Attention Sophmores and Juniors:
Springs Charter Schools will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT at several locations this year
on October 13th, 2021. Continue reading
Attention Sophmores and Juniors:
Springs Charter Schools will be offering the PSAT/NMSQT at several locations this year
on October 13th, 2021. Continue reading
Students of Springs’ Flabob Airport Preparatory Academy now have the opportunity to use one of two Redbird Jay Flight Simulators purchased with a grant from American Airlines, reported Principal Robin Davis.
Robert Roberts-Handfield, 13, is a Springs Venture Online 8th grader seeking to earn a world title in Taekwondo. He noted that he has autism, and that “I’m lucky my parents found out about Springs for me because it has helped me to get more one-on-one help with my work from my family, and it gives me more time to practice and compete in ATA Taekwondo.”
The Arts and Academia: Unlocking Hidden Benefits
Motivation, inspiration, creativity, self-esteem — we associate all these traits with success, especially in young artists, musicians, and actors working toward their dreams. Science has demonstrated that while these strengths may come more naturally to some than others, participation in arts education both in and out of the classroom can bolster not only these but a surprising variety of other skills. Continue reading
Springs Bear River Student Center remembered the 20th anniversary of 9-11 by observing “Patriots Day.” Activities included a flag raising, patriotic class photos and campus decorating in red, white and blue.
The Magnolia Student Center’s afterschool program has begun and is “full of fun, enrichment and building connections,” reported Jamie Secoda Martinez, the school’s personalized academic coach.
Springs’ Corona Student Center (CSC) has begun an afterschool program to promote students’ emotional and social well being, reported Principal E.J. Whitehead. Participants have the opportunity to play outdoor and indoor games and to socialize in a safe environment. In the new school year, the CSC is serving 70 students, grades K-8.
Students at Springs’ Riverside Student Center (RSC) have returned to school after summer break and are enjoying a new campus upgrade: AstroTurf on the playground. Students have been utilizing it for outside learning activities, reported Kim Ballantyne-Morse, principal.
Robin Felix, an academy teacher at the Temecula Student Center, has received a $2,500 Western Governors University (WGU) scholarship to help fund her master’s degree.
Springs’ educational field trips are an effective way for students and parents to incorporate notable aspects of the community into their personalized learning program. The pandemic has curtailed Springs’ ability to offer field trip opportunities in the new school year, but there are some field trips that are being offered with the possibility of more to come.