4POINTS ACADEMY K-8 SCHOOL
Private, Micro-School Offering Quality Education in Austin
In this Newsletter, read about the following:
- Micro Schools are a good social option
- Featured teacher - Ms. Courtney - resident tennis pro
- 4Points Academy Program Features
- Summer Options
- Summer Camps
Micro School Does not mean Social Skills are not Developed!
Develop Friendships
Learn Technology & Innovation
Experience Art & Music
Teacher Focus - Ms. Courtney
Courtney Z. is one of our specialist teachers who conducts our reading and writing workshops, teaches Math and Singapore Math, and coaches Phys.Ed./Tennis. Ms. Courtney holds a Bachelors in Education from The University of Texas at Austin. She has over 9 years of teaching experience in both private and public schools, teaching from Pre-K to Grade 6. In her teaching, Ms. Courtney focuses on creating a classroom where children are encouraged to mature to their highest potential, not only intellectually, but also emotionally and socially. Along with teaching, Mrs. Zauft has a passion for tennis. A highly-ranked junior tennis player, Ms. Courtney played varsity tennis at the University of Texas at Austin, where she captained the women's team. She enjoys sharing her love of the game with future budding stars at 4Points Academy.
PROGRAM FEATURES OF 4POINTS ACADEMY
With small class sizes, our students have the opportunity to truly engage with their instructors and classmates. Learning occurs because that is the primary focus of both the teachers and students. Additionally, our parents receive weekly reports on how their children are performing.
Technology Focus
Working with 21st century technology
Practical Learning
Hands on experiments & projects in a small group
Music, Art, & More
This term we are learning to play the ukelele!
Building computers
Our students have been having fun all year working with the Australian Edison robot and are now building their very own Piper computers!
Presentation Skills
This is a constant emphasis with our students. Our goal is to help our students hone their research and presentation skills, including working on PowerPoint, proper posture, eye contact, diction and more!
Spanish & Chinese
We want our students who take foreign language courses to be able to speak, read, and write at a proficient level. Students work to gain mastery in order to take the AP exam, and receive high school credit.
Summer Learning Programs & Camps
Don't let you kids have a brain drain this Summer. 4Points Academy in conjunction with our partner program, IQuest, is offering SUMMER QUEST and Summer CAMPS and Summer CORE CLASSES We also provide customize SUMMER LEARNING PLANS for students requiring specific academic focus throughout the Summer in one or more core subjects. Check out our website to take advantage of our Early Bird discounts until April 30th.
Featured Summer Camps
Pyhton I & II
Campers will learn the basic programming concepts, coding games, creating unique drawn characters, image manipulation and engage with fellow students on collaborative projects.
Hablemos Espanol!
Learn the basics of the Spanish language at camp! Students will achieve valuable knowledge to speak Spanish while participating in fun activities with spelling, dictation and pronunciation.
Manga Art
Manga is a very popular genre of illustration in the world of comics, originating in Japan. Learn how to draw Japanese manga and amine characters this summer.
Learn How To Run Faster
Does your child play a sport that includes running? Does he/she like to run? Co-director of Sports, Sandie Richards, has had a 20 year career as world class 400M sprinter. During that time, she amassed a collection of World and Olympic medals, as one of the top 400M female sprinters of all time. During the speed and agility camp, Sandie will provide instruction in running mechanics and provide exercises and drills designed to improve the camper's overall running technique and speed.
Camp open to all ages from 6-18. CLICK here for more info and to register
June-July Calendar
June/July
- 4Points Academy 2018-2019 NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
- Summer QUEST & CAMP Registration ongoing
- Summer Learning Plans & Summer Core Classes - Enrollment Open
- June 7th - Last Day of Spring Term - School Closes
- June 11th - First day of Summer Camp, Summer Quest & Summer Classes
4Points Academy
4Points Academy is a private K-8 school which offers small class sizes, personalized instruction, foreign languages, art, music, programming, and much more. Check out the 4Points Academy program here and/or call 512.991.7950.
IQuest is our afterschool program which provides afterschool care, enrichment classes, and tutoring. IQuest also provides summer camps and other special programs for kids in the surrounding neighborhoods of Four Points, Lakeway, & Cedar Park.
Email: iquest@4pointsacademy.com
Website: www.4pointsacademy.com
Location: 5145 Ranch Road 620 North, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512.537.7664
Facebook: facebook.com/4pointsacademy