Implementation of Educational Program

Antelope View Charter School staff recognizes that a coordinated curriculum requires careful attention to ensure that grade-level standards are met. Additionally, we believe that our program must be regularly evaluated for effectiveness.

In order to achieve school-wide learning goals and to integrate the additional components of the school's educational program (Humanities and Analytical Studies), a research-based instructional design and method will be employed by the School. The method, known as Backward Design, is an instructional theory currently being employed in reform efforts across the nation. Originally published in "Understanding by Design," by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe, this process of instructional planning provides teachers with a systematic method for aligning standards, assessment, and instruction.

This process guides teachers in planning instruction which starts with the desired results (goals or standards) - curriculum is derived from the evidence of learning (performances) called for by the standard and instruction targets competencies that will equip students to perform. Teachers at Antelope View Charter School participate, each summer, in training to explore and further develop competency using this method. Staffs participate in follow-up training throughout the school year, meeting each Friday to collaborate and develop capacity. During this ongoing collaborative academic work, the staff continues to refine a comprehensive standards-based curriculum. Grade-level and inter-grade-level teams work together to ensure a school-wide sequential standards-based curriculum.

Non-Residents of Center Unified School District

Students who do not reside in the Center Unified School District and who seek to attend Antelope View Charter School enroll or attend as voluntary participants and may opt to remain in the Antelope View Charter School or return to their district of residence. Voluntary enrollment at Antelope View Charter School does not imply the condition of Inter-district Transfer for such students.

Characteristics of the Program

The Antelope View Charter School is not chartered as a traditional comprehensive secondary school program. The school offers a personalized learning experience. This program includes a unique blend of small group and limited individual instruction complemented by parent directed home-teaching. Commitment to self-directed participation and the ability to work independently are key requirements for both students and parents in order for this program to provide a complete educational experience. This flexible, personalized, student-centered approach to learning can be of benefit to all students including students with special needs, depending on individual student needs and interests and parent support.