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Thank You To Grady Middle School, the local community
and most, especially, you,
the Citizen Schools Community
for making The Grady Showcase such a success.
Citzen Schools will make Summer Program applications available in mid-May
About Us
Since 1995 Citizen Schools has built a creative and effective learning model that addresses
community needs while building student skills through hands-on experiential learning activities. Citizen Schools operates a National Network of apprenticeship programs
for youth that connects middle school students with adult volunteers in hands-on learning. The campus sites nationwide are located in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Texas. At Citizen Schools, students develop the academic and leadership skills they need to do well in school, get into college, and become leaders in their careers and in their communities.
Our goal is to prepare students for leadership roles in the 21st century. To achieve this goal, Citizen Schools has identified four important objectives for students' success:
- Strengthen academic skills
- Develop personal leadership skills
- Facilitate access to resources
- Build community connections
Our learning model includes Apprenticeships, Explorations, AIM (Homework help), and Team-building Activities. Citizen Schools focuses on skill development such as oral communication and links closely to school activities and learning standards.
Why Citizen Schools?
Citizen Schools has a dramatically more optimistic point of view - based on the exciting results of our unique "apprenticeship" approach that allows kids to learn by doing, and by teaching others, too. Research shows that kids (and adults) learn faster and more deeply from "real-life" experiences that challenge them to be active earners. That's why Citizen Schools students don't just learn how to protect environment spaces - they actually build a camp site that is environmentally friendly. And they don't just take pictures - they create a photo story that expresses their innermost thoughts and feelings. The result is a kind of confidence, self-discipline, and mastery that many children don't find anywhere else. Citizen Schools helps strengthen the community by building strong links between parents and schools, between neighborhoods and institutions, and between kids and adults.
What's more, Citizen Schools turns children into community heroes by teaching them the necessary skills to become leaders in the 21st century. |
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Parent Volunteers Needed!
updated February 17, 2009
What will YOU teach?
Attention Parents:
As you know this year we are focusing on college preparation. As a result we have structured aspects of our program to reflect...
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8th GRADE ACADEMY
8th grade is a crucial year in a child’s education. Research shows academic achievement in eighth grade opens doors to high school success, college attainment, and rewarding careers. While many of their peers struggle, students in Citizen Schools’ 8th Grade Academy learn the skills, build the relationships, and discover the confidence they need to navigate their educations and lives.
This year, the Grady Campus proudly offers 8th Grade Academy to your child. Building on our previous success, we will provide:
- High School and College Visit
- Assistance with Application to High School of Choice
- Leadership Development
- Advanced Lessons
- Working Towards Positive Life Choices
Join us and provide a unique experience which challenges your 8th grader and helps him or her reach their potential!
Link to 8th Grade Acadamy |
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During our daily hour of academic support time, known as AIM — Aspire, Invest, Make the Grade — staff members check students' assignments in their school agendas, and read feedback from their teachers about how they are doing in a given subject. Citizen Schools Team Leaders serve as academic coaches, providing:
- Time, space, resources, and tools to complete assignments
- Coaching by peers and Team Leader to ensure students complete homework correctly
- Opportunities to review and practice essential skills, including those taught during Learning Labs or 8th Grade Academy lessons
- Support for increased self-direction in students' learning
- Structures that maximize and encourage effective effort from every student, thus promoting culture of achievement
AIM TEAM POINTS TRACKER
Ms. Melissa's 6th Grade Sem. Total: 145
Mr. Patrick's 6th Grade Sem. Total: 275
Mr. Jason's 6th Grade Sem. Total: 310
Mr. Brian's 7th Grade Sem. Total: 250
Ms. Charlene's 7th Grade Sem. Total: 135
Mr. Josh's 8th Grade Sem. Total: 220
Link to AIM: Aspire, Invest, Make the grade |
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The Student Leadership Council cares for your opinion. We are now consulting with the rest of the Council to suggest aprenticeships & explorations, as well as other priviliages such as:
* Free dress
* Submitting your own ideas of games or snacks
* iPod Friday
* Free time
and other choices for your entertainment or fun. Perhaps even a different method of learning/studying through group games. We at the student council asks for your cooperation and participation of these things happening in the near future.
Thank you.
The Office of Secretary of
the Student Leardership Council
Link to CSU @ Grady Student Leadership Council |
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A parent's first stop for information Citizen Schools at Grady. Here, you can find information on current events, etc.
All necessary documents (applications, permission forms, fliers, etc.) will be stored here.
Link to Parent's Corner |
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Our Spring Apprenticeship Fairs went of without a hitch this past week. So what does CSU have in store this semester?| Apprenticeship | CTs | TL | | | Mon | Lemonade Day: Pucker Up! | Wells Fargo: Stephanie A, Kelton B, Brent H | Patrick | | Mon | What About Me? | The Women's Fund: Sarah K | Charlene | | Mon | YouthChoose | YouthChoose: Carol S. | Melissa | | Mon | What's Mr. B Got Cookin'? | | Brian | | Mon | Green Teens | Urban Harvest: V.J. D | Jason |
| Wed | Toastin' & Roastin' | Verna P. | Patrick | | Wed | A Drop of Color | Art Institute: Aleida G, Jennifer J |
Charlene | | Wed |
Abra-ca-oops | Shane Wilson | Jason | | Wed | HP Robotics: RoboWars | Smriti C. | Josh | | Wed | CitiSteppers | Adrienne T. | Brian | | Wed | EnergyCity: Paint the Town Green | DeQuintez D. | Melissa |
New Pictures will be coming soon!
Link to Spring Apprenticeships |
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Welcome to the Staff Page. Match faces to the names of your Citizen Schools Team Leaders, Teaching Fellows and Campus Directors.
Top Row: Jason Dawkins, Charlene Iroanya, Karen Sweet-Angel, Megan Quinn, Brian Chavez.
Lower Row: Melissa Dunkley, Patrick Waters, Joshua Mouton.
Link to Staff Page |
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Parent Volunteers Needed!
posted on February 17, 2009 |
Parent Orientation
posted on February 2, 2009 |
Donations for a New Father In Need
posted on January 26, 2009 |
Photo Album Update!
posted on January 16, 2009 |
Friday Exploration & Spring Start Date News
posted on January 16, 2009 |
Calendar Update
posted on January 13, 2009 |
Family Surveys
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Check Out the New Photos!
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Get Your Grady Book Cover!
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Updated Photo Albums!
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Continued Opportunites to Serve!
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Superhero University Lock In
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Calling All Parents!
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Join Us For Lights On After School & A Dessert Potluck!
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Dance, Dance, Revolution!
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Parent University: High School of Choice Night
posted on December 15, 2008 |
WOW! Kids Invest
posted on December 15, 2008 |
Rebuilding Houston Photo Album Uploaded
posted on November 3, 2008 |
Upcoming Events
posted on August 20, 2008 |
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