The Academy for
Sustainability
at Lawrence Barnes
Our Characteristics
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Engaging and relevant curriculum infused with the concept of sustainability
Engaging and relevant curriculum infused with the concept of sustainability and linked to the Vermont Standards/Burlington Curriculum
•Exemplary practices in literacy and math instruction
Exemplary practices in literacy and math instruction•A campus ecology that showcases Barnes’ commitment to supporting and sustaining local agriculture/wildlife/community
A campus ecology that showcases Barnes’ commitment to supporting and sustaining local agriculture/wildlife/community•Community partnerships that provide ample opportunities for students and community members to work and learn together
Community partnerships that provide ample opportunities for students and community members to work and learn together•Provides a variety of opportunities for meaningful parent engagement
Provides a variety of opportunities for meaningful parent engagement•School policies and procedures will consistently reflect the concepts of sustainability – e.g. –waste management, building maintenance/improvements, student management, etc.
School policies and procedures will consistently reflect the concepts of sustainability – e.g. –waste management, building maintenance/improvements, student management, etc.•Multiple opportunities to showcase student work and the evolution of the sustainable magnet school both locally, nationally, and internationally
Multiple opportunities to showcase student work and the evolution of the sustainable magnet school both locally, nationally, and internationally•On-going embedded professional development to ensure that staff are current on the most cutting edge information related to sustainability
On-going embedded professional development to ensure that staff are current on the most cutting edge information related to sustainability•A strong sense of community and support amongst all staff, students, families and community members
A strong sense of community and support amongst all staff, students, families and community members•Students with a strong sense of civic responsibility, social justice, and environmental awareness
Students with a strong sense of civic responsibility, social justice, and environmental awareness•All aspects of the school’s operation reflect a commitment to celebrating the rich diversity of the community, while creating a sense of inclusiveness for all
All aspects of the school’s operation reflect a commitment to celebrating the rich diversity of the community, while creating a sense of inclusiveness for all•Democratic decision-making
Democratic decision-making•Utilizes place-, project-,problem-based and service learning
Utilizes place-, project-,problem-based and service learning•Multi-age learning opportunities
Multi-age learning opportunities
Magnets
