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Compass Rose Harvest
Compass Rose Harvest, nominated by NewSchools Venture Fund, is a elementary/middle school in Bastrop, Texas that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily rural area.
Location Bastrop, Texas
Governance Public charter school
Grades Elementary, Middle
Students 466
Locale rural
Founder & CEO Paul Morrissey
Demographics
Percentage of students*
15%
Students with Disabilities
50%
Free/Reduced Lunch
8%
English Learners
White —
Hispanic/Latino —
Black/African American —
2+ Races —
American Indian —
Asian —
Hawaiian National —
Why Compass Rose Harvest was nominated
Compass Rose is a K-12, college- and career-preparatory program with a unique approach to education, where we focus on a specific field of study reflective of our community's strengths at each site-- in this case, Agricultural Sciences. We use a blended model to deliver instruction in the core subject areas, with a focus on building a strong foundation in math and literacy at every grade level through direct Tier 1 instruction and blended Tier 2 supports. We organize this learning around each school's unique "field of study" and offer hands-on, service- and discussion-based learning opportunities to cultivate students for college and careers.
Student experience design
Our Field of Study at Compass Rose Harvest is agricultural science. Agriculture impacts the health and well-being of our bodies, communities, and planet. At Compass Rose Harvest, our students engage hands-on with plants and animals through exploratory and project-based learning. Through these nature-based experiences, our students develop a deep understanding of their role in contributing to a healthy self, community, and planet. Each semester, students in grades K-12 work on an agricultural science project during their regular AgSci class and independently. Teachers decide how to build in project work time throughout other core subjects to reinforce connections between agricultural sciences and more traditional school work. At the culmination of each project, there is a presentation component that is designed by the student with teacher guidance. For example, Harvest students can choose to present in a gallery, present to their peers during weekly assembly, distribute through the Harvest family newsletter, post on the school’s Facebook page, or present at an evening or Saturday event.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
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Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values |
1-2 years
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All Courses Designed For Inclusion |
1-2 years
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Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics |
1-2 years
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Project-based Learning |
1-2 years
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Restorative Practices |
1-2 years
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All Practices
Student Advisories
Anti-racist Practices
Career Prep And Work-based Learning
Community And Business Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Culturally Responsive Practices
Disaggregated Data On Student Participation
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Interdisciplinary
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Mental Health Services
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Performance Based Assessment
Place-based Learning
Reallocation Of Resources For Those Most In Need
SEL Curriculum
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Students Develop Projects
Tutoring
key reasons for innovating
Stakeholder demand or advocacy
Date Updated: April 2024
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.