Author: Ademen

THEN AND NOW
The language classroom in the U.S. has been transformed in the past 20 years to reflect an increasing emphasis on developing student’s communicative competence. Unlike the classroom of yesteryear that required students to know a great deal of information about the language but did not have an expectation of language use, today’s classroom is about teaching languages so that students use them to communicate with native speakers of the language. Learning other languages and understanding the culture of the people who speak then is a 21st Century Skill that is vital to success in the global environment in which our students will live and work.
In today’s globalized world, an effective domestic education agenda must address global needs and trends and aim to develop a globally competent citizenry. It is no longer enough to focus solely on ensuring that students have essential reading, writing, mathematics, and science skills.

Program Highlights
Grades K-12 (Year 1 - k thru 1)
Free-Tuition/Public school of choice)
Dual Language Immersion Program
Uniforms
Rigorous Academics
Technology /Virtual Classrooms
Integrated Character building
Sports/ Arts Programming
Gender Specific Support Groups
Adult Education Opportunities
Parent Participation
Community Outreach Activities
Career/ College Prep Counseling
Special Education Services
Focus on Graduation for every child
JOIN THIS GRASS
ROOTS MOVEMENT!
It is time for OUR COMMUNITY—Parents,
Students, Businesses, and Taxpayers/ Homeowners– to envision improved schools and learning environments and act upon that vision.
Utilizing partnerships with parents, families, and community, we can improve the quality of Public Education.
Because EVERY STUDENT in America, regardless of family income or place of residence, deserves a quality education.

Dual Language
Charter School
A 21st Education unlike any other!

Pending approval for 2014– 2015 School Year
845-200-0038
JoAnne Thompson. Lead Applicant

WHAT IS A CHARTER SCHOOL?
Charter Schools– are created and operated by parents, organizations, or community groups to fill an educational need not otherwise
offered by traditional schools– can direct resources where the students need them most. Charters have more flexibility than conventional public schools in exchange for being held to additional standards to make sure they are meeting their student goals.
Charter Schools are given the freedom to develop their own curriculum, choose staff, set the length of the school day and year, and establish their own standards for student behavior. In exchange for these freedoms, a charter school must demonstrate that it has raised student achievement within its five year charter period.
Students attend charter schools by choice or their parents or guardian rather than by assignment by a school district. As public schools,
charter schools are not allowed to charge tuition. If applications to attend the charter school exceeds spaces available, enrollment is decided by
the lottery.

The general population of East Ramapo is 64% white but the Public school population of about 8,200 students is 70% Hispanic and growing. Drastic cuts to Public School resources and programs have resulted in a failing school district , with a graduation rate of 72%, and only 51% for Hispanics and other Language Learners.
To empower and develop bilingual and bi-literate students requires understanding, respect, and responsiveness to the cultures of all people, but particularly to those of children and families enrolled in our public schools.

DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION
In a Dual Language Immersion Program, academic subjects are taught to all students through both English and the other language. Through this programming, children develop a sense of cultural pluralism, openness, and an appreciation of positive attitudes towards other cultures. In addition, as with Arts and Music, children learning a second language have an improved self-concept and sense of achievement in school.
Students who complete a dual language program are more prepared to meet the challenges of a global society. They have an increased career opportunities in store for them, especially in fields in which second languages are important, such as international trade, diplomacy, and the media.
Character Building &
Academics
Moral Character Development is a combined lifelong formal and informal educational process.
This charter school will provide a social environment to acquire personal and social values and behaviors contributing to the building of good character and responsible citizenship. The benefits from being more intentional about Character Development are promoted respect for differences and an increase in the student’s personal responsibility.
We will help students see how choices not only affect them, but also their class, school, and family. This education provides a reference point for all discipline problems, facilitates home and school working together, and increases teacher support and admiration. Thus, building an ethical community ready for a global society.

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