Open House

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.

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Things to do before you go… Visit Encore and our PTO located in the

mall. Transportation issues – see Mrs.

Szymanski