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Saturday, 14 August 2010 16:09

 

 

 Real Ongoing Opportunities to Soar, Inc., dba ROOTS Maui, provides a community-based alternative to conventional education for children, from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade on the island of Maui, Hawaii.  Students attend Real Ongoing Opportunities To Soar, Inc. from Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm and on Friday from 9am to 1pm from late August until the end of May each year. The qualified teachers (licensed, with advanced degrees) provide individualized instruction to multi-aged classes of 20 students or less (with a student/teacher ratio of no more than 10 to 1 most of the time).  Students remain with one teacher for several years, allowing the teacher and student to form strong relationships and allowing the teacher to nurture the student, regardless of learning style. The curriculum consists of traditional subjects (e.g. math, language arts, social studies, science, art, physical education), as well as current events activities, a variety of electives (cooking, theater, music, jewelry-making, Hawaiiana, for example), visits from expert guest speakers, and numerous community field trips.

 

Teachers utilize the Integrated Project Based Learning model, thereby providing students with opportunities to explore real-world challenges by working in small collaborative groups and developing cross-curriculum skills.  They promote active and engaged study, inspiring students to obtain a deeper knowledge of subjects and providing them with skills they will need as life-long learners.  Teachers provide educational and learning opportunities that allow children to think independently, realize their talents, and apply their learning in the world.

 

Because class sizes are small, teachers are able to nurture multiple learning styles; they have time to work with students on a one-on-one basis; and are able to allow students to progress at their own pace.  Real Ongoing Opportunities To Soar’s educational goal is to encourage children to become creative, confident and reflective learners.

 

Real Ongoing Opportunities to Soar, Inc. promotes an inclusive learning community that celebrates individuals, families and cultural differences. The learning center strives to accommodate the learning styles and needs of a broad variety of students.  Furthermore, students are admitted without regard to race, color, religious preference, nationality, ethnic origin, or disability.

 maybe add the nondiscrimination clause as well.

 

 

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