2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services

Est. 2000 10. Odyssey-Magellan Charter School
Paula Sween
120 East Harris
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 832-4604
sweenpaula@aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 03-08
Odyssey-Magellan is a charter school for highly gifted students. Odyssey,
serving third through sixth grade students, is housed at Highlands
Elementary School. Magellan, serving seventh and eighth grade students,
is housed at Wilson Middle School. Odyssey-Magellan strives to provide
its students a depth and complexity of curriculum in combination with
fast-paced learning. The opportunity to study and learn with like-minded
peers is both challenging and exhilarating for students.
Odyssey-Magellan provides enriched and accelerated curriculum in
math, communication arts, science, social studies and French. Odyssey-
Magellan students participate in art, music, physical education, and cocurricular
activities offered at Highlands and Wilson. Odyssey-Magellan
helps students attain the goal of becoming well-educated, self-confident,
productive, lifelong learners.
Est. 2000 11. Renaissance School for the Arts
Michael Pekarske
610 North Badger Avenue
Appleton, WI 54914
(920) 832-5708
pekarskemichae@aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
The Renaissance School for the Arts (RSA) provides students in grades
9-12 with a learning atmosphere in which immersion in the arts is the
norm. Student artists develop the skills and attitudes that contribute to
artistic understanding and learning through the arts. This arts-oriented
approach to curriculum delivery recognizes the uniqueness of the
individual while promoting artistic and academic excellence. All courses
are taught as college preparatory courses, with an option for the student
who may not be college-bound. The delivery of the academic curriculum
in the charter school environment of the RSA is grounded in a
combination of elements from the one-room schoolhouse, block
scheduling, and Web-enhanced courses.
Est. 2002 12. Tesla Engineering Charter School
Matt Mineau
2121 Emmers Drive
Appleton, WI 54915
(920) 832-6206
mineaumatthew@aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 09-12
Tesla Engineering Charter School has taken the first step toward
providing a new approach to learning that emphasizes instruction and
activities for students interested in preparing for careers in engineering
and other technical fields while strengthening their academic
achievement serving students in grades 9-12. The students of Tesla
receive their education through online courses, independent and team
research activities, youth options, guest and adjunct lecturers, the FIRST
robotic competition (a national competition), and work-based learning, as
well as traditional educational delivery. The primary educational focus is
to use mechanical engineering and electrical engineering as the vehicles
to integrate skills in reading, writing, public speaking, math, science, and
technology. The knowledge and skills developed enable students of all
levels to meet the challenges of state and local performance standards.
Tesla creates learning opportunities and direct links to industry and
postsecondary education. Students desiring to move directly into industry
have the advantage of the established industry networking.
Est. 2003 13. Valley New School
David Debbink
10 College Avenue, Suite 288
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 993-7037
debbinkdavid@aasd.k12.wi.us
Grade Levels: 07-12
Valley New School (VNS) serves youth in grades 7-12 offering students
an opportunity to learn in a student-driven, project-based environment.
The focus of the student-driven, project-based curriculum is rooted in the
concept that each person is his or her own best teacher. Students develop
their own learning experiences based on their interests and passions.
As they plan their comprehensive research projects, students work with
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