We believe - Nelson Mandela Elementary

THE LOZIER FOUNDATION IS STARTING A NEW SCHOOL BECAUSE:
We believe
EVERY CHILD can
LEARN!
Nelson Mandela Elementary will be:
• K through 5
• Primarily for
F/RL eligible
students
• Comprehensive
curriculum
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Tuition-free
Privately funded
Independent
Accredited
Certified Teachers
Mission:
Nelson Mandela Elementary
is committed to maximizing
the educational success of
all students and bridging
learning and achievement
gaps.
The School’s Mission is to:
• provide quality instruction
• demonstrate that ALL
students can learn and
develop
– academically,
– emotionally,
– socially and
– physically.
Nelson Mandela Elementary
fulfills its mission by:
• Multi-sensory, evidence-based curricula and
frameworks
• Addressing individual learning needs
• High academic and behavior expectations
• Safe, positive environment
• Committed, caring and well-trained educators &
support staff
• Partnering with parents and the community
Goals
• all students on grade level reading
and math by 4th grade
• all students increase self-confidence,
perseverance, self-discipline and
curiosity
• community engaged in the education
of our children
• curricula and teaching methods
employed that work in high poverty,
urban areas that can be replicated
What we are not:
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A charter school
Anti-public schools
Pro voucher or tax credits
A religious organization
Receiving public funding*
*We will use the F/RL program
WHY WE ARE DOING THIS:
There is a need for
TRANSFORMATION
in the education of
children
We believe that reading proficiency
is the FOUNDATION for all forms of
literacy and that Spalding works.
Spalding is:
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‘back to basics’
phonics-based
intensive
sequential
explicit
multisensory
SEE IT. HEAR IT. SAY IT. WRITE IT.
We believe that math proficiency
is critical to success and that
Singapore Math works. It is:
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pictorial
abstract
fewer topics/greater depth
learned to mastery
Other Unique Features
• More frequent recess
• Violin Sprouts
School Specifics:
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Start with K – 1; add a year to 5th grade
20-25 students/class -- 40 students/grade
Extended day & extended year
Breakfast & lunch provided
Uniforms
After-school programming through
partnership organizations
How children are selected
• Priority is given to children who qualify for
federal free or reduced lunch program
• Recruitment will begin in mid-February
• Application process
• Interview
• Agreements signed about expectations
• Lottery if necessary
Questions or Comments
please contact:
Dr. Susan Toohey
Head of School
(402) 457-3370
[email protected]