Fall 2011
Feb 14, 2016
Fall 2011
What Does FUTURA stand for?
Facilitating
Understanding
Through
Using Real life
Applications
Developing the Intellect through
Inquiry and Investigation
What is F.U.T.U.R.A.?
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Evaluative Thinking
Buffalo Trail FUTURA Center
Serving: Tuesday – Buffalo Trail 4th Wednesday – Buffalo Trial 5th Thursday – Pinebrook 4th Friday – Pinebrook 5th
Our class is rooms 245.
Transportation
Students are transported by bus from Pinebrook Elementary to Buffalo Trail
Elementary and back.
FUTURA Center
Tentative Daily Schedule
• 8:45 Take Bus to FUTURA center• 9:00 Arrive at FUTURA center• 9:15-9:45 CPS-Creative Problem Solving• 9:45-11:45 CSI-Class Systems Investigation• 11:45-12:03 Diversion & Restroom• 12:03-12:33 Lunch• 12:35-1:35 IDC-Interest Development Centers• 1:35-1:45 Exit Pass, Reflection and Clean up• 1:45 Take Bus back to base school
Students are actively working/learning the entire timethey are in FUTURA. There are no specials tobreak up the day.
Expectations
Have an acceptable level of productivity
Development and use of planning strategies
Utilization of problem solving techniques
Application of core content learning to projects and products
Flexibility and Critical thinkingCollaboration with fellow studentsPerseverance and task commitmentMaintenance of proper classroom
decorum
Systems
Essential Understandings of Systems
Systems have design.
Systems can change.
Systems have boundaries.
Systems have function.
Parts of systems interact.
Interest Development Centers
Goals: To provide FUTURA students with
opportunities to both satisfy and elicit their intense curiosity.
FUTURA students have the opportunity to choose activities based on interest and learning style while working at their own individual pace.
Students learn task commitment and time management skills.
Reflect on individual accomplishments and set goals.
Lunch Students may bring
their lunch from home or buy at the FUTURA center.
Lunch accounts are interconnected with your child’s base school. Please make sure they have money on their account if they plan to buy lunch when at FUTURA.
Please send your child with a nutritious and “nut free” snack.
Students are welcome to bring a water bottle.
Your Attendance Is Important To Us!
If your student is going to be absent, please also call Buffalo Trail
Elementary at 703-722-2780.
Binder
Your child is responsible for bringing their binder each week.
Communication is important in FUTURA.
Please review your child’s binder each week.
FUTURA
Parent Conferences
Parents can request a conference by calling Buffalo Trail Elementary 703-722-2780 or e-mailing me at:[email protected]
Assessments
3 2 1
Thoughtfully analyzes and
interprets the
assignment with
meaningful connections.
Thoughtfully analyzes and
interprets the
assignment.
Superficially evaluates
assignment with little
elaboration.
A performance assessment is given at the end of each semester.(late January and June)
Informal assessments are ongoing. These will be in your child’s FUTURA binder with major projects/centers work.
Students are often asked to complete self-assessments on various products. This allows them to reflect on their learning.
Homework Policy
Home School Homework - Students have two days to make up any missed assignments.
At home, FUTURA students may need to: Continue FUTURA researchBring in materials for certain lessons
Thank You For Your Support
I look forward to a great year of FUTURA.Please feel free to visit the classrooms after
the presentation.
Mapp – Rm 245