Exalt Academy's Eight-Element Design
Exalt Academy selected eight elements to support our belief statements because they are research-backed and represent the best educational practices. We are committed to providing our students with the highest quality education. These Eight Elements have consistently proven effective in preparing students for college and are used in exemplary public schools nationwide. We are proud to be among the few schools that have integrated all eight elements into a single, cohesive model.
1. Truly Personalized Instruction
At Exalt Academy, we recognize that each student is unique and learns at their own pace in their own way. Regardless of age or grade level, our instruction is specifically designed to meet students where they are academically. This personalized approach ensures that students master the necessary skills to progress on their educational journey while allowing them to accelerate without limitations.
2. More Focused Learning Time
Exalt Academy extends the traditional school year and day, offering more focused learning time than surrounding schools. Instruction begins at 7:30 a.m. and concludes at 3:30 p.m., providing students with more opportunities for deep, high-quality learning. Additionally, we recognize the urgency of every instructional moment; for us, every minute counts.
3. Multimodal and Interdisciplinary Instruction
At Exalt Academy, we create a multi-modal learning environment where instruction is delivered through a variety of formats—lectures, reading, presentations, group work, and more. This variety enhances student engagement and retention, ensuring that learning happens in the most effective way for each student throughout the day.
Our interdisciplinary approach integrates subjects such as math, art, geography, and literacy into project-based learning, encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and knowledge synthesis across disciplines.
Our interdisciplinary approach integrates subjects such as math, art, geography, and literacy into project-based learning, encouraging critical thinking, problem-solving, and knowledge synthesis across disciplines.
4. Diverse Assessments and Data
Exalt Academy uses a data-driven approach to planning high-quality, personalized instruction for each student. This approach enhances student outcomes and drives success by giving educators a holistic view of each student’s academic progress. By analyzing this data, we tailor instruction to meet individual needs, ensuring that every student receives the right support and challenges.
5. Educator Ownership and Opportunity
Exalt Academy strives to recruit exceptional educators who are passionate about student success. Our school is built on a foundation of collaborative professionalism, where teachers engage in ongoing professional learning communities. These teams meet regularly to review and enhance the curriculum, ensuring continuous improvement and accountability for student learning. Our educators have the opportunity to drive change through our teacher and leadership programs and partnerships
6. Technology-Enhanced Instruction
Technology plays a critical role in classrooms of Exalt Academy, with tools like document cameras, Apple TVs, iPads, Chromebooks, and interactive whiteboards used to enrich learning experiences. Teachers leverage various platforms for reporting, monitoring, grading, and developing personalized assessments. Structured, technology-enhanced literacy and math programs ensure that all students build the skills they need to succeed.
7. Preparation for Competitive Colleges & Advanced Careers
At Exalt Academy, we prepare students for competitive colleges and advanced careers by offering a well-rounded liberal arts education. This approach develops a broad foundation of knowledge, skills, and attributes, empowering students to succeed in higher education, advanced careers, or whatever paths they choose to pursue.
8. Student Leadership Development
We believe every student at Exalt Academy is a leader and potential change-maker. Our educational model nurtures leadership qualities by encouraging students to think critically, act with integrity, and engage actively in their communities. Through opportunities for personal growth and leadership development, we empower our students to realize their potential and inspire positive change in the world around them.
Key Success Factors
EASW EMPLOYS A TALENTED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS THAT INCLUDE EXPERIENCED TEACHERS THAT MANAGE THE SCHOOL’S ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. HAVING TWO TEACHERS IS IN EACH ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM AND SMALL MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASSROOMS, TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AT THEIR PERFORMANCE LEVEL. THROUGH SMALL STUDENT-TO-ADULT RATIOS, TEAM TEACHING, AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING, EASW ENSURES THAT ALL STUDENTS ARE PREPARED FOR COMPETITIVE COLLEGES AND ADVANCED CAREERS.
THE KEY SUCCESS FACTORS OF EXALT EDUCATION ACADEMIES INCLUDE:
START EARLY
EXALT BELIEVES TO TRULY ACHIEVE OUR MISSION AND PREPARE OUR STUDENTS FOR COLLEGE, WE NEED TO START IN KINDERGARTEN. THIS STRONG FOUNDATION OF SKILL FROM AN EARLY AGE GUARANTEES OUR STUDENTS WILL BE READY FOR THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY RIGOR IN MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL.
MORE LEARNING TIME
EXALT ACADEMY OF SOUTHWEST LITTLE ROCK STUDENTS WILL GAIN OVER 2 ACADEMIC YEARS OF EXTRA LEARNING TIME BY THE END OF 8TH GRADE!
EXALT OFFERS A LONGER SCHOOL DAY AND LONGER SCHOOL YEAR THAN MOST TRADITIONAL SCHOOL. THIS TIME ALLOW SOUR STUDENTS TO HAVE AN ADVANTAGE OF EXTRA EDUCATIONAL TIME TO ENSURE OUR STUDENTS MASTER ALL THE SKILLS NEEDED TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
MEET SOCIO-EMOTIONAL& BASIC NEEDS
EXALT ACADEMIES SPECIALIZE IN MEETING THE HOLISTIC NEEDS OF CHILDREN OF ALL CHILDREN. OUR ALL SCHOOL BEHAVIOR PLAN, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION PROVIDES THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS IN A HOLISTIC WAY.
MORE PERSONALIZED ATTENTION
A TEAM-BASED STAFFING MODEL PROVIDES STUDENTS & STAFF WITH MANY ADVANTAGES.
OUR CO-TEACHER MODEL ALLOWS FOR SMALLER STUDENT TO TEACHER RATIOS DURING SKILL BASED SUBJECTS SUCH AS READING, MATH AND LANGUAGE. THIS IS AN AVERAGE OF 15 TO 1 FROM 8:30 AM TO 3:30 PM. THIS COLLABORATION BETWEEN TEACHERS PROVIDES GREAT ADVANTAGES FOR OUR STUDENTS.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAMS PROVIDE MORE DEDICATED SUPPORT IN KEY AREAS. THIS TEAM BASED APPROACH PROVIDES A LOT OF SUPPORT FOR OUR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS.
EACH GRADE LEVEL HAS TEACHER LEADS. HAVING TEACHER LEAD TEAMS PUT DECISION MAKING POWER BACK INTO THE HANDS OF THE TEACHERS WHO WORK DIRECTLY WITH OUR STUDENTS. OUR LEAD TEACHERS MEET WITH THEIR TEAMS TWICE A MONTH IN PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITIES TO DESIGN AND PLAN INSTRUCTION THAT DIRECTLY MEETS THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS.
-EXALT OFFERS A MORE MANAGEABLE DAY. OUR STAGGERED SCHEDULE ALLOWS OUR TEACHERS TO WORK AN 8 HOUR DAY.
-MEET EACH CHILD AT HIS OR HER LEVEL
-EXALT WILL FOLLOW A 6-STEP INSTRUCTIONAL CYCLE TO ENSURE STUDENTS ARE SUCCESSFUL.
CURRICULUM DIRECTOR ADMINISTERS A PLACEMENT TEST TO EACH STUDENT FOLLOWING ENROLLMENT.
STUDENTS GROUPED BY PERFORMANCE LEVELS IN CORE SUBJECTS
TEACHERS SET AMBITIOUS LEARNING GOALS FOR EACH GROUP
TEACHERS DELIVER LESSONS AND UNITS AT EACH GROUP’S LEVEL
CURRICULUM DIRECTOR RE-TEST STUDENTS FREQUENTLY ENSURING PLACEMENT
STUDENTS REGROUPED BASED ON PACE OF PROGRESSION FEATURES SPECIFICS
WHY IS THIS BENEFICIAL?
SCHOOL DAY
7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ANNUAL CALENDAR
200 DAYS, ABOUT 22 MORE DAYS EVERY YEAR
LONGER LEARNING BLOCKS
70-90 MINUTE LEARNING BLOCKS MORE TIME TO MASTER CONCEPTS & SKILLS “DOUBLE DOSING”
MORE LESSONS IN CORE SUBJECTS
MORE EXPOSURE TO LANGUAGE
IMMERSE STUDENTS IN A LANGUAGE RICH ENVIRONMENT
EXALT WILL USE PROGRAMS THAT HAVE BEEN PROVEN TO HELP STUDENTS DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE LITERACY FOUNDATION.
STUDENTS SPEND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF THE DAY IN STRONG LITERACY INSTRUCTION. LISTED BELOW ARE THE LITERACY CURRICULUM AND APPROACHES USED BY EXALT.
- READING MASTERY
- LANGUAGE FOR LEARNING
- CORE KNOWLEDGE NOVEL STUDIES
- EXPEDITIONARY LEARNING
- 6+1 TRAITS OF WRITING
- WRITER’S WORKSHOP
TEACH BEHAVIOR NORMS EXPLICITLY
AT EXALT WE TEACH BEHAVIOR THE SAME WAY WE WOULD TEACH READING AND MATH. BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS ARE POSTED IN EVERY CLASSROOM, TAUGHT EXPLICITLY, RE TAUGHT, AND REINFORCED DAILY. OUR BEHAVIOR PLAN HAS THREE LEVELS, UNIVERSAL, CLASSROOM AND INDIVIDUAL.
THE UNIVERSAL PLAN- THIS IS OUR ALL SCHOOL PLAN THAT TEACHES STUDENTS TO BE RESPONSIBLE, RESPECTFUL,SAFE, AND HARDWORKING. EVERY TEACHER AND TEAM MEMBER IN THE SCHOOL ARE ON THE SAME PAGE TEACHING THESE VALUES.
THE CLASSROOM PLAN- EXALT USES CHAMPS FOR OUR CLASSROOM LEVEL PLAN. CHAMPS GIVES EXPLICATE CLEAR EXPECTATION FOR STUDENT DURING EVERY POSSIBLE LEARNING SETTING. WE CREATE A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL STUDENTS TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
THE INDIVIDUAL PLAN- SOME STUDENTS NEED MORE SUPPORT AND STRUCTURE THAN OTHERS. EXALT SUPPORTS THOSE STUDENTS BY SETTING GOALS FOR THEM TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND REWARDING THEM FOR REACHING THEIR GOALS.
FOSTER A POSITIVE, AFFIRMING CLIMATE
THROUGH OUR WEEKLY ASSEMBLIES, FREQUENT REWARDS AND RECOGNITION, EXALT CREATES A LOVING ENVIRONMENT FOR STUDENTS TO THRIVE. THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS FOR STUDENTS TO BE REWARDED AND RECOGNIZED FOR WANTED BEHAVIOR. IF A STUDENT IS NOT FOLLOWING THE RULES, THAT STUDENT WILL BE TAUGHT AND RETAUGHT THE RULES UNTIL HE OR SHE DOES. OUR GOAL IS TO LIFT UP STUDENTS TO BE CONFIDENT, LIFE-LONG LEARNERS WHO TAKE OWNERSHIP IN THEIR OWN EDUCATION.
USE RESEARCH-VALIDATED PROGRAMS
EXALT ACADEMIES USE RESEARCH VALIDATED CURRICULUM IN OUR SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAMS SELECTED HAVE LONG TRACK RECORDS OF SUCCESS IN SCHOOLS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE CURRICULUM COMES WITH A LARGE NETWORK OF COACHING SUPPORT, TRAINING MODULES, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ENSURING SUCCESSFUL DELIVERY OF INSTRUCTION TO OUR STUDENTS.
MANAGE PERFORMANCE CLOSELY
EXALT ACADEMY OF SOUTHWEST LITTLE ROCK’S ASSESSMENT SYSTEM WILL PROVIDE A CONSTANT FLOW OF
INFORMATION ON STUDENT LEARNING. AS TEACHERS RECEIVE THIS FREQUENT INFORMATION, THEY ARE ABLE TO SHAPE THEIR INSTRUCTION DAILY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR STUDENTS.STUDENTS ARE ASSESSED:
DAILY- USING LESSON PROGRESS AND 1ST TIME MASTERY THROUGH OUR MASTERY BASED CURRICULUM.
WEEKLY- USING OUR LESSON UNIT TESTING
MONTHLY- THROUGH OUR MOBY BENCHMARK TESTING, MEASURING AGAINST HOW OUR STUDENTS ARE DOING AND GROWING.
SEMI-ANNUALLY- THROUGH OUR NWEA MAP PRE- AND POST- TESTING
ANNUALLY- USING THE STATE MANDATED TESTING SYSTEM, MEASURING AGAINST HOW OUR STUDENTS ARE DOING AGAINST THEIR PEERS STATE WIDE.
ASSESSMENTS ALLOW FOR INSTRUCTIONAL ADJUSTMENTS TO BE MADE THAT OPTIMIZE STUDENT LEARNING THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THIS TYPE OF TARGET INSTRUCTION CREATES A CHALLENGING, SUCCESS FILLED ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STUDENTS
Daily Schedule
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Positive Behavior Plan
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