High Expectations and Rigor. The School will be focused on 21st-century learning and critical thinking skills, as well as Common Core-alignment. Students will be prepared for post-secondary education through dual-credit courses taken during high school and the alignment of curriculum with Common Core standards. The quality and rigor of student work is framed by competency-based standards planning and challenging learning objective and assessments. This shall be verified by annual reporting of dual credit course enrollment count and utilizing third party reviewer reports for all online programs to assure they adhere to the common core standards.
High Expectations and Rigor. The school will be focused on 21st century learning and critical thinking skills, as well as Common Core-alignment. Students will be prepared for a post-secondary education through dual credit courses taken during high school and the alignment of curriculum with Common Core standards. Personalized learning does not effectively benefit students if students are working with content that is below their capacity. The quality and rigor of student work is framed by competency-based standards planning and challenging learning objectives and assessments. • Personalization. The school’s instructional model is built on the belief that each student brings unique strengths and challenges to their learning experience and must be supported accordingly. Personalized learning includes working in adaptive online learning programs, working toward informed post-secondary goals and utilizing flexible time at the secondary level for self-directed learning. The path of learning will look different for each student, as it will be tailored to his or her needs. In the K-6 model, students will be using a blended learning rotation model, and the 7-12 model will use a flexible college prep learning model. Differentiated instruction will occur at these pathways—online adaptive instruction, as well as elective courses. Teachers will also do targeted small group instruction as a form of intervention and acceleration. • Data. Gem Prep will be grounded in the importance of using data to drive instruction. The school will use formative assessment and other data to continually adjust instruction and necessary interventions. • Innovation. Very much related to the above, the importance of continual improvement and innovation will be a focus for Gem Prep. The organization will constantly review performance data and make adjustments to the school model as necessary. As with most innovation, Gem Prep realizes that adjustments and improvements are often necessary as these ideas are tested and put into practice in real-world settings. Gem Prep is committed to evaluating the academic impact of its instructional model and making any necessary adjustments in order to meet all academic goals. The School is committed to vigilance in ongoing assessments, evaluations and adjustments to facilitate successful student outcomes. The elementary school model (Grades K-6) at Gem Prep (GP) is built around the following practices: • Xxxxxxxx, deeply supported learning. Students are engaged in highly interactive l...
High Expectations and Rigor. The school will be focused on 21st-century learning and critical thinking skills, as well as Common Core-alignment. Students will be prepared for post- secondary education through dual credit courses taken during high school and the alignment of curriculum with Common Core standards. The quality and rigor of student work is framed by competency-based standards planning and challenging learning objectives and assessments. ● Personalization. The school’s instructional model is built on the belief that each student brings unique strengths and challenges to their learning experience and must be supported accordingly. Student learning includes adaptive online learning programs, working toward informed post-secondary goals, and utilizing flexible time at the secondary level for self- directed learning. In the K-6 model, students often use a station rotation model, and the 7-12 model will use a flexible college-prep learning model. Differentiated instruction will occur at these pathways—online instruction, as well as elective courses. Teachers also do targeted small group instruction as a form of intervention and acceleration. ● Data. Gem Prep will be grounded in the importance of using data to drive instruction. The school will use formative assessment and other data to continually adjust instruction and necessary interventions. ● Innovation. Very much related to the above, the importance of continual improvement and innovation will be a focus for Gem Prep. The organization will constantly review performance data and make adjustments to the school model as necessary. As with most innovation, Gem Prep realizes that adjustments and improvements are often necessary as these ideas are tested and put into practice in real-world settings. Gem Prep is committed to evaluating the academic impact of its instructional model and making any necessary adjustments in order to meet all academic goals. The School is committed to vigilance in ongoing assessments, evaluations, and adjustments to facilitate successful student outcomes. The elementary school model (Grades K-6) at Gem Prep (GP) is built around the following practices: ● Xxxxxxxx, deeply supported learning. Students are engaged in highly interactive learning environments designed to challenge each student. This rigorous learning environment necessitates a support structure to help students reach a high bar. ● Data-driven instruction. Teachers provide frequent formative assessments and are continually refining their i...
High Expectations and Rigor. The school’s focus will be on 21st century learning and critical thinking skills, as well as Common Core-alignment. Personalized learning does not effectively benefit students if students are working with content that is below their capacity. The quality and rigor of student work is framed by competency- based standards planning and challenging learning objectives and assessments. Additionally, students will be prepared for a post-secondary education through dual credit courses taken during high school and the alignment of curriculum with Common Core standards. Personalization. The blended learning, personalized instructional model is built on the belief that each student brings unique strengths and challenges to their learning experience and must be supported accordingly. Personalized learning includes working in adaptive online learning programs, working toward informed post- secondary goals, and utilizing flexible time at the secondary level for self-directed learning. Data. The school will be grounded in the importance of using data to drive instruction, and will use formative assessment and other data to continually adjust instruction and necessary interventions. Innovation. Continual improvement and innovation are of considerable importance. The organization will constantly review performance data and make adjustments to the school model as necessary.
High Expectations and Rigor. The School’s focus is on 21st century learning and critical thinking skills, as well as Common Core-alignment. Personalized learning does not effectively benefit students if students are working with content that is below their capacity. The quality and rigor of student work is framed by competency- based standards planning and challenging learning objectives and assessments. Gem Prep: Pocatello will prepare all students for a post-secondary education, by offering dual credit during high school and an alignment of our curriculum with Common Core standards. Personalization. The blended learning, personalized instructional model is built on the belief that each student brings unique strengths and challenges to their learning experience and must be supported accordingly. Personalized learning includes working in adaptive online learning programs, working toward informed post- secondary goals, and utilizing flexible time at the secondary level for self-directed learning.
