Our mission is to offer a differentiated curriculum that supports education equity through consistent learning and growth; to enliven a love of learning and educational discovery through the exploration of Children's Literature; and to provide all students a foundation for excellence in education upon which to build success in future learning.
About Us
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Type of school: Charter School
Location: Downtown Reno, First St. & Arlington Colors: Purple and Gold Mascot: Gryphon Year Established: 2012 Primary grades, K-2: 9:00am-2:00pm Elementary grades, 3-5: 9:00am-3:30pm Middle grades, 6-8: 8:45am-3:30pm Students: 230 Teachers: 14 Reading Specialists: 2 Principals: 1 Class Size Maximum - Primary: 20 Class Size Maximum - Elementary: 25 Class Size Maximum - Middle: 25 Average Class Size: 21 Faculty:Scholar Ratio: 1:15 Learn more about our school! Click the great schools link below:
Nevada State Report Card
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Students have access to diverse and contemporary quality children’s literature across academic content areas. Faculty, staff and parents work together to empower students through a heavy focus on children’s literature that incorporates messages of equality and values diversity, and creates opportunities for students to do community projects based on their continuing understanding of social justice. There is daily use of evidence-based practices during instruction, and children’s literature is the main mode and approach to teaching all content while incorporating other research-based strategies and differentiating for students’ needs.
Teachers and students use reading, writing, and studying children’s literature as a vehicle to increase engagement and intrinsic motivation toward learning and achievement. The Honors Academy of Literature develops leaders by involving the students in decision making throughout the day, and involving teachers, students, parents, and professional community members as partners in the learning process. The Honors Academy of Literature is a unique learning environment throughout the school where reading and writing are valued, authentically practiced, discussed, shared, and encouraged daily. There are regular opportunities for professionals in the field of Children’s Literature to have a presence in the academy adding to the school culture through learning opportunities for both students and staff. We move beyond a balanced approach to literacy to a balanced approach to education—incorporating performance-based progress monitoring assessments and instruction with a rich learning environment that encourages critical thinking and asks students to take responsibility for their own learning. |
Our Approach
Inclusive curriculum that values the diversity of learners,
their families, and the larger community
Development of leadership for students in
learning community and wider community
Data-driven, individualized, and differentiated instruction
Teaching methods and curriculum are
research-based and practice-proven
Multi-grade classrooms that encourage social learning
Other content classes and electives based on seat hours which allows students and parents to choose multiple courses throughout the year
Progressive approach to teaching from room organization, to open-source curriculum, to instructional lessons and beyond
Classrooms have collaborative work spaces, not individual desks
Ongoing development of classroom libraries each year,
not only a centralized library
Classroom space student-focused. In addition to their classroom, teachers have collaborative offices to house their files and supplies
their families, and the larger community
Development of leadership for students in
learning community and wider community
Data-driven, individualized, and differentiated instruction
Teaching methods and curriculum are
research-based and practice-proven
Multi-grade classrooms that encourage social learning
Other content classes and electives based on seat hours which allows students and parents to choose multiple courses throughout the year
Progressive approach to teaching from room organization, to open-source curriculum, to instructional lessons and beyond
Classrooms have collaborative work spaces, not individual desks
Ongoing development of classroom libraries each year,
not only a centralized library
Classroom space student-focused. In addition to their classroom, teachers have collaborative offices to house their files and supplies
