{"id":1523,"date":"2023-06-07T17:35:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-07T17:35:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/seeall.geekingout.net\/?page_id=1523"},"modified":"2026-06-10T19:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T19:28:33","slug":"instructional-focus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/seeallacademy.com\/?page_id=1523","title":{"rendered":"Instructional Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1523\" class=\"elementor elementor-1523\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d290d7c elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d290d7c\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c71bef\" 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Our school aims to develop literate, articulate, socially responsible young citizens. We hold high educational standards with academic success for all students.<\/p>\n                <p>Our staff provides a supportive environment, which encourages students to develop into young learning leaders. Our school community works collaboratively so that we may create an academically challenging environment.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Programs & Admissions Section -->\n        <div class=\"programs-section\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Support & Admissions<\/h2>\n            \n            <div class=\"programs-grid\">\n                \n                <!-- Special Ed -->\n                <div class=\"program-block\">\n                    <h4>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M12 2v20\"><\/path><path d=\"M17 5H9.5a3.5 3.5 0 0 0 0 7h5a3.5 3.5 0 0 1 0 7H6\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                        Special Education\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <p>SEEALL has integrated CO classes and self-contained classrooms specifically designed for students with more profound special needs to ensure every student thrives.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ELL -->\n                <div class=\"program-block\">\n                    <h4>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M21 15a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H7l-4 4V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h14a2 2 0 0 1 2 2z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n                        English Language Learners\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <p>As of the 2021-2022 school year, SEEALL has four certified ESL teachers, serving 258 ELL students with dedicated linguistic and academic support.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Admissions -->\n                <div class=\"program-block\">\n                    <h4>\n                        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M14 2H6a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v16a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h12a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8z\"><\/path><polyline points=\"14 2 14 8 20 8\"><\/polyline><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"13\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"13\"><\/line><line x1=\"16\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"8\" y2=\"17\"><\/line><polyline points=\"10 9 9 9 8 9\"><\/polyline><\/svg>\n                        Admissions\n                    <\/h4>\n                    <p>The SEEALL Academy is a zoned school, but families in other parts of District 20 are encouraged to apply.<\/p>\n                    <p>Students who enter the enrichment program in elementary school do not have to take a test or audition to be accepted, and grade school graduates of the program may continue onto the middle school SEEALL program without reapplication.<\/p>\n                    <p>Students from other elementary schools who enter the program in middle school are admitted based on their attendance record, grades, test scores, and a teacher recommendation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/main>\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Instructional Focus | The SEEALL Academy Instructional Focus Our guiding principles for academic excellence, student leadership, and community support. 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