Hortonville Area School District Middle Level Charter School The Hortonville Area School District, in partnership with our community, will provide ALL students with challenging and diverse opportunities to become enthusiastic lifelong learners who will build the future.
Opportunity to Innovate What is a Charter School? A charter is a contract or agreement between the creators of the charter and an authorizer (school board) There are endless varieties of charter schools Each charter school defines its own path to reaching its students
Opportunity to Innovate Why a Charter? Parents seeking educational choices for their children Local businesses and organizations eager for partnerships Funds available enable high quality training and development Wisconsin charter models proving successful Supportive network of organizations and personnel
Opportunity to Innovate Why a Charter? A charter provides autonomy in return for a high level of accountability Autonomy accesses the power of the engaged learner The foundation of our charter is the ongoing response to students’ unique learning intelligences, styles, and paces.
Rigor Through Engagement What Will Our Charter Feature? Rigorous, Strength-based Instruction Gradual Increase of Instructional Choice and Personal Responsibility Cooperative Work
Weekly Schedule Our Charter School HourMonday - Thursday 7:50-8:10 Advisor/Advisee Meetings 8:12 -9 Exploratory options (Foreign Language/Band/Chorus/Art) 9-noonScience, Technology, Engineering & Math Integrated (STEM) Communicative Arts PROJECT TIME Lunch Break Noon-1 Exploratory options (Foreign Language/Band/Chorus/Art) 1-3:00PROJECT TIME Work time for ILP progress, work on project, reading/wellness requirements Fridays (3 of the 4) 7:50-8:10 Advisor/Advisee Meetings 8:12 -9 Exploratory options (Foreign Language/Band/Chorus) 9-noonCivic Literacy/Social Studies and Communicative Arts PROJECT TIME Lunch Break Noon-1 Exploratory options (Foreign Language/Band/Chorus/Art) 1-3:00Community Time CenturySkillsCenturySkills 21 st
Responding to learners’ unique intelligences, styles, and paces. JENNI Relevance Relationships Rigor Individual Learner
Why Our Charter? Building Relationships Relationships within the school community are vital for invested learning.
Our Charter School Community/businesses Off campus learning Fridays (Once per month) 7:50-8:10 Advisor/Advisee Meetings 8:12 -9 Exploratory options (Foreign Language/Band/Chorus) 9-noon Community Partnerships and Service Learning Lunch Break Noon-1 Exploratory options (Foreign Language/Band/Chorus/Art) 1-3:00Connecting Community Learning Outside and Inside the Classroom Meaningful Life Experiences Relevant Learning Beyond the Classroom Collaborating with the Community Relevant Learning
Why Our Charter? Student-centered Individualized Learning Plans align student interests, strengths and opportunities Choice in application of knowledge and skills through projects Core knowledge is personalized and incorporates student interests
Our charter can serve as a resource for teachers in the district New opportunities for professional development Building on current classroom success What does a yes vote mean for students and staff? Our Charter School
A new relationship between the authorizer and the school Demonstrating confidence in our teachers and our community Granting of autonomy while gaining accountability What does a yes vote mean for the School Board? Our Charter School
Year 1: $175, – Planning Grant Year 2: $175, – Implementation Grant Year 3: $175, – Implementation Grant Total: $525, What are the available funds? Our Charter School We appreciate your consideration
Thank you Our Charter School