Philosophy of Teaching

Teachers at Crosscreek Charter School use a developmentally appropriate, multisensory, integrated, experiential, differentiated method of instruction.

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Developmentally Appropriate: We understand how children grow and develop, and we make sure that our activities and our expectations are reasonable and enjoyable.

Multisensory: We plan learning activities that involve all of the senses.

Integrated: We teach skills from various subject areas together within a context…much like it exits in the real world.

Experiential: Children will be active participants in the learning process. They will have lots of opportunities to do lessons, to practice new skills, and to try out and discover concepts.

Differentiated: We understand that children develop at different rates. We respect individual differences and we plan activities that are appropriate for the particular child.

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Children: Eager to learn Engaged in the learning process

Welcoming to visitors Uses resources wisely

Teacher: Frequently with students so it may takes a few

seconds to find her/him

Voice is respectful, genuine, and warm

Furniture: Chairs around tables to facilitate interaction

Comfortable areas for learning, including multiple “activity centers’

Open space for gatherings/meetings

Walls: Covered with student projects and work

Evidence of student collaboration

Signs, exhibits, or lists obviously created by students

rather than the teacher

Sounds: Frequent hum of activity and ideas being exchanged

Class Discussion: Emphasis on thoughtful exploration of complicated issues

Students ask questions as often as the teacher does

Stuff: Room overflowing with ‘purposeful clutter’: books,

art supplies, plants, animals

Tasks: Different activities often take place simultaneously

Activities often completed by pairs or groups

Around the School: Appealing atmosphere

Student projects fill public areas of the school

Library is well stocked and comfortable

Classrooms are clean and well taken care of

Office staff is welcoming towards visitors and students

Students helping in the library and with daily school

activities

IMPORTANT DATES

Feb 1st ~ March 30th

Open Enrollment New Students School Year 2012-2013

February 7th

CCS Board Meeting at 7pm

February 17th

Early Release 11:45am

February 20th

Presidents' Day NO SCHOOL