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Renaissance School of Art and Reasoning
Information NightJanuary 3, 20137:00 p.m.
Small school setting
Students develop confidence, knowledge, and skills.
All learners are empowered and supported through
*Critical thinking
*Artistic development
*Community building
Principles for the Development of a Complete Mind:
Study the science of art. Study the art of science.
Develop your senses – especially learn how to see.
Realize that everything connects to everything else.
Rigorous course of study
Science- Formal Lab Reports LA/SS- Persuasive and expository
essays 40-60 minutes outside of class non-
fiction/fictional reading Project-based learning in all content
areas Use of technology in all content areas Individual and group presentations
required in all subjects
Field trips
Experience authentic art in the community Continue opportunities that expand the
walls of the classroom Connect classroom learning and the world Make connections with professionals Funded by an active PTSA
Building A Safe Community
Inclusion (sense of belonging)
Influence (shared leadership/purpose)
Community (working together creatively)
Competence (individual purpose and development)
Students known by all teachers Opportunities for individualized
instruction Develop relationships conducive to
inquiry and discussion Guilds
Guilds
Purpose: To develop relationships and the skills to deal with school and real world challenges and to create a positive school climate. Mixed-age grouping and social skills Health and study skills Leadership and decision making Known and acknowledged as individuals Develop personal responsibility Goal Setting Celebrations and FUN
Pull-out Resource Program Students with IEP’s leave the general
education classroom for the resource room for their service minutes.
Typically, this occurs during the fine and per-forming arts classes, but may also occur during other classes as well.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday7:30 – 8:45
Math – Kane
7:30 – 8:45Science -
Bawa
7:30 – 8:45Math - Kane
7:30 – 8:45LA/SS - Amaya
7:30 – 8:45Art -
Amaya8:50 – 10:05Art -
Amaya
8:50 – 10:05Math – Kane
8:50 – 10:05
Per. Arts - Daman
8:50 – 10:05Math – Kane
8:50 – 10:05
Per. Arts - Daman
10:10 - 10:35Guild
10:10 – 10:35Guild
10:10 – 11:25
LA/SS – Amaya
10:10 – 10:50Guild
10:10 – 10:40Lunch
10:40 – 11:10Lunch
10:40 – 11:10Lunch
11:30 – 11:55Lunch
10:55 – 11:25Lunch
10:45 – 11:20 Guild
11:15 – 12:30
LA/SS -Amaya
11:15 – 12:30
Per. Arts –Daman
12:00 – 12:30
Tutorial
11:30 – 12:40Art -
Amaya
11:25 – 12:40
Science - Bawa
12:35 – 2:00
Science -Bawa
12:35 – 2:00Art -
Amaya
12:30Early
Release
12:45 – 2:00
Science - Bawa
12:45 – 2:00
LA/SS - Amaya
Contributing to Community
School Yearbook Theater & Dance Productions City Hall Artwork Workshops with community member
advisors “Thrill the World” Participation Elementary School Performances Student Art Displays in Community Community Out Reach
What makes Renaissance School unique?
Small school settingStudents known by all teachersAccess to EHS facilities (theater, athletic
facilities, library, cafeteria)Opportunities for individualized
instruction Rigorous course of study; all students
expected to perform at or above standard
Fine and Performing Arts
Math Program
Math Progression from Renaissance
8th CMP (Algebra)
Geometry (9th grade)
Advanced Algebra (10 grade)
Algebra 3/Trigonometry Math Analysis or Calculus or Calculus/AP Calculus
Students can take AP Calculus AB as juniors and AP Calculus BC as seniors. There is also the option of taking AP Statistics.
Considerations/Commitments
Transportation – responsibility of family Arts – throughout curriculum Music/Sports – after school in attendance area Extended Fieldtrips – occasional extra costs Math Sequence – 6th CMP, 7th CMP, 8th CMP Small School – everyone knows one another well Parent Contribution Fee – $225 Volunteer hours – 25 hours per family IEP Service Minutes – Pull-out model Is Renaissance the Right Choice for My Child?
Timeline January 25, 2013 Last day applications accepted
February 1, 2013 Lottery for Choice Schools
February 13, 2013 Notification letters sent
February 25, 2013 Acceptance due to Renaissance School office
Contacts: RSAR Office: (425) 936-1544 Deborah Lerner: [email protected]
Diane Kane: [email protected]
Questions and Answers
We will take questions from the audience.
Please enjoy this sample from this year’s student dance concert,“New Frontiers,” featuring:Emily Henspeter Alyssa Pinkerton Garrett Marutz Kei Pettersson Wyatt Cranston David Brown Haylee Langton Helen Maslen Olivia Gaughran Wen Yi Aw Tzveti Dimitrova Malia Bott Serena Lantz Pooja Senapati, Mason Williamson Daniel Rossini David Wang Isaac ForsmannJoe Assmussen
