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Agua Dulce Partnership Academy
Einstein Campuses
Einstein Academies
Valencia7-12
San DiegoK-12
Santa ClaritaK-6
Agua DulceK-5
Westlake, OhioK-12
Huntington Beach
K-5
What is a Charter School?• Are open to the public
• Are tuition-free
• Participate in State Tests
• Employ credentialed teachers
• Do not discriminate
• AEALAS, Inc.
• CA public benefit corporation
• 501(c)3 non-profit status
• Complies with:
• Brown Act
• Government Code 1090
• Public Records Act
• Files Form 700
Files Form 990 with IRS
WASC• Our founding school is fully accredited by the
Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). All AEA/Endeavour schools will go through the accreditation process when eligible.
Why Do We Offer More?
“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a
tree it will live its whole life believing it’s stupid.”
--Albert Einstein
Einstein Model• High Academic Standards• Safe Environment• World Languages• Interdisciplinary Curriculum• S.T.E.A.M• Leadership• Community Service• Performing Arts• Parental Involvement
What is our Mission?The Endeavour Academy seeks to prepare students for 21st century careers and lives as members of a democratic society through an interdisciplinary educational experience that is rich in exposure to high priority languages, which may include: Mandarin, Latin, Greek, Hebrew, and/or Arabic.
In addition, the academy’s curriculum will provide students with tools to develop their intellectual, artistic, physical, technological, and social competencies, allowing them to graduate with a deep understanding of the relationships among disciplines, and the ability to continuously develop their intellectual integrity and curiosity through a lifelong love of learning.
Our Faculty• Highly qualified-CA credentialed• Charismatic, dynamic, innovative• Happy, caring, creative, engaging• Professional, organized, dedicated• Love learning! • Love Kids!• Passionate about education• We hand select our teachers!
Campus SafetySchools should be physically secure and
emotionally safe environments where learning can occur.
• Visitors must sign in• Bully-free zone
Theory into Practice K-12Core Subjects: Enrichment Subjects:● Math ● Art ● Music● Language Arts ● Drama ● Character Ed.● Science ● Sci. Lab ● P.E.● Social Studies ● World Languages
● Community Service● Field Trips ● Guest Speakers
Our goal is to provide a well-balanced curriculum
Elementary Requirements• Math • Language Arts • Science & Lab• Social Studies• S.T.E.A.M. – applications/projects• Visual/Performing Arts• World Language• Physical Education• Character Education• Community Service (10 Hours/year)
Middle School RequirementsSubject Area Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8
English Language English 6 English 7 English 8
Mathematics Math 6 /
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Algebra / Algebra Algebra / Geometry
Foreign Language None or Level I None, Level or II None, Level I, II, or III
Lab Science General Science Life Science Physical Science
History/Social Studies Social Studies World Geography US History
Visual/Performing Art Music, Art, or Elective Music, Art, or Elective Music, Art, or Elective
Physical Education PE PE PE
Community Service 15 hours 15 hours 15 hours
High School RequirementsSubject Area 9th 10th 11th 12th
English Language Lit and Comp World Lit American Lit
AP Lit & Comp
Composition
AP Lang & Comp
Mathematics Geometry Geom./Alg. II Alg II/Pre-Calc AP Calc/Elective
Foreign Language Level I or II Level II or III Level III or IV
AP Offerings
Level IV or Elective
Lab Science Biology Chemistry Physics/
AP Bio
AP Chem.
Physics/
AP Bio
AP Chem.
History/Social Studies Ancient Civilizations Mod. World
AP European
US History
AP US History
Economics
US Gov/Econ
AP US Gov
AP Micro/Macro
College Prep Elective Photography
Computers
Art History,
Film Aesthetics
Horticulture
Forensics
Music, Journalism,
Dance, Yearbook
Visual/Performing Art Art Drama Musical Theater Filmmaking
Physical Education PE or Athletics (2) None or Athletics None or Athletics None or Athletics
Community Service 25 hours/yr 25 hours/yr 25 hours/yr 25 hours/yr
Einstein Requirements for GraduationSubject Area UC A-G Requirements AEA Graduation
Requirements
English Language 4 4
Mathematics 3 3
Foreign Language 2 4
Lab Science 2 3
History/Social Studies 2 4
College Prep Elective 1 2
Visual/Performing Art 1 2
Physical Education 0 1
Community Service 0 4
Sample Electives/Enrichment
• Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Three Dimensional Arts, Set Design
• Camera: Photography, Filmmaking, Film Aesthetics, TV production
• Performing Arts: Theatre, Musical Theater, Dance, Skits
• Music: Voice, Choir, Guitar, Piano
• Technology: Computer Science, Web design, Video Game Design, Robotics, Animation
• Communication: Journalism, Creative Writing, Speech and Debate, Yearbook, Newspaper
Clubs & Extracurricular Activities–Launch Pad Spirit Club–Spirit Assembly News Reporter–Community Service Club–Cheerleading–Sports–Dance–Homework Club–Music–Girl Scouts
Field Trips• Elementary
– Primary Grades:• Local Trips
• Zoo & Safari Park• Lego Land• Butterfly Sanctuary• Aquarium • Sea World
– Intermediate Grades:• Local and Distant Trips
• CA Adventure Park• Sacramento• Museums/Colleges• Biz Town• Star of India• Colonial Days in Hemet• Local Businesses
• Middle and High School– Local and Distant Trips
• Colleges• Museums• National and
International Travel• Theme Parks• Competitions• Local Businesses
Interdisciplinary ApproachOne concept covered over many subjects to show the
interconnectedness of material
Crosscutting Concepts:• Patterns• Cause and Effect• Flows and Cycles
Nothing occurs in a vacuum
World Languages• Greek, Latin, Mandarin, Arabic, and Hebrew are
in high demand by the US Government (FBI & CIA)
• Ties in with: – Music– Visual and performing arts– History– Culture– Cultural appreciation
S.T.E.A.MA Framework for
Teaching Across the Disciplines
Science & Technology interpreted
through Engineering & the Arts, all based
in Mathematical elements. STEAM Education
aims to bring FUNctional literacy to all. It
promotes bridging the gap between business
and educational goals to create a more
productive and sustainable global culture
based on teamwork. This educational
framework is for all disciplines and types of
learners with the goal of being more engaging
and naturally successful for all members of any
educational system.
Performing Arts• In class performances
– Readers’ Theatre– Debate
• Drama class/club– School wide performance– Fundraising opportunities
• Talent show• Dinner Theatre• Skits• Thespian Society
Visual Arts• Art in class• Art class
– Follows standards– Support curriculum
• Scene and set design• Graphic art • Costume design• Film • Photography
Music
• Music in daily lessons • Used as a memorization tool• Choir• Music in performance art/dance• Clubs• Orchestra and band
Community Service• Elementary: 10 Hours/year• Middle School: 15 Hours/year• High School: 25 Hours/year
• The purpose of community service is to instill a sense of pride in the community and our role in that community.
• Think globally, act locally– Paul McCarthy
Sample Calendar Work Days: August 6-16
Labor Day: September 2
Student Orientation: September 3
Start Date: September 4
Veterans Day: November 11
Thanksgiving: November 27-29
Winter Break: December 23, 2013 – January 3, 2014
Martin Luther King: January 20
President’s Day: February 18
Cesar Chavez Day: March 31
Spring Break: April 14-21
Memorial Day: May 26
Last Day of School: June 12
180 Days of instruction
No minimum days
Fall, winter, and spring break
Sample Elementary SchedulePrimary Grades• 7:30-7:55 Drop off• 8:00-9:10 Language Arts• 9:10-9:30 Recess• 9:30-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:00 Rotation 1• 11:00-11:45 Lunch• 11:45-3:15 Rotations
– Science, Lab, Social Studies, Language, Art, P.E.
Intermediate Grades• 7:30-7:55 Drop off• 8:00-9:30 Language Arts• 9:30-9:50 Recess• 9:55-11:15 Math• 11:15-12:00 Lunch• 12:00-3:15 Rotations
– Science, Lab, Social Studies, Language, Art, P.E.
Sample Middle School & High School ScheduleTime Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday_____
8:00 – 10:05 Period 1 Period 2 Period 1 Period 2 Traditional
10:10-10:20 Break Break Break Break *See Below
10:25-12:30 Period 3 Period 4 Period 3 Period 4
12:35-1:05 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:10-3:15 Period 5 Period 6 Period 5 Period 6
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8:00-9:05 Period 1 12:10-1:10 Period 4
9:10-10:10 Period 2 1:15-2:15 Period 5
10:15-10:25 Break 2:20-3:15 Period 6
10:30-11:30 Period 3
11:35-12:05 Lunch
AEA-AD Handbook• Rules• Procedures• Policies• Dress code• Behavior expectations• Academic standards• FAQ• Available online
Dress Code
Einstein Parent Organization• Technology Assistance• Assist teachers
– Field trips– Copies, prep work, etc.
• Office• Lunch Service• Fundraising• Campus Safety• Performances• Community Service• Yearbook/newspaper
Enrollment and Lottery• Application online www.ealas.org• Lottery occurs when demand exceeds our
capacity at a grade level and/or class.• Founding parents status: parents who donate
200 hours of community service are exempt from the lottery process. Children are guaranteed admittance.
• Students not admitted will be placed on a waiting list in order.
www.ealas.org
(661)347-636011311 Frascatti StreetAgua Dulce, CA 91390
Questions and Answers