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Building Synergy Between Schools
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Synergy Academies' mission is to create and share solutions that eliminate the achievement gap. As part of our mission to share out, we are committed to working with educators from all school settings to share ideas and best practices for the benefit of all kids. We host quarterly "Let's Trade Secrets" educator workshops, and work in partnership with the district schools we share campuses with. We know that
together we are better.
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Sharing Recess Secrets
Synergy Charter Academy started their system of "organized play" at recess 12 years ago. At a "Let's Trade Secrets" workshop in the fall, Synergy leaders shared how they structure recess time and activities so that students learn skills and sportsmanship, and have fun! Leaders from Quincy Jones Elementary School and Playworks also shared their best practices. The workshop was attended by over 25 school leaders, staff members, and parents from charter schools, district schools, and independent schools. Synergy's efforts to share out were recently featured on the
Walton Family Foundation website.
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Partnering for Greater Engagement
Synergy Kinetic Academy and their partner schools on the Dr. Julian Nava Learning Academy campus were awarded a joint grant by the
Riordan Foundation to fund a special teacher training program. All three schools identified a need to improve student engagement in classrooms, and teachers recently volunteered to attend a
Kagan Professional Development workshop, paid for by the grant. Leaders from all three schools will conduct classroom observations this semester to see how teachers are implementing the techniques to better engage students in classroom activities.
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Opening the Dialogue
Earlier this month, Synergy convened a group of 40 educators from charter and district schools to come together to talk about ways to better serve all students. The "Let's Trade Secrets" workshop focused on the question,
is there a connection between designations of Long Term English Learner and Specific Learning Disability?
Lindsay Young, an LAUSD high school teacher, shared specific strategies she has developed for teaching vocabulary, and Sommer Jones, Synergy's Director of Special Education, shared ways that Synergy is looking at data and creating a pilot program focused on visualizing vocabulary.
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Last Chance to Visit Synergy in 2015-16
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Learn how Synergy Academies is providing students in South Los Angeles with a STEM-focused curriculum to help them develop a problem-solving mindset. Get a peek inside Synergy's classrooms. Hear from school leaders and students themselves. School t
ours are open to prospective parents, community members, fellow educators, and anyone interested
in learning more about Synergy.
Our last tour is April 4th at our middle school. Click the link below to register.
For more information about visiting Synergy's schools, contact Rhonda Deomampo, Synergy's Director of Special Projects, at [email protected]
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Join Our Team! Teach at Synergy!
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Do you believe that every student can succeed?
Join our team at Synergy Academies!
Synergy is currently hiring teachers with multiple subject credentials, single subject credentials in a variety of subjects, and special education credentials for our elementary, middle, and high schools.
Apply for an open position by submitting an application online at
Edjoin.org.
Attend Synergy's Teacher Recruitment Day on April 16th. We'll be holding mini-interviews for a variety of opportunities. Click below to RSVP.
Saturday, April 16th, 9:00-11:00 a.m.at Synergy Quantum Academy
Watch this
video to see what makes Synergy an amazing place to teach.
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| Help Synergy's Students Get Career-Ready |
Career Day
Synergy Quantum Academy is hosting Career Day on Friday, April 25, 2016. If you are interested in volunteering to be a Career Day Speaker, please RSVP with high school counselor Fidencio Vivar at
[email protected].
Summer Internships Needed
Synergy's high school students are looking for professional experiences working in a variety of industries. Thirty 11th grade students are participating in a special 18-month college prep program to help them be the first in their families to go to college!
One requirement of the program is that they complete a summer internship.
If your company has a high school internship program, or you know of an internship opportunity, complete this form to be included in Synergy's High School Internship Listing. Contact Rhonda Deomampo, Director of Special Projects, for more information.
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