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Advanced Technology Academy
At
Sarasota Middle ~ a technology ready college and career school ~
Endeavor ~ Explorer ~ Discovery ~ Navigator ~ Team Socrates
The Advanced Technology Academy at Sarasota Middle School is a technology ready college and career school. In addition to Science and Mathematics TechActive Classroom’s of Tomorrow, The Advanced Technology Academy expands instructional technology into Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms.
Endeavor ~ Explorer ~ Discovery ~ Navigator ~ Team Socrates
The Advanced Technology Academy at Sarasota Middle School is a technology ready college and career school. In addition to Science and Mathematics TechActive Classroom’s of Tomorrow, The Advanced Technology Academy expands instructional technology into Language Arts and Social Studies classrooms.
Through The Advanced Technology Academy, all types of students in all classrooms study, create, and communicate by using the most advanced instructional technologies currently available. Students have access to digital technologies which elevate student engagement while preparing them to succeed at college and in their careers.
Through The Advanced Technology Academy, all types of students in all classrooms study, create, and communicate by using the most advanced instructional technologies currently available. Students have access to digital technologies which elevate student engagement while preparing them to succeed at college and in their careers.
Team Socrates is the mulit-grade component of The Advanced Technology Academy. On Team Socrates students learn through collaboration and inquiry. Employing a vigorous, research based learning model where project-based learning experiences are organized around essential questions, Team Socrates fosters within students a deeper understanding of the learning process. This approach to learning affords a highly focused examination of content and results in more permanent learning. Team Socrates students become strong, independent thinkers.
Team Socrates ~ Overview
“There is only one good ~ knowledge; and one evil ~ ignorance. “ Socrates
Socrates, Greek Philosopher (469 BC - 399 BC)
Team Socrates is the mulit-grade component of The Advanced Technology Academy. On Team Socrates students learn through collaboration and inquiry. Employing a vigorous, research based learning model where project-based learning experiences are organized around essential questions, Team Socrates fosters within students a deeper understanding of the learning process. This approach to learning affords a highly focused examination of content and results in more permanent learning. Team Socrates students become strong, independent thinkers.
Team Socrates ~ Overview
“There is only one good ~ knowledge; and one evil ~ ignorance. “ Socrates
Socrates, Greek Philosopher (469 BC - 399 BC)
Team Socrates is the mulit-grade component of The Advanced Technology Academy. On Team Socrates students learn through collaboration and inquiry. Employing a vigorous, research based learning model where project-based learning experiences are organized around essential questions, Team Socrates fosters within students a deeper understanding of the learning process. This approach to learning affords a highly focused examination of content and results in more permanent learning. Team Socrates students become strong, independent thinkers.
Team Socrates ~ Overview
“There is only one good ~ knowledge; and one evil ~ ignorance. “ Socrates
Socrates, Greek Philosopher (469 BC - 399 BC)
When students work together and learn through inquiry, learning becomes more permanent.
“Wonder is the beginning of wisdom.” ~Socrates~
Students test their hypothesis.
On Team Socrates, students from different grade levels learn together. Students and their teachers spend three years together. The continuity of learning provided by multi-grade groupings reduces gaps in learning and helps students gain confidence in their ability to learn. All types of learners find support in reaching their highest potential.
Team Socrates – A Multi-Grade Approach
In a multi-grade setting, age distinctions give way to academic accomplishment.
“To find yourself, think for yourself.” ~Socrates~
On Team Socrates, students from different grade levels learn together. Students and their teachers spend three years together. The continuity of learning provided by multi-grade groupings reduces gaps in learning and helps students gain confidence in their ability to learn. All types of learners find support in reaching their highest potential.
Team Socrates – A Multi-Grade Approach
In a multi-grade setting, age distinctions give way to academic accomplishment.
“To find yourself, think for yourself.” ~Socrates~
On Team Socrates, students from different grade levels learn together. Students and their teachers spend three years together. The continuity of learning provided by multi-grade groupings reduces gaps in learning and helps students gain confidence in their ability to learn. All types of learners find support in reaching their highest potential.
Team Socrates – A Multi-Grade Approach
In a multi-grade setting, age distinctions give way to academic accomplishment.
“To find yourself, think for yourself.” ~Socrates~
The Multi-grade grouping builds bonds of trust and respect between families and school. On Team Socrates, students take on well-defined leadership roles which cultivate authentic self-esteem. Multi-grade students learn to reflect. In a three-year rotation, students learn American History, Civics, World History, Physical Science, Life Science, and Earth Space Science. Language and literacy skills are built into every unit of study.
“Let him who would move the world first move himself. “ ~Socrates~
“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates~
Team Socrates students use technology as a tool which allows access to information and provides multiple opportunities to express what they’ve learned. On Team Socrates, students have access to high-tech communication tools that link them to classrooms across the district, state, nation, and the world. Using relevant technologies, students create their own intellectual property and consequently develop respect for the work others produce. This understanding allows students greater access to their own creativity.
Team Socrates – Technology Integration
Technology provides learning tools that mirror how the 21st Century work place functions.
“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates~
Team Socrates students use technology as a tool which allows access to information and provides multiple opportunities to express what they’ve learned. On Team Socrates, students have access to high-tech communication tools that link them to classrooms across the district, state, nation, and the world. Using relevant technologies, students create their own intellectual property and consequently develop respect for the work others produce. This understanding allows students greater access to their own creativity.
Team Socrates – Technology Integration
Technology provides learning tools that mirror how the 21st Century work place functions.
“I cannot teach anybody anything. I can only make them think.” ~Socrates~
Team Socrates students use technology as a tool which allows access to information and provides multiple opportunities to express what they’ve learned. On Team Socrates, students have access to high-tech communication tools that link them to classrooms across the district, state, nation, and the world. Using relevant technologies, students create their own intellectual property and consequently develop respect for the work others produce. This understanding allows students greater access to their own creativity.
Team Socrates – Technology Integration
Technology provides learning tools that mirror how the 21st Century work place functions.
Students on Team Socrates become strong “digital citizens.” Teachers model the appropriate use of the Internet and Internet based communications tools. Team Socrates students lead the way in the use of personal devices for educational purposes.
On Team Socrates, each student develops an e-Portfolio. The e-Portfolio acts as a repository for tracking intellectual growth over a three year period.
“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.” ~Socrates~
Students develop a heightened sense of responsibility when using technology.
Team Socrates families receive a Weekly Update via email. The Update recaps the week and gives parents important information concerning upcoming school and community events. Everything from dinner table talking points to classroom volunteer opportunities is included in the Update. If a parent or guardian does not have an email address, the Update is posted on the Team Socrates web page.
Team Socrates utilizes only one web page for all three core classrooms. Families can find homework assignments, unit and project requirements, scoring rubrics, and a plethora of other information just by visiting the team web page. Team Socrates families are kept “in the loop!”
Team Socrates – Family Communication and Involvement
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” ~Socrates~
Team Socrates families receive a Weekly Update via email. The Update recaps the week and gives parents important information concerning upcoming school and community events. Everything from dinner table talking points to classroom volunteer opportunities is included in the Update. If a parent or guardian does not have an email address, the Update is posted on the Team Socrates web page.
Team Socrates utilizes only one web page for all three core classrooms. Families can find homework assignments, unit and project requirements, scoring rubrics, and a plethora of other information just by visiting the team web page. Team Socrates families are kept “in the loop!”
Team Socrates – Family Communication and Involvement
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” ~Socrates~
Team Socrates families receive a Weekly Update via email. The Update recaps the week and gives parents important information concerning upcoming school and community events. Everything from dinner table talking points to classroom volunteer opportunities is included in the Update. If a parent or guardian does not have an email address, the Update is posted on the Team Socrates web page.
Team Socrates utilizes only one web page for all three core classrooms. Families can find homework assignments, unit and project requirements, scoring rubrics, and a plethora of other information just by visiting the team web page. Team Socrates families are kept “in the loop!”
Team Socrates – Family Communication and Involvement
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” ~Socrates~
Throughout the year, Team Socrates hosts several open house opportunities. Families are invited to share wonderful student accomplishments such as project presentations and portfolio night.
“Understanding a question is half the answer.” ~Socrates~
“The easiest and noblest way is not to be crushing others, but to be improving yourselves.” ~Socrates~
At the beginning of each school year, Team Socrates students participate in Project Adventure. Students experience a variety of challenges that can only be met by working as a team. Project Adventure helps our students begin their journey as teammates dedicated to working together as learners and friends.
Throughout the school year, Team Socrates students revisit the lessons learned through Project Adventure. Continuous reflection on personal and group growth is modeled and encouraged. Team Socrates teachers set aside times during the year to lunch with small groups of students. These luncheons provide the opportunity to guide students as they develop into strong thinkers committed to the community in which they live.
Team Socrates ~ Building Relationships “The easiest and noblest way is not to be crushing others, but to be improving yourselves.” ~Socrates~
At the beginning of each school year, Team Socrates students participate in Project Adventure. Students experience a variety of challenges that can only be met by working as a team. Project Adventure helps our students begin their journey as teammates dedicated to working together as learners and friends.
Throughout the school year, Team Socrates students revisit the lessons learned through Project Adventure. Continuous reflection on personal and group growth is modeled and encouraged. Team Socrates teachers set aside times during the year to lunch with small groups of students. These luncheons provide the opportunity to guide students as they develop into strong thinkers committed to the community in which they live.
Team Socrates ~ Building Relationships
“The easiest and noblest way is not to be crushing others, but to be improving yourselves.” ~Socrates~
At the beginning of each school year, Team Socrates students participate in Project Adventure. Students experience a variety of challenges that can only be met by working as a team. Project Adventure helps our students begin their journey as teammates dedicated to working together as learners and friends.
Throughout the school year, Team Socrates students revisit the lessons learned through Project Adventure. Continuous reflection on personal and group growth is modeled and encouraged. Team Socrates teachers set aside times during the year to lunch with small groups of students. These luncheons provide the opportunity to guide students as they develop into strong thinkers committed to the community in which they live.
Team Socrates ~ Building Relationships
~Notes~
Sarasota Middle School ~ Advanced Technology Academy
Sarasota Middle School
4826 Ashton Road ~ Sarasota Florida ~ 34233 Phone (941) 361-6464 ~ Fax (941) 361-6798
Sarasota Middle School ~ Advanced Technology Academy
Sarasota Middle School
4826 Ashton Road ~ Sarasota Florida ~ 34233 Phone (941) 361-6464 ~ Fax (941) 361-6798
Sarasota Middle School ~ Advanced Technology Academy
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