The document outlines the key components of Academy 21, an alternative learning environment that promotes 21st century skills. It describes how students will receive individualized learning plans, take ownership of their learning through project-based learning, and become active community participants. Teachers will act as student advisors and facilitators to ensure academic rigor and measure overall student growth. The document also provides details on the school's management systems, instructional practices, and reporting mechanisms to track student progress.

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2. Introduction Management Systems Instructional Practices Reporting Mechanisms Questions Agenda

3. encourages the learning of 21 st century skills Critical thinking and problem solving Creativity and innovation Collaboration Citizenship Communication Information Technology College and career readiness has a schedule dictated by learning promotes teaching students as individuals seamlessly incorporates technology in an authentic manner An ideal learning environment…

4. receive an individualized learning plan take ownership of the learning process master 21 st century skills become active participants in the community as a part of their learning experience use project/problem based learning In Academy 21, students will

5. become advisors to provide academic support and social guidance ensure the academic rigor of projects become facilitators of learning within the projects focus on measuring student’s overall growth In Academy 21, teachers will

6. Sample Student Schedule

7. Business Model Private work space Collaborative area Seminar area Learning Environment

8. Management Systems Project Foundry Blogs Conferencing

9. Project Foundry Why we use Project Foundry Management Organization Transparency How it works

10. Blogs Why we use blogs Electronic Portfolio Authentic audience Establish pride Feedback Personal expression Quality control Technology How it works

11. Conferencing Why we conference Communicating progress Student responsibility School-home connection Accountability Conferencing report

12. Instructional Practices Math Seminars Field Experts

13. Math - ALEKS Why we use ALEKS Individualized pacing Management Transparency No ceiling How it works

14. Seminars Why we use seminars Provide direct instruction Deliver to all students Cover essential skills Tailored to students needs How it works Topic requests on Moodle Notes posted on blog Weekly schedule posted

15. Field Experts Why we use Field Experts Authentic learning Direct application Networking Research skills How it works Scripted and modeled

16. Sample Field Experts Water conservatory Botanist from UWM Psychologist from Marquette Travel Agent Architect Spiritual leader Agape Center Chocolate Factory owner PLE teachers Dance instructors Baton Twirling instructor Manager of the Country Springs water park Guidance Counselor Duncan HR employee Head HS football coach WCTC representative

17. Reporting Mechanisms Master Rubric Core Competencies Report

18. Master Rubric Why we use the Master Rubric Report progress Correlate to state standards Monitoring How it works

19. Core Competencies Report Why we use the Core Competencies Report Student reflection Advisor narrative Measure progress How it works

20. Future Dates 2/3 – Parent Information Night 6:00pm 2/11 – Applications for enrollment are due 2/11 – Confirmation date for currently enrolled students 2/25 – Selection of in-coming students 2/28 – Notification letters to 6 th grade families 4/25 – Establish waiting list

21. Final Remarks & Questions

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