PERSONALIZED FLES

OUR VISION & MISSION The vision of FLES is to focus on personalized learning every day so all students will perform to the best of their ability and be prepared to graduate high school with a readiness for career and college real world experiences. Our mission is simply “Focusing on Learning for Every Student”. Each student possesses a unique set of gifts, abilities, talents and preferred learning styles. We value those unique differences and strive to facilitate student growth by providing opportunities for students to interact with the curriculum using a variety of methods and strategies. We believe students should take ownership of their own learning by having a voice and a choice.

WILL THIS PLAN CAN AND WILL CHANGE!!! AS WE LEARN WE WILL MAKE CHANGES. IF IT DOESN’T WORK, WE WILL MAKE CHANGES. IF IT IS NOT THE BEST FOR OUR STUDENTS WE WILL MAKE CHANGES!!!

MATH/ELA Teacher created competency pre/post assessments based on performance indicators will be given in Math and ELA/Writing for competency based placement throughout the year. Teachers will use various formative assessments to measure the student’s level of competency. When this data supports advancement, students will take a summative competency post assessment to show mastery before moving to the next area. All students will have a teacher advisor to monitor their progress along their academic path. Advisory groups will remain consistent from year to year. This will allow the advisor and student to know each other and build lasting relationships.

PROJECT BASED LEARNING In year one, faculty and staff will continue PBL training and begin implementation at their own pace and comfort level. In year two, PBL will be required by all teachers in order to provide PBL opportunities for all students. Students will have voice and choice in their learning during PBL. These projects will vary depending on student suggestions. Students will be able to cross-grade levels giving them the opportunity to learn and participate in projects with deeper, more meaningful learning activities. This will provide students with interdisciplinary content incorporating real-world problem solving. PBL will also serve to teach team building, growth mindset and other skills needed to create a culture of trust and acceptance.

LEARNER PROFILES Students will create Learner Profiles based on data in their classroom portfolios. At the beginning of the school year, all students will create SMART goals for their academic success. Students will use data from the previous year to reflect on their successes/challenges, strengths/weaknesses and likes/dislikes to create an action plan to meet these goals. During progress monitoring weeks, teachers will meet one-on-one with students to discuss and review student growth and achievement. SMART goal action plans will be revised and/or new goals will be written based on the nine week pre/posttests. The learner profiles will have a place for students to track content mastery, based on the Henry County competency performance indicators, throughout the year.

21 ST CENTURY SKILLS All 21 st century skills will be integrated in the context of core academic subjects. All grade levels will focus on introducing, modeling and practicing the skills of collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity (4Cs). These skills are reinforced during Flippen Family Operations (FFO’s), goal setting, and student-led conferences. We also reinforce these skills daily during group work, interactions with peers/adults, as well as on the playground, on the bus, and in the hallways. In year two, PBL products also require creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking which are life skills constantly being taught. In year three, students will become teachers at PBL showcase nights when they present the knowledge they gained to faculty, staff, parents, and the community.

TECHNOLOGY-ENABLED LEARNING Students will be fully technology-enabled with one-to-one devices. This will allow our students to create/produce original products, collaborate with students globally, and publish/disseminate original work through the use of Google Docs, classroom blogs, podcasts and webinars in all content areas. All students will have the opportunity to use technology throughout the day, but the students will have focused instruction on grade level appropriate computer skills. K-2 will emphasize keyboarding and word processing while 3-5 will focus on using technology for efficient research and product production.

A SCHOOL DAY FOR STUDENTS AT FLIPPEN WILL BE DESIGNED AROUND INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. Students will be able to: Work at their own pace. Teachers will facilitate student learning through whole group mini lessons and small group instruction coupled with targeted, online instruction and practice. Apply depth of knowledge. Teachers will prompt students formatively with higher levels of Depth of Knowledge. Students will have access to rubrics and will know what the requirements are for each performance level. They will be able to unpack the standards and know exactly what is needed to achieve a level 3 or 4. Learn from others. Students will have a team of people for academic and social goals. Our students will work as a team with peers to solve problems, gain content knowledge and explore outside interests. They will work with their faculty advisor and teachers to set goals and reflect on their work. Teachers will invite professional members of the community into the classroom through Skype, in-person interactions, and field trips. Students will be able to learn hands-on from these volunteers’ topics such as music, SS topics, Science topics, and much more. Tailor work to their own individual needs and interests. Faculty will act as advisors to help guide students on their path toward academic success. This will include not only mastering the competencies but also helping them develop the life skills of Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, and Critical Thinking. All of this will help students take ownership of their learning

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING Year 1Year 2Year 3 Project Based Learning Depth of Knowledge Culture/Climate Problem-Based Learning professional development will be yearlong for the grade levels involved in the roll out. This class will be developed and taught by the county trainers from BIE. All teachers will also attend a nine week class on the tenant focus for that year. Teachers will be able to choose which 9 week period they take the class according to their schedule.

ROLLOUT PLAN Year Year Year Pilot Classes Task sheets Students Data Binders All Staff Unpack Standards with DOK Increase DOK in Assignments All Staff: PBL 2-3 units per grade level