This document provides an overview of Academy 21, an educational program that aims to promote 21st century skills. It discusses Academy 21's approach to learning, which focuses on individualized education, technology integration, and community involvement. The summary also outlines how teachers will serve as advisors and facilitators, and how various tools like blogs, conferencing, and field experts will be used to support instruction and measure student growth.
6. Sample Student Schedule 1 st Hour 2 nd Hour 3 rd Hour 4 th Hour 5 th Hour Resource A Day Band Academy 21 Spanish Academy 21 Comp. Pub. Academy 21 B Day Academy 21 Academy 21 Fitness Academy 21 Academy 21 Academy 21
Scott: Point 1: -students actively schedule their day based on their needs and goals; make appointments for seminars and one-on-one meetings with advisors -students decide how they will address the proficiencies of each core discipline and the districts core competencies; set their own daily goals and timelines; self-monitor and assess progress Point 2: -learning objectives focused on 21 st Century Skills (once again, reference PSD Core Competencies) -supportive, real-world environment (individual advisor, support from each core subject, collaborate w/ peers) Example: student e-mails identified outside expert for research and support; students will establish and maintain their own work calendar to include meetings, seminars, group collaboration, webinars Point 3: -students will be using outside sources from the local and global community Point 4: -students will learn the essential skills and concepts of all core subjects as laid out by the state and district -the use of projects and problem-solving is an authentic way of mastering these skills
Julie Point 1 -regular meetings will take place, checkpoints established, progress monitored -advisor will attend to social and emotional needs Point 2 / Point 3 -advisor helps the student make connections -traditional teacher = provides information and answers facilitator = provides guidance for students to find answers Point 4 -advisor will help manage a portfolio of student work and growth as measured by assessments given to all students (WKCE, MAP, Dist. Benchmark Assessments, etc)
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