ACES GUIDING PRINCIPLES

ACES philosophical beliefs are part and parcel to our academic program

The following guiding principles fuel our schools vision and mission daily:

ACES cultivates an atmosphere of respect

ACES believes success breeds success and works to create conditions that set students and staff "up for success"

High expectations are held for ALL learners

All work has dignity and value

All people have dignity and value

Aventura’s state-of-the-art Charter School opened in August 2003 and houses 900 students in grades K-8. It is operated by the city in conjunction with Charter Schools USA. Julie Alm is the Principal.

The Charter School is located adjacent to the City’s Community Recreation Center. [Map]  This allows the sharing of facilities between the Charter School and Community Recreation Center.  Aventura residents have preference in registering their child for the school. Strict proof of residency is required at the time of formal registration.

Enriched Learning & Social Atmosphere

ACES enriches a child's learning and social atmosphere through:

• Safe School Campus - The City provides a fulltime certified police officer to the school that serves as the School Resource Office. Traditional security methods including cameras are also in place.
  
• Before/After School Care - Available from 7:30 A.M. to 8:30 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. every school day on a fee basis to all children attending ACES.
  
• Small Class Sizes - Kindergarten classes are limited to 20 students and all other grades are limited to 25 students.
  
• Technology Integrated in Every Classroom - At least 4 state-of-the-art computers are available in every classroom and a computer lab is based at the school.
  
• Low Student-Teacher Ratio
  
• Parental Involvement Opportunities - Parents must sign a "contract" agreeing to volunteer a minimum of 20 hours per year.
  
• Student Portfolios - Best practices include an on-line "Standards Adoption Measurement" that provides immediate short term objectives for identified student strengths and area of growth in reading and mathematics.
  
• Progressive Curriculum - Standards based curriculum that adds depth and breath to subject matter above state and national standards.
  
• Specialty Classes - Includes music, art, physical education, media, computers, foreign language and science.
  
• Living Values Character Education Program
  
• Experienced Faculty
  
• Exceptional Student Education (ESE), English as a Second Language (ESOL), Gifted Students Programs - A fulltime ESOL and ESE teacher oversees proposed endorsed teachers at every grade level.
  
• Enthusiastic and Nurturing Teachers and Staff
  
• Transportation - Students residing within 2 miles of the school site are not eligible for transportation. Those living greater than 2 miles but less than 3.5 miles are eligible for transportation. Students living greater than 3.5 miles must furnish their own transportation.
  
• Gym Facilities - A full size gym located next door at the City's Community Center is available for physical education classes and special events.