Renaissance Gifted & STEM Academy atCanyon Springs School

INFORMATIONAL MEETING& TOUR

ContactsGifted Services Coordinator, Adam Laningham

Canyon Springs Principal, Tricia Graham

Canyon Springs Asst. Principal, Ryan Schoonover

The DVUSD Commitment to Gifted Education…

Motto

Extraordinary

Vision Statement

Graduating lifelong learners who will successfully compete, lead, and positively impact the world.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide extraordinary educational opportunities to every learner.

Core Values

Caring Agility

Visionary Leadership

Student-Centered Excellence

Organizational and Personal Learning

Valuing Workforce Members and Partners

Focus on the Future

Managing for Innovation Management by Fact

Societal Responsibility

Focus on Results and Creating Value

Systems Perspective

Renaissance Academy

We have the opportunity to…Differentiate the curriculum

Move along the learning continuum as quickly and appropriately as

possible

Design instruction through assessment and teach the “whole child”

Understand that quality learning takes time but realize superior

results

Focus on the unique needs of the highly gifted child

Renaissance Academy

Acquire a solid foundation in the content areas of mathematics, language and communication arts, social studies, and science

Work at an advanced level within these content areas

Produce work that reflects individuality and creativity at a level that is advanced in relationship to other students of the same grade

Use technology as a productivity, creativity, and communication tool

Renaissance Academy

Problem solve; think creatively, critically and logically; make connections between ideas

Acquire the knowledge and skills of learning and organizing

Acquire the advanced research skills to gather, analyze, and apply information and ideas

Acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively both within and beyond the classroom

Acquire the knowledge and skill to make decisions and act as a responsible member of the community

Highland Lakes• Strings (Grades 3-8)

• Chorus (Grades 3-8)

• Band (Grades 4-8)

• General Music

• Music instruction at least three times per week in grades 1-4• Piano Lab (Used as part of the general music program)

• Music instruction up to eight times per week in grades 4-8

Canyon Springs STEM Academy

• Serving approximately 820 students

• Preschool - 8th Grade

• Opened in 2006• Awarded NAU/APS STEM Focus School for the Future

• Member of the

Canyon Springs Program OpportunitiesBright Child Kindergarten

Elementary Grades 1-5

Middle Grades 6-8Full time STEM Specialist

STEM Academy

STEM experiences embedded throughout content areas and classroom teachers are assisted by a full time STEM Specialist.

- STEM Hands-On Half Days for Grades K-5 (Collaborating with the whole school)

- STEM Hands-On Fridays for Grades 6-8

- Defined STEM Computer-Based Program K-8

AcademicsIntegrated Curriculum Model

College of William and Mary Center for Gifted Education

Overarching Concepts: Change, Systems, Patterns, Cause & Effect◦ Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning◦ All content areas◦ Technology meaningfully integrated◦ Capstone Projects◦ Flexible Math Placement

STEM Curriculum Options◦ NAU/APS STEM Focus School for the Future◦ Block scheduling◦ Engineering is Elementary

Special Area Classes Renaissance students have a special area class every day: music, band (in grades 5+), art, P.E. or Spanish

Grades 6-8 receive a second elective class each day and can choose from classes such as: STEM – Drama – Computer Apps – High School Spanish - etc.

Canyon Springs School Extra Curricular Activities

BOKS (Reebok Fitness Program) Origami Club

Before & After School Program STEM Club

Art Clubs Clickin’ Bricks

Chess Club Cheer Club

Spring Musical

Yearbook Club

Student Council

Environmental Club

Anti-Bullying Club

Speed Stacking

Chorus (4th)

Drama Club

Time for a TourLETS SEE SOME CLASSROOMS!

Tour Discussion AND/OR QUESTIONS

Placement Criteria

2017-18 School Year Application Dates & Deadlines

Any More Questions?