HIGH FUNCTIONING SCHOOL DESIGN TEAMS
NEXT GEN SCHOOL CREATIVE CONSTRAINTS
| ELEMENTARY TEACHER IN WASHINGTON, DC. CONNECTED WITH KAHN ACADEMY. SUCCESS NOT ALWAYS CONNECTED TO ACADEMIC ABILITY BUT WORK HABITS (TIME MANAGEMENT, ETC). GROUP STUDENTS BASED ON WORK HABITS (4 YEARS) LEFT & MOVED TO SAN FRANCISCO--STUDENT AGENCY 40 STUDENTS K-5 & MOVING TOWARD K-8. THEMES IN LEARNING & FUTURE OF DESIGN-GRADES, GROUPINGS, LEARNING GUIDES WHO MEET WEEKLY ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS, STUDENTS HAVE CONFIDENCE AS LEARNERS. SUCCESS IN HANDS OF STUDENTS NOT TEACHERS. COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS (STUDENT AGENCY)-PARENTS UNDERSTANDING STRUCTURE CREATES VOICE & CHOICE & NOT JUST KIDS MAKING DECISIONS DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL--PROVIDE OTHER SCHOOLS RESOURCES TO IMPLEMENT WHAT WE ARE DOING |
2. WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST INSPIRING ABOUT THE PROCESS? | SCHOOL SHOULD BE AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE WHERE KIDS WANT TO BE. CREATING A SCHOOL WHERE KIDS & ADULTS WANT TO BE. |
3. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR US THROUGH THIS PROCESS? |
CLARITY AROUND 1-3 VALUES YOU INFUSE INTO EVERYTHING
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4. WHAT DO YOU ENCOURAGE US TO THINK MORE ABOUT? | SCHEDULE-GROUP BY AUTONOMY |
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2. WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST INSPIRING ABOUT THE PROCESS? | WATCHING STUDENTS WHO WOULD NOT BE SUCCESSFUL IN “TRADITIONAL” SCHOOL THRIVE IN SMALL TEAMS AND INDEPENDENT WORK. |
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4. WHAT DO YOU ENCOURAGE US TO THINK MORE ABOUT? | |
A nature-based micro school for grades K-8, coming Fall of 2023 just outside the city of Harrisonburg, VA.
We believe that all children can benefit from greater connection to nature and the outdoors. We strive to encourage the natural playfulness and curiosity of our students as they build their own connections to each other and to the natural world, while using project-based activities to reinforce a love of learning.
We believe that ecology, environmental science, and earth science are great gateways for kids to build a love of science, and our forest is our gateway to a strong STEM program.
8:30-8:45 - Drop off
9:00 - Yoga/Morning Meeting
AFTER MORNING MEETING - building and reinforcing academic skills (Math, language, and history)
11:45 - Recess (usually outdoors for a minimum of 45 minutes)
12:30 - Lunch
1:00 - Outdoors activities (ex. hiking, learning primitive survival skills, art focus, cooking around the fire pit) About half of the time, students should be collaborating on an active learning exercise, with the instructors providing ideas and guidance but largely allowing the students to take the lead role in developing their own knowledge base and designing their own experiments.
END-OF-DAY MEETING - debrief and learner-led talk about the day.
3:00-3:30 - Parent pick-up
Allie Jensen
Lower Elementary Instructor
Eric McKee
Upper Classroom Instructor
Janeth McKee
Spanish Instructor
MomentuM Microschool
Deerfield, FL
Meet the Team:
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Our students are sensitive, unique, creative, and hands on learners from ages 5-17.
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Harper Learning Academy
Empowering Students with Learning Differences
Harper Learning Academy is a premier microschool in Byram, Mississippi, dedicated to serving K-12 students with learning differences. Discover our personalized approach to education, competency-based grading, and holistic support services.
Creative Constraints:
Harper Learning Academy
Empowering Students with Learning Differences
COMMUNITY BASED ACCOUNTABILITY
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“Ignite Microschool is a unique educational enrichment opportunity for your homeschool child. Imagine the progressive hands - on Waldorf and Reggio methods paired with STEAM exploration and collaboration and you have a vision of your child enjoying learning with friends at Ignite.”
www.igniteingenuity.org/
Beth Kinzer - Founder
How do I know if my child a good fit for Ignite Microschool?
Students who excel in the small multi-age classroom at Ignite are independent learners who are curious about the world around them. They thrive when given the time and space to take deep dives into topics that intrigue them, working collaboratively with a team or by themselves. They persevere through difficult tasks and are excited about demonstrating their expertise in creative ways. They encourage and mentor their peers. They are respectful to their peers and teachers and self-regulate their behavior to allow others to succeed. - www.igniteingenuity.org/
Ignite Microschool
Link to Introductory Packet (Vision, Mission, Belief Statements, & Pillars)
Natural Connections Academy is a K-12 private micro-school. We are agriculture rich in our learning environment�while integrating technology and all core subject areas.
Our Farmstead Academy setting includes animals of all shapes and sizes with an emphasis on our Equestrian Team.
At Natural Connections Academy, we firmly believe that all children are unique, special, and deserve a top-quality education that provides a meaningful and engaging learning experience.
K-12, focus in nature and equestrian studies. Located in Marine, IL.
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Kentucky Country Day School is a private, coeducational school in Louisville, KY with 825 students in grades JK through 12. We’re located on a beautiful 80+ acre campus in eastern Jefferson County.
We educate the whole child through a rigorous college preparatory academic program as well as a wide variety of athletic, fine arts, and extracurricular opportunities.
Small class sizes (average of 16 students) allow our exceptional faculty to get to know every child and make sure that every student is actively engaged with learning.
Our mission is summed up in our motto: Citizen, Scholar, Steward.
KCD OFFERS:
Scholarship that blends tradition and innovation
Citizenship in a real-world context
Stewardship through service and responsibility
A beautiful place to learn, compete, and play
HOW IT STARTED
Kentucky Country Day School was formed in 1972 by the merger of four schools: The Kentucky Home School for Girls, Louisville Country Day School, the Kentucky Military Institute, and Aquinas Preparatory School. The first coed class graduated from KCD in 1973. The school moved to its present 80+ acre campus in 1978.
OUR MISSION
Kentucky Country Day School challenges its students to achieve their highest level of academic excellence and to grow into honorable people of confidence and integrity. We inspire personal growth through a diverse community and participation in arts, athletics, and community service. By doing so, Kentucky Country Day School prepares its students to live successful lives and make meaningful contributions to society. This mission is summed up in our motto: Citizen, Scholar, Steward.
James Pfost
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BULLITT ADVANCED MATH + SCIENCE
A Close, Creative, & Collaborative Community Because of the program design, you have the opportunity to be part of a small, close-knit group of 48 students who will become lifelong friends & colleagues. Together you will have special shared experiences that aren’t afforded to other students in traditional settings
The Bullitt Advanced Math and Science Program provides a rigorous combination of online content, traditional classroom instruction, and authentic and exciting hands-on scientific inquiry experiences through Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, General Electric, and the Kentucky Science Center amongst others. Additionally, through a partnership with JCTC Southwest, students have the unique opportunity to attain their diploma and an associates degree during their junior and senior years of high school.
| First year teacher who has learned so much BAMS started as a way to give Bullitt County's best and brightest a way to earn their associates degree while still in H.S, students complete their HS credits the first two years, and are full time students at JCTC earning their associates of science degree their Junior and SR year. Students pursue STEM coursework, work with community partners, and give hands on experience. |
2. WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST INSPIRING ABOUT THE PROCESS? | Seeing students achieve bigger than they would ever give themselves credit for has been the highlight of my work. |
3. WHAT ADVICE DO YOU HAVE FOR US THROUGH THIS PROCESS? | THINK outside the box, involve the students in the process, what industries can you support in the process? Relying on trust between community partners is all we have and why it can be so successful. CULTURE for school spirit and how it can be connected |
4. WHAT DO YOU ENCOURAGE US TO THINK MORE ABOUT? | Urged to think about staffing and resources, my coworker and I are the BAMS program, we wear many hats, we are in charge of recruitment, media, PR, club sponsors, etc. It is a large iceberg. |