Eye of the Dragon
John Dewey Academy of Learning, April 19, 2022
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the John Dewey Academy of Learning is to provide students
with a rigorous project-based curriculum and a safe, caring community in which to learn.
By developing the whole person - academically, professionally and personally -
JDAL will assist students in reaching their full potential.
Exciting News to Share
I am happy to officially announce that starting in September of 2022, JDAL will have the entire building to ourselves! We wish our current "roommates" from NEW School of Innovation well as they move to the NWTC Campus next year.
JDAL's Journey to This Moment
2010-11
- A group of GBAPS employees and community members worked together to write (and eventually win) an Implementation Grant from the State Department of Public Instruction to open a Project-Based Public Charter School in the Green Bay School District.
2011-12
- John Dewey Academy of Learning opens its doors on the 3rd floor of the St. Peter and Paul School with 4 full-time staff, enrolling 43 students throughout the school year. We shared the building with the GBAPS HeadStart program.
- JDAL wrote and won a $450,000 grant to expand our grade levels and enrollment. We moved to our current location on Cherry Street where we shared the building with NEW School of Innovation. We had 9 full-time staff and enrolled 113 students throughout the school year.
2021-22
- JDAL added a middle school advisory and expanded our online learning program to accommodate all online secondary students in the district. We doubled in size over the summer, and now have 17 full-time staff and have enrolled 244 students throughout the school year!
We thank each of our families for joining us on this journey. JDAL Staff look forward to having the necessary space for active and engaged project-based learning. Please stay tuned for more changes regarding next school year.
With gratitude,
Jen + the JDAL Staff
Upcoming Dates to Remember
As a reminder, JDAL uses a different calendar from the district. If you misplaced the hard copy provided at registration, you can always check the link at the bottom of our website for the calendar or save this link. We update the calendar as needed.
April
27 - 29: Virtual Learning Days for Students (Staff attending a Conference)
May
6 - No School for Students (Make Up Day that is Not Needed)
9-11 - Trees for Tomorrow Overnight Field Experience
20 - Virtual Learning Day for Students
26 - Event Night, 5pm @JDAL
30 - No School for Students and Staff, Memorial Day
June
3 - Senior Farewell and End of Year Celebration @Bay Beach, 10am *Families Invited!
6- Virtual Learning Days for Students, Student Led Conferences & Portfolio Review, 8am-6pm
7- Graduation @Backstage at the Meyer, 5pm *Ticket Required
7-8 - Virtual Learning Days for Students, Student Led Conferences & Portfolio Review 8am-12pm
A Note from the PTO President
Yearbooks are For Sale!
Looking for a Family and Student Members for our Behavior Team
Summer School Options in GBAPS
Summer School 2022
JDAL is not offering summer school "classes" this year, but students can still enroll in summer school options in the district. We also encourage students to continue learning with ALEKS math and project work during the summer break.
Summer School is a learning opportunity for students to engage in both academic and enrichment opportunities. Summer school registration ends on April 25, 2022. GBAPS Summer School is open to all children who live in the Green Bay attendance area (do not have to be enrolled in a GBAPS school). Learn more.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Session 1: June 20 - July 15, 2022 (week of July 4th off)
Session 2: July 18 - August 5, 2022
HIGH SCHOOL
Session 1: June 20 - July 22, 2022 (week of July 4th off)
Session 2: July 25 - August 19, 2022
Visit gbaps.org/summer_school to view the coursebooks. Enrollment begins Monday, March 28.
Service Learning Hours
Kajeets
All the newer Kajeets to be returned. Families who need an internet hotspot will receive a different model. The models to be returned ASAP are Alcatel, and Link Zone2. Thank you!
Jen Agamaite, Principal
Email: jmagamaite@gbaps.org
Website: jdal.gbaps.org
Location: 701 Cherry Street, Green Bay, WI, USA
Phone: 920.272.7074
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gbapsJohnDewey
Twitter: @gbapsJohnDewey
IMPORTANT LINKS
Parent Education Gateway - https://www.gbaps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=484795&pageId=43812421
School Calendar- http://jdal.gbaps.org/cms/one.aspx?pageId=571101
Infinite Campus Parent Portal- https://campus.gbaps.org/campus/portal/greenbay.jsp
Lunch Menu and Prices- http://gbaps.nutrislice.com/
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