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Tuesday, February 5, 2009
and
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
and
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Compass Rose Academy
Parent Information Meeting
Parent Information Meeting
Time
6pm to 7:30pm
6pm to 7:30pm
Location
Tuesday, February 5, 2009
Bayside Conference Rooms E & F
at Sandestin
(email me for directions)
Bayside Conference Rooms E & F
at Sandestin
(email me for directions)
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Coastal Library
(From 98 - 331 N just before the High School on your left)
The Coastal Library
(From 98 - 331 N just before the High School on your left)
This meeting is for all interested families who wish to learn more about Compass Rose Academy and a variety of learning alternatives. During this meeting you will be able to meet and listen to the people who have been working on this project for the last several years. This meeting will also offer a question and answer period so that all questions can be discussed openly as a community. Registration information will also be provided at this meeting.
If you are unable to attend this meeting, future parent information meetings will be held. We encourage all families who are truly interested in attending Compass Rose Academy to attend one parent information meeting.
More Information:
A Compass Rose…
A compass rose… a beautiful navigation piece that has been used for centuries to guide and keep us on the right path. Now our compass rose is guiding us down a new path way for education where all children receive the love and support that they need to learn and grow.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide an academic environment where all styles of learning are recognized, respected, and encouraged so that each student’s unique genius can be fully expressed.
Our Philosophy
? The School will be a holistic school, which will provide an environment where each child can express their individual genius by learning the way that they learn best.
? Each classroom will be set up to include multiple skill levels. This will allow the opportunity for all children to grow and learn at their own pace without the stress of feeling left behind.
? The teachers, administrators, and all other helping hands will be at the school for the sole purpose of supporting each child to reach their highest potential in a healthy, loving, safe, and nurturing environment.
Testing and Grading
? Upon enrollment, a neuro-developmental and academic screening will be done for each child to identify learning styles, strengths, and individual genius.
? An individualized curriculum plan will be set up for each child. No number or letter grades will be given. In place of a traditional grading system, a Progression of Curriculum portfolio will be kept for each child and it will be updated weekly. This will be our schools way of grading.
? A progression evaluation using national standardized testing will also be used to evaluate each child’s progress a minimum of twice yearly.
Enrichment and Our Community
? An enrichment curriculum will be provided. It will include: music, art, foreign language, drama, and community learning projects/options.
? The School will also provide numerous activities to support growth and development. These activities will include: swim, water therapy, sports, creative movement classes (i.e. yoga) and other outdoor recreational activities.
? The Compass Rose Academy will be a center for community education. All children will have the option to participate in any or all of our academic or enrichment programs.
We will be located at the Market Shops of Sandestin.
*Our Blog-site will be out by the first of next week*
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Since this posting, I've heard about it from Heartworks Kids & a friend who is considering it. I do have a ton of questions but will hold them until the info meeting. One that I have to ask, though. I'm a "musician's widow" at night, so are children welcome at the meeting?
Children are of course welcome. I always bring my "kids kit" with me. Puzzles, Coloring books, etc. I'm glad to hear everyones feedback and if you have any questions you need to ask now go ahead an email at