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NFCS purchased new Polyvision Interactive Walk and Talk
Whiteboards and RM Easy Teach software over the summer and many of our teachers have gone through the
training. These boards will enable the teachers to get active participation in
the classroom with the children and will help increase learning retention
levels dramatically.
All children learn in different ways and New Frontiers is adding new dimensions to it's approach to educating our children. We currently have one polyvision board per grade level and plan on adding even more.
Currently, one of our teachers is making strides in helping other teachers implement this exciting new learning tool in the classroom and the kids really love using the boards!
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, October 03 2007 )
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Art Department - Ms. Smith |
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Written by Stephanie Smith
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New Frontiers Art department is designed to increase student awareness of the different kinds of art. It gives students a wide range of experiences and helps them to appreciate the art around them. Most importantly, it lets them know that there is no wrong way to do art. Some of the art lessons involve painting, drawing, pasting, sculpting, coloring and folding. The art curriculum gives the students the opportunity to express and observe art.
I have been teaching art at New Frontiers for six years and I look forward to another year with the creative students at New Frontiers!
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Last Updated ( Friday, May 25 2007 )
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Written by Sylvia Draven
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8th graders learn proficiency in the use of a variety of input devices such as mouse/track pad, keyboard, digital camera, printer, scanner, disk/disc, modem, CD-ROM. Students are taught to perform basic software application functions including, opening an application program and creating, modifying, printing, and saving documents; such programs include: Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. In addition to keyboarding and programs students are also taught the differences between analog and digital technology systems. Students are educated on copyright laws and use of digital information and citing sources to include text and images.
Computer Lab
K-7th graders utilize SuccessMaker, an educational software program that targets subjects such as Math, Reading, Writing, and Science. This program is self directed and paced. It automatically adjusts to the student’s academic level and has been proven to elevate student subject success.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, May 29 2007 )
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Music Department - Mr. Jackson |
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Written by George Jackson
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The Music department at New Frontiers offers the students a chance to explore fresh and innovative approaches to learning the fundamentals of music. Topics covered throughout the year include Music Notation, Music History, Movement & Music, Introduction to Piano & Guitar, Percussion Techniques, and Analysis of Musical Productions. New Frontiers also offers students a chance to participate in the Extra-Curricular Music Program. This program is designed to provide the students the opportunity to further their musical skills by rehearsing on a regular basis, and performing in an ensemble at various events throughout the year. These ensembles include: Choir, Band, Drum Line, and Modern Dance. Students may also opt to take private lessons in Piano, Percussion, Voice, and Guitar.
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Last Updated ( Friday, May 25 2007 )
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Mission
Mission The New Frontiers Charter School was founded on the simple convictions
that a first-rate education is the birthright of every individual, that
all children can learn, and that every child should be challenged to
reach his or her full potential
Vision
Vision The School's founders aim to help set the standard and pace for public
school reform in Texas. The School will be a beacon to the
community-proof that, for less resources expended in the city's regular
public schools, every child in San Antonio can be afforded a public
education equal to the very best in the world. Representative of the
city's great diversity, the School's graduates will be prepared to
participate fully in the economy and society of our future.
Curriculum
Curriculum The approach to curriculum at
New
Frontiers
Charter
School
is twofold: a traditional
academically enhanced component and a component that provides for self
development as well as character development of the student.
Environment
EnvironmentThe
New
Frontiers
Charter
School
provides a learning environment that contributes to student success by
encouraging parents to play an active role in decision-making, character
building, and providing a home environment that encourages academic success.In turn, the school will provide a rigorous curriculum, effective and supportive
teachers, and state-of-the-art materials and technology to ensure that we are on
the cutting edge and that your child receives the greatest benefit.
Intervention
Intervention New Frontiers evaluates every child to determine if they are need of extra help in any given subject on an on going basis to evaluate the need for intervention. Once the need is discovered an action plan will be set in place assist each child to reach his or her objectives.
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