Frontier School of Innovation – Lower (K-5)Frontier School of Innovation – Middle (6-8)

6700 N. Corporate Dr. Kansas City, MO 64120

Phone: (816) 363-1907 | Fax: (816) 363-1165

info@kcfsi.org | www.kcfsi.org

Frontier School of Excellence – Middle (6-8) Frontier School of Excellence – Upper (9-12)

5605 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64110

Phone: (816) 822-1331 | Fax: (816) 822-1332

info@bfmass.org | www.bfmass.org

Tuition-free Using U.S. Department of EducationRecognized School Curriculum

Excellence in Science & Math Education

Frontier School System

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Best Place to Learn “In Frontier, I got a lot of support from the teach-

ers and friendly staff. Without the support, I

might have not been able to accomplish much

in my life now. I thank you all for your help and

concern for my well-being during my stay at

your school. I am now furthering my skills in

the arts, one of the fields your school helped

me with, so again, thank you. J. Holmes(Former

Student)

Home Visits“Faculty home visits establish a family, student,

teacher connection which serves as a bridge

between the school and home. Finally,

the students, faculty and parents show a

dedication to high levels of academic success

and achievement.”

Mr. Isik, Principal, FSI

students, teachers, and administrators make Frontier

feel like one big family.

Nurturing School Atmosphere The emphasis of the entire instructional program

is aimed at meeting the individual needs of each

student in order to allow children to develop to

their fullest potential. The school establishes an

atmosphere in which students develop abilities

to generate new thoughts, to think analytically, to

draw logical conclusions, and to express

thoughts in writ ten and spoken form.

“...I have spoken with the parents of other

children who attend this school and they all

speak very highly of the education their children

are receiving. My son loves learning new things

all the time and loves going to school every day

and I wish for him to receive the best education

that I can find for him. I think your school would

be a great fit for him.” A Parent

Safe, Small, and Friendly School EnvironmentFrontier creates an inviting, safe, and

purposeful environment in which students

learn, and maintains a friendly and wholesome

atmosphere that encourages creative

expression and a desire for knowledge.

There is a small school atmosphere. The

involvement and participation of parents with

WHAT MAKES FRONTIER SPECIAL

Frontier Schools admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally ac-corded or made available to students at the school. Frontier Schools does not discriminate, or in any way prefer any student over another student, based on race, religion, gender, color, national and ethnic origin, disability, income level, proficiency in English, or athletic ability in administration of its educational policies.

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Frontier students apply knowledge of

scientists, mathematicians, and engineers on

site or at research institutions. They are our

focus, and success is an expectation for all.

Frontier provides teachers and students

with the latest technology available to

support their learning. Frontier’s community

centered rigorous learning environment is

a replicable model. In addition to innovative

mathematics and science instruction, the

curriculum immerses students in hands-on,

problem and project-based learning. While

they create, invent, and solve challenging

real-world problems in science and math,

they learn about engineering and powerful

technological tools in the process in this

environment.

Facts about Math and Science Education Students who take rigorous math and science courses are more likely to go to collegePeople with strong math and science backgrounds are more likely to be employedShortages in workers skilled in math/science affect U.S. performance in global markets

Source: Math Equals Opp; NELS data

The educators and leaders behind the Frontier School

are passionate about transforming how students engage

in math, science, engineering, and computer science.

Frontier School administrators fundamentally believe

that excelling in math and science prepares youth to

succeed in college, the workplace, and the 21st century.

Frontier’s vision is to enable students to succeed in school

and have the option of pursuing math, science, and

engineering careers. This will lead to students becoming

productive and responsible citizens.

StrONg Math, SciENcE, aNd ENgiNEEriNg FOcuS

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Science for AllFrontier Science Fairs will be huge and more

competitive than regional science fairs. Stu-

dents will work on a project of their interest

in math, science, computer or engineering

categories. A Science Fair project is a valu-

able means of applying the concept of the

scientific method as well as a fun learning

experience.

“Our son has been working on his project for

SCIENCE FAIR & OLyMPIADS

weeks. It is truly amazing to see what these kids can

come up with and experiments they do. The school has

been a great experience for him and is truly a great

place for kids to learn”

Brian and Angela Miller, Frontier Parents

ONGOING ASSESSMENT

• Continuous assessment and prep exams promote high

passing rates

• Frontier teachers are given flexibility in teaching and are

not constrained by the testing focus

• The mandatory use of the technology-enabled student

database by teachers allows for information to be

consistently updated

I-SWEEEP, the International Sustainable

World (Energy, Engineering, and Environment)

Project Olympiad, is a groundbreaking science

fair open to middle and high school students.

It is the largest science fair event of its kind

world-wide.

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS• Focus on constructive competition enables

academic achievement to be the primary student

focus

• Through yearly research papers, students

acquire the skills that they need in college

• Character education cultivates a community

of respect

CHALLENGING & DyNAMIC CURRICULUM• The Piaget, Vygotsky, and Gardner-influenced

curriculum challenges students just above their

current level with scaffolding

• Students are grouped by their skills to maximize

educational outcomes

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Teachers and other staff members have established a successful home/school

connection by BFMASS Online Database system which allows parent(s) and

guardian(s) to check their child’s progress. BFMASS also implemented STAR Reading

and Math as well as AR and AM programs for parents to see their children’s

progress in Math and Reading thru Renaissance Home Connect System. Burak Yilmaz, M. Ed – Principal at Frontier School of Excellence

As our mission states, we are dedicated to prepare each student for higher learning

in a safe, caring and collaborative atmosphere through a quality learner-centered

educational program with a strong emphasis on math, science, engineering and

technology. I can assure you that our staff will do their best for all students to reach

the best of their own potential.

Cetin Demir – Principal at Frontier School of Innovation

“Frontier Schools has given my child the tools to make better grades and decisions

Basically, I am pleased with BFMASS because they are looking out for my child the

way that I would. ”

Ms. Burnett , Family(Parent of a senior and 6th grader.

AP Courses, Electives, and Clubs Offered at Frontier Schools* AP SpanishAquatic ScienceCivil EngineeringDebateDigital GraphicsElectronicsFrenchHome ArtsHome EconomicsPrinciples of EngineeringVideo ProductionWeb Mastering

AP EnglishAP CalculusAP StatisticsAP Computer ScienceAP BiologyAP Environmental ScienceAP ChemistryAP PhysicsAP World HistoryAP U.S. HistoryAP U.S. Government & PoliticsAP Art HistoryAP Music TheoryAP Studio ArtAP Psychology

acadEMic OFFEriNgS

*AP and Elective course offerings

may vary from campus to campus

Frontier provide a rigorous academic program with intensive support that

permits students to reach their potential, whether that be a college prep,

honors or AP level. In addition, students are required to take part in research

projects and are encouraged to participate in academic competitions.

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7 students got acceptance to the following UniversitiesNorthwest Missouri State University (2 students)

North American University

University of Missouri

University of Central Missouri (5 students)

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Educational Academic and Program GoalsOur curriculum encompasses a healthy com bination of mental, physical, and interpersonal activities

undertaken in a nurturing, success-oriented atmosphere.

Through its curriculum, Frontier seeks to:

• Develop creative approaches to problem solving, promote intellectual curiosity, and engender a life long

commitment to learning.

• Promote ethical awareness, personal accountability, and a strong commitment to social justice.

• Develop the capacity for precise and articulate communication -- written, oral, visual, and quantitative.

• Prepare students to function as skilled professionals in their future careers.

Our faculty is dedicated to providing the highest quality education in an environment that emphasizes

structure, self-discipline, and attention to detail in all academic and social interactions.

Frontier School SyStem high School Program

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Highly Qualified and Dedicated Community of TeachersFrontier teachers hold higher education degrees in their disciplines; these teachers are recruited from around the world. School

encourages teachers to engage in home visits with student families to build on the parent-student-teacher triad.

a uNiquE aNd rEpLicabLE SchOOL MOdEL

The school model is rigorous (prepares students for college), relevant (reinforces math and science skills) and underpinned by a tight web of relationships (a

strong culture reinforced by teachers and parents). Frontier attributes its strong outcomes to three core principles within the school model: a challenging math

and science curriculum supported by theory; a focus on assessment; and a culture of constructive competition, discipline, and parental engagement. Frontier

utilizes technology across all of these dimensions to reinforce its school model and curriculum.

CULTURE OF HIGH EXPECTATIONS• Focus on constructive competition enables academic

achievement to be the primary student focus

• Beginning in 7th grade, counselling helps students

make wise early decisions about their graduation from

high school with the distinguished graduation plan

• Through yearly research papers, students acquire the

skills that they need in college

• Character education cultivates a community of respect

ONGOING ASSESSMENT

• Continuous assessment and prep exams

promote high passing rates

• Frontier teachers are given flexibility in teaching

and are not constrained by the testing focus

• The mandatory use of the technology-enabled

student database by teachers allows for

information to be consistently updated

CHALLENGING & DyNAMIC CURRICULUM• Frontier offers students a wide range of

Advanced Placement (AP) and Honors coursework.

• The Piaget, Vygotsky, and Gardner-influenced

curriculum challenges students just above their

current level with scaffolding

• Students are grouped by their skills to maximize

educational outcomes

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Frontier offers well equipped school settings and technology integration to respond to the needs of our students.

COLLEGE GOING SCHOOL CULTURE

cOLLEgE bOuNd EducatiON

Students will experience the following opportunities:

 Rigorous coursework to prepare for college

Advanced level Pre-AP courses starting as early as 6th grade

Dual credit courses

Variety of AP selection

PSAT/SAT selections in grades 7-12

Career Education classes in grades 9-12

Interacting and studying with university professors/students

Opportunity to communicate with Frontier alumni

Attending college fairs throughout the high school years

Participating in college search trips

One-on-one college counselling and early identification of

appropriate career

The goal of high school programs at Frontier Schools is to prepare students for four year colleges and for life. To that end, the core curriculum in the high school grades is designed to give each student the essential elements of a college preparatory education along with opportunities to engage in the exploration of intense study of particular fields of interest.

Starting in the ninth grade, students have the opportunity to accrue college credits. Students of Frontier gain real-world experiences through special field investigation trips, summer internships, college tours, and science-oriented projects.

Our program help students to• enrich basic skills in key content areas (English, reading, writing, mathematics, and science)• enhance development of study, writing, thinking, research, computer and test-taking skills.• increase motivation to learn and achieve academic excellence• develop career goals and increase awareness of career options• think positively about themselves• foster growth and ability as student leaders.• work toward acceptance into a quality four-year college or university

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Visita a los hogares“La visita a los hogares establece una conección

entre el estudiante y el maestro que sirve

como un puente entre la escuela y el hogar.

Por último, los estudiantes, maestros y padres

muestran al máximo su nivel de dedicación

para lograr el éxito académico”.

Mr. Isik, el Director, Frontier

Preferencia de Límites Geográficos (se aplica sólo a Frontier School of Innovation

(K-5): Los límites de preferencia de Frontier

School of Innovation abarcan desde el

Río Missouri en el norte hasta 27 St. en la

línea sur y de oeste a este del límite de

KCMSD. Espacios disponibles se llenaran con

estudiantes que residan fuera de estos límites

y dentro de KCMSD.

La participación de padres, estudiantes, maestros y

administradores hacen que Frontier se siente como

una gran familia.

Para fomentar Ambiente Escolar El énfasis del programa de la Enseñanza es muy

completo y esta basado en las

necesidades particulares de cada

es tudiante y permit i r a n iños a

desarrollar su potencial más alto.

La escuela establece una atmósfera

en la que el estudiante desarrolla

capacidades de establecer nuevos

pensamientos analíticos, para dibujar

conclusiones lógicas, y para expresar

los pensamientos en la forma escrita

y hablada.

Un ambiente seguro y amistoso de la escuelaFrontier crea un ambiente seguro y hace

que el estudiante aprenda, y mantenga una

atmósfera amistosa y sana que favorece la

expresión creativa y un deseo de superación.

QUE HACE QUE FRONTIER SEA ESPECIAL?

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El estudiante Centro de la Enseñanza • Atención Individual

• Pruebas Diagnósticas

• Progreso monitoreado continuo

• Proyectos de investigación requeridos

Ambiente Académico Enriquecido “.. He hablado con los padres de otros niños que

asisten a esta escuela y todos hablan muy bien

de la educación que sus hijos están

recibiendo. A mi hijo le encanta apren-

der cosas nuevas todo el tiempo y le

encanta ir a la escuela todos los días

y yo deseo que el reciba la mejor

educación que yo pueda encontrar

para él. Yo creo que esta sería una

gran escuela para él.”

Padre

LO QUE OFRECE FRONTIER

Programa de los estudiantes con talento (G/T)Los estudiantes que forman parte del programa

G/T también forman parte de uno de los equipos

académicos. Los equipos de Matemáticas, Ciencias,

y de la Robótica de cuarto y quinto grado, se reúnen

por lo menos una vez por semana. Los estudiantes

han participado en MATHCOUNTS, Olimpiada de

Matemáticas, Primer Torneo de la Liga Robótica Lego

y la Feria Cientifica.

Ser parte de estos emocionantes eventos

desafian e inspiran a nuestros estudiantes

para aumentar sus intereses en matemáticas

generales, ciencia, y las habilidades de trabajo

en equipo.

Experiencia en Investigación “Ya no asisto a FRONTIER, pero durante mi

estancia allí tuve un gran apoyo de los

maestros y del amigable personal. Sin el apoyo,

no podría haber sido capaz de lograr mucho

en mi vida ahora. Doy las gracias a todos por

su ayuda y preocupación por mi bienestar

durante mi estancia en la escuela. Ahora estoy

promoviendo mis habilidades en las artes, uno

de los campos en los que la escuela me ha

ayudado, de nuevo, gracias.”

J. Holmes (ex Estudiante)

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Clubs*

Animación

Ciencias Acuáticas

Baseball

Balón Cesto

Juego de Mesa

Porristas

Graficas Digitales

Drama

Dibujo

Baile Folklórico

Fútbol Americano

Francés

Math Counts

Liga de Matemáticas

Películas

Multicultural

Psicología

Lectura

Fútbol

Sociología

Producción de Video

Arte

Voleibol

Anuario

Teatro

“Soy un padre de dos niños - uno en Brookside y uno en

Frontier. Quiero hacerles saber lo mucho que me gustan

las dos escuelas. Espero que sus hijos sigan asistiendo a

Brookside para que puedan aprender y crecer.

Las cosas que a mi particularmente me gustan de FRONTIER son:• La administración y el cuidado de la facultad para la

seguridad de mi hijo

ACTIVIDADES EXTRACURRICULARES

• La preocupación y el bienestar que el personal

tiene para los niños

• El esfuerzo que hace Frontier para comunicarse

con los niños y las familias

• Alguien de la escuela hace el esfuerzo para lla-

mar cuando hay un problema y también cuando

el niño ha hecho bien

• Frontier enseña a los niños a resolver prob-

lemas

• Frontier le da la oportunidad a los estudiantes

para viajar

• Frontier ha dado a mi hijo las herramientas

para tener mejores calificaciones y tomar

mejores decisiones. Básicamente, estoy satis-

fecho con Frontier, ya que están mirando mas

allá por mi hijo de la forma en que yo lo haría.

T. Burnett (Padre)

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School Bus Service The safety of the students we transport is of pri-mary importance at Frontier School of Innovation. We work closely with our Bus Service Company in designing bus routes, bus stops, student behavior guidelines and driver training so that we can do everything we can to provide your students with a safe, hassle free bus ride to and from school. Frontier School of Innovation provides transpor-tation for all students. Safety is a core value in FSI. We are committed to following the best safety practices. Mr. Isik, Superintendent, FSS

Frontier School of Innovation – Lower (K-5)Frontier School of Innovation – Middle (6-8)

6700 N. Corporate Dr. Kansas City, MO 64120

Phone: (816) 363-1907 | Fax: (816) 363-1165

info@kcfsi.org | www.kcfsi.org

Frontier School of Excellence – Middle (6-8) Frontier School of Excellence – Upper (9-12)

5605 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64110

Phone: (816) 822-1331 | Fax: (816) 822-1332

info@bfmass.org | www.bfmass.org