Program Planning
Potential Starting Classes:
Two K strands:
40 K students
Two teachers for synergy
Add K (20) and K1 (20) in 2004
One K1 strand:
K1 (20)
Add K (20) and 1st (20) in 2004
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Potential collaboration with Cupertino school district in a sister city capacity, leveraging their 4-year Mandarin Chinese immersion program.
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Retain educational scholars on Mandarin curriculum.
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Parent support in curriculum development.
School Location:
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Maintain sensitivity to neighborhood.
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Placement at lower enrollment campus could ease overcrowding at other sites.
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Initial location needed for startup K classes.
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Changing demographics for high density housing will require evaluating leased sites.
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All alternative programs have moved in their history.
Location Brainstorming:
- Ultimately a district decision.
- Trailers at school sites.
- Leased sites: Garland, Cubberly, Ventura, Fremont Hills.
- K-2/3-5 split grades adds flexibility.