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Einstein Agua Dulce Partnership Academy (K-5)

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Einstein Campuses Einstein Academies Valencia 7-12 San Diego K-12 Santa Clarita K-6 Agua Dulce K-5 Westlake, Ohio K-12 Huntington Beach K-5

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What is a Charter School? Open to the public Tuition-free Participate in State Tests Employ credentialed teachers Do not discriminate

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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.

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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 its stupid. --Albert Einstein

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Einstein Model High Academic Standards Safe Environment World Languages Interdisciplinary Curriculum S.T.E.A.M Leadership Community Service Performing Arts Parental Involvement

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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, Spanish, Hebrew, and/or Arabic. In addition, the academys 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.

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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!

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Campus Safety Schools should be physically secure and emotionally safe environments where learning can occur. Visitors must sign in Bully-free zone

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Theory into Practice K-6 Core 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

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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)

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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

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Sample Clubs & Extracurricular Activities Launch Pad Spirit Club Spirit Assembly News Reporter Community Service Club Cheerleading Sports Dance Homework Club Music Girl Scouts

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Sample 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

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World Languages Spanish, 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

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Interdisciplinary Approach One 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

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S.T.E.A.M A 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.

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Performing Arts In class performances Readers Theatre Debate Drama class/club School wide performance Fundraising opportunities Talent show Dinner Theatre Skits Thespian Society

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Visual Arts Art in class Art class Follows standards Support curriculum Scene and set design Graphic art Costume design Film Photography

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Music Music in daily lessons Used as a memorization tool Choir Music in performance art/dance Clubs Orchestra and band

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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

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Sample Calendar Work Days: August 4-14 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 Presidents Day: February 18 Cesar Chavez Day: March 31 Spring Break: 14-25 Memorial Day: May 26 Last Day of School: June 12 180 Days of instruction No minimum days Fall, winter, and spring break

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Sample Elementary Schedule Primary 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.

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Student/Parent Handbook Rules Procedures Policies Dress code Behavior expectations Academic standards FAQ Available online

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Dress Code

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Einstein Parent Organization Technology Assistance Assist teachers Field trips Copies, prep work, etc. Office Lunch Service Fundraising Campus Safety Performances Community Service Yearbook/newspaper

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Enrollment and Lottery Application online www.ealas.orgwww.ealas.org Residency in California is the only requirement for admission. Applicants are accepted by lottery when demand exceeds capacity at any grade level. Students not admitted via lottery are placed on a waiting list in the order they are selected via the lottery.

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Contact aguadulce@ealas.org www.ealas.org (661)347-6360 (661)666-3676 Dr. Sean Ramsey Director of Schools Reyna Smith Site Director

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Questions and Answers