When parents evaluate which school to send their

child, they take into consideration many points. The

most important of these is the academic curriculum a

school has. Enrolling one’s child in Radians School

implies that the parent believes that the academic

offering here affords the child the best opportunity to

successfully pursue their ultimate goals. We fully

understand that Radians School is not for everyone. To compete

successfully in the world requires clear goals and the willingness to work

hard to achieve these. Radians School is proud of the results it has

achieved with its students. We openly share the results of our

students because we know that these results are a validation of

the hard work and effort made by our teaching staff to guide our

students on the road to success. Parents can count on us to continue

to offer the most up-to-date and effective academic experience for your

child. One very important key to success is “discipline.” While no one

enjoys discipline, we enjoy the results that discipline helps us achieve.

It is true that the slogan

“Excellence! That’s What We Do! represents who and what we are!

The Radians School ADVANTAGE

RADIANS SCHOOLRADIANS SCHOOL of Math, Science, and Technology

Christmas Edition

100% Full English classes

(excepting Spanish & PR History)

Strong emphasis on Science

and Math

Rigorous academic curriculum

geared towards preparing students

for study in PR and the U.S. with

proven successful results

Completely online platform for

Math, Science, History and

English from 7th grade

Outstanding facilities with 8

basketball courts, a baseball field

and semi-Olympic pool

Extensive agricultural program

with a full-size greenhouse and

hydroponic system (winner of

multiple awards)

Two-time winner of the

prestigious “Presidential Blue

Ribbon Award” for teaching

excellence

Award-winning faculty

Highly satisfied parents

Many co-curricular activities

includes: robotics, tennis, dance,

music, guitar classes, computer

animation, recycling, track and

field, champion volleyball and

softball teams, and much more.

The first and only school in Puerto

Rico recognized as a “National

School of Character”

Radians School Students Work Hard

and Enjoy the Learning Process!

WHY WE EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF SCIENCE AT RADIANS SCHOOL

Science surrounds us. It is everywhere in our daily lives - all day, every day! That is why Radians School emphasizes SCIENCE! From an early age, we interact with our environment, asking questions and seeking answers. This question-and-answer process lies at the heart of knowing and doing science. It is a way of knowing and thinking about the natural and physical components of the world in which we live. The importance of science in our daily lives may not be obvious, yet we make science-based choices every day. Science is involved when we choose what to eat, or choose products with the least impact on the environment or make informed decisions about our health-care. Science is the foundation of an innovative culture and at the core of significant political decisions. Understanding science is crucial for all Puerto Ricans so we can be informed and active in our country's future. Active, hands-on/minds-on experiences, as well as research and problem-solving opportunities, build an understanding of what it means to know science. Doing science develops our ability to ask questions, collect information, organize and test our ideas, problem-solve and apply what we learn. Even more, science is a platform for building confidence, developing communication skills, and making sense of the world around us. Read more about how we learn to maximize the learning experiences of children.

Science is inclusive Science is part of our daily lives: all day, every day, everywhere we go. Our personal lives are real world contexts for learning science and understanding the impact of science on our lives. Everyone can become engaged in science by way of linking daily personal experiences to science, regardless of where they live, how they live or what language they speak. Our knowledge of science comes from the contributions of many different cultures and people. Access to science education develops confidence and positive self-image for all learners, regardless of culture, gender, race, social class or religious beliefs.

Science crosses subjects The world is not fragmented into discrete subjects and science is not isolated from everything else in our lives — it crosses into all subjects. Not only do different types of science interact (such as the concept of light energy, which links biology, chemistry and physics), but science can be found in subjects like history, geography, philosophy and all sorts of subject areas. For example, understanding time periods in history and societies includes learning about scientific innovations and technology used during those periods. Science is even dance and music — it allows us to understand how we hear music, how we move our bodies to dance, and how our eyes see art. Learning opportunities linking science to other subjects provide a rich context for integrating science, technology, mathematics, and language concepts and skills. Integrated programs help learners understand concepts across different subjects and make connections within a particular subject area. Integration of

different sciences can help learners connect concepts to concepts, topics to topics and explicitly link different disciplines of science.

Science develops literacy skills Language and literacy skills are integral to knowing and doing science. Reading, writing, and speaking are all essential to comprehending and communicating scientific issues and ideas. Active hands-on/minds-on science programs provide valuable context for students to develop literacy skills through reading and writing informational and non-fiction text. But literacy in science is more than just reading and writing: understanding the impact of science in our world provides opportunity to debate issues through written, oral, or visual presentations. This gives students opportunities to read, write, defend and communicate their findings in meaningful ways.

Science develops numeracy skills Numeracy, like language and literacy, is integral to doing science. The skills of sorting and classifying, estimating and counting, measuring, graphing, collecting data and analyzing are frequently used when doing science. Science investigations provide rich context and authentic opportunities to learn and use numeracy skills within the context of science. For instance, understanding and predicting how forces act on a structure involves science, mathematics and design technology through data collection, measurement, presentation and interpretation skills.

Science develops general and technical skills Science is a way of knowing and thinking about the natural and physical world. Observing, measuring, inferring, classifying, predicting and communicating are some of the skills fundamental to science. Not only are they integral to science investigations, solving problems, and making decisions, they contribute to science as a body of knowledge and a 'way of knowing.' Conducting science investigations and explorations involves use of inquiry skills. Inquiry is a circular process: the conclusions can take the learner back to the original question and lead to more questions, involving learners in the process of learning. By formulating their own questions, planning, and conducting investigations, learners build new meanings, understanding and knowledge. This helps develop their critical thinking, reasoning, and decision-making skills. Science also requires using technical skills, important to procedures used in various disciplines of science, such as doing a titration in chemistry or using a spring scale in physics. Part of learning these technical skills is developing an understanding of the safety considerations involved when handling materials and equipment and performing experiments.

Above, Alexandra Droz, Radians High School

Above, Ricardo Valdes at Radians School lab.

8th Grade World History Course

Activity: Preparing Timelines

Above, Students taking care of the hydroponic system at our ERCSA agricultural center. Nicely done!

Above, Members of Cub Scouts Pack 453 having a meeting. Parents work together with and support their children. Great work parents!

Above, the parents of the COPSAA Girls Mini Volleyball Champions. Day in and day out they are there supporting their children and helping them achieve their goals! Congratulations parents!

Students from the 8th Grade World

History Course have been working on a

semester long project involving the

creation of a World History Timeline.

Students are encouraged to bring photos

of outstanding persons, age architecture,

art, music, and literature of a given time

period.

Having students put events in order helps

them to start to understand the overall

development of a particular event such as

the age of Greece and Rome, age of

discovery, the industrial revolution, and,

finally, to understand the development of

an historical era like the Cold War. It

allows them to see how historical

events are related and points out the

cause and effect relationship

between historical events.

Students from the elementary school surprised their teacher on Friday, Dec. 6 with an unexpected “Baby Shower.” Ms. Fonseca was visibly moved at this display of care and love by her students. Everyone is anxiously awaiting the arrival of the next member of the great Radians School Family.

UPDATE: Ms. Johanna Ortiz (elementary Math teacher) gave birth on Friday to a healthy little girl, the newest addition to our family. We send our best wishes and love!!

Daily Life at Radians School

Cayey, Puerto Rico Radians School Calendar 2014

(Subject to Change) SECOND SEMESTER

January, 2014 VIRTUE—Tolerance 9 Classes begin PK – 12th Grade 13 Holiday: Eugenio María de Hostos CLASSES WILL NOT MEET 20 Holiday: Martín Luther King CLASSES WILL NOT MEET

25 SAT Testing

February VIRTUE—Fairness 2-8 Scouting Anniversary Week 12-14 AEP Annual Convention 17 Holiday: President’s Day CLASSES WILL MEET

22 College Board Testing (PEAU) 28 Sanjuaneo Tour 9th – 12th Ruta histórica Isla cerrera 7th & 8th March VIRTUE—Integrity * Autopista College Fair 8 SAT Testing 11-14 Science Fair Week

14 Pocahontas 4th - 6th 17-21 English Week & Scholastic Book Fair 18 Science Fair Awards Ceremony 21 Presentation 1st - 3rd Grade

April VIRTUE—Responsibility 11 Noche de Teatro 7th – 12th 11 Pre School Open House 14-18 SPRING BREAK CLASSES WILL NOT MEET 21 Holiday: José de Diego CLASSES WILL NOT MEET 22 Back to school 25 SEPA Testing K-11th May VIRTUE—Compassion

3 SAT Testing 2 Field Day Pre School 5-9 Education Week Celebration 6,7,8 Advanced Level Testing (PNA) 9 Achievements Ceremony 4th & 5th Grade 12 Achievements Ceremony 6th, 7th, 8th Grades 13 Achievements Ceremony 9th – 12th Grades

11-16 International Science & Engineering Fair – Los Angeles, California 14 Final Tests English & History 15 Final Tests Math &Spanish 16 Final Test Science/Last day of school 20 Commencement Ceremony 12th Grade 21 Commencement Ceremony 8th Grade 22 Graduation Kinder 26 Holiday: Memorial Day CLASSES WILL NOT MEET 23-30 Faculty Administrative End of Term Work

June VIRTUE—Joyfulness 7 SAT Testing

2 Radians Summer Camp/Faculty Professional Workshops 28 College Board Testing (PEAU)

Radians School Carr 735 Km 0.4 Cayey, PR 00736 787.738.4822 ph 787-738-2700 fax www.radiansschool.org

From the entire

Virtues-Based Community,

we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!

Above, MORE CHAMPIONSHIPS!—Radians School athletes win COPSAA Futsol

Championship! Way to go, SHARKS!

At right, Santa pays a visit to the

Preschool … What a

wonderful holiday season!