Renaissance Gifted & STEM Academy atCanyon Springs School

INFORMATIONAL MEETING

ContactsGifted Services Coordinator, Adam Laningham

Canyon Springs Principal, Tricia Graham

Canyon Springs Asst. Principal, Ryan Schoonover

The DVUSD Commitment to Gifted Education…

Motto

Extraordinary

Vision Statement

Graduating lifelong learners who will successfully compete, lead, and positively impact the world.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide extraordinary educational opportunities to every learner.

Core Values

Caring Agility

Visionary Leadership

Student-Centered Excellence

Organizational and Personal Learning

Valuing Workforce Members and Partners

Focus on the Future

Managing for Innovation Management by Fact

Societal Responsibility

Focus on Results and Creating Value

Systems Perspective

Renaissance Academy

We have the opportunity to…Differentiate the curriculum

Move along the learning continuum as quickly and appropriately as

possible

Design instruction through assessment and teach the “whole child”

Understand that quality learning takes time but realize superior

results

Focus on the unique needs of the highly gifted child

Renaissance Academy

Acquire a solid foundation in the content areas of mathematics, language and communication arts, social studies, and science

Work at an advanced level within these content areas

Produce work that reflects individuality and creativity at a level that is advanced in relationship to other students of the same grade

Use technology as a productivity, creativity, and communication tool

Renaissance Academy

Problem solve; think creatively, critically and logically; make connections between ideas

Acquire the knowledge and skills of learning and organizing

Acquire the advanced research skills to gather, analyze, and apply information and ideas

Acquire the knowledge and skills to communicate effectively both within and beyond the classroom

Acquire the knowledge and skill to make decisions and act as a responsible member of the community

Canyon Springs Program OpportunitiesElementary Grades 1-5

Middle Grades 6-8

STEM Hands-On Half Days

Highland LakesStrings (Grades 3-8)

Chorus (Grades 3-8)

Band (Grades 5-8)

General Music

Music instruction at least three times per week in grades 1-4Piano Lab (Used as part of the general music program)

Music instruction up to eight times per week in grades 4-8

AcademicsIntegrated Curriculum Model

College of William and Mary Center for Gifted Education

Overarching Concepts: Change, Systems, Patterns, Cause & Effect◦ Problem-Based and Project-Based Learning◦ All content areas◦ Technology meaningfully integrated◦ Capstone Projects◦ Flexible Math Placement

STEM Curriculum Options◦ NAU/APS STEM Focus School for the Future◦ Block scheduling◦ Engineering is Elementary

STEM Academy

Expanding to Grades 1-8 in 2016-17

STEM experiences embedded arethroughout content areas

Special Area Classes

Renaissance students have a special area class every day: music, band (in grades 5+), art, P.E. or Spanish

Canyon Springs School Mission, Vision & Guiding Principles

MissionCanyon Springs is a leader in STEM education. All student needs are met by the integration of the STEM model, differentiation of learner aptitudes, and incorporation of the Systems Approach to Learning. Together, with our community, we prepare and inspire generations of learners to succeed in our global society.

VisionBuilding collaborative, innovative, and inspirational leaders in the 21st century.

CS Guiding Principles: E5Engage - Explore - Explain - Extend - Evaluate

Canyon Springs School8 Buildings Multipurpose RoomMedia Center

2 Full Playgrounds Science Lab2 Computer Labs2 Mobile Computer Labs Smart Board in Every Renaissance Room

Canyon Springs School Extra Curricular Activities

BOKS (Reebok Fitness Program) Origami Club

Before & After School Program STEM Club

Art Clubs Clickin’ Bricks

Chess Club Cheer Club

Spring Musical

Yearbook Club

Student Council

Environmental Club

Anti-Bullying Club

Speed Stacking

Chorus (4th)

Drama Club

Communication

Teacher Websites E-MailMonthly Communications School Messenger Voice, Email, and Text Messages

School Webpage – http://canyonsprings.dvusd.org

Renaissance Website -http://renaissance.dvusd.org

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Placement CriteriaPlacement Criteria

Intellectual: • Qualifying CogAT Scores: All 3 scores (Verbal, Quantitative, Non-Verbal) are at the 90th

percentile or higher with a total of 280 percentile points or greater combined*

*If other state approved cognitive ability measures are submitted, each will be evaluated following the above criteria

Achievement: • AzMERIT results• Highly Proficient in reading and math• Current report card• Other achievement testing such as DIBELS,

SRI, DRA, etc.

Parent & Teacher Input:• 2 teacher• 1 parent/guardian

Forms: • Renaissance application • Open enrollment (Submitted online)• Student Profile of Gifted Characteristics (2

teacher & 1 parent )

Forms are available for download at www.renaissance.dvusd.org. All forms must be

submitted electronically togiftedservices@dvusd.org before application review

will occur.

2016-17 School Year Application Dates & Deadlines

• Accepting applications beginning Nov. 2, 2015

• Completed applications due May 11, 2016

• First round placement letters e-mailed to parents May 16, 2016

• Second round applications due May 27, 2016

• Second round placement letters e-mailed June 3, 2016

• Summer application deadline June 30, 2016

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