Awards, Achievements, & News
Premier Charter School (PCS) stands as a beacon of excellence in St. Louis, seamlessly blending academic rigor with a steadfast commitment to character education. Recognized as a Missouri and National School of Character in 2011, PCS has cultivated a nurturing environment where respect, responsibility, and caring are integral to daily learning. From national accolades to community partnerships, our journey is marked by milestones that reflect our dedication to holistic student development. Here you will find the highlights that showcase our unwavering pursuit of educational and ethical distinction.
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Channel 4 Reporter, Steve Harris, visited PCS to interview Jessica Smyth(Early Childhood Principal), Kate Keller(2nd Grade Teacher), and students from the PCS Green Club on Premier Charter School being formally recognized as the first K-12 Tree Campus in Missouri by the Arbor Day Foundation, as well as receiving the Missouri Arbor Award of Excellence.
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PCS parent and arborist, Adam Graham, accepts award on the school’s behalf at the Missouri Community Forestry Council Conference.
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Julie Rhodes joined News 4 Great Day to discuss a little information about the school. In 2023, we entered our 24th year of being in business. Click the button below to view our segment!
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Las Escuelas Nacionales de Carácter son escuelas que han demostrado, mediante un riguroso proceso de evaluación, que el desarrollo del carácter ha tenido un impacto positivo en el ámbito académico, el comportamiento de los estudiantes y el clima escolar.
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Missouri Schools of Character es una iniciativa de Character.org para reconocer a las escuelas que demuestran que su enfoque en el desarrollo del carácter ha tenido un impacto positivo en el rendimiento académico, el comportamiento de los estudiantes y el clima escolar.
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Según la MCPSA, este premio está diseñado para "reconocer a un líder de una escuela pública concertada de Missouri que motiva a los estudiantes, los padres, el personal y la comunidad para crear una escuela excepcional. Su escuela es un modelo de entorno estimulante y enriquecedor en el que los niños son la primera prioridad".
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Fuimos una de las tres escuelas de MO que recibieron el Premio Nacional de Fitness del Gobernador en el otoño de 2019. Al demostrar que estamos dedicados a la salud y el bienestar, ganamos un centro de fitness valorado en 100.000 dólares para nuestros estudiantes y personal.
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A raíz de la pandemia del COVID-19, los responsables de Schnuck Markets, Inc. anunciaron una donación de 25.000 dólares a la Premier Charter School para contribuir al coste de las herramientas tecnológicas necesarias para el aprendizaje virtual.
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Respeto, responsabilidad, cuidado de los demás, integridad, sacrificio. En un mundo en el que incluso el civismo y los modales básicos pueden parecer cosas del pasado, enseñar a los niños a hacer lo correcto parece un reto...
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La Dra. Julie Frugo se sentó con Character.org para hablar de 3 maneras de evaluar el clima escolar y el carácter.
En Premier Charter School, la evaluación es una parte importante de la vida escolar, porque, como dijo sabiamente la directora de la escuela, Julie Frugo, "¿cómo sabemos que lo que estamos haciendo está funcionando si no lo evaluamos?"
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"Cuando nuestra escuela renovó su compromiso con el verdadero aprendizaje basado en proyectos, el trabajo de todos se volvió más divertido..."
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La Dra. Julie Frugo se sentó con el UMSL Daily para hablar de Premier Charter School y su trabajo con la Universidad de Missouri-St.
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La Dra. Julie Frugo se sentó con EdSurge para hablar de la integración de SEL, la equidad y el trabajo de trauma para el éxito multiplicado.
"Hoy en día es difícil pasar por alto las convincentes pruebas que demuestran que el aprendizaje socioemocional (SEL) mejora el aprendizaje y las habilidades para la vida..."
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En esta Disertación de Práctica colaborativa examinamos los marcos de liderazgo, las características del líder y las prácticas efectivas de educación del carácter que pueden ayudar a fomentar el desarrollo del carácter intelectual, moral, de rendimiento y cívico de los estudiantes (Shields, 2011).
Las estructuras de las escuelas a menudo no apoyan ni animan a los estudiantes a ser agentes activos en su propio aprendizaje. La teoría de la autodeterminación (TAD) ofrece un marco teórico para la reforma educativa que pretende fomentar el apoyo a la autonomía de profesores y alumnos.
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Un proyecto de aprendizaje basado en problemas que investiga las dimensiones subyacentes de las comunidades profesionales de aprendizaje en las escuelas públicas de primaria y secundaria del estado de Missouri.