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=Welcome to the CAST Planning site= This site will provide information as we work through the planning stages for the Colorado Academy for Science and Technology. Here is a summary of the proposed charter high school.

START DATE: August, 2011 LOCATION: Grand Junction, CO MISSION: Provide high school students with a high-quality, career-focused education in science, technology, engineering and math so students will be better prepared for post-secondary education. MODEL: Designed on integrated principles of project-based learning, technology integration, individualized educational plans and small-group processes focusing on STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The program model makes use of best practices from the Denver School of Science and Technologyand San Diego's High Tech High School. It also reflects best practices from successful "school within a school School within a School" programs. INSTRUCTIONAL PLAN: Students will have access to a variety of learning strategies including online classes, correspondence courses, independent study and instructor-led classes. Students will also take college credit courses. INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM: The program will use a variety of educators including certified teachers, college staff and content professionals. COST: This is a free public high school funded by the state of Colorado just like any other public school.

POTENTIAL STUDENTS
 * Those who want to move from Grand Junction's two charter schools to a high school charter program
 * Home school students who want an alternative educational program
 * Private school 8th graders moving on to high school
 * Public school students who want a more flexible, STEM-focused education to meet indvidual needs

ENROLLMENTS GOALS
 * YEARS || GRADES || ENROLLMENT ||
 * 2011-12 || 9th || 30 ||
 * 2012-13 || 9th-10th || 60 ||
 * 2013-14 || 9th-11th || 90 ||
 * 2014-15 || 9th-12th || 120 ||
 * 2015-16 || 9th-12th || 150 ||