a memorization tool • Choir • Music in performance art/dance • Clubs • Orchestra and band

  21. Community Service • Elementary: 10 Hours/year • Middle School: 15 Hours/year • High School: 25 Hours/year • The purpose of community service is to instill a sense of pride in the community and our role in that community. • Think globally, act locally • Paul McCarthy

  22. Sample Calendar

  23. Sample Elementary Schedule Primary Grades • 7:30-7:55 Drop off • 8:00-9:10 Language Arts • 9:10-9:30 Recess • 9:30-10:15 Math • 10:15-11:00 Rotation 1 • 11:00-11:45 Lunch • 11:45-3:15 Rotations • Science, Lab, Social Studies, Language, Art, P.E. Intermediate Grades • 7:30-7:55 Drop off • 8:00-9:30 Language Arts • 9:30-9:50 Recess • 9:55-11:15 Math • 11:15-12:00 Lunch • 12:00-3:15 Rotations • Science, Lab, Social Studies, Language, Art, P.E.

  24. Student/Parent Handbook • Rules • Procedures • Policies • Dress code • Behavior expectations • Academic standards • FAQ • Available online

  25. Dress Code

  26. EnsteinParent Organization • Technology Assistance • Assist teachers • Field trips • Copies, prep work, etc. • Office • Lunch Service • Fundraising • Campus Safety • Performances • Community Service • Yearbook/newspaper

  27. Enrollment and Lottery • Application online www.ealas.org • Residency in California is the only requirement for admission. • Applicants are accepted by lottery when demand exceeds capacity at any grade level. • Students not admitted via lottery are placed on a waiting list in the order they are selected via the lottery.

  28. Contact scvelementary@ealas.org www.ealas.org (661)347-6360 (661)666-3677 Dr. Sean Ramsey – Director of Schools Scott Cusack – Site Director

  29. Questions and Answers

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