CHOICE

INFORMATION MEETING

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

JOLYNN PATTERSON ADMINISTRATOR

Home School Academy

The mission of the District 20 Home School Academy is to enhance student learning and to support homeschooling families through quality instruction in varied and enriched learning environments.

Mission Statement

D20 HSA Program Goals

Goal One: To provide an enriched and extended curriculum that will complement the core instruction provided by homeschooling educators.

Goal Two: To provide homeschooling families access to additional resources that will supplement home school instruction.

Goal Three: To provide homeschooling families a connection to the public school setting, but do not offer a full array of educational services, including special education services.

HSA Programs2016-2017

◦ Colorado State Certified

◦ Academy District Twenty Staff Members

◦ Grade Level Classroom Teachers

◦ Specialist: Art and Music

◦ Classified and Clerical Support

HSA Staff

◦ Understanding by Design (UBD)

◦ Backward Design

◦ Determine what students should know at the end of the Unit Study and begin planning from there

◦ Essential Questions guide planning and instruction

◦ Formative and Summative assessment to check for understanding and prior knowledge

Units of Study and Lesson Planning

Four Mile Park

Butterfly Pavilion

Fine Arts Center- Bemis School of Art

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Cliff Dwellings

Olympic Training Center

Mueller State Park

Molly Kathleen Gold Mine

Denver Aquarium

Wings over the Rockies

Challenger Learning Center

Pueblo Raptor Center

Castlewood Canyon

Fountain Creek Nature Center

Denver Museum of Natural History

WWII Memorial Museum

Field Trips

•Talent Show

•Student Performances

•Student Art at Library 21c

•Family Events

Family Events

Students will spend the year exploring the Elements and Principles of Design. They will use a variety of mediums, tools, techniques, and processes to create works of art.

Essential Questions that will be explored throughout the year:

Who decides what art is?

Who determines whether or not art is “good.”

What skills and vocabulary do I need to do art?

What separates craft from art and who decides?

Visual Art

In Music, students will get to explore and create a wide variety of styles of music, perform music on different instruments, and learn about different composers and regions. Students will also build their knowledge of how to read music.

Essential Questions that will be explored:

-What is the difference between music and noise?

-What makes a music performance great?

-How do composers and performers reach their audiences?

-How will I use music throughout the entirety of my life?

-What are my musical strengths?

Music

Academy of Arts Focus: Integrated & Performing Arts

Mission: The Academy of Arts program blends integrated and performing arts to provide enrichment through standards based curriculum.

Monday: Grades K-5

Tuesday: Grades K-8

Location: D20 EAC – 1110 Chapel Hills Drive - 80920

Academy of Arts Curriculum unit study time is devoted to learning curriculum objectives THROUGH

the arts. The ARTS are used as a tool for instruction.

2013-2014: Early American History

2014-2015: American HistoryCivics: American Symbols Westward Expansion

2015-2016Heroes

2016-2017African StudiesLion King Jr. Performance

HSA Academy of Arts

2016-2017 Productionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYeohu_u2Bc#t=59

Integrated Social Studies Objectives

◊ Explore the sights and sounds of Africa

◊ Compare African culture with our own

◊ Appreciate the oral storytelling traditions

◊ Learn stories to retell

◊ Utilize map skills

◊ Learn the richness of this geographic region

◊ Identify animal life found in Africa and how they are interrelated

Performing Arts Objectives

◊ Experience African art and create individual pieces

◊ Make vocal and instrumental music alone and in groups.

◊ Drum and learn polyrhythms and call and response

◊ Utilize drama and stage skills

◊ Move and Dance using choreography

ProductionObjectives

Learn stage skills and theatre vocabulary

Create masks and basic costume pieces

Imagine and create stage and set designs

Experience the technical side of production- lights, sounds

Work as a team to produce a full scale musical theater performance

Academy of Arts What can you expect from the ARTS program?

Time to connect with a classroom teacher and grade level peersHands on opportunities to learn about AfricaSpecialty classes in visual art and music with specialistsLunch and recess with peersProduction clubs to create sets, costumes, masks, and propsRehearsal time for Lion KingArts Studios in drumming, singing, drama and art

Academy of Arts

Questions about the Academy of Arts?

STEM Academy

Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

Mission: To provide project based learning focused on science, technology, engineering, and math.

Wednesday: K-5

Thursday: K-8

Friday: K-8

Location: D20 EAC 1110 Chapel Hills Drive - 80920

STEM Academy

Sample Units of Study

0 Space (K-8 in 2016-2017)

0 Rocks and Minerals/ Pebbles, Sand and Silt

0 Living Things

0 Chemistry/Mixtures and Solutions

0 Nutrition

0 Weather

0 Balls and Ramps

0 Magnetism and Electricity

Engineering Design Process

Engineering Design Process

Robotics

STEM Academy What can you expect from the STEM Academy?

0 Project Based Learning focused on…0 Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

0 Hands-on activities

0 Robotics

0 Clubs

0 Visual Art

0 Music

STEM Academy◦ Integrated Units of Study

◦ Project Based Learning ◦ Inquiry based ◦ Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math focused

◦ Robotics ◦ iPad and Laptop Labs◦ Visual Art ◦ Music◦ Clubs◦ Field Trips: 2-3 Per Year

◦ 2016-2017 International Towne/6-8 Middle School (Rotated EOY)◦ 2015-2016 Young AmeriTowne/4th and 5th grade (Rotated EOY)

STEM Academy

Questions about the STEM Academy?

TRACKSFocus: Outdoor Education

Mission: Teaching Respect, Appreciation, and Conservation to Kids through Science and Social Studies.

◦ Wednesdays: Grades 7 and 8

◦ Thursdays: Grades 5 and 6

◦ Fridays: Grades 3 and 4

Location: School in the Woods Property

TRACKS

Location:

School in the Woods Property

12002 Vollmer Road

Colorado Springs, Co 80908

Start/End Times:

• 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

• Begins the week of August 17th

TRACKSCurriculum HighlightsHistory of the Black Forest

Survival/First Aid

Forestry

Pond Studies

Archery, Biking, Hiking, Snow Shoeing

Tracking/Orienteering

Native Flora and Fauna

Team Building and Leadership

State and National Park Studies

Field Trips

Each program offers curriculum specific to the grade levels.

Questions about the TRACKS Academy?

TRACKS Academy

HSA Programs2016-2017

3 Programs: ARTS, STEM and TRACKS

K-8 Grades

No Fees!

Music and Art

Curriculum Lending Library

Optional Testing: STAR, CogAT

Technology: iPad Lab and Laptop Labs

Student Lending Library

Field Trips (2-3) Per Year

Hot Lunch Options at the EAC location

AOHS and The Village at PCHSThursday, February 4, 6:00 pm Discovery Canyon Campus MS

Monday, February 8, 6:00 pm Eagleview Middle School

Tuesday, February 9, 6:00 pm Challenger Middle School

Wednesday, February 10, 6:00 pm Mountain Ridge Middle School

Thursday, February 11, 6:00 pm Timberview Middle School

Principal Nathan Gorsch will present program options for students transitioning to high school.

TOURS/Visitation

Register online at www.asd20.org/hsa.

Look for the link to the survey on our homepage.

Current Family

Students currently enrolled in a HSA Program need to complete the Enrollment Continuation Survey on or before Feb 20, 2016.

Complete the Enrollment Request Survey

◦ STEP 1: Go www.asd20.org and complete the Choice Application online and submit signature page

Jan 8 – Feb 26, 2016

◦ STEP 2: If admitted and the student is NOT currently enrolled in an HSA Program, you will complete the registration process online and then visit the D20 Central Registry Office @ 1110 Chapel Hills Drive

Central Registration is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily

Students currently enrolled in a HSA Program need to return the Enrollment Continuation Survey on or before Feb 20, 2016.

Choice Application Process

Kindergarten Round Up 1. Complete the CHOICE online application/submit signature page

2. Attend Kindergarten Round-up or make-up day

HSA Kindergarten Round-up

Thursday, February 11th

8:00 am to 11:30 am and 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Make-up Days

Feb 17, Feb 18, and Feb 19

HSA programs allow parents to…

◦ teach core curriculum at home• Math, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies…etc.

◦ enroll their children in enrichment opportunities that best fit each child's interests, needs, and learning style

◦ network with other homeschool families and students

HSA Programs2016-2017