AURORA QUEST K-8

D A V E S C H O E N H A L S , P R I N C I P A L

K I M P I P P E N G E R , A S S I S T A N T P R I N C I P A L

C A S E Y P O W E L L , D E A N O F S T U D E N T S

N A T A L I E J O H N S O N , T E A C H I N G P A R T N E R / G T F A C I L I T A T O R

E L L E N K R U S C H W I T Z T E A C H I N G P A R T N E R

E R I N G R A V E S , C O U N S E L O R

A Choice School for Academic Excellence

Philosophy

We own the success of our students. We work together to meet all students’ academic and affective needs.

VisionTo be an exemplary school that develops creative and innovative thinkers and leaders who are driven by our guiding principles, and seek opportunities to extend and apply their learning beyond the walls of our school.

Future Quest 2015-2016 Summer Session and Clubs aligned with the

school vision(e.g. STEM, Minecraft, Young Engineers, Stock Market, Cyber Patriots, Poetry, Robotics, Critters)

Each grade-level team will plan and implement a Signature Experience OR Service Learning Experience AND opportunities for Showcase Learning.

Instructional Practices & Authentic Learning Experiences

Teach and use interactive instructional practices…

Open-ended questions and learning tasks

Inquiry approaches Critical thinking skills Metacognition strategies

Curriculum

Literacy College of William &

Mary Junior Great Books Units of Study (writing)

Mathematics K-5 Investigations 5-8th Connected

Mathematics/CORE Mathematics

Engage New York Project M2/M3

Science Foss College of William & Mary Active Physics

Social Studies My World DBQ (Document Based

Questions) College of William & Mary

Affective DevelopmentGoals:

Develop self-understanding, leadership and interpersonal skills

Develop emotional intelligenceExplore career options

*Addressed during RISE/Advisement Time

Affective DevelopmentGuiding Principles:

Resp

ect

Adaptabili

tyCompassion

Excellence

Integrit

y

Perseverance

Responsibilit

y

Coura

ge

Aurora Quest K8 May 7th and 8th Immersion 2015

Out of this World:Space Travelers

Horsin’ Around

REMOTE CONTROLAIRPLANES

SCUBA

Teens for Oceans

Clubs

Guitar Club Drama Club Poetry Club Choir Art Club Critter Club Chess Club Yearbook

Robotics Math Club NJHS Stock Market Magic the

Gathering Minecraft Cyber Patriots

Sports (6th - 8th Graders)

Boys and Girls Track (Separate Teams) Girls Swimming & Diving Girls Volleyball Girls and Boys Soccer (Separate Teams) Boys and Girls Wrestling Girls and Boys Basketball (Separate Teams)

Who Should Apply?Students entering grades 1st through 8th

who have been identified as Gifted and Talented or High Potential at their home school and are:

Complex thinkers In need of a challenging environment Motivated to learn in and/or out of school

Kindergarten Verbal precocity Inquisitive Global perspective Learns rapidly

Application Timeline Sept. 30th – Applications available Oct. 27th – Parent Information Night at Aurora Quest Oct. 29th - Parent Information Night at ESC 4 Nov. 6th – Deadline to notify school’s AGATE TL/Teacher Jan. 8th All Applications due to Quest by 3:00 p.m. Jan. 23rd - Testing for grade 1st-8th applicants if needed Jan.23rd and Jan. 30th – Kindergarten testing & screening

appointments Week of March 28th – Decision letters mailed for all grade

levels

Quick Facts $100 testing fee for out-of-district applicants Transportation from each quadrant of district 20-hour parent volunteer commitment Currently a traditional school calendar No school uniforms Before/after school daycare After school enrichment opportunities

FAQQ: How many spots are there for each grade

level?A: Kindergarten 50 students

1st-5th and 7th-8th 0-5 students 6th grade 30-35 students

FAQQ: What are the chances for out of district

applicants getting a spot?A: For Kindergarten and 6th grade

applicants we have been able to take out of district students. At the other grade levels it is difficult for any applicant as there are very few spots available, but there has been years in which we have exhausted the waitlist.

FAQQ: What are your class sizes?A: K-2nd 25-27 students.

3rd-5th 27-29 students6th-8th 28-32 students

FAQQ: What specials/electives are offered at AQ?

A: K-5 students have P.E., Art, Music, Technology and Library/Tech. 6th-8th students can choose 2 electives per quarter.

Questions?

Contact Information

17315 E. 2nd Avenue Aurora 80011

303-343-3664njjohnson@aps.k12.co.usclstoeber@aps.k12.co.us aps.k12.co.us/quest