Santa Clarita Elementary (K-6)
Einstein Campuses
Einstein Academies
Valencia
San Diego
Santa Clarita
Agua Dulce
7-12
K-12
K-6
K-5
Westlake,
Ohio
K-12
Huntington
Beach
K-5
What is a Charter School?
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Open to the public
• AEALAS, Inc.
• CA public benefit corporation
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Tuition-free
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Participate in State Tests
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Employ credentialed teachers
• Brown Act
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Do not discriminate
• Government Code 1090
• 501(c)3 non-profit status
• Complies with:
• 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
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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
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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 Safety
Schools should be physically secure and
emotionally safe environments where learning
can occur.
• Visitors must sign in
• Bully-free zone
Theory into Practice K-6
Core Subjects:
Enrichment Subjects:
● Math
● Language Arts
● Science
● Social Studies
● Art
● Music
● Drama
● Character Ed.
● Sci. Lab
● P.E.
● World Languages
● Community Service
● Field Trips ● Guest Speakers
Our goal is to provide a well-balanced curriculum
Elementary Requirements
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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
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Sample Field
Trips
Elementary
• Middle and High School
– Primary Grades:
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Zoo & Safari Park
Lego Land
Butterfly Sanctuary
Aquarium
Sea World
– Intermediate Grades:
• Local and Distant Trips
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CA Adventure Park
Sacramento
Museums/Colleges
Biz Town
Star of India
Colonial Days in Hemet
Local Businesses
– 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 Approach
One 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.M
Performing Arts
• In class performances
– Readers’ Theatre
– Debate
• Drama class/club
– School wide performance
– Fundraising opportunities
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Talent show
Dinner Theatre
Skits
Thespian Society
Visual Arts
• Art in class
• Art class
– Follows standards
– Support curriculum
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Scene and set design
Graphic art
Costume design
Film
Photography
Music
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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
 Martin Luther King: January 20
 Student Orientation: August 15
 President’s Day: February 18
 Start Date: August 18
 Cesar Chavez Day: March 31
 Labor Day: September 2
 Spring Break: 14-25
 Fall Break: September 3-6
 Memorial Day: May 26
 Veterans Day: November 11
 Last Day of School: May 30
 Thanksgiving: November 27-29
 Winter Break: December 23, 2013 –
January 3, 2014
 180 Days of instruction
 No minimum days
 Fall, winter, and spring break
Sample Elementary Schedule
Primary 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.
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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.
Contact
scvelementary@ealas.org
www.ealas.org
(661)347-6360
(661)666-3677
Dr. Sean Ramsey – Director of Schools
Scott Cusack – Site Director
Questions and Answers