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ASI- Extra! Academic Program

ASI- Extra Academic Program Staff

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ASI- Extra! Academic Program

The Academic Program consists of four essential components:

Curriculum & Instruction / Ready/i-Ready InformationI-READY Math and ELA Program / I-READY Mathematics and ELA

  1.  Individual Academic Practice in Math and Reading using the Personalized Pathways in iReady
  • Targets specific skills that each student needs to meet their growth goals at school
  • Great for students at all levels and targeted to increase growth for everyone!
  • Approximately 45 minutes each day for both Math and Reading
  • Families have access at home and are able to use the service until the end of the summer!

 

Unleash Your Wild Side | PCS Edventures!Science of Superpowers | PCS Edventures!Build a Better World | PCS Edventures!Eggs-traordinary Physics | PCS Edventures!

  1.  Science-based lessons focusing on hands-on learning through engaging themes
  • Focuses on STEM learning (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) to build student skills for the future
  • Pre-made lessons aimed at engaging all levels of students in fun ways!
  • Approximately 45 minutes each day 
  • Rotating topics so students who participate in ASI-Extra! multiple times receive a variety of exciting themes!

 

Soundtrap for Podcasting - YouTube Podcasting: Recording Studio: Facilities and Services: Center for Language Technology: Indiana University

  1.  Podcasting lessons focused on students’ personal interests
  • Focuses on the essentials of language: Reading, writing, listening, and speaking! (see the student examples below!)
  • Real-world focus integrating interviews and communication skills for future success in school
  • Students choose the content and change it every time they participate in ASI-Extra!
  • Uses training and lessons from KQED to inspire students to submit projects for real-world contests like Show What You Know

 

Recess Is Fun by safradink One Minute Brain Breaks - Your Therapy Source

  1.  Breaks for fun!
  • Students have breaks approximately every 45 minutes
  • Ensures that students still get some FUN and exercise during their break
  • Both physical breaks and brain breaks to ensure a balanced approach
  • Fun theme days happen each Friday to keep students engaged

 

Kindergarten

Kindergarten Students Planning Podcasts

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Grades 2-3 Studying the Science of Superheroes

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Grades 4-5 Studying the Science of Structures on Earth

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Students enjoying a recess break

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Grades 3-4 Studying Forensic Science

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Grades 6-8 Studying Physics

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Grades 6-8 Planning and Organizing Podcasting

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Grade Kinder Studying Push and Pull Physics

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Grade Kinder Studying Push and Pull Physics

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Kindergarten-Grade Two Podcast Examples

Please take a minute to listen to a few of our youngest podcasters in action!  Students were learning that stories have a beginning, a middle, and an end.  They chose their own topics and tried to write and record their own stories.  We’re proud of their works in progress!

 

Dragon and Pikachu story

 

 

Three people and Godzilla story

 

 

Two Friends and a Cacoon story

 

 

Grade Three-Five Podcast Examples

Please take a minute to listen to a few of our middle elementary podcasters in action! Students practiced writing questions and then interviewed staff members. They chose their own topics and tried to produce their podcasts with additional music and sound effects. We’re impressed with their developing interview skills!

 

An interview with Mrs. Vickers about teaching at ISM

 

 

Gianna interviewed Mrs. Allen about being a cheerleader

 

 

Loki and Iker interviewed Ms. Lisa about working at ISM

 

 

Anthony and Cresencio interviewed Ms. Hannah about her fears

 

 

Eli, Avery, and Jesse interviewed Ms. Kisha about working at ISM

 

 

Grade Six-Eight Podcast Examples

Please take a minute to listen to a few of our middle elementary podcasters in action! Students practiced writing questions and then interviewed staff members and students. They chose their own topics and tried to produce their podcasts with additional music and sound effects. We’re impressed with their developing interview skills!

 

Hugo interviewed Holden about dyslexia and dysgraphia

 

 

Camilla and Lynette interviewed Mr. Ben about working at the aquarium

 

 

Valencia, Aylen, and Emma interviewed Ms. Lin about being a Special Education teacher 

 

 

Yousef interviewed Hisham about his religion

 

 

(Warning: this has a loud beginning) Yasef and Matthew interviewed Mr. Andreiu about being Brazillian