Inquiry-Based Learning Approach at CFCI Public Charter School
Welcome to
NC Public Charter School K-8
OUR MISSION
CFCI is committed to promoting
students’ abilities to
think and
create
in
personally
meaningful
ways through an
integrated
,
inquiry-based
curriculum in a
nurturing
and
empowering
environment
CFCI HISTORY
Celebrating our 21
st
year of Inquiry Based
Learning!
Doors opened to students K-5 in August,
2000.
By 2003 6
th
, 7
th
, and 8
th
grades were added.
Re-chartered in 2005 for 10 years
Received our 10 year renewal (2015-2025)!
How do we
“do” school?
So what is
MTSS
? What is
Responsive
Classroom
?
How do they fit into a
school focused on
inquiry-based learning
?
Inquiry-based learning-
Facilitated environment
now set up for success!
Multi-Tiered System of
Support- our
FRAMEWORK for how
we support ALL students
at ALL academic ranges
and ability
Responsive Classroom-
How we STRUCTURE
learning, so kids WANT
to LEARN and feel SAFE
learning all year.
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Inquiry is a
rigorous
discovery
process driven by
curriculum and
curiosity
that requires
exploration
,
analysis
and
problem-solving
.
Hands-on and integrated.
Field experiences, labs, speakers
Technology Integration (1 to 1 Chromebooks 4-8)
Promotes meaningful personal connections.
Developmentally appropriate.
Nurturing environment.
Variety of specials (details in future slides)
EC, LEP, 504 Services provided
Interventions provided at different levels for students
What does learning involve
at CFCI?
Independent thinking
Cooperative learning
Rigorous material
Developing research skills
Projects
High expectations for all students
Students
will
need parental support
Responsive Classroom
A way of teaching that creates
a safe, challenging, and joyful
classroom and school-wide
climate for all students.
Teachers understand and
respond to students’ academic,
social, emotional, and physical
needs
Teachers think carefully about
everything from classroom
setup to how they speak to
students.
K-5 Elementary Grades
Looping
Non-traditional grading
Thematic and
integrated units of
study
Eureka! Math
One hour of art, music,
Spanish,
physical
education
and
technology a week
Grades 6-8 Curriculum
Math (Eureka!)
Language arts
Science
Social Studies
Academies – topics beyond the
standard course of study.
Specials
PE, Technology are required for a
trimester each year.
Art, Spanish, band, music, musical
theater, acting, study hall, maker
space, rehearsal for life, ethics, and
film.
HOW DO WE DO IT?
⚫
We put our money in the classrooms, which means
we sacrifice things like:
⚫
An athletic program.
⚫
A hot lunch program.
⚫
A transportation system.
⚫
A variety of afterschool programs.
Remote Learning…
Our goal is to integrate as much of our core values
and beliefs into our remote learning plans as
possible.
Hands-on learning
Student driven instruction
Thematic units of study
Limited screen time
CFCI Community Expectations
Teachers will:
Create integrated lessons;
Implement Inquiry-based
teaching strategies;
Use a variety of instructional
techniques;
Create individual
assessments;
Provide an investigative
approach to learning;
Model the social curriculum.
Students will
:
Think critically and independently;
Own their learning and become effective
communicators;
learn how to learn;
make connections between subject areas
and become creative problem solvers;
be actively engaged in learning;
participate in the social curriculum
.
Parents will:
Support the mission of CFCI;
Encourage and support their children in their
learning;
Provide timely transportation to and from school;
Prepare a nutritious lunch daily for their children;
Volunteer when they can.
Partnership
Classroom
Field experience chaperone
CFCI Lottery Information
Admission to school is based on a random lottery
system.
Applications are due no later than February 15th and
can be completed on the main school website.
We use a digital program called Lotterease that
facilitates each step in the lottery process.
Lottery numbers are assigned to each family.
Siblings receive the same number.
Exceptions (priorities) to the lottery system
Lottery Day
The lottery will be run on February 17
th
at 9:00am.
There is a random drawing to establish enrollment
and waiting lists.
A wait list is established whenever capacity in a
grade level is exceeded.
Maximum class size limits:
20 students in each k-1
st
class
22 students in each 2
nd
-3
rd
class
24 students in each 4
th
-8
th
class
Post Lottery Day
Parents of all applicants will be contacted.
If/when a spot becomes available, the next student
on the wait list will be contacted.
After 20
th
day of new school year, new students are
no longer accepted.
The wait list does not roll over to the following
school year. A new application must be submitted
each year.
General Questions- Ben Rose/Christine Ashley
office@cfci.net
910-362-0000
Kim McCormick- Interim Director
kmccormick@cfci.net
Alan McNaughton-
Coordinator of Student Services
amcnaughton@cfci.net
Who do I contact with questions?
Introductions, go over agenda
Define charter school -
Discover the innovative learning environment at CFCI Public Charter School, where students engage in inquiry-based learning supported by a nurturing and empowering framework. From promoting independent thinking to integrating technology, CFCI focuses on creating a stimulating atmosphere for students to thrive academically and socially.
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Welcome to NC Public Charter School K-8
OUR MISSION CFCI is committed to promoting students abilities to think and create in personally meaningful ways through an integrated, inquiry-based curriculum in a nurturing and empowering environment
CFCI HISTORY Celebrating our 21styear of Inquiry Based Learning! Doors opened to students K-5 in August, 2000. By 2003 6th, 7th, and 8thgrades were added. Re-chartered in 2005 for 10 years Received our 10 year renewal (2015-2025)!
How do we do school? Inquiry-based learning- Facilitated environment now set up for success! Multi-Tiered System of Support- our FRAMEWORK for how we support ALL students at ALL academic ranges and ability Responsive Classroom- How we STRUCTURE learning, so kids WANT to LEARN and feel SAFE learning all year. So what is MTSS? What is Responsive Classroom? How do they fit into a school focused on inquiry-based learning?
Learning in an Inquiry Classroom Inquiry is a rigorous discovery process driven by curriculum and curiosity that requires exploration, analysis and problem-solving. Hands-on and integrated. Field experiences, labs, speakers Technology Integration (1 to 1 Chromebooks 4-8) Promotes meaningful personal connections. Developmentally appropriate. Nurturing environment. Variety of specials (details in future slides) EC, LEP, 504 Services provided Interventions provided at different levels for students
What does learning involve at CFCI? Independent thinking Cooperative learning Rigorous material Developing research skills Projects High expectations for all students Students will need parental support
Responsive Classroom A way of teaching that creates a safe, challenging, and joyful classroom and school-wide climate for all students. Teachers understand and respond to students academic, social, emotional, and physical needs Teachers think carefully about everything from classroom setup to how they speak to students.
K-5 Elementary Grades Looping Non-traditional grading Thematic and integrated units of study Eureka! Math One hour of art, music, Spanish, physical education and technology a week
Grades 6-8 Curriculum Math (Eureka!) Language arts Science Social Studies Academies topics beyond the standard course of study. Specials PE, Technology are required for a trimester each year. Art, Spanish, band, music, musical theater, acting, study hall, maker space, rehearsal for life, ethics, and film.
Remote Learning Our goal is to integrate as much of our core values and beliefs into our remote learning plans as possible. Hands-on learning Student driven instruction Thematic units of study Limited screen time
CFCI Community Expectations Teachers will: Create integrated lessons; Implement Inquiry-based teaching strategies; Use a variety of instructional techniques; Create individual assessments; Provide an investigative approach to learning; Model the social curriculum.
Students will: Think critically and independently; Own their learning and become effective communicators; learn how to learn; make connections between subject areas and become creative problem solvers; be actively engaged in learning; participate in the social curriculum.
Parents will: Support the mission of CFCI; Encourage and support their children in their learning; Provide timely transportation to and from school; Prepare a nutritious lunch daily for their children; Volunteer when they can. Partnership Classroom Field experience chaperone
CFCI Lottery Information Admission to school is based on a random lottery system. Applications are due no later than February 15th and can be completed on the main school website. We use a digital program called Lotterease that facilitates each step in the lottery process. Lottery numbers are assigned to each family. Siblings receive the same number. Exceptions (priorities) to the lottery system
Lottery Day The lottery will be run on February 17that 9:00am. There is a random drawing to establish enrollment and waiting lists. A wait list is established whenever capacity in a grade level is exceeded. Maximum class size limits: 20 students in each k-1stclass 22 students in each 2nd-3rdclass 24 students in each 4th-8thclass
Post Lottery Day Parents of all applicants will be contacted. If/when a spot becomes available, the next student on the wait list will be contacted. After 20thday of new school year, new students are no longer accepted. The wait list does not roll over to the following school year. A new application must be submitted each year.
Who do I contact with questions? General Questions- Ben Rose/Christine Ashley office@cfci.net 910-362-0000 Kim McCormick- Interim Director kmccormick@cfci.net Alan McNaughton- Coordinator of Student Services amcnaughton@cfci.net
