https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug Motto: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart en-us 2017-12-11 20:01:08 UTC 2026-01-04 13:32:33 UTC hello@padlet.com ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215233643 Wait?! Why would you go to a school that has no homework? According to Krista Kiuru, part of Finland's educational success is due to their short days at school, but also because they have no homework. Finland has been ranked as one of the best countries educationally over the past couple years. ]]> 2017-12-11 21:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215233643 ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215238186 We believe that every child has the ability to learn, while students learn at different paces. We believe in treating every student with equity, giving each student the tools and support that are necessary for them to succeed.]]> 2017-12-11 22:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215238186 ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215238779 Every teacher must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Education and every member of the leadership team must have a Master's degree in Education. We also require diversity in race, ethnicity, sex and social class amongst members of the leadership team and teachers, so that we are able to reach every student effectively.]]> 2017-12-11 22:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215238779 ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215241062 We believe in the concept of multiculturalism here at Connect. Multiculturalism “affirms the need to create schools where differences related to race, ethnicity, gender, disability and social class are acknowledged" (Parkay). We believe that having a diverse culture within our classroom will enrich our classrooms even further. ]]> 2017-12-11 22:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215241062 ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215241159 Here at Connect, a private Christian school grades K-5th that incorporates children of both sexes, we believe that your child can grow to become the person they were meant to be under God. We have the Cougar as our mascot because we believe that children are strong and capable of great things. We chose to have white as one of our colors to signify safety in our school: physically, socially and emotionally; the green signifies the ability that children have to grow. Our motto is based off Colossians 3:23, which states, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters".]]> 2017-12-11 22:19:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215241159 ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215242278 At Connect, leadership is very important to us. We believe in what is called a plurality of leaders. In order to maintain our vision, values and beliefs as a school, having multiple members on our leadership team helps to retain what is important to us. We have five members on our leadership team that are the head of the school.]]> 2017-12-11 22:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215242278 ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215293933 We take a different approach to testing where students do not take exams or tests, but rather are evaluated and assessed before and during their learning. This is a better gauge of what a student knows and has mastered, as formal exams and tests cause anxiety and don't accurately tell what a student comprehends. ]]> 2017-12-12 07:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215293933 ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215298193 We hold to a couple educational philosophies here at Connect. The name of our school signifies the need that children have to connect and develop within a community of people. "All students are viewed as valuable resources for enriching the teaching­–learning process" (Parkay). Children are able to learn better when they are being challenged and encouraged by fellow students. We also hold to the philosophy that education should be child-centered; children learn better when the curriculum is based around their interests and needs. ]]> 2017-12-12 07:37:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215298193 ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215306460 Our learner's space follows that of the Reggio Emilia approach. Loris Malaguzzi was the originator of this approach that started in Reggio Emilia, Italy. He believed that the teacher was a learner alongside the student. He also believed in the use of natural colors. natural lighting and everyday objects within the classroom. ]]> 2017-12-12 08:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215306460 ryangconner https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215310247 2017-12-12 08:27:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ryangconner/3jv82sxajgug/wish/215310247