160 likes | 264 Views
WELCOME TO KTL 7-12 th GRADE ORIENTATION. 2009-2010. Began as K-8 Core Knowledge focus Partnered with Parents. CHARTER SINCE 1995. All students are considered I.S. Meets with teacher Weekly Appointments Standards Based Curriculum Fully Accredited. Independent Study. I.S. Hybrid.
E N D
WELCOME TO KTL 7-12th GRADE ORIENTATION 2009-2010
Began as K-8 Core Knowledge focus Partnered with Parents CHARTER SINCE 1995
All students are considered I.S. Meets with teacher Weekly Appointments Standards Based Curriculum Fully Accredited Independent Study
I.S. Hybrid • College prep classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays • They are optional • High expectations
5 Days of School 2 Days of Classes • Students receive formal instruction twice a week • Students should expect 4-5 hours or work each day at home
Teacher’s Role • Design course • Make assignments • Grade and collect work • Calculate attendance based on work product not seat time
Student Responsibilities • Complete assignments on time • Attend class regularly • Act responsibly • Participate fully
Communicate with the teachers Make sure assignments are complete Be on time Sign required paperwork each learning period Help student stay organized Parent Responsibilities
Learning Period Work Samples Content Standards EnGrade Wikispaces Master Agreement STAR U C A-G courses WASC CAHSEE New Vocabulary
California State Local High School College Entrance UC CSU Private Community It is always a good idea to have an idea of where you want to go to college… requirements may be different! Graduation Requirements are different from college entrance requirements
Attending JC and high school at the same time. Receiving college credit while in high school. Saves time Saves money Eases the transition between high school and college independence. What is Early College?
Academic Core Math Science History English Plus… PE log Music log Electives Vendors Courses @KTL
Pentathlon Decathlon Geography Quiz Current Events Spelling Bees National Latin Exam More… Academic Competitions
International for High School Japan Spain Italy U K 2010 National for 7-8th Boston, NY, DC Ed Venture Travel
University Model True Parent Partnerships Distinguished SchoolSignature Practices