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3. WELCOME TO KTL’s Community Schooling ORIENTATION 2009-2010

4. KTL is California CHARTER #85  Began in 1995 as a K-8 program and added 9-12  Fully Accredited K-12 by WASC, the Western Association of Schools and College  Finalist for the California Distinguished School  A unique public school that partners with parents

5. KTL means Keyes to Learning  The KTL school offices are in the town of Keyes…  BUT, learning can take place anywhere the parents choose, including at LARSA Hall.  The leadership in this community is encouraging a partnership between KTL and you!

6. Learning at KTL Includes the Family Parents who do not speak/read/write English will learn English with their children. Parents who do not speak/read/write Assyrian will learn Assyrian with their children. The future generation will benefit! Parents who do not speak/read/write English will learn English with their children. Parents who do not speak/read/write Assyrian will learn Assyrian with their children. The future generation will benefit!

7. Monday through Friday 5 Days of Class from 8:30-3:00 After School Activities from 3:00-5:30  One hour of homework each day  Homework will use cd’s for English  Tutoring after school at LARSA

8. English and Assyrian Languages Enrichment in Assyrian  language  history and culture  physical education  dance  music  art Enrichment in Assyrian  language  history and culture  physical education  dance  music  art Core Subjects in English  language (reading, writing, and spelling)  mathematics  science  history and geography Samples of curriculum are available for inspection…

9. No cost for books or teachers for the entire class day from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm.  KTL is a public school, not a private school.  All students are welcome to register.  There is NO enrollment cost and NO tuition.

10. Everything that is available to our current KTL students will be available to all new students. Field Trips to plays, concerts, museums, parks, and places of historic interest Music—Group Lessons Art—Group Activities Physical Education Dance Events such as relays, picnics, and award parties

11. The Teacher’s Role Hold high expectations for learning… for behavior… Support mastery for all California State Standards and Nationally-acclaimed Core Knowledge ® content

12. KTL Teacher Requirements No Child Left Behind (NCLB) highly-qualified status California teacher certification, including CBEST test Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Core Knowledge ® curriculum experience Basic first aid, fingerprint clearance, and TB tests on record Internet communication ability for posting assignments, grades and communication with parents Voluntary participation in this community program

13. Teacher Hours KTL Teachers complete all required subjects in English  8:30-3:00 Tuesday  8:30-3:00 Wednesday  8:30-3:00 Thursday  8:30-3:00 Friday Monday is a special Assyrian language day!

14. Monday Community Program Assyrian program bilingual tutors NO COST to the parents required 8:30-1:00 CORE subjects optional 1:00-3:00 community program

15. Bilingual Tutor Requirements Fluent in Assyrian and English First aid, fingerprint clearance, TB tests on record If working with students on CORE subjects: Associate’s degree, equivalent, or higher Pass CBEST, California’s basic teacher test Other qualifications appropriate to the subject matter

16. Teachers and Tutors are required to communicate with parents about a child’s progress. Parents are required to be involved in the school program.

17. Parent Responsibilities Sign and date required paperwork Help your student be on time Make sure homework is complete Communicate with teachers Volunteer 30 hours each year Sign and date required paperwork Help your student be on time Make sure homework is complete Communicate with teachers Volunteer 30 hours each year

18. Parent Expenses Transportation to and from school (No bus) A daily sack lunch (No cafeteria) Uniforms, backpack and binder Nominal amounts for field trips

19. Optional Parent Expenses School photographs Instrument for Friday music classes After school activity fees 3:00 to 5:30 pm

20. After School Monday through Friday from 3:00 to 5:30 pm After school activities are optional. Assyrian will be spoken during games and crafts. Tutoring and choir will be offered. Fees determined by the Educational Committee.

21. Student Responsibilities Sign and date paperwork Complete assignments Participate in classes

22. Perfect attendance is based on work completed Not on the time a student sits at a desk Not on the time a student sits at a desk

23. Respect ourselves Respect others Take care of our school Student Behavior Code

24. 2009 Plan for KTL at LARSA if enough students register by March 30  Grade 2 for 20 students  Grade 3 for 25 students  Grade 4 for 25 students  in the current three classrooms  Grade 2 for 20 students  Grade 3 for 25 students  Grade 4 for 25 students  in the current three classrooms

25. 2010 Plan for KTL at LARSA if funds are raised for new buildings  Add 20 Students in Grade 1  Move Grades 1 and 2 to new buildings  Grades 3, 4, and 5 in the current hall  Add 20 Students in Grade 1  Move Grades 1 and 2 to new buildings  Grades 3, 4, and 5 in the current hall

26. 2011 Plan for KTL at LARSA  Add 20 Students in Kindergarten  Move Kindergarten and Grades 3 to new buildings  Grades 4, 5 and 6 in the current hall  Add 20 Students in Kindergarten  Move Kindergarten and Grades 3 to new buildings  Grades 4, 5 and 6 in the current hall

27. Why attend KTL at LARSA?  Parents are respected  Assyrian language daily  High standards  Core Knowledge® curriculum focus  Music lessons  After school program for working parents

28. Plus…  PE  Music  Art  Assyrian Studies Taught in Assyrian Plus…  PE  Music  Art  Assyrian Studies Taught in Assyrian Academic Core  English Language Arts  Mathematics  Science  History/Geography Taught in English

29. Shared Cost of Bilingual Education  Parents bring their children to class ready to learn…  and provide volunteer hours.  The State of California provides teachers and curriculum in English.  Keyes School District provides any special services.  The Assyrian community provides classrooms and the Assyrian program.

30. Keyes to Learning Charter School is part of the Keyes Union School District… serving Stanislaus County students for more than 100 years.

31. KUSD Core Value: Doing the right things for the right reasons.

32. ktlcharter.wikispaces.com ktlcharter.wikispaces.com Registration begins March 13 Students will be enrolled by the date of completion. Questions? ktlcharter.wikispaces.com ktlcharter.wikispaces.com

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