Transcript Welcome to Orange charter school!

WELCOME TO
ORANGE CHARTER
SCHOOL!
Thank you for taking the time to visit with us today!
WHY OCS?
K-8
 A tradition of excellence since 1997
 Small class sizes
 Personalized attention
 Community-oriented, family feel
 STEAM!
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CURRICULUM
Common Core Standards for English-Language
Arts and Mathematics
 NC Essential Standards for Science and Social
Studies
 Social-Emotional Education-the importance of
play!
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WHAT IS STEAM?
Science
 Technology
 Engineering
 Arts
 Mathematics
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CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
Responsive Classroom-clearly defined
expectations
 Positive reinforcement
 Bonus Bucks
 We are FAMILY
 Clips
 Character Education
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SCHEDULE
A typical day includes:
 Mathematics (45 minutes)
 Literacy Block (90 minutes)
 Science/Social Studies Themes (40 minutes)
 2 Specials daily (Music, Art, Spanish, PE,
Guidance)
 Snack and Lunch
 Recess (30 minutes)
 Rest Time or D.E.A.R. (30 minutes)
 Morning Meet and Closing Meet (40 minutes)
EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
Is engaging, hands-on, incorporates Gardner’s
Multiple Intelligences Theory of Learning, and is
FUN!
TECHNOLOGY
Kindergarten currently has a Smartboard, one
iPod, two iPads, and four laptop computers!
Students interact with and utilize technology on
a daily basis.
ABOUT YOUR TEACHERS
Mrs. Wendy Geise
 M.Ed in Early Childhood Ed. /Literacy
 Certified Pre-K through 6th Elementary and 7-9th
Science; Certified STEAM educator
 Over 11 years classroom experience in GA and
NC (K, 3rd, 5th, 7th)
 Varied career includes Program/Content
Creator at Georgia Aquarium and Manager
with Whole Foods Market!
Mrs. Allison Weislak
 Assistant who has worked at OCS since its
inception in 1997.
 Both daughters attended OCS!
IS MY CHILD READY?
Developmentally
 Can separate
 Personal care
 Group setting
 Fine motor skills
 Gross motor skills
 Can follow directions
 Expresses feelings
Academically
 Writing-name and
letters
 Letter
recognition/sounds
 Numbers 1-10
 Shapes and colors
IS OCS THE RIGHT FIT?
Must pack nutritious lunch/snack each day
 Limited bus service
 No on site after school program
 Project-based Learning
 School hours 8:00-3:00
 Volunteering-3 hours per month
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Now you know a little more about what to
expect.
Please check out our website for much more
information!
http://mrsgeiseskindergarten.webs.com/