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Innovative World Class EducationWe prepare future STEM leaders to use their education to change the world.
Elementary School vs. Middle School
Lockers AIG A day/B day schedule for Encore Encore may assign homework Chromebook!
STEM education is like learning
to ride a bike.
Example PBL(Problem/Project Based Learning)
You are the manager of marketing for L.L. Beanie. Your boss has given you the job of designing a new product for your company within a given budget. Since your company distributes products worldwide , you must decide in which biome your product will be marketed. You must give a convincing presentation to your boss that details your product and marketing plan.
Embedded Skills
biomes map skills/geography communication: both oral and written research skills/reading technology skills decimal skills budgeting
Homework Students will have no more than 1 hour
of homework from core classes per night. Included in that hour will be 20 minutes of reading.
Many homework assignments will require internet access. If internet access at home is unavailable please let us know as soon as possible.
Homework Help
Have a question about homework? Contact
your teacher via email found on each
teacher's website before 8:30pm that
night for help!
Progress Reports/Grade Updates
Parent Portal available in 4-5 weeks
Progress reports, report cards, and grades available online
Grades are updated weeklylate/make-up workcorrections
How to Contact the Teacher
Email (preferred!)Student concernsParent concerns
Write in the agendaCall the school
Bring Your Own Technology
Students may use electronic devices (i.e. Kindles, iPods/iPads, phones, etc.) for school approved activities.
Please do not communicate with your child via these devices during the school day, instead contact the front office.
How to Help Your Child
Offer support, allow room for failure
Communication is key Agenda Teacher website Homework link
If you're not failing every now and again, it's a sign you're not doing anything very innovative. ~Woody
Allen
First Day Materials
All items on supply list Book to read Locks Jacket/sweatshirt (to be left at school) Lunch and/or money Transportation information
Expectations...they're simple.
Be kind.Be respectful.
Be on task.
Questions?Like us on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/jnfms6thstem
Things to do before you go… Visit Encore and our PTO located in the
mall. Transportation issues – see Mrs.
Szymanski
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