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ABOUT THE ACADEMYPre-Kindergarten – 12th Grade The North Campus houses Pre-Kindergarten (4 year olds) through

2nd grade. Grades 3rd – 12th attend at our Main Campus. We have 5 classes in each grade level, K – 6. Our approximate total enrollment is currently 1800 which is nearing

capacity.

Charter School Public, no tuition Public school with a private school feel Chartered through the Charter School Institute (State Chartering

Authority)

Board of Directors- elected parents that set policy and curriculum for the school.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS

We do have high standards for all!

The students work hard here at school and have regular homework as well.

On averages our classes are about 1 to 1.5 years above grade level, so is some of our curriculum.

We have structured classrooms where the students are expected to behave and not interrupt the learning for anyone else in the classroom.

CORE KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge builds on knowledgeSequential building of knowledgeknowledge and skills are clearly defined for each grade level

students enter each grade level ready to learnprevents repetition and gapsbroad base and rich vocabulary

Motivating for students to learn

SOME OF OUR CURRICULUMSaxon MathSpirals, lots of review built inWe average about 30% of our students scoring advanced on CSAPs in Math

Sitton SpellingBuilt on high frequency words and word study skills- not a spelling list to study for a week

Accelerated ReaderIntense Reading Practice

Accelerated MathIntense Math Practice

ACCELERATED READERWe teach students the fundamentals of how

to read through phonics and specific comprehension strategies.

PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICEAR is a way to mange the massive amounts of reading practice they need.

Students given 45-60 minutes during the day to read at school.

Students have a point goal, comprehension goal, and certification goal.

AR Home Connect (login with student login and password)

CHARACTER EDUCATION

September Overview of Core Values

October RespectNovember/December KindnessJanuary ResponsibilityFebruary Self-ControlMarch CourageApril IntegrityMay Review of Core Values

Each grade level has a service project to promote giving to others.

MORNING WILDCAT PRIDE PLEDGE

Wildcat PRIDEI pledge to show my Wildcat PRIDE by….Practicing SELF-CONTROLRESPECTing others and being

RESPONSIBLE Initiating KINDNESSDemonstrating COURAGE andExhibiting INTEGRITY

All work turned in and on time

No discipline actions

Students can earn a punch for every week of school.

Students that earn a punch for the week get Pride Club.

If get all punches for the month, Pride Club bracelet and picture on the Pride Club Wall!

PRIDE CLUB

VOLUNTEERINGAsk parents to Volunteer 4 hours

per monthThis can be done in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to:donations (valued at $10/per hour)Classroom timeChaperoning field tripsProjects done at home

PARENT INVOLVEMENTWe expect that you will be involved with your child’s

education.Making sure they get their homework done and setting up a space for them to do it without distractions

Ask them about what they are learning. You can find out that from the teacher’s Friday Newsletter. Enrich what they are learning through other learning experiences

Read with your child regularlyRead all communication from the school and respond promptly to deadlines

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION

This is our primary way of communicating. You need to make sure you read your email.

Weekly EmailsFridays or the last day of the School Week

Teachers email Friday Newsletter and any flyers with announcements for all families

Wildcat Pause: All school weekly updates (sign-up on website to receive)

MonthlyElementary Newsletter

Emergencies: We communicate first through email

Ongoing: Website for announcements and policies and teacher pages

UNIFORMSPlease check the Parent and Student

Handbook, page 26 for specific information regarding uniforms.

Belts are required for grades 3rd – 6th.

Shirts must be tucked-in.

Shirt colors: red, navy, forest green, and white

Bottoms: Khaki or navy

SELECT styles of French Toast, IZOD, Target, Kohls, and Old Navy

Uniform Violations

MAIN CAMPUS

School Hours 7:40 am – 3:05pm

(supervision for Elementary students begins at 7:20 am)

Breakfast begins at 7:00 am

NORTH CAMPUS

School Hours 7:55 am – 3:20 pm

(supervision starts at 7:35 am)

Breakfast begins at 7:00 am

THE SCHOOL DAY

Main Campus North Campus

7:00 7:00 Doors open, students report to gym and line up with their classes or go straight to classroom depending on teacher preference for the “soft start”.

7:20 7:35 Doors open, students report to gym and line up with their classes or go straight to classroom depending on teacher preference for the “soft start”.

7:25-7:35 7:40-7:50 Teachers pick up students in the gym any time during this window and walk them to the classroom. Students use this time to unpack, turn in homework, take AR tests, read, fill in planners, etc. Teachers will need to explicitly teach the student expectations for this “soft start” time.

7:40 7:55Bell ringsPledges & morning announcements followed by morning meeting (required)Anyone entering after the bell is tardy

ATTENDANCE AND TARDY POLICIES

3 tardies = afterschool detentionPlease notify the attendance office of

any absence by 9 am. Call 303-289-8088 x101

Students may have no more than 9 absences in any attendance period of the day. 10 or more absences will result in a student being placed on an attendance contract and Retention Status.

LUNCH

Please fill out a free or reduced application.

Breakfast $2.00

Lunch $3.25 for Elementary

For menus and to pay online check our website

www.theacademyk12.org

Under nutrition

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UPWith the construction on 120th, please be

patient and allow extra time!

Drop-Off on the two curbs perpendicular to the school

Students enter through the front doors at the Main Entrance.

Pick-Up Choose a zone and drive through to pick-up your child (see map)

PARKING LOT

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTMonday, August 18th

Main Campus

Social Hour 4:30 - 5:15

Super Fun Spirit Pep Rally 5:15

Classroom Visits 5:30 - 6:40

Session 1 5:30 - 6:00

Session 2 6:10 - 6:40

North Campus

Social Hour 6:00 - 6:45

Super Fun Spirit Pep Rally 6:45

Classroom visits 7:00 - 8:10

Session 1 7:00 - 7:30

Session 2 7:40 - 8:10

Sign up for assessments with the teacher for Tuesday, August 19th

QUESTIONS?Teacher

Principal, Mitzy Lurvey mitzy.lurvey@theacademyk12.org

Assistant Principal, Amber Coniffamber.coniff@theacademyk12.org

Lisa Boyer, Elementary Admin. Assistant 303-289-8088 x168

Elementary Curriculum Nights

Who: Academy Elementary ParentsWhat: Learn about some of our curricular programs so you can support your children with their school workWhere: The Academy North Campus CafetoriumTime: 6:00-8:00pmThursday, September 18th 2014