our first graduating senior,
Katie Mikulka, has been
accepted to Smith College!
Feb 29, 2012
6:00pm - 9:00pm
OPEN HOUSE
Walden Community School is an Alternative, Advanced Education, Private School located in Winter Park, Florida. (map)
At WCS we are focused on Best Practices in Education. Our teaching methodology is research based and finely tuned to suit each student's unique stlye of learning. We offer classes for Middle School and High School students as well Homeschoolers and look forward to introducing our Elementary Program in the very near future.
Testing at Walden
Rubrics
Students have a clear understanding of how they are being assessed through the use of rubrics. We value the rubric and view it as an authentic assessment tool to measure student's work. The rubric's scoring guide gives a clear evaluation of strengths and areas needing improvement.
Testing
Tests are incorporated into the evaluation process at WCS, however, the student's growth is not solely dependent on test results. Tests are just one of the many instruments used to measure student growth.
Observation, Feedback, Class Discussion
Small, personalized class setting allows WCS teachers to develop an authentic relationship with each student. As a result, the teacher is able to easily assess and engage each student in areas of strength and areas of growth.
Summary
Rubrics
- Offers specific criteria and score;
- Used with weekly assignments;
- Includes teacher feedback and comments;
- Negative comments and marks on assignments not used.
Tests
- Incorporated into WCS' evaluation process;
- Student-based;
- Not used as sole measure for student's growth
Observation, Feedback, Class Discussions
- Tangible, hands-on interaction between teacher and student;
- Immediate feedback is reinforcing;
- Classroom allows for an interactive process of learning and growth;
- Curiosity is encouraged;
- Student feels safe to share and learn, providing more opportunities for growth;
- Review and feedback at the end of each semester with parents, students, and teachers;
- Reflection of growth discussed and goals that are student-driven and not group-driven to strive for are set each semester
