2013-14 CHOICES catalog

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MIDDLE SCHOOL || SCHOOLS OF CHOICE

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APPLI ED L EAR NI NG ACADEMY

RANDALL SCOTT, PRINCIPAL

7060 CAMP BOWIE BLVD. 817.815.5500

HTTP://SCHOOLS.FWISD.ORG/ALA

The Applied Learning Academy is a 6th to 8th grade campus where the approach to

• Advanced courses available in art, math, English and Spanish

education encourages children to both learn independently and become team members

• Academic teaming to strengthen collaboration between grade level teachers

in a stimulating environment with strong links to the community. Applied learning is

• Use of Renzulli web-based program where students are able to access work at home

based on the belief that, to be relevant, learning must apply to career and life situations.

for independent research • Classroom collaboration with the Botanic Gardens, BRIT, National Cowgirl Museum

The Academy promotes critical thinking, creativity and collaboration working with

and Hall of Fame, local businesses, professionals and artists

businesses and organizations outside of the classroom by completing hands-on, realworld projects that reinforce classroom teaching. The leadership and social skills the students experience will better prepare them for future career choices. MS || SOC


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