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A prominent mass of land overlooking lower lying
land; formed from a hard ridge of rock resisting
the erosive forces that remove the softer rock
to the sides.
PROMONTORY BOARDS
Board of Trustees:
Valerie Neslen - Chair Rob Christensen -Vice Chair Kassi Capener - Treasurer Sharon Fairbourn -Trustee Bridgett Clark - Trustee
Kim Jenson - Secretary
Advisory Board: Meg Ferry – Classical EducatorBen Ferry – Former State LegislatorLynnette Reeder – Curriculum/E.L.
AdvisorDuncan Murray – Legal/Perry City LiaisonSusan Hardy – Charter/E.L. AdvisorDirk Mathias – E.L. Designer
PROMONTORY DIRECTOR
Bryce Passey USU graduate
USU Elementary Education Adjunct Professor
Founder/Teacher of MLMS Discovery Program
30+ years education experience
Outdoors enthusiast
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY
Three Goals:
1) Keep educational experience meaningful
2) Make it real
3) Be sure to have fun along the way
Changing the direction of a child’s life is not an event but
a process. However, that process must be composed of
significant, powerful, and occasionally life-changing
events.
-Bryce Passey, Director
Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning
LEARNING TARGETS
What is a Public Charter School
What is Promontory School of Expeditionary Learning like
What is Expeditionary Learning
Great Thinkers at Promontory
How to Enroll
WHAT IS A CHARTER SCHOOL
Tuition free Accepts all students Certified Teachers Utah Core Curriculum, testing Local control (mini district) Charged to be innovative Not all the same
K – 9th grade Uniforms 2 classes per grade, 25 per class Traditional School year School Lunch Program Expeditionary Learning Great Thinker Focus
PROMONTORY
Perry, 1001W 2700 11 acres Parking Playground Drop-off/Pick-up Sites
Land!
LAND & FACILITY
Facility 40,000-45,000 sq. ft.19 classroomsLibraryGymAuditoriumComputer lab
Watch for dirt
to move
as early as
November!
EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING (E.L.)
E.L. PRINCIPLES
Compelling Topic
Active Learning
Service
Authentic
Audience
Authentic
Products
High Quality Work
COMPELLING TOPIC
What is important to understand
Taught across the disciplines
Aligns with state core standards
Hands-on Projects In-depth Investigations
Purposeful Fieldwork
ACTIVE LEARNING
HANDS-ON PROJECTS
Scientific Drawing
Model
Sq. Ft. Gardening
AUTHENTIC PRODUCT & AUDIENCE
When students are required to make things to
show what they have learned, the real learning
takes place.
-Mike McCarthy, PrincipalKing Middle School,
Expeditionary LearningPortland, Maine
HIGH QUALITY PRODUCT & SERVICE ORIENTED
Compelling Topic
Active Learning
Authentic Product
High Quality Work
Authentic Audience
Service
DISCOVERING GREATNESS
GREAT THINKERS
"A great thinker includes exceptional men and women who are inventors, scientists, statesmen, poets, artists, musicians, philosophers and saints who contribute to human civilization and culture with their technology, wisdom, artistry and decency. A great thinker is a man who is both great and good."
- Will Durant, The Greatest Minds and Ideas of all Time
“An investment in knowledge always pays the best interest.”
-Benjamin Franklin
INSPIRED BY GREATNESS
LIVING EXPERTS
To provide a rich educational environment that views learning as an Expedition and uses the study of Great Thinkers to cultivate the value of excellence and the love of knowledge. Using investigation and discovery to make connections to ideas and our community, we empower children to embrace challenge, act with humanity, and become the Great Thinkers of the 21st century.
MISSION STATEMENT
TIMELINE
Create School
Write Charter
Charter Approval
Open Enrollment
Building Construction
Begins
2009 2010 Spring 2011 Nov. 2011 Aug. 2012
Open School
Fall 2011
Enrollment Process
Open and online enrollment
If number of applicants exceeds spaces available, a lottery is used to select students
OPEN ENROLLMENT
ONLINE ENROLLMENT
ONLINE ENROLLMENT
KEY STEPS TO ONLINE ENROLLMENT
Email is the primary method of communication during the enrollment process
Print and save confirmation page for records
Confirmation number is required to change information on application
Information gathered will be treated confidentially
KEY STEPS TO OPEN ENROLLMENT
Students must be at least 5 years old on or before September 1, 2012 to apply
Enter those children who will be attending school in the upcoming school year
Completing the enrollment form does not guarantee a spot at Promontory
LOTTERY PROCESS
1. Each student is assigned a number identifying the order they are drawn
2. Classes are filled to capacity using the sequence from the lottery drawing
3. All siblings of accepted students are admitted immediately, if space is available
4. If space is not available, that sibling is placed on the waiting list
LOTTERY PROCESS (CONTINUED)
5. Promontory will notify applicants of the lottery results within 2 weeks
6. Families will be notified and students have 3 school days to accept the opening
7. Students who apply after the enrollment period will be admitted as space allows or will be added to the waiting list through subsequent lotteries
promontoryschool.gmail.com
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a charter school?
If my child is accepted into Promontory School, will his or her siblings also be accepted?
Will my students need to re-enter the enrollment lottery each year?
Who can attend a charter school?
What is the tuition?
Does Promontory charge fees?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Are teachers certified?
Does Promontory have a specialization area?
Will Promontory students wear uniforms?
Will there be a bus service?
Will school lunch be offered?
I have a lot of questions, can I speak with someone?
Are parents welcome to visit and/or volunteer?