Renaissance Gifted & STEM Academy at Canyon Springs School INFORMATIONAL MEETING
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Renaissance Gifted & STEM Academy atCanyon Springs School
INFORMATIONAL MEETING
ContactsGifted Services Coordinator, Adam Laningham
Canyon Springs Principal, Tricia Graham
Canyon Springs Asst. Principal, Ryan Schoonover
The DVUSD Commitment to Gifted Education…
Motto
Extraordinary
Vision Statement
Graduating lifelong learners who will successfully compete, lead, and positively impact the world.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide extraordinary educational opportunities to every learner.
Core Values
Caring Agility
Visionary Leadership
Student-Centered Excellence
Organizational and Personal Learning
Valuing Workforce Members and Partners
Focus on the Future
Managing for Innovation Management by Fact
Societal Responsibility
Focus on Results and Creating Value
Systems Perspective
Renaissance Academy
We have the opportunity to…Differentiate the curriculum
Move along the learning continuum as quickly and appropriately as
possible
Design instruction through assessment and teach the “whole child”
Understand that quality learning takes time but realize superior
results
Focus on the unique needs of the highly gifted child
Renaissance Academy
Acquire a solid foundation in the content areas of mathematics, language and communication arts, social studies, and science
Work at an advanced level within these content areas
Produce work that reflects individuality and creativity at a level that is advanced in relationship to other students of the same grade
Use technology as a productivity, creativity, and communication tool
Renaissance Academy
Problem solve; think creatively, critically and logically; make connections between ideas
Acquire the knowledge and skills of learning and organizing
Acquire the advanced research skills to gather, analyze, and apply information and ideas
Acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively both within and beyond the classroom
Acquire the knowledge and skill to make decisions and act as a responsible member of the community
Canyon Springs Program OpportunitiesElementary Grades 1-5
Middle Grades 6-8
STEM Hands-On Half Days
Highland LakesStrings (Grades 3-8)
Chorus (Grades 3-8)
Band (Grades 5-8)
General Music
Music instruction at least three times per week in grades 1-4Piano Lab (Used as part of the general music program)
Music instruction up to eight times per week in grades 4-8
AcademicsIntegrated Curriculum Model
College of William and Mary Center for Gifted Education
Overarching Concepts: Change, Systems, Patterns, Cause & Effect◦ Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning◦ All content areas◦ Technology meaningfully integrated◦ Capstone Projects◦ Flexible Math Placement
STEM Curriculum Options◦ NAU/APS STEM Focus School for the Future◦ Block scheduling◦ Engineering is Elementary
STEM Academy
Expanding to Grades 1-8 in 2016-17
STEM experiences embedded arethroughout content areas
Presenter
Presentation Notes
Trish
Special Area Classes
Renaissance students have a special area class every day: music, band (in grades 5+), art, P.E. or Spanish
Canyon Springs School Mission, Vision & Guiding Principles
MissionCanyon Springs is a leader in STEM education. All student needs are met by the integration of the STEM model, differentiation of learner aptitudes, and incorporation of the Systems Approach to Learning. Together, with our community, we prepare and inspire generations of learners to succeed in our global society.
VisionBuilding collaborative, innovative, and inspirational leaders in the 21st century.
CS Guiding Principles: E5Engage - Explore - Explain - Extend - Evaluate
Canyon Springs School8 Buildings Multipurpose RoomMedia Center
2 Full Playgrounds Science Lab2 Computer Labs2 Mobile Computer Labs Smart Board in Every Renaissance Room
Canyon Springs School Extra Curricular Activities
BOKS (Reebok Fitness Program) Origami Club
Before & After School Program STEM Club
Art Clubs Clickin’ Bricks
Chess Club Cheer Club
Spring Musical
Yearbook Club
Student Council
Environmental Club
Anti-Bullying Club
Speed Stacking
Chorus (4th)
Drama Club
Communication
Teacher Websites E-MailMonthly Communications School Messenger Voice, Email, and Text Messages
School Webpage – http://canyonsprings.dvusd.org
Renaissance Website -http://renaissance.dvusd.org
Time for a TourLETS SEE SOME CLASSROOMS!
Tour Discussion AND/OR QUESTIONS
Placement CriteriaPlacement Criteria
Intellectual: • Qualifying CogAT Scores: All 3 scores (Verbal, Quantitative, Non-Verbal) are at the 90th
percentile or higher with a total of 280 percentile points or greater combined*
*If other state approved cognitive ability measures are submitted, each will be evaluated following the above criteria
Achievement: • AzMERIT results• Highly Proficient in reading and math• Current report card• Other achievement testing such as DIBELS,
SRI, DRA, etc.
Parent & Teacher Input:• 2 teacher• 1 parent/guardian
Forms: • Renaissance application • Open enrollment (Submitted online)• Student Profile of Gifted Characteristics (2
teacher & 1 parent )
Forms are available for download at www.renaissance.dvusd.org. All forms must be
submitted electronically [email protected] before application review
will occur.
2016-17 School Year Application Dates & Deadlines
• Accepting applications beginning Nov. 2, 2015
• Completed applications due May 11, 2016
• First round placement letters e-mailed to parents May 16, 2016
• Second round applications due May 27, 2016
• Second round placement letters e-mailed June 3, 2016
• Summer application deadline June 30, 2016
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