https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi Made with swagger en-us 2020-01-25 00:29:31 UTC 2020-05-02 19:35:38 UTC hello@padlet.com melissa_hauck https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436537459 FK strives to solve problems and answer big questions using inquiry and a focus on technology. This builds equity and responsibility for future members of our society. Our focus for the future is bringing our learning into the community and solving community issues.]]> 2020-01-27 17:21:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436537459 heather_mcmahon1 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436537824 At FK we focus on student centered learning where the teacher is a facilitator for inquiry. The classrooms are loud and moving as kids communicated and collaborate to solve problems. Teachers motivate students to take ownership and engage in their own learning.]]> 2020-01-27 17:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436537824 gia_nelson https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538003 2020-01-27 17:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538003 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538006 Foothill Knolls is a different kid of school. A school where we don't force students into a mold. We focus on creating opportunity for all students to feel and be successful. FK is a place where students have an opportunity to guide their own learning.]]> 2020-01-27 17:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538006 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538206 In this world of innovation and technology, we need to adapt the educational system to better meet the needs of our ever changing and evolving world.
At FKA, we are empowering kids to be their unique selves, with the courage and confidence to be individuals who are creative and determined thinkers.
Through the use of PBL,collaboration, focus on STEM, and student-led inquiry, we motivate our students to achieve and exceed their goals, discover their talents, and realize their dreams. 
We make connections with our community, solve real-life problems, and encourage innovative, out of the box thinking and problem solving, to explore our world and hopefully, make a better place.]]> 2020-01-27 17:22:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538206 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538225 2020-01-27 17:22:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538225 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538266 2020-01-27 17:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538266 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538299 FK is a unique TK - 8th grade school.  We focus on hands on PBL that encourages collaboration and creativity. At FK we encourage all students to be engaged by being creative and encouraging students to have tenacity and empathy. By having all students engaged in learning, everyone including students and teachers benefit.  ]]> 2020-01-27 17:22:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538299 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538305 Foothill Knolls is a TK-8 school that emphasizes student learning through  PBLs (Project/Problem Based Learning)  that have a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) focus. Students benefit by doing rather than watching, and end up gaining skills beyond the academic content; preparing them for their future.]]> 2020-01-27 17:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538305 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538334 Inspire
All students
Problem Solvers]]> 2020-01-27 17:22:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538334 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538356 Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is a K-8 school full of diverse learners and teachers dedicated to teaching skills that will prepare students for our current and future world. We teach problem solving. We teach and inspire our students to find solutions. We celebrate creativity, curiosity, collaboration, empathy, tenacity, and integrity. We strive to instill these qualities in our students in order to prepare them for their life in whatever they find a passion in doing. ]]> 2020-01-27 17:22:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538356 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538687 I work at Foothill Knolls, which is a STEM school in Upland which serves a diverse population of students.  We teach science, technology, engineering, math, and other subjects through inquiry-based projects in which students use collaboration to solve real-world problems.  This benefits students by preparing them for a future that we know nothing about.  Would you be interested in supporting our mission through volunteering, financial support, or spreading the word about us?]]> 2020-01-27 17:23:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538687 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538722 Foothill Knolls is the the only TK- 8th grade school in our district. This gives our students a unique experience where they can be leaders and role models in our school. Students are exposed to amazing STEM and Project Based Learning where they can build and engineer what they take away from school. When you walk into a classroom it might not look perfect it will probably look messy and chaotic but students are engaged and learning. ]]> 2020-01-27 17:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538722 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538742 Foothill Knolls is a welcoming environment where every staff member and student comes with something valuable to contribute to our community. We are preparing future leaders with foundational skills, in addition to creating problem solvers to go out and become positive leaders in our society.]]> 2020-01-27 17:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538742 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538872 We are a COMMUNITY! We are the only TK-8 school in the district that offers a middle school experience. We have a STEM/PBL focus where learning is connected to the real world. Project Based Learning is a way that we guide students to be facilitators of their own learning. All benefit from this type of experience as it provides learning opportunities that spark passion in students and demonstrates strengths/ areas of improvement. Teachers become facilitators of learning and guide/mentor to help navigate. What's next...school wide projects as well as pathways that connect our middle schoolers to a connected high school experience. FK Rocks!]]> 2020-01-27 17:23:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538872 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538934 FK is an ALL staff "on deck" school for ALL kids. Staff and students are encouraged/safe to take educational risks to benefit student learning. We want encourage students to think in their own ways. We're constantly seeking to improve our practices so that students can be successful. TK-8 family/community environment.]]> 2020-01-27 17:23:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436538934 ashley_louis https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539207 We are a project based learning school with a focus in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math). Our students learn through meaningful projects that will be presented to an authentic audience.  This gives a purpose for the work they are creating.  Our mission is to prepare our students to be innovative in an ever changing future by helping them become creative problem solvers and empathetic collaborators.  ]]> 2020-01-27 17:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539207 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539214 FK is a TK-8th school that emphasises project based learning as part of the school experience. FK is a place where all students can find success and have long term achievement.]]> 2020-01-27 17:23:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539214 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539301 2020-01-27 17:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539301 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539698 FK allows student choice and flexibility in the classroom. 

Group work and unique thinking are encouraged. We embrace problem solving, creative ideas, and multiple solutions. 

This ideology makes a difference because students are not afraid to think, to create, and to be individuals.

The students benefit, teachers benefit, and the community benefits as well.

To curate what we do is next. ]]> 2020-01-27 17:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539698 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539931 2020-01-27 17:24:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436539931 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436540256 FK is a place where all students have a voice. Through discovery of science, technology, engineering, and math, as well as project based learning, students gain valuable critical thinking skills. It is a unique learning environment where students lead their education through their own personal learning styles. Students learn there is not one "right way" to do things. Through student led education, children are learning because they are engaged and genuinely having fun. Not only do students at FK gain mastery of expected standards, they become critical thinkers, problem solvers and collaborators. These are skill that will help them to become future leaders and valuable members of society. ]]> 2020-01-27 17:25:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436540256 pawandeep_goraya https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436540534 At Foothill Knolls, we are preparing the future generation for the real world. We help create problem solvers by focusing on real world content application.]]> 2020-01-27 17:25:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436540534 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436541364 At Foothill Knolls we are passionate about putting students first. We are a big community. The staff is l]]> 2020-01-27 17:26:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436541364 https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436542321 Foothill knolls 

We are a school of makers, creators, thinkers and innovators. We have understanding, supportive and open minded staff willing to TEACH the way our students LEARN. We want to leave our community a generation of not just students but citizens that care about their surrounding neighborhoods and our planet as a whole. We are developing makers, innovators, creators and community health focused citizens to the city of Upland, San Bernardino County and the world. ]]> 2020-01-27 17:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436542321 mary_weiss https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436563928 I work at Foothill Knolls alongside compassionate, caring teachers focused on meeting the unique needs of each and every one of our students.  We provide meaningful learning experiences in the hopes of inspiring every student to grow to their fullest potential.]]> 2020-01-27 17:55:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jennifer_morri1/g40m4dpqsvsi/wish/436563928