Welcome to Orientation

Our Shared Language

Our Shared Language

Just-In-Time Instruction

Instructors provide a learning solution when it is actually needed, rather than

on a standard basis.

Our Shared Language

Just Right Place

The place where students are on their learning journey. If you are in your “just

right place,” you are not behind or ahead. You are just right where you need to be.

Our Shared Language

Self-Directed Learning

Students as responsible owners and managers of their own learning process.

Our Shared Language

Advisories

A student’s intimate learning community that helps the student learn and grow into who they want to be. Students will remain in the same advisory during their career at

AECS.

Our Shared Language

Habits of Mind

Ways of thinking and being when you are faced with a problem you don’t

know the answer to.

Our Shared Language

Gift Mindedness

Recognizing that each and every one of us is a unique and gifted person. No one’s gifts are more special than anyone else’s. The number of gifts

we have and how big our gifts grow are unlimited.To be gift minded, we need to remember to

celebrate and generously share our own gifts, and to take time to discover and appreciate others’.

Our Daily Schedule8:30 - 8:40 Advisories (M,F) & Community Time (T, W, Th)

8:40 - 9:40 Self-Directed Math by Grade Level

9:40 - 11:10 Reading, Writing and Language Arts

11:10 – 12:00 Lunch / Recess (T, W, Th – Once a week, students will eat together in the AECS

space with their advisor.)

12:00 - 12:20 Read Aloud (M,W, F) and Cursive/SSR (T, Th)

12:20 – 2:00 Project Time

2:00 - 2:30 Encore and Clubs

2:30 – 3:00 Encore and Clubs

3:00 Dismissal

Project Highlights

• Ecological Inquiry• Timeline Practice Project• AECS Ambassadors• Street Name Investigations• Outdoor Sanctuary Design• Pick Your Own Design Challenge• Several History-Based Projects• Choose Your Own Travel Adventure (Year-Long)

Other Instructional Strategies

• Multiage • Collaborative Mixed Groups• Core Instruction

Self-Directed Math by Grade LevelTheme-based Reading Units

• Encore• Clubs

Parent ExpectationsYou are a co-learner in our community.

You are part of our gift celebration system.You are a “just in time guide” on the side, as

teachers are.You are part of helping your child reach

his/her highest potential.

Student ExpectationsI see myself as special and unique.

I know that my just right place is right where I should be.I am a co-creator and co-owner of our school agreements.

Over time, I will grow my skills as a life long learner – directing what and how I want to learn.

I think learning is FUN and EXCITING.I can only have fun and excitement if I am PRESENT

(physically and mentally).

Performance AssessmentStudent "Just Right Place" Assessment

Student "I CAN" Common Core Mastery

Checklists

Student Goal Setting

Student Created Portfolios

Student Generated Progress Reports

Teacher Monitered Student Personalized

Learning Plan

Other Helpful Information

• Our Spaces Are Shared – You will not always find us in the same place.

• Our Teachers are shared too – All the teachers will be your child’s instructor.

• Advisors are your first point of contact. • We have a special way of celebrating birthdays.• Students will bring their own snack. • Lockers are for outdoor clothing, backpacks, gym

shoes, and snacks. Some students will share.

Other Helpful Information

• Keep an eye on our news bulletin board and announcement board.

• There will not be regular homework. • Smile – We are Going on Some Exciting Field

Trips and Need Your Help Throughout the Year!!

• Reminder – Most supplies are shared. • Two-way communication is essential!