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The Science Leadership Academy
Learn – Create – LeadLearn – Create – Lead
The School District of PhiladelphiaSchool Reform Commission
James E. Nevels, ChairMartin G. Bednarek
Sandra Dungee GlennJames Gallagher, Ph. D.
Daniel Whelan
Paul G. Vallas, Chief Executive OfficerGregory Thornton, Ed. D., Chief Academic Officer
Albert Bichner, Interim Deputy Chief Academic Officer
Why SLA?
Innovative, inquiry-based curriculumInnovative, inquiry-based curriculum Small learning communitySmall learning community Nationally Recruited FacultyNationally Recruited Faculty Partnership with the Franklin InstitutePartnership with the Franklin Institute InternshipsInternships Dual enrollment programsDual enrollment programs Longer classes to enable depth of studyLonger classes to enable depth of study
Three Essential Questions How do we How do we
learn?learn?
What can we What can we create?create?
What does it What does it mean to lead?mean to lead?
Five Core Values
InquiryInquiry
ResearchResearch
CollaborationCollaboration
PresentationPresentation
ReflectionReflection
The Capstone Projects Graduation ExhibitionsGraduation Exhibitions
Student-developed projectsStudent-developed projects
Skills-based standardsSkills-based standards
Authentic assessmentAuthentic assessment
The School Site
Summer Institute
Two week summer programTwo week summer program Bridge the gap between elementary and Bridge the gap between elementary and
high schoolhigh school Opportunity to meet teachers and Opportunity to meet teachers and
classmates in a less formal settingclassmates in a less formal setting Use of Franklin Institute and Centennial Use of Franklin Institute and Centennial
Lake in Fairmount ParkLake in Fairmount Park
Science
Hands-on, laboratory based courseworkHands-on, laboratory based coursework Science MethodologyScience Methodology Begin with Biology, Chemistry, PhysicsBegin with Biology, Chemistry, Physics AP courses in later yearsAP courses in later years Advanced courses on and off campusAdvanced courses on and off campus Outdoor science facilitiesOutdoor science facilities
Technology Wireless connectivityWireless connectivity Full digital production labFull digital production lab Three ways to look at tech:Three ways to look at tech:
Communication with Communication with parentsparents
Technology elective Technology elective course offeringscourse offerings
Integration into Integration into “traditional” classes“traditional” classes
Leadership / Entrepreneurship
InternshipsInternships
Student involvement on school committees Student involvement on school committees
Real world application of class studyReal world application of class study
Student involvement in admissions processStudent involvement in admissions process
Presentation as fundamental to learningPresentation as fundamental to learning
The Advisory System Small Advisory size – Small Advisory size –
15-20 Students15-20 Students
Four year sequenceFour year sequence
School – Family linkSchool – Family link
Parent-Advisor-Student Parent-Advisor-Student conferencesconferences
After-School Life
Commitment to extra-curricular activitiesCommitment to extra-curricular activities AthleticsAthletics ArtsArts Student LeadershipStudent Leadership And more…And more…
College Process
Individualized attention Individualized attention College counselor College counselor Advisory systemAdvisory system
College “sit-ins” starting next yearCollege “sit-ins” starting next year Aggressive marketing to universitiesAggressive marketing to universities Partnerships with local schoolsPartnerships with local schools
Admissions
Redefining “Magnet” schoolRedefining “Magnet” school GradesGrades Counselor recommendationsCounselor recommendations Terra-NovasTerra-Novas
100 – 120 special kids100 – 120 special kids
For More Information:
On the web: On the web: http://sla.fi.http://sla.fi.eduedu
Contact: Chris Lehmann, PrincipalContact: Chris Lehmann, Principal Phone: 215-448-1379Phone: 215-448-1379 Email: [email protected]: [email protected]