The program consists of multiple lessons and opportunities for students to work alone, work as a small team, and challenge other grade levels. The program is designed to personalize instruction for that specific grade level so that students feel success but also feel challenged. Each grade level is provided with video tutorials, chat sessions online, individual/team work time, and weekend check-ins. Within each month, there will be master challenges on a single Saturday – this will be a chance for teams to compete against other teams within their grade level. Course content will be delivered through Google Classroom and Flip Grid, as both platforms are easy to use, are internet based, and can function with MAC, Android, and PC.
Highlights of the Program:
STEM through interactive lessons via online with face-to-face challenges
Community and worldly issues that need creative solutions thought of by students
Opportunities to work together for a common goal
High-level strategies using student-centered approaches through experimentations
Use of current technology within lessons and outside-the-box discussions
Connected lessons through each year of growth
Students will receive a portfolio after the completion of each grade level
A video marking all the student accomplishments as a grade level, and school as a whole
Certified teachers in expertise areas