The TAF Academy instruction, assignments and student work is based on the characteristics of authentic intellectual work*--construction of knowledge, through use of disciplined inquiry, to produce discourse, products, or performances that have value beyond school.
The TAF Academy curriculum follows Washington State and Federal Way Public School District requirements and follows these core tenants:
Core Tenants |
How they are Demonstrated by Grade |
|
6th - 7th |
8th – 9th |
10th – 11th |
12th |
Self-Enhancement |
Daily Recitals,
Reflections and Journalizing, Goal Setting |
Daily Recitals,
Reflections and Journalizing, Goal Setting |
Daily Recitals,
Reflections and Journalizing, Goal Setting |
Daily Recitals,
Reflections and Journalizing, Goal Setting |
Academic Achievement
|
Narratives,
Algebraic Fluency, Scientific Method |
The Writer’s Craft,
Scientific and Mathematical Modeling |
Technical and Business
Communications |
Project Documentation and
Research |
Student Activism |
Increased Awareness of
Local and Global Social Issues |
Urbanization and the Voice
and Experiences of Diverse Peoples |
Global Resource
Allocation, Economy and Health |
US Constitution, Domestic
and Foreign Policy |
College Readiness |
College Awareness and
Expectations |
College Planning and
Exploration |
College Application and
Admissions |
Advanced College Readiness |
Digital Citizenship |
From Novice to Power User w/ Multimedia |
Innovation with Technology |
Career Technology Applications |
Career Technology Applications |
*Authentic Instruction and Assessment--Common Standards for Rigor and Relevance in Teaching Academic Subjects. Fred M Newmann, M. Bruce King, Dana L. Carmichael report prepared for the Iowa Department of Education, 2007. 