plano isd academy high school
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Plano ISD Academy High School. a cademyhs.pisd.edu. Pillars. Project Based Learning. Project Based Learning Elements. Driving Question. Need to Know. Student Voice/Choice. In-Depth Inquiry. Revision and Reflection. Public Audience. Problem Based Learning (PBL). STEAM. STEAM. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Plano ISD Academy High Schoolacademyhs.pisd.edu
Pillars
Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning Elements
Driving Question
Need to Know
Student Voice/Choice
In-Depth Inquiry
Revision and Reflection
Public Audience
Problem Based Learning (PBL)
STEAM
STEAM
• Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics• Emphasizes creative problem solving
and innovation • Provides new access to science and
math for some by tapping creative abilities and expression• All teachers participate to create
meaningfullearning experiences
Interdisciplinary
Interdisciplinary
• Emphasizes connections between content areas • Authentic experiences• Connections among subject areas• Honor each subject individually
Culture
Small Learning Community
• 150 students per grade level• 2013-14: Grades 9 - 10 • 2014-15: Grades 9 - 11• 2015-16: Grades 9 - 12• Similar student/teacher ratio• School norms
Extracurricular
• Student driven club formations• Intramurals• No formal athletics/fine arts program
Community Connections
• Corporate partners• Job shadow• Internship• Service learning
Technology
• 1:1 technology• Wireless campus• Digital portfolio
Transportation
• Model similar to summer school bus routes• Pick up and drop off at zoned high
school campus
Cafeteria Services
• Healthy food options• Corporate style• Participate in the National School
Lunch and Breakfast Program (available at most PISD campuses)• Off campus lunch for 11th and 12th
grades
Learner Profile
FlexibleSelf-DirectedProject-OrientedResilientRespectfulOpen-MindedCommunicatorKnows They are the Future
Questions?