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 will be focused 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 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. Pathways will be available for students to pursue professional technical careers, careers for which traditional college is necessary, or a combination whereby students obtain technical certificates, which allow a student to self-fund their college education. 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 blended 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: Meridian 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: Meridian. The organization will constantly review performance data and make adjustments to the school model as necessary. The program at Gem Prep: Meridian is a hybrid model, with blended learning at all levels. The Xxxxxxxxxxx Institute defines blended learning as: “a formal education program in which a student learns: 1) at least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, path and/or pace 2) at least in part in a supervised bric...
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 assessments 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. Elementary School Model: Building on Best Practices 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 form...
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.
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.
