june 17 presentation - tahoe expedition academy new campus public workshop
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New Campus Workshop June 17, 2015
Agenda
1. Welcome2. Purpose of Workshop3. Overview of New Campus Project
a. About TEAb. Process + Timelinec. New Campus Vision So Far
4. Your Ideas (Input Stations)
About Tahoe Expedition Academy
History & Vision
• Pre-Kindergarten through 11th grade • Founded in 2011• Modeled on Expeditionary learning
(derived from Outward Bound)• College Preparatory• Accredited by Western Association
of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Our Philosophy: Survive & Thrive
Exposure to “constructively adverse” learning experiences promote each child’s
intellectual development, personal growth
and academic success.
“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Academics, Character and Adventure
● Promote critical thinking
● Build character & community
● Adventure for sake of Academics, Character and Adventure
Facts, Facilities & Financial Aid
Currently 125 Students in PreK - 10th Grade • Plans to ultimately accommodate 270 students (preK
- 12th)
Outgrown Existing Facilities• In contract with the Martis Fund for 42 acres off
Schaffer Mill Road
Funding• Martis Valley Education Foundation established for
purpose of funding the school• Raised $15 million to date
Financial Aid• 1/3 of families receive financial support
Why TEA Here?
• Expedition focused – Inch wide/Mile Deep
• Hands on learning• Adventure driven – “In the field”• Small class size – low student to
teacher ratio• Character education focused• Community involvement and service
• Stewardship for land in all grades– Release of cut throat trout – Planting Sugar Pine Trees– Forest cleanup and restoration
New Campus Process + Timeline
Process
Analyze Develop PlanStudy
Potential Impacts
• Environmental Consultants
• Wetlands, biology, traffic, etc.
• Engage appropriate design team
• Fit with site + TEA philosophy
• Comply with Placer County & others to minimize/avoid impacts
On-going feedback
Prior Entitlements for Hopkins Ranch Project
Timeline
Sept 2017: School Opens
May 2016 - August 2017: Construction*
Now - May 2016: Campus Design, Studies and Approvals
*Construction will likely be phased and some phases will likely be completed after this period
Vision of New Campus