Common use of Instructional Methodologies Clause in Contracts

Instructional Methodologies. All curriculum taught at AHCS will be reviewed and approved by AHCS’s Board. 1. Xxx Xxxxx’x, “Essential 55” AHCS may utilize Xxx Xxxxx’x, “Essential 55,” which among other things enables students to develop the following important life skills: accepting responsibility for personal decisions and actions; honesty, courage, and integrity; a healthy lifestyle; empathy, courtesy, and respect for differences among people; self-confidence; concentration and perseverance; responsible time management; assuming a fair share of the work load; and working cooperatively with others to reach group consensus. AHCS will strongly encourage every parent to read the book. This will familiarize them with Xxxxx’x code of conduct and methodologies, which will be used by teachers. 2. “Great Expectations” AHCS may utilize “Great Expectations,” which is a professional development program and Student character education program that: a. provides teachers and administrators with the skills needed to create harmony and excitement within the school atmosphere; b. creates an infrastructure that promotes improved student self-esteem, attendance, discipline, and parent participation—all of which result in improved academic achievement; and c. is grounded in the belief that all students can learn, no matter what labels have been placed on them. 3. “Cowboy Ethics” AHCS may utilize “Cowboy Ethics,” by Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, which is a character education program that is dedicated to the belief that everyone needs a code or creed by which to live: a. live each day with courage; b. take pride in your work; c. always finish what you start; d. do what has to be done; e. be tough, but fair; f. when you make a promise, keep it; g. ride for the brand; h. talk less and say more; i. remember that some things aren’t for sale; and j. know where to draw the line. 4. Grade Plus Classes and Above and Beyond Curriculum (See Also, Appendix H) In order to accommodate every part of the educable population, AHCS is going to offer one more avenue to educate students Above and Beyond what they are learning in their classes. This material will be entered into BrainHoney and named with a Plus following the grade name. Parents often want their children to learn more, do more practice at home or stay at school and stay engaged. To support these classes we are going to charge for them. The money generated from the courses promises to give us some monetary security in the immediate future. The classes will be designed to answer several needs: a. The Gifted and Talented student needs can be met b. Students from AHCS who want to engage in additional school work at home can take advantage of the offering c. Students from other schools whose parents want them to achieve Above and Beyond their daily requirements can enroll in the classes either at home or after school d. Help fill the need for homework which should only be considered when a teacher is teaching more than can educationally be accomplished in class. Examples of the needs we are trying to fill: a. A student who moved here from a less achieving school and needs to do catch up in order to be with the class. b. A student in class that is very ambitious and chooses to work ahead and improve upon what they already learned in class. c. A student from another school whose parents would like to send them to a more rigorous school. American Heritage Charter School will charge for these courses for students not enrolled in AHCS and that money will go back into the school to help support school needs. There will not be a charge for access and materials used at school. AHCS parents may purchase access to extra materials if so desired for a minimal charge. All teachers will have input as to the material that should be included in each Plus course. There is no limitation to the quantity of material that can be included and it will be the responsibility of the teacher to suggest and lead the development of the course in the curricular direction appropriate to the grade level the teacher teaches. There should be a significant reward for completion. Examples: School sweater, blazer or other apparel, IPOD, books, gift certificates, or specific recognition. 5. Blended Curriculum (See Tab 9)

Instructional Methodologies. All curriculum taught at AHCS will be reviewed and approved by AHCS’s Board. 1. Xxx Xxxxx’x, “Essential 55” AHCS may utilize Xxx Xxxxx’x, “Essential 55,” which among other things enables students to develop the following important life skills: accepting responsibility for personal decisions and actions; honesty, courage, and integrity; a healthy lifestyle; empathy, courtesy, and respect for differences among people; self-confidence; concentration and perseverance; responsible time management; assuming a fair share of the work load; and working cooperatively with others to reach group consensus. AHCS will strongly encourage every parent to read the book. This will familiarize them with Xxxxx’x code of conduct and methodologies, which will be used by teachers. 2. “Great Expectations” AHCS may utilize “Great Expectations,” which is a professional development program and Student character education program that: a. provides teachers and administrators with the skills needed to create harmony and excitement within the school atmosphere; b. creates an infrastructure that promotes improved student self-esteem, attendance, discipline, and parent participation—all of which result in improved academic achievement; and c. is grounded in the belief that all students can learn, no matter what labels have been placed on them. 3. “Cowboy Ethics” AHCS may utilize “Cowboy Ethics,” by Xxxxx X. Xxxxx, which is a character education development program that is dedicated to the belief that everyone needs a code or creed by which to live: a. live each day with courage; b. take pride in your work; c. always finish what you start; d. do what has to be done; e. be tough, but fair; f. when you make a promise, keep it; g. ride for the brand; h. talk less and say more; i. remember that some things aren’t for sale; and j. know where to draw the line. 4. Grade Plus Classes and Above and Beyond Curriculum (See Also, Appendix HK) In order to accommodate every part of the educable population, AHCS is going to offer one more avenue to educate students Above and Beyond what they are learning in their classes. This material will be entered into BrainHoney and named with a Plus following the grade name. Parents often want their children to learn more, do more practice at home or stay at school and stay engaged. To support these classes we are going to charge for them. The money generated from the courses promises to give us some monetary security in the immediate future. The classes will be designed to answer several needs: a. The Gifted and Talented student needs can be met b. Students from AHCS who want to engage in additional school work at home can take advantage of the offering c. Students from other schools whose parents want them to achieve Above and Beyond their daily requirements can enroll in the classes either at home or after school d. Help fill the need for homework which should only be considered when a teacher is teaching more than can educationally be accomplished in class. Examples of the needs we are trying to fill: a. A student who moved here from a less achieving school and needs to do catch up in order to be with the class. b. A student in class that is very ambitious and chooses to work ahead and improve upon what they already learned in class. c. A student from another school whose parents would like to send them to a more rigorous school. American Heritage Charter School will charge for these courses for students not enrolled in AHCS and that money will go back into the school to help support school needs. There will not be a charge for access and materials used at school. AHCS parents may purchase access to extra materials if so desired for a minimal charge. All teachers will have input as to the material that should be included in each Plus course. There is no limitation to the quantity of material that can be included and it will be the responsibility of the teacher to suggest and lead the development of the course in the curricular direction appropriate to the grade level the teacher teaches. There should be a significant reward for completion. Examples: School sweater, blazer or other apparel, IPOD, books, gift certificates, or specific recognition. 5. Blended Curriculum (See Tab 9)