research, videos that make learning more fun, and access to a community of individuals
( peers, leaders and the like) to support their projects. Students are using tools such as Skype to tap into their network of resources. Live streaming enables students to have face-to-face contact with students, teachers, community leaders and industry experts like never before. Visualization is a proven tool for success, as teachers on the other end are able to demonstrate lessons instead of simply lecturing. This is exceedingly helpful in the matter of virtual learning. Instead of teachers working through chat, they have the opportunity to talk directly to their students, allowing for a more personalized experience for online learning.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
The idea of community schools was born with the thought of a school becoming the center of a community, instead of just a place located within it. A community school is built on partnerships between schools and other community resources and focuses on academics, social services, and youth and community development with the goal of being a hub for students, teachers, parents and community leaders to come together to provide support and opportunities to one another.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS OFFER:
• Engaging Instruction – Community schools provide real-world learning and problem solving opportunities for students both within and outside of the classroom. Instruction goes beyond the teachers, encouraging students to engage with community leaders, local businesses and other public organizations.
Education
• Expanded Learning Opportunities – Community schools, which are typically open 24 / 7 / 365, offer and encourage students to pursue both academic and non-academic success by enhanced opportunities to learn and grow.
• College, Career and Citizenship – Whether this is readiness for college, technical school, or simply to enter the workforce, community schools focus on ensuring that students are comfortable and confident after graduation to become engaged members of society.
• Health and Social Support – A strong community starts with healthy members. Ensuring mental and physical well-being is a high priority in community schools.
• Community Engagement – Community schools are run by a collective number of teachers,
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Rise and shine.
Morning hugs and smiles at our elementary schools set the tone for a day infused with active learning and joy. As students move on to our Middle and Senior Schools, they learn to write analytically, stretch ideas broadly and articulate their point of view confidently.
Wherever our students decide to go next, they have the discipline, drive and intellect to shine brightly.
Explore • Engage • Excel
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