2020 K-8 Academy: Academics Flyer

ACADEMICS MOT CHARTER SCHOOL: K-8 ACADEMY

THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE We believe in the unlimited potential of children.

We believe that our partnership with children, teachers, families & our community is the key to creating lifelong learners.

We believe lifelong learners must feel supported in all of their unique needs - academically, socially,

Founded in 2002 Serves 675 students

physically & emotionally.

Common Core curriculm We believe the highest form of learning comes when we all model our core values - respect, community, collaboration & innovation - every day.

75 students per grade

YOU WILL NOT WALK YOUR PATH ALONE In primary grades, our youngest students learn fundamental reading, writing, math & science; as well as how to contribute to our school community in their words & actions. We expect our youngest Mustangs to model core values.

Elementary grade students are expected to take responsibility in learning, become leaders for peers, begin to learn self-regulation. Classes expand on exploration and refining how to put their learning & thoughts into clear and meaningful responses.

Middle school is a transformative time as

Teachers engage students in age

student begin preparing for high school. It's

appropriate, active & meaningful

when we encourage students to take on more

activities. They cleary communicate

responsibility & independence. We look to

academic & behavior expectations.

them to become leaders to the student body.

We challenge them to develop their personal voice & self-motivation. We require them to be respectful of other's viewpoints, opions and experiences. Coursework allows students to ask challenging questions, push back on assumptions & answers in order to lead the

In addition to core subjects, our students study performing arts, fine arts, physical education, technology, world language & music.

Students are supported & encouraged to learn from both their successes and

learning of who they are and can become as

challenges. Perserverance &

individuals.

resilience are skills which are just as important as problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking. We work to teach that a positive, growth mindset combined with sustained effort can make anything possible.

The culmination of these nine years is to develop the unlimited potential of children.

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