VAPA Tour Presentation

Welcome to Mark Keppel Visual & Performing Arts Magnet & FLAG Korean Program

730 Glenwood Road Glendale, CA 91202 818.244.2113

Mrs. Lise Sondergaard Principal

Mrs. Roxanne Ouweleen Assistant Principal

Administrative Staff

Meet Our PTA & MKS Presidents Virginia Porter, PTA: Together we can make a difference!

Eileen Dube, MKS: Parents have a voice at Keppel.

Parent involvement is key to student success at Keppel.

Everybody is a valued member of the Keppel community and that strong sense of community is built by being involved in one of these committees.

Mark Keppel VAPA Magnet K-5 Elementary School 1 of 3 GUSD Elementary Magnet Schools Educates about 1,000 students a year Located next to Toll Middle School and across the street from Hoover High School

MSAP Grant In September 2010, Keppel received funding from the Magnet Schools Assistance Program to become a Visual & Performing Arts Magnet. “Magnet schools support the development and design of innovative education methods and practices that promote diversity and increase choices in public education programs.�

-U.S. Department of Education

Keppel VAPA Magnet Objective The arts are woven into core learning experiences.

Discrete arts instruction in Dance, Music, Theatre, and Visual Arts Integration of arts across core content areas: Math, Science, English Language Arts, History-Social Science

Importance of the Arts Imagination is the source of every form of human achievement. And it is the one thing that I believe we are systematically jeopardizing in the way we educate our children and ourselves.

-Sir Ken Robinson

Internationally recognized leader in the development of education, creativity, and innovation

Skills for the 21st Century In addition to giving our children the science and math skills they need to compete in the new global context, we should also encourage the ability to think creatively that comes from a meaningful arts education.

-President Barack Obama

Arts Integration Can: Raise student achievement Narrow achievement gaps Boost attendance and engagement Augment teacher effectiveness Improve school climate Build community support - Sandra Ruppert, Direct of Arts Education Partnership

High Academic Standards Keppel has an API of 890 and it is climbing every year.

We expect students to meet grade level expectations.

Even with our arts program, our primary focus as educators is to provide a rigorous academic experience for all students.

Discreet Arts Program for all Classes, K-5 Grade

1st Trimester

2nd Trimester

3rd Trimester

Kindergarten

Music

Visual Arts

Drama

1st Grade

Music

Drama

Visual Arts

2nd Grade

Drama

Korean Drum

Visual Arts

3rd Grade

Dance

Visual Arts

Music

4th Grade

Visual Arts

Dance

Music

5th Grade

Visual Arts

Music

Dance

FLAG Korean Program Model 50/50 Two Way Dual Immersion Model Goal #1: Students become bilingual & biliterate Goal #2: Students develop appreciation of and respect for other cultures FLAG Specialist Naehi Wong nwong@gusd.net

FLAG Korean Program Model Application Choices - Mark Keppel Visual & Performing Arts Magnet - Mark Keppel Visual & Performing Arts Magnet and FLAG Korean

FLAG Korean Program - Good to be strong in either English or Korean - 6 Year Commitment from K - 5th Grade - Grade 1 - 5 Applicants need to past Korean Test - If child is selected for this program, parents should attend the FLAG Korean Program tour.

Keppel Kindergarten Keppel offers two kindergarten programs: English Only (EO) FLAG Korean Program (Foreign Language Academy of Glendale)

Kindergarten Schedule English Only Program AM 8:00 - 12:30 (3 Classes) PM 9:40 - 2:20 (2 Classes)

FLAG Korean Program AM 8:00 - 12:30 (1 Class) PM 9:40 - 2:20 (1 Class)

Keppel Child Care The Early Education & Extended Learning Program (EEELP) offers four childcare opportunities: Self Supporting RAP (Recreation After School Program) Kinder Bridge Subsidy

Child Care: Self Supporting Hours 7am - 6pm Before school care is $11.00 per day After school care is $22.00 per day Tia Brown (818) 531-8602

Child Care: RAP Hours: After school - 5:30pm Grades 1 - 5 only $55.00 flat rate per child per week Tia Brown (818) 531-8602

Child Care: Kinder Bridge Hours: After school until 15 minutes after older sibling is released from school $60.00 per week Tia Brown (818) 531-8602

Child Care: Subsidy Hour 7am - 6pm Fee: Sliding scale based on income Must complete an application for enrollment EEELP Office (818) 247-0775 ext. 0

New Student Birthday Law

Requirement: Students must turn 5 years old on or before September 1, 2014 in order to enroll for the 2014.2015 school year -SB 1381

Breakfast & Lunch Breakfast $1.25*

Lunch for PM Kindergarten Bring a lunch from home School lunch $2.00* * If you need a free or reduced ($.25 or $.40) breakfast/lunch application, you may request one from the school office.

Keppel Mandatory Uniform Policy Students must wear any combination of navy blue, light blue, khaki, and/or white garments.

Enrollment Procedures & Requirements School Tour Complete Application Applications go live on December 1, 2013: www.gusdmagnetandflag.com Application deadline is January 31, 2014 at Midnight.

All applicants will be entered in the Elementary Random Student Selection on February 19, 2014.

Thank you for your interest in Mark Keppel Visual & Performing Arts Magnet!

Talisen Winder Site Magnet Specialist twinder@gusd.net