RESOURCES
http://bobmckay.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/french-schoolyard.jpg
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uG_5Xy0T-Kc/T0zPGEE3qsI/AAAAAAAABjI/aDV_e-JznbA/s1600/roomlayout_lg.png
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_xy75lVSjPkI/TMi9qlh12gI/AAAAAAAAAfU/3cVAxRjmh6M/s1600/dream+school.jpg
http://cdn2.mommyish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/95383585-640x265.jpg
http://blog.schooloutfitters.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Design1.jpg
FROM TEXTBOOK
TABLE 8.1 Page 262 Chapter 8 (philosophy of education)
Chapter 1 page 15
Chapter 5 page 141
Chapter 7
Chapter 10 page 314
Chapter 3 page 83
Chapter 4 page 101
Chapter 6 page 177
Chapter 9 page 274 and 284
Chapter 11 page 356
Chapter 12 page 382
Chapter 2 page 47
My Dream School
Curriculum & Innovative Ideas Cont.
Lessons will not only be taught with textbooks but with technology like smart board, elmo, Wii, and computers.
Students will work in groups, individually and focus on strategies. They won't focus all on the answer but how they found the answer.
Lessons will differ constantly. Teachers will show students dances, rhythms and tricks to help learn the lessons presented.
The students' tests will vary from paper, to presentation, to play, or video answering the questions that were given to them about subject.
There will be student and teacher conferences at the end of every grading period to discuss the academic level of their child.
Xiomayra Lopez
Governance/Finance/Board
- Governance: The school will be founded by a group of five well-known professors that make up the board. The head director is Dr. Samsin.
- Finance: All financial obligations and legal decisions will be under the responsibility of the Board. They will work on avoiding commercialism in the school and making sure that the money raised will be distributed efficiently.
- Board: The board will consist of five members. There will be a chairman, secretary, treasurer, and two directors. There will be board meetings every month to improve our financial statements, student academics, and reaching the mission and vision of the school.
Some Details...
Activities Teachers include three PE teachers, a music teacher, an art teacher, and a dance teacher.
Support Staff will include cafeteria workers, custodians, library staff, coaches for each subject, school nurse, counselor, classroom assistance, and ESOL support.
Our teachers will be life long learners, have high expectations for our students and content with what they are teaching.
We believe that in L.A.F, "We are One". All are all the same, no matter our color.
Staff, Faculty and Administration
In L.A.F (Lincoln Academy of Freedom), our members will be very essential in keeping the school going.
Our staff and faculty will include administration, office staff, 1st-5th grade teachers (and ESE), activities teachers, and support staff.
Administration: 3
Office Staff: 4
Grade Teachers: 4 for each grade
Activities Teachers: 6
Support Staff: 20
Educational Philosophy of my school cont.
Curriculum & Innovative
Ideas
As learned before, one quality that makes a school effective is by having a clear school mission. This is ours!
- The curriculum for Lincoln Academy of Freedom will be based on the Florida State Standards but our teachers are free to adjust their lessons to their preference.
- Teachers are encouraged to know their students well and knowing their academic levels.
- Classes will follow specific routine so that students can master punctuality, responsibility and organization.
- Our teachers will set fair, yet challenging expectations for all students, and higher- as well as lower-order questions.
- This helps students and teachers practice reaction and productive feedback.
Our philosophy will be broken down into two missions, one for students and another for our teachers.
- Students: Our mission is for students to enjoy learning, integrate in their studies, embrace their own unique individuality, and become world changers.
- Teachers: Our mission is for teachers to nourish the physical, spiritual, occupational, and intellectual development of each child.
Educational Philosophy of my school
Our school will not move beyond the stereotypes, sexism, racism and discrimination that our ancestors had to face.
Student and parent involvement will be enforced in L.A.F.
We will have daily notebook checks for parents to sign and stay updated on student's lesson material and an upcoming school events. We welcome students and parents of every race, ethnicity, culture, disability, etc.
- My Dream school will be named after the 16th President of the United States, President Abraham Lincoln. It will be called Lincoln Academy of Freedom.
- Lincoln Academy of Freedom will be charter school that allows all kinds of children and adults to become a part of the journey towards success.
Looks do matter!
From the moment I saw this picture, I automatically knew my dream school would have this physical structure. Believe it or not, capturing the attention of the students and parents plays a big role on how they view the school. I believe the colors bring life to the school and gives a welcoming atmosphere for the students.
My Dream School will not be a huge school but it won't be that small either. I want the kids to have as much space for their library, cafeteria and classroom as possible. I don't want space to be a barrier for their learning. This would be in an elementary school setting.