1. W ELCOME TO O RANGE CHARTER SCHOOL ! Thank you for taking the time to visit with us today!

2. W HY OCS? K-8 A tradition of excellence since 1997 Small class sizes Personalized attention Community-oriented, family feel STEAM!

3. C URRICULUM Common Core Standards for English-Language Arts and Mathematics NC Essential Standards for Science and Social Studies Social-Emotional Education-the importance of play!

4. W HAT IS STEAM ? Science Technology Engineering Arts Mathematics

5. C LASSROOM MANAGEMENT Responsive Classroom-clearly defined expectations Positive reinforcement Bonus Bucks We are FAMILY Clips Character Education

6. S CHEDULE A typical day includes: Mathematics (45 minutes) Literacy Block (90 minutes) Science/Social Studies Themes (40 minutes) 2 Specials daily (Music, Art, Spanish, PE, Guidance) Snack and Lunch Recess (30 minutes) Rest Time or D.E.A.R. (30 minutes) Morning Meet and Closing Meet (40 minutes)

7. E XPERIENTIAL E DUCATION Is engaging, hands-on, incorporates Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences Theory of Learning, and is FUN!

8. T ECHNOLOGY Kindergarten currently has a Smartboard, one iPod, two iPads, and four laptop computers! Students interact with and utilize technology on a daily basis.

9. A BOUT YOUR T EACHERS Mrs. Wendy Geise M.Ed in Early Childhood Ed. /Literacy Certified Pre-K through 6 th Elementary and 7-9 th Science; Certified STEAM educator Over 11 years classroom experience in GA and NC (K, 3 rd, 5 th, 7 th ) Varied career includes Program/Content Creator at Georgia Aquarium and Manager with Whole Foods Market! Mrs. Allison Weislak Assistant who has worked at OCS since its inception in 1997. Both daughters attended OCS!

10. I S M Y CHILD READY ? Developmentally Can separate Personal care Group setting Fine motor skills Gross motor skills Can follow directions Expresses feelings Academically Writing-name and letters Letter recognition/sounds Numbers 1-10 Shapes and colors

11. I S OCS THE RIGHT FIT ? Must pack nutritious lunch/snack each day Limited bus service No on site after school program Project-based Learning School hours 8:00-3:00 Volunteering-3 hours per month

12. ? ? ? Q & A ? ? ? Now you know a little more about what to expect. Please check out our website for much more information! http://mrsgeiseskindergarten.webs.com/