This school is designed using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles to be inclusive for all students regardless of their abilities. It operates year-round with morning and afternoon sessions. Classes are primarily online and individualized. Students work at their own pace and level with assistance from monitors and mentors. Assessment is based on portfolios rather than tests. Physical education is not offered on-site but physical activity is strongly encouraged daily. The goal is for every student to realize their full potential in a safe, nurturing environment.

1. BEST SCHOOL EVER
School designed using UDL principles

2. EVERY PART OF THE SCHOOL
SHOULD BE FOR EVERYONE
• In our school there are no specialized electives-if everyone is not able to participate
than it does not need to be offered
• We do not have a gym
• We do not have a cafeteria
• In our school we teach knowledge, not manners
• We are not babysitters-We are educators
• We are helping to develop lifetime learners and appreciators in
what everyone has to offer

3. SCHOOL DAY
• This is a year round school open to all ages and abilities.
• Everyone, students and personnel alike, gets 2 weeks of vacation and one week of
sick leave per year
• The school day consists of 5-50 minute sessions 4 days a week
• We have an am (7-11:50)and a pm (12-4:50) set of sessions

4. STRUCTURE
• Because we have two separate sets of sessions at our school, we can be half the size
of schools now or we can expand to as big as necessary
• All stairs will be combined with ramps for multiple ways to access different levels.
• There will be classrooms, meeting halls and conversation
pits that students can use for lessons
• The ceilings of each of the classrooms will double as a
video screen with chairs that lean back.

5. CLASSES
• Since most of the classes are online, the students are not required to be any where
in particular at the school, except for their daily Appreciation session
• There are 10 minute breaks between session where students are allowed to move
around if they wish
• Because most of the sessions are individualized students are not grouped by age or
ability.
• The only exception to this is Appreciation session. This session is assigned randomly
upon registration and each student remains with the same group throughout their
time at the school.

6. PERSONNEL
• There will be two forms of personnel
• One will be monitors, these will be people who are available not only for technical
questions but also there to encourage students to stay on task.
• There will be at least 3 monitors for every 20 students
• The other form of personnel will be a mentor. There will be a mentor for every 10
students. They will be assigned specific students and will be there to guide them for
the entire time they are at the school.

7. INSTRUCTION
• All classes are online so that everyone is on their own level. Instruction will include
participating in online blogs and chatrooms so that everyone is allowed to express
their opinions on what they are learning.
• Monitors are qualified in all subjects at all levels and are available for any technical
issues a student might experience.
• Mentors are also qualified in all subjects at all levels but specifically concentrate on
the Appreciation sessions
• If a student needs help with their lessons the first help comes from the online course
itself. If further help is required the monitor is there to present it in another way.

8. GENERAL CURRICULUM
• There will be 5-50 minute sessions per day 4 days a week based on classical
teachings which will include: English/Literature, Math, History, Science
• The fifth session will be called Appreciation, it will consist of music, art , and cultural
studies. This will also be the session that guest speakers will attend. We will have
famous people from all backgrounds and abilities. We will also have people from
the community to come and share with us. Everyone who has a story to tell is
welcome at our school
• All instruction will be student driven as far as what level they want
to achieve at what point. It can also be in the style the student
wants.
• Sessions will have been designed by psychologists with development in mind

9. TECHNOLOGY
• Every single student will have their own tablet with headphones and a printer that
will be kept at home
• Any student that requires additional technology will be provided with it. Examples
include but are not limited to alternative keyboards, abbreviation expanders, etc...

10. ASSESSMENT
• Since all instruction is provided on a computer you must pass into the next level by
completing all the requirements.
• A yearly portfolio will also be required. This will include examples of work chosen by
student, which can include, but is not limited to written work, oral presentations,
visual representations.
• Our goal is not to test you over your access of knowledge but to help you
demonstrate your knowledge in the way that you are most comfortable

11. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
• Although we do not offer physical activities at our school, we strongly encourage
everyone get at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day
• We can recommend different activities for you and your child

12. SCHOOLS
• Schools should be wonderful places, where students can learn to realize all of their
potential in a safe and nurturing environment
• Schools should help us to want to learn and show us the means to achieve this
• Schools should not make us feel bad about ourselves because we are not like
everybody else