hsa_choice ppt for 2016.2017
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CHOICE
INFORMATION MEETING
FEBRUARY 1, 2016
JOLYNN PATTERSON ADMINISTRATOR
Home School Academy
The mission of the District 20 Home School Academy is to enhance student learning and to support homeschooling families through quality instruction in varied and enriched learning environments.
Mission Statement
D20 HSA Program Goals
Goal One: To provide an enriched and extended curriculum that will complement the core instruction provided by homeschooling educators.
Goal Two: To provide homeschooling families access to additional resources that will supplement home school instruction.
Goal Three: To provide homeschooling families a connection to the public school setting, but do not offer a full array of educational services, including special education services.
HSA Programs2016-2017
◦ Colorado State Certified
◦ Academy District Twenty Staff Members
◦ Grade Level Classroom Teachers
◦ Specialist: Art and Music
◦ Classified and Clerical Support
HSA Staff
◦ Understanding by Design (UBD)
◦ Backward Design
◦ Determine what students should know at the end of the Unit Study and begin planning from there
◦ Essential Questions guide planning and instruction
◦ Formative and Summative assessment to check for understanding and prior knowledge
Units of Study and Lesson Planning
Four Mile Park
Butterfly Pavilion
Fine Arts Center- Bemis School of Art
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Cliff Dwellings
Olympic Training Center
Mueller State Park
Molly Kathleen Gold Mine
Denver Aquarium
Wings over the Rockies
Challenger Learning Center
Pueblo Raptor Center
Castlewood Canyon
Fountain Creek Nature Center
Denver Museum of Natural History
WWII Memorial Museum
Field Trips
•Talent Show
•Student Performances
•Student Art at Library 21c
•Family Events
Family Events
Students will spend the year exploring the Elements and Principles of Design. They will use a variety of mediums, tools, techniques, and processes to create works of art.
Essential Questions that will be explored throughout the year:
Who decides what art is?
Who determines whether or not art is “good.”
What skills and vocabulary do I need to do art?
What separates craft from art and who decides?
Visual Art
In Music, students will get to explore and create a wide variety of styles of music, perform music on different instruments, and learn about different composers and regions. Students will also build their knowledge of how to read music.
Essential Questions that will be explored:
-What is the difference between music and noise?
-What makes a music performance great?
-How do composers and performers reach their audiences?
-How will I use music throughout the entirety of my life?
-What are my musical strengths?
Music
Academy of Arts Focus: Integrated & Performing Arts
Mission: The Academy of Arts program blends integrated and performing arts to provide enrichment through standards based curriculum.
Monday: Grades K-5
Tuesday: Grades K-8
Location: D20 EAC – 1110 Chapel Hills Drive - 80920
Academy of Arts Curriculum unit study time is devoted to learning curriculum objectives THROUGH
the arts. The ARTS are used as a tool for instruction.
2013-2014: Early American History
2014-2015: American HistoryCivics: American Symbols Westward Expansion
2015-2016Heroes
2016-2017African StudiesLion King Jr. Performance
HSA Academy of Arts
2016-2017 Productionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYeohu_u2Bc#t=59
Integrated Social Studies Objectives
◊ Explore the sights and sounds of Africa
◊ Compare African culture with our own
◊ Appreciate the oral storytelling traditions
◊ Learn stories to retell
◊ Utilize map skills
◊ Learn the richness of this geographic region
◊ Identify animal life found in Africa and how they are interrelated
Performing Arts Objectives
◊ Experience African art and create individual pieces
◊ Make vocal and instrumental music alone and in groups.
◊ Drum and learn polyrhythms and call and response
◊ Utilize drama and stage skills
◊ Move and Dance using choreography
ProductionObjectives
Learn stage skills and theatre vocabulary
Create masks and basic costume pieces
Imagine and create stage and set designs
Experience the technical side of production- lights, sounds
Work as a team to produce a full scale musical theater performance
Academy of Arts What can you expect from the ARTS program?
Time to connect with a classroom teacher and grade level peersHands on opportunities to learn about AfricaSpecialty classes in visual art and music with specialistsLunch and recess with peersProduction clubs to create sets, costumes, masks, and propsRehearsal time for Lion KingArts Studios in drumming, singing, drama and art
Academy of Arts
Questions about the Academy of Arts?
STEM Academy
Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Mission: To provide project based learning focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.
Wednesday: K-5
Thursday: K-8
Friday: K-8
Location: D20 EAC 1110 Chapel Hills Drive - 80920
STEM Academy
Sample Units of Study
0 Space (K-8 in 2016-2017)
0 Rocks and Minerals/ Pebbles, Sand and Silt
0 Living Things
0 Chemistry/Mixtures and Solutions
0 Nutrition
0 Weather
0 Balls and Ramps
0 Magnetism and Electricity
Engineering Design Process
Engineering Design Process
Robotics
STEM Academy What can you expect from the STEM Academy?
0 Project Based Learning focused on…0 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
0 Hands-on activities
0 Robotics
0 Clubs
0 Visual Art
0 Music
STEM Academy◦ Integrated Units of Study
◦ Project Based Learning ◦ Inquiry based ◦ Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math focused
◦ Robotics ◦ iPad and Laptop Labs◦ Visual Art ◦ Music◦ Clubs◦ Field Trips: 2-3 Per Year
◦ 2016-2017 International Towne/6-8 Middle School (Rotated EOY)◦ 2015-2016 Young AmeriTowne/4th and 5th grade (Rotated EOY)
STEM Academy
Questions about the STEM Academy?
TRACKSFocus: Outdoor Education
Mission: Teaching Respect, Appreciation, and Conservation to Kids through Science and Social Studies.
◦ Wednesdays: Grades 7 and 8
◦ Thursdays: Grades 5 and 6
◦ Fridays: Grades 3 and 4
Location: School in the Woods Property
TRACKS
Location:
School in the Woods Property
12002 Vollmer Road
Colorado Springs, Co 80908
Start/End Times:
• 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Begins the week of August 17th
TRACKSCurriculum HighlightsHistory of the Black Forest
Survival/First Aid
Forestry
Pond Studies
Archery, Biking, Hiking, Snow Shoeing
Tracking/Orienteering
Native Flora and Fauna
Team Building and Leadership
State and National Park Studies
Field Trips
Each program offers curriculum specific to the grade levels.
Questions about the TRACKS Academy?
TRACKS Academy
HSA Programs2016-2017
3 Programs: ARTS, STEM and TRACKS
K-8 Grades
No Fees!
Music and Art
Curriculum Lending Library
Optional Testing: STAR, CogAT
Technology: iPad Lab and Laptop Labs
Student Lending Library
Field Trips (2-3) Per Year
Hot Lunch Options at the EAC location
AOHS and The Village at PCHSThursday, February 4, 6:00 pm Discovery Canyon Campus MS
Monday, February 8, 6:00 pm Eagleview Middle School
Tuesday, February 9, 6:00 pm Challenger Middle School
Wednesday, February 10, 6:00 pm Mountain Ridge Middle School
Thursday, February 11, 6:00 pm Timberview Middle School
Principal Nathan Gorsch will present program options for students transitioning to high school.
TOURS/Visitation
Register online at www.asd20.org/hsa.
Look for the link to the survey on our homepage.
Current Family
Students currently enrolled in a HSA Program need to complete the Enrollment Continuation Survey on or before Feb 20, 2016.
Complete the Enrollment Request Survey
◦ STEP 1: Go www.asd20.org and complete the Choice Application online and submit signature page
Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2016
◦ STEP 2: If admitted and the student is NOT currently enrolled in an HSA Program, you will complete the registration process online and then visit the D20 Central Registry Office @ 1110 Chapel Hills Drive
Central Registration is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily
Students currently enrolled in a HSA Program need to return the Enrollment Continuation Survey on or before Feb 20, 2016.
Choice Application Process
Kindergarten Round Up 1. Complete the CHOICE online application/submit signature page
2. Attend Kindergarten Round-up or make-up day
HSA Kindergarten Round-up
Thursday, February 11th
8:00 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Make-up Days
Feb 17, Feb 18, and Feb 19
HSA programs allow parents to…
◦ teach core curriculum at home• Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies…etc.
◦ enroll their children in enrichment opportunities that best fit each child's interests, needs, and learning style
◦ network with other homeschool families and students
HSA Programs2016-2017