Students will work alongside three teachers covering Language Arts, Global Studies, and Science in a cross-curricular approach. This program will place an emphasis on community building through collaboration. Students will be challenged to take ownership of their learning through communication, future ready skills, and understanding of their personal learning style.

Research shows an increase in student connection to topics when they incorporate elements from multiple disciplines. We know that students learn in a variety of ways. At SEJH, we want to deliver an innovative program that acts as an alternative to the traditional junior high structure. Providing a larger block of time allows teachers freedom to tailor lessons to best meet the needs of their students.

CASL is open to incoming 7th grade students. Students who are willing to learn collaboratively, as well as independently.

Students will spend a block of time in the program in which they will receive instruction in Science, Language Arts, and Global Studies. CASL will feature elements of traditional instruction and flexible scheduling. Math, Literacy, PE and exploratory classes will meet outside of the program.

Students will be instructed and assessed using the same Language Arts, Global Studies, and Science standards as the traditional classes at South East. CASL’s flexible scheduling will allow for instruction across the three content areas. Students will still receive an individual grade for each content area. Students work individually and collaboratively to complete projects that meet standards for all three classes.

Each elementary feeder school will be allocated program space, based on the size of the school’s student population. A lottery system will be used if there more interest than spots available. A brief application needs to be submitted for each potential participant. The application can be found on the back of this form. Filling out the form does not guarantee a spot in the program, just shows interest.

You will be contacted by the end of the school year regarding your placement in the program.