June 17 presentation - Tahoe Expedition Academy New Campus public workshop

New Campus Workshop June 17, 2015

Agenda

1. Welcome2. Purpose of Workshop3. Overview of New Campus Project

a. About TEAb. Process + Timelinec. New Campus Vision So Far

4. Your Ideas (Input Stations)

About Tahoe Expedition Academy

History & Vision

• Pre-Kindergarten through 11th grade • Founded in 2011• Modeled on Expeditionary learning

(derived from Outward Bound)• College Preparatory• Accredited by Western Association

of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Our Philosophy: Survive & Thrive

Exposure to “constructively adverse” learning experiences promote each child’s

intellectual development, personal growth

and academic success.

“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Academics, Character and Adventure

● Promote critical thinking

● Build character & community

● Adventure for sake of Academics, Character and Adventure

Facts, Facilities & Financial Aid

Currently 125 Students in PreK - 10th Grade • Plans to ultimately accommodate 270 students (preK

- 12th)

Outgrown Existing Facilities• In contract with the Martis Fund for 42 acres off

Schaffer Mill Road

Funding• Martis Valley Education Foundation established for

purpose of funding the school• Raised $15 million to date

Financial Aid• 1/3 of families receive financial support

Why TEA Here?

• Expedition focused – Inch wide/Mile Deep

• Hands on learning• Adventure driven – “In the field”• Small class size – low student to

teacher ratio• Character education focused• Community involvement and service

• Stewardship for land in all grades– Release of cut throat trout – Planting Sugar Pine Trees– Forest cleanup and restoration

New Campus Process + Timeline

Process

Analyze Develop PlanStudy

Potential Impacts

• Environmental Consultants

• Wetlands, biology, traffic, etc.

• Engage appropriate design team

• Fit with site + TEA philosophy

• Comply with Placer County & others to minimize/avoid impacts

On-going feedback

Prior Entitlements for Hopkins Ranch Project

Timeline

Sept 2017: School Opens

May 2016 - August 2017: Construction*

Now - May 2016: Campus Design, Studies and Approvals

*Construction will likely be phased and some phases will likely be completed after this period

Vision of New Campus

Thank you!

For more info + provide on-going comments

www.FutureTEA.org