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CMAS Science Next Week
Student finished CMAS Math and Language Arts this week. Next week 8th Graders will be taking the science CMAS test Tuesday - Thursday. El estudiante terminó CMAS Matemáticas y Artes del Lenguaje esta semana. La próxima semana, los estudiantes de octavo grado tomarán...
Beacon Parent Newcomer Class
We've welcomed over 100 students from across Latin America (Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, & Guatemala) to our school community. It's when systems are overloaded that flaws or assumptions become noticeable. We recognized the need to not only onboard our students but...
All DPS schools and administrative offices will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024
All DPS schools and administrative offices will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024 due to severe weather. This includes the Emily Griffith Technical College. All school-related events and activities, including all Discovery Link and ELCS Enrichment programs, are also...
Pillars of Personalized Learning
Blended Learning
Utilizing differentiated one-to-one lessons structured by internal staff, each student moves independently through the coursework receiving additional assistance or advanced learning opportunities when applicable.
Enrichments Opportunities
Quarterly, students are provided with the opportunity to enroll in one enrichment class, exposing them to new interests or furthering their previous experiences in one or more of the five extended learning arenas.
Character development
By formally measuring the five BNS character traits on a regular basis, students are provided with ongoing feedback related to their growth and understanding in these important developmental areas.
Critical Thinking
Through analysis and evaluation, students develop the necessary tools to refine their problem solving skills and authentically work to discover thoughtful, creative solutions in the classroom and beyond.
Blended Learning
Utilizing differentiated one-to-one lessons structured by internal staff, each student moves independently through the coursework receiving additional assistance or advanced learning opportunities when applicable.
Enrichments Opportunities
Quarterly, students are provided with the opportunity to enroll in one enrichment class, exposing them to new interests or furthering their previous experiences in one or more of the five extended learning arenas.
Character development
By formally measuring the five BNS character traits on a regular basis, students are provided with ongoing feedback related to their growth and understanding in these important developmental areas.
Critical Thinking
Through analysis and evaluation, students develop the necessary tools to refine their problem solving skills and authentically work to discover thoughtful, creative solutions in the classroom and beyond.