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Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

Information Night January 3, 2013 7:00 p.m. Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning. Small school setting. Students develop confidence, knowledge, and skills. A ll learners are empowered and supported through * Critical thinking

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Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

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  1. Information Night January 3, 2013 7:00 p.m. Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning

  2. Small school setting • Students develop confidence, knowledge, and skills. • All learners are empowered and supported through *Critical thinking *Artistic development *Community building

  3. Principles for the Development of a Complete Mind: • Study the science of art. Study the art of science. • Develop your senses – especially learn how to see. • Realize that everything connects to everything else.

  4. Rigorous course of study • Science- Formal Lab Reports • LA/SS- Persuasive and expository essays • 40-60 minutes outside of class non-fiction/fictional reading • Project-based learning in all content areas • Use of technology in all content areas • Individual and group presentations required in all subjects

  5. Field trips • Experience authentic art in the community • Continue opportunities that expand the walls of the classroom • Connect classroom learning and the world • Make connections with professionals • Funded by an active PTSA

  6. Building A Safe Community • Inclusion(sense of belonging) • Influence (shared leadership/purpose) • Community (working together creatively) • Competence (individual purpose and development)

  7. Students known by all teachers • Opportunities for individualized instruction • Develop relationships conducive to inquiry and discussion • Guilds

  8. Guilds Purpose: To develop relationships and the skills to deal with school and real world challenges and to create a positive school climate. • Mixed-age grouping and social skills • Health and study skills • Leadership and decision making • Known and acknowledged as individuals • Develop personal responsibility • Goal Setting • Celebrations and FUN

  9. Pull-out Resource Program • Students with IEP’s leave the general education classroom for the resource room for their service minutes. • Typically, this occurs during the fine and per-forming arts classes, but may also occur during other classes as well.

  10. Contributing to Community • School Yearbook • Theater & Dance Productions • City Hall Artwork • Workshops with community member advisors • “Thrill the World” Participation • Elementary School Performances • Student Art Displays in Community • Community Out Reach

  11. What makes Renaissance School unique? • Small school setting • Students known by all teachers • Access to EHS facilities (theater, athletic facilities, library, cafeteria) • Opportunities for individualized instruction • Rigorous course of study; all students expected to perform at or above standard • Fine and Performing Arts

  12. Math Program Math Progression from Renaissance 8th CMP (Algebra) Geometry (9th grade) Advanced Algebra (10 grade) Algebra 3/Trigonometry Math Analysis or Calculus or Calculus/AP Calculus Students can take AP Calculus AB as juniors and AP Calculus BC as seniors. There is also the option of taking AP Statistics.

  13. Considerations/Commitments • Transportation – responsibility of family • Arts – throughout curriculum • Music/Sports – after school in attendance area • Extended Fieldtrips – occasional extra costs • Math Sequence – 6th CMP, 7th CMP, 8th CMP • Small School– everyone knows one another well • Parent Contribution Fee – $225 • Volunteer hours – 25 hours per family • IEP Service Minutes – Pull-out model • Is Renaissance the Right Choice for My Child?

  14. Timeline • January 25, 2013 Last day applications accepted • February 1, 2013 Lottery for Choice Schools • February 13, 2013 Notification letters sent • February 25, 2013 Acceptance due to Renaissance School office Contacts: RSAR Office: (425) 936-1544 Deborah Lerner: dlerner@lwsd.org Diane Kane: dkane@lwsd.org

  15. Questions and Answers • We will take questions from the audience.

  16. Please enjoy this sample from this year’s student dance concert,“New Frontiers,” featuring:Emily Henspeter Alyssa Pinkerton Garrett Marutz Kei Pettersson Wyatt Cranston David BrownHaylee Langton Helen Maslen Olivia Gaughran Wen Yi Aw TzvetiDimitrovaMaliaBott Serena Lantz PoojaSenapati, Mason Williamson Daniel Rossini David Wang Isaac ForsmannJoe Assmussen

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