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Kinsey Inquiry and Discovery School

Academics

Academics

Place-Based and Project-Based Learning

Place-Based and Project-Based Learning are utilized to create a unique and highly engaging environment where students continually make connections to their academic content.

Place-Based Learning is a method of practice that uses places and the resources found there to learn across disciplines. This can include a place's culture, history, economy and environment. The goal is to foster a sense of place for individuals within their community.

Project-Based Learning, students are engaged in the curriculum by a meaningful question to explore, an engaging real-world problem to solve, or a challenge to design or create something. Students begin the topic’s inquiry by asking questions and developing their own answers. To demonstrate what they learn, students create high-quality products and present their work to a chosen audience. Students often do project work collaboratively in small teams, guided by the teacher. 

The magnet program at Kinsey is extremely grateful and proud to receive grant support from The Arizona Community Foundation-Flagstaff, The National Park Trust, and Arizona Game and Fish Department.

 

Champions – United Way of Northern Arizona     Arizona Game and Fish Department | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service   National Park Trust Unveils New Branding - National Park Trust

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  • FUSD offers a Native American Education Support Program for families.

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  • FUSD offers free K-12 tutoring services at The Family Resource Center. Tutoring is provided by certified teachers. Reading and Math support is provided for K-5 and most subjects are offered for 6-12. To register, please visit K-12 Tutoring Services. If you have any questions or can't find your course, please call at 928-774-1103.

    Other tutoring options are available in the District and throughout Flagstaff that you may want to pursue:

    • Check with your child's teacher(s) at his or her school to find out what assistance is available before/during/after school. This may include time for them to meet with their teacher for extra help or tutoring programs they have in place at the school site.
    • If your elementary school has a FACTS program, homework help is available during FACTS at Title I schools for no cost. Students may only participate in homework help and not regular FACTS activities unless they are paying for FACTS services.
    • The middle and high schools may offer on-site tutoring. Check with your school's counseling office for more information.
    • Online resources may help you to help your child with their homework.  
    • *The FUSD Family Resource Center does not endorse any tutoring resource over another. Families are responsible for checking references and all arrangements. We have gathered this information in response to requests from families.
  • FUSD offers a Bilingual Education Program designed to support students who are learning English as a second language, as well as to maintain and enhance their native language skills. 

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