Compass Crusaders School of 2040

Welcome Compass Crusader’s Charter, Magnet, Public, Neighborhood, Learning Center Compass Crusader’s Charter, Magnet, Public, Neighborhood, Learning Center

Our Innovation Statement Our Learning Community will: be a place where disruptive and novel practices are used to drive us toward a solution take risks to enhance useful and meaningful improvement to a big dream

Teaching and Learning Curriculum not age or grade specific 2 stages of learning - intro info and then move to experiential learning Tech - all students will have devices interfaced with brains and facilitators could monitor their experiences. Focus on collaboration, creativity, communication, multiple linguistics, problem solving skills, critical thinking, global citizenship, environmental stewardship, cross-cultural curriculum, community service and PBL as part of the curriculum. “Technology-we will not be a servant to technology, it will be a servant to us” “

Accountability Learning Facilitators will gather information about each student at least four times a year to be able to inform teaching and learning. (They will gather family, community, and academic information to make informed decisions regarding academic pathways.) Counselors along with representatives from the community will confer to offer unique learning programs based on the specialized demographic needs of our student population Project Based Learning will dictate student and self assessment

Organization System that allows for collaboration/internships for students and facilitators. 3 days a week with facilitated learning and 2 days on site field experience. 7 days a week Interactive learning spaces that provide opportunities for virtual learning/holograms/holodeck, etc. Purposefully built learning facility including greenhouses, geothermal, wind-powered, solar facility in which students are care- givers of their own learning space. Common areas, auditorium, gym, planetarium, labs, kitchens, etc. Hire facilitators that are risk takers (align with vision of innovation). On campus library, grocery, university, health care, Duane Reade, Ent

Culture Culture of the learning facility: Equal weight in society; switch roles within organizations; build a culture of TRUE respect; social justice within the campus Build strong relationships with all stakeholders, foster personal and professional growth for everyone, create a safe environment, changed mindset, move from a culture of tolerance to a culture of acceptance and understanding; contributing positively to the WORLD community Advisory Council (1:5 ratio) of advisor/advisee Celebrate ALL Humanity. Student Norms: We will work together to collaborate daily. We will communicate what is going on with my learning and my social/emotional status for the day. We will work to think critically. We will solve problems together. We will have HEART! Display GRIT!

Leadership and Decision Making Decisions should be made with students being at the forefront of the decision making and with the input of the adults who can guide this process. The style of leadership is chosen by the task at hand, the end goal, and the best tool for the job, which include: the innovator (designer), the developer (design & build), the activator (builder), the maximizer (build and maintain), or the stabilizer (maintain). These styles are adapted to situation, the people involved, and the challenges of the organization.

Family and Community Engagement Parent/guardians will form a partnership club to support and welcome families who have recently migrated to the country. They will meet monthly in school and bi-monthly in the community to help families make linkages to programs, places of worship, local supermarkets, libraries community centers etc. attend a school orientation. All parents/guardians will be active participants within the learning community. All parents/guardians will be part of the parent/guardian school support learning community responsible for providing additional school resources. This group will be affectionately known as “Friends of Compass Crusaders”.

Family and Community Engagement. There will be a monthly newsletter --virtual hologram that displays celebrations and daily information needed to ensure that everyone within the school community is well informed and can plan accordingly.. All parents/guardians will be provided with a C2 wristband that will inform them immediately of any/all updates from their child’s school.

In Summary A shared philosophical statement and vision will be the basis for all decision making Keys points: ●Not grade or age dependant, which will seamlessly interface with technology ●Learning Paths will be continuously updates to create optimum learning experience for all ●True Community that includes more than just academics ●It's about all humanity - Social responsibility ●Different leadership styles to help guide facilitators, students and the community partners ●Communication will be key in building relationships with families and communication Our Learning Community will: be a place where disruptive and novel practices are used to drive us toward a solution take risks to enhance useful and meaningful improvement to a big dream