Santa Clarita Elementary (K-6)

Einstein Campuses

Einstein Academies

Valencia7-12

San DiegoK-12

Santa ClaritaK-6

Agua DulceK-5

Westlake, OhioK-12

Huntington Beach

K-5

What is a Charter School?• Open to the public

• Tuition-free

• Participate in State Tests

• Employ credentialed teachers

• Do not discriminate

• AEALAS, Inc.

• CA public benefit corporation

• 501(c)3 non-profit status

• Complies with:

• Brown Act

• Government Code 1090

• Public Records Act

• Files Form 700

Files Form 990 with IRS

WASC• Our founding school is fully accredited by the

Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). All AEA/Endeavour schools will go through the accreditation process when eligible.

Why Do We Offer More?

“Everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish on its ability to climb a

tree it will live its whole life believing it’s stupid.”

--Albert Einstein

Einstein Model• High Academic Standards• Safe Environment• World Languages• Interdisciplinary Curriculum• S.T.E.A.M• Leadership• Community Service• Performing Arts• Parental Involvement

What is our Mission?The Endeavour Academy seeks to prepare students for 21st century careers and lives as members of a democratic society through an interdisciplinary educational experience that is rich in exposure to high priority languages, which may include: Mandarin, Latin, Spanish, Hebrew, and/or Arabic.

In addition, the academy’s curriculum will provide students with tools to develop their intellectual, artistic, physical, technological, and social competencies, allowing them to graduate with a deep understanding of the relationships among disciplines, and the ability to continuously develop their intellectual integrity and curiosity through a lifelong love of learning.

Our Faculty• Highly qualified-CA credentialed• Charismatic, dynamic, innovative• Happy, caring, creative, engaging• Professional, organized, dedicated• Love learning! • Love Kids!• Passionate about education• We hand select our teachers!

Campus SafetySchools should be physically secure and

emotionally safe environments where learning can occur.

• Visitors must sign in• Bully-free zone

Theory into Practice K-6Core Subjects: Enrichment Subjects:● Math ● Art ● Music● Language Arts ● Drama ● Character Ed.● Science ● Sci. Lab ● P.E.● Social Studies ● World Languages

● Community Service● Field Trips ● Guest Speakers

Our goal is to provide a well-balanced curriculum

Elementary Requirements• Math • Language Arts • Science & Lab• Social Studies• S.T.E.A.M. – applications/projects• Visual/Performing Arts• World Language• Physical Education• Character Education• Community Service (10 Hours/year)

Sample Electives/Enrichment

• Visual Arts: Drawing, Painting, Three Dimensional Arts, Set Design

• Camera: Photography, Filmmaking, Film Aesthetics, TV production

• Performing Arts: Theatre, Musical Theater, Dance, Skits

• Music: Voice, Choir, Guitar, Piano

• Technology: Computer Science, Web design, Video Game Design, Robotics, Animation

• Communication: Journalism, Creative Writing, Speech and Debate, Yearbook, Newspaper

Sample Clubs & Extracurricular Activities

–Launch Pad Spirit Club–Spirit Assembly News Reporter–Community Service Club–Cheerleading–Sports–Dance–Homework Club–Music–Girl Scouts

Sample Field Trips• Elementary

– Primary Grades:• Local Trips

• Zoo & Safari Park• Lego Land• Butterfly Sanctuary• Aquarium • Sea World

– Intermediate Grades:• Local and Distant Trips

• CA Adventure Park• Sacramento• Museums/Colleges• Biz Town• Star of India• Colonial Days in Hemet• Local Businesses

• Middle and High School– Local and Distant Trips

• Colleges• Museums• National and

International Travel• Theme Parks• Competitions• Local Businesses

World Languages• Greek, Latin, Mandarin, Arabic, and Hebrew are

in high demand by the US Government (FBI & CIA)

• Ties in with: – Music– Visual and performing arts– History– Culture– Cultural appreciation

Interdisciplinary ApproachOne concept covered over many subjects to show the

interconnectedness of material

Crosscutting Concepts:• Patterns• Cause and Effect• Flows and Cycles

Nothing occurs in a vacuum

S.T.E.A.MA Framework for

Teaching Across the Disciplines

Science & Technology interpreted

through Engineering & the Arts, all based

in Mathematical elements. STEAM Education

aims to bring FUNctional literacy to all. It

promotes bridging the gap between business

and educational goals to create a more

productive and sustainable global culture

based on teamwork. This educational

framework is for all disciplines and types of

learners with the goal of being more engaging

and naturally successful for all members of any

educational system.

Performing Arts• In class performances

– Readers’ Theatre– Debate

• Drama class/club– School wide performance– Fundraising opportunities

• Talent show• Dinner Theatre• Skits• Thespian Society

Visual Arts• Art in class• Art class

– Follows standards– Support curriculum

• Scene and set design• Graphic art • Costume design• Film • Photography

Music

• Music in daily lessons • Used as a memorization tool• Choir• Music in performance art/dance• Clubs• Orchestra and band

Community Service• Elementary: 10 Hours/year• Middle School: 15 Hours/year• High School: 25 Hours/year

• The purpose of community service is to instill a sense of pride in the community and our role in that community.

• Think globally, act locally– Paul McCarthy

Sample Calendar Work Days: August 4-14

Student Orientation: August 15

Start Date: August 18

Labor Day: September 2

Fall Break: September 3-6

Veterans Day: November 11

Thanksgiving: November 27-29

Winter Break: December 23, 2013 – January 3, 2014

Martin Luther King: January 20

President’s Day: February 18

Cesar Chavez Day: March 31

Spring Break: 14-25

Memorial Day: May 26

Last Day of School: May 30

180 Days of instruction

No minimum days

Fall, winter, and spring break

Sample Elementary SchedulePrimary Grades• 7:30-7:55 Drop off• 8:00-9:10 Language Arts• 9:10-9:30 Recess• 9:30-10:15 Math• 10:15-11:00 Rotation 1• 11:00-11:45 Lunch• 11:45-3:15 Rotations

– Science, Lab, Social Studies, Language, Art, P.E.

Intermediate Grades• 7:30-7:55 Drop off• 8:00-9:30 Language Arts• 9:30-9:50 Recess• 9:55-11:15 Math• 11:15-12:00 Lunch• 12:00-3:15 Rotations

– Science, Lab, Social Studies, Language, Art, P.E.

Student/Parent Handbook• Rules• Procedures• Policies• Dress code• Behavior expectations• Academic standards• FAQ• Available online

Dress Code

Enstein Parent Organization• Technology Assistance• Assist teachers

– Field trips– Copies, prep work, etc.

• Office• Lunch Service• Fundraising• Campus Safety• Performances• Community Service• Yearbook/newspaper

Enrollment and Lottery• Application online www.ealas.org• Residency in California is the only requirement

for admission.• Applicants are accepted by lottery when

demand exceeds capacity at any grade level.• Students not admitted via lottery are placed

on a waiting list in the order they are selected via the lottery.

Contactscvelementary@ealas.org

www.ealas.org

(661)347-6360(661)666-3677

Dr. Sean Ramsey – Director of SchoolsScott Cusack – Site Director

Questions and Answers