Sep
5
9:00am 9:00am
Sep
18
9:30am 9:30am
Guest Speaker: Dr. Greg Scott
Dr. Scott, a chiropractor, certified Yoga instructor and Crossfit Coach, will be discussing proper body mechanics. Students will learn strength and mobility routines, as well as Yogic forms for flexibility, focus and overall health.
Sep
21
5:00pm 5:00pm
Back To School Night
This will be a fun night to reconnect, discuss the school year, and enjoy a meal together!
Sep
25
9:30am 9:30am
Guest Speaker: Zen Buddhist Priest
We will learn about mindfulness and meditation directly from the source. Students will deepen their daily practice of meditation as well as having any questions answered about the benefits and purposes of the practice.
Oct
24
10:30am10:30am
Guest Speaker: Shakti Bhakti Ensemble
In support of 6th grade ancient studies, students will enjoy and learn about Indian music and dance.
Nov
13
to Nov 16
Nov
23
4:00pm 4:00pm
Dec
4
9:00am 9:00am
Dec
11
to Dec 21
Student Led Conferences
A Student Led Conference is Pioneer Academy's approach to assessing each student's growth. This method of recording student progress is led by the student in a 20-30 minute demonstration and presentation. Student Led Conferences not only foster accountability, responsibility, and metacognition but connect the student, parents, and teachers. This process ultimately empowers the child in knowing that we are all working together as they learn and grow.
Dec
22
to Jan 8
Jan
15
9:00pm 9:00pm
Feb
1
9:00am 9:00am
Feb
5
to Feb 8
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences aim to address the child's leanring progress in all areas of academic, physical, and social/emotional growth.
Feb
12
9:00pm 9:00pm
Feb
19
9:00pm 9:00pm
Apr
2
to Apr 5
May
21
to May 31
Student Led Conferences - Half Day
A Student Led Conference is Pioneer Academy's approach to assessing each student's growth. This method of recording student progress is led by the student in a 20-30 minute demonstration and presentation. Student Led Conferences not only foster accountability, responsibility, and metacognition but connect the student, parents, and teachers. This process ultimately empowers the child in knowing that we are all working together as they learn and grow.
May
28
9:00pm 9:00pm
Jun
5
3:00pm 3:00pm
Jun
7
9:00pm 9:00pm
Last Day of School - Half Day - 8th Grade Graduation
Last day of class and 8th grade graduation!
Jun
6
3:30pm 3:30pm
Jun
5
3:30pm 3:30pm
May
30
to Jun 1
Student-Led Conferences - Half Day
Students will present chosen work, tests, quizzes, and projects that demonstrate what they have learned throughout the school year.
May
29
9:00pm 9:00pm
May
15
9:00am 9:00am
Apr
10
9:00pm 9:00pm
Apr
3
to Apr 7
Mar
7
10:00pm10:00pm
Mar
6
10:15am10:15am
Field Trip: Tiger Martial Arts
Students will discuss physical safety and learn practical self defense.
Feb
22
2:00pm 2:00pm
Field Trip: Tiger Martial Arts
Students will discuss physical safety and learn practical self defense.
Feb
20
9:00pm 9:00pm
Feb
13
9:00pm 9:00pm
Feb
6
to Feb 9
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parents will meet with each teacher to discuss student experiences and growth.
Jan
24
10:45pm10:45pm
Guest Speaker: Eileen Burke Woodward - Improvisation Artist
Students will enjoy utilzing their quick wit, spontiniaeity, and goofinees with this amazing improv artist. This class will be offered once a week for four weeks.
Jan
19
12:30pm12:30pm
Guest Speaker: Shakti Bhakti Ensemble
Students will discuss Indian Culture and take part in Indian Dance.
Jan
17
to Jan 18
Jan
16
9:00pm 9:00pm
Jan
11
4:00pm 4:00pm
Guest Speaker: Santa Cruz Archaeology Society
Students will learn how to dig archaeology! Discussion on theory and practice as well as a hands-on lesson will be delivered by SCAS.
Dec
23
to Jan 6
Dec
21
9:30pm 9:30pm
Field Trip: Hope Church
We will visit the Hope Church to ask questions such as: Can you prove there is a God? Is Brahman the same God as the Christian God? Who is Jesus? Why do atheist people celebrate Christmas? This field trip supports our exploration into the many world religions found right here in Santa Cruz County.
Dec
12
10:00am10:00am
Field Trip: Quaker Meeting House
Our Humanities class will visit the Quaker house to explore one of the many sects of Christianity right here in Santa Cruz. This field trip is one of the many that supports our exploration into comparative religion.
Dec
8
10:00am10:00am
Field Trip: Hare Krishna Temple
Who is Krishna? Is God love? What is polytheism? These are only few questions students will be asking while learning about this fascinating religion. This trip is one of the many that will support our Comparative Religion Unit in Humanities class.
Dec
5
3:00pm 3:00pm
Field Trip: Whole Foods
Our Health and Well-Being class will explore and discover what is really inside our food and learn how to become more conscious about how food affects our bodies, minds, and emotions.
Nov
29
9:15am 9:15am
Guest Speaker: Gene from the SC Zen Center
Zen Buddhist priest, Gene bush, will be visiting to teach us about mindfulness, compassion, and the story of Siddartha Gautama.
Nov
25
9:00pm 9:00pm
Nov
24
9:00pm 9:00pm
Nov
23
9:00pm 9:00pm
Nov
15
to Nov 16
Field Trip: Gadgetbox Studios
We will visit Andy Z at Gadgetbox Studios to learn how audio and video art travels from the heart and mind to places such as YouTube, Pandora, and Vimeo.
Nov
14
to Nov 18
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Parents will meet with each teacher to discuss student experiences and growth.