Daily+Schedule

=International Learning Center= =Daily Schedule=

6:30 - 7:30 ILC doors open 7:30 - 8:00 Group breakfast and mentoring 8:00 - 11:30 Project Based Learning Strands (Art or STEM) 11:30 - 12:00 Lunch 12:00 - 3:30 Language Strand 3:30 - 9:00 - ILC remains open for additional learning opportunities
 * Time Activity**

=A Day in the Life=

Although this is not a required portion of the school day, learners may choose to begin their school day as early as 6:30. During this time, learners may schedule times to meet one-on-one with their learning coaches, group mentors, or group learning partners. Learners may also use this time to access the many resources available at ILC. The learner structures how they choose to use this optional portion of their day.
 * 6:30 - 7:30**

All learners join their Group Mentor Teams to eat breakfast and engage in group mentoring processes that teach and apply collaboration and problem solving skills within a safe and fun context. The Group Mentor Team is made up of no more than ten learners that are grouped according to their age. A learner will remain with the same Group Mentor Team for their tenure at ILC. The purpose of this group is to provide a cohesive network of support and social/emotional mentoring for each learner.
 * 7:30 - 8:00 - Group Mentoring**

Learners join their Learning Strand Teams to engage in intensive project-based learning. With guidance from families, mentors, and learning coaches, learners select either the Art Strand or STEM Strand. Each strand runs for approximately four months to provide learners with the time to deepen their understanding of key concepts while applying their learning to real world problems and situations. Upon completion of the Learning Strand project, learners can select to participate in the same learning strand or they can select a different strand.
 * 8:00 - 11:30 - Art or STEM Learning Strand**

Learning Strand Teams change approximately every four months in order to accomodate each learner's selection. Teams are organized according to the learner's interest and competency level rather than by traditional "freshman, sophomore, junior, senior" groups.

Within each strand, learners work side-by-side with their learning coaches and partners to construct and apply their conceptual learning to real life learning experiences. Collaboration, creative problem solving, and innovative technology provide the life blood for both the Art and STEM Stands.

The 'bricks and mortar' day concludes but learners have the option of remaining at ILC for lunch and/or the Language Strand.
 * 11:30 - 12:30 - Lunch**

The Language Strand is required for all learners, but learners can opt to participate in this strand at ILC or via distance learning tools. At ILC, traditional language teachers have been replaced by learner-directed Web 2.0 resources such as [|Live Mocha] and [|Chinese Pod]. These types of resources provide each learner with a native-speaking tutor to meet individual needs and interests. Tutors will also provide learners with a deeper understanding of the country's culture.
 * 12:30 - 3:30 - Language Strand**

Because there are no "classes," students have the option of learning any language and at any time. Although the Language Strand is learner-directed, Learning Coaches monitor their language aquistion utilizing the [|National Standards for Foreign Language Education.] Each learner must include their language acquisition in their Digital Portfolio.

Portions of ILC remain open to accomodate extended learning opportunities for both ILC learners and for community and business partners. The opportunities for learners include the Robotics Team, Envirothon Team, eStudio2 time, and many additional learning experiences. In the evenings, ILC hosts a variety of adult learning opportunities.
 * 3:30 - 9:00 - Additional Learning Opportunities**