Ashley Magnet Elementary School Principal – Mark Hairston Asst. Principal – Alicia Bailey

Developing a global community that creates understanding and celebrates knowledge… ASHLEY EXPLORERS

Ashley Philosophy Focuses on the total growth of maturing and developing children. Addresses students' educational, social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs. Integrates the educational research, practice, knowledge, and experience of global schools with the Common Core State Standards and the North Carolina Essential Standards. The result is a relevant, engaging, accelerated, and creative educational program.

Global Citizenship Statement We want to be students who think about the WHOLE world, and if we try to act in these ways, we can help create a better and more peaceful world.

Characteristics of Global Learners: Global Citizen Caring Principled Balanced Thinkers Inquirers Open-Minded Communicators Risk-Takers Knowledgeable Reflective Global Responsibilities Appreciation Commitment Confidence Cooperation Creativity Curiosity Empathy Enthusiasm Independence Integrity Respect Tolerance

Inquiry Based Learning Form – What is it like? Function – How does work? Causation – Why is it like it is? Change – How is it changing? Connection – How is it connected to other things? Perspective – What are the points of view? Responsibility – What is our responsibility? Reflection – How do we know?

Spanish Language Immersion The ability to communicate in another language is an increasingly important skill in today’s global society. To become proficient in another language, it is important to begin learning at an early age. Ashley Elementary Global Theme provides an ideal environment for the Dual Language Immersion program.

Spanish Immersion Program Research shows that… –A–A second language is best mastered if it is introduced by age 10. –L–Learning a second language enhances one’s understanding of his/her native language. –S–Second language learning improves cognitive development and ability. –S–Students in a Spanish Immersion program perform as well or better on English standardized tests than those in traditional classrooms.

Global World of Peace Students in a DLI 3 rd grade class created an International World of Peace for a class project.

Get to know us by visiting Ashley Magnet Elementary School “Our World of Inquiry”