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AmazonSmile is a great way for you to support Telra Institute.  Follow the steps below to link your account. Then, shop as you normally do, and Amazon will donate a portion of the proceeds to our school. There is no cost to you!   AmazonSmile is a great way for you to support Telra Institute . Follow the steps below to link your account. Then, shop as you normally do, and Amazon will donate a portion of the proceeds to our school. There is no cost to you! On Desktop/Browser: Search for Telra Supporting Organization and link to your Amazon Smile account Go through the Amazon Smile link when shopping to contribute 0.5% of spend to Telra (does not affect any other pricing or discounts you may get on Amazon) Note: Even once you have chosen Telra as your charity, if you shop through Amazon.com link, Telra will not benefit. (There is unfortunately no “default” setting here. You have to use the smile.amazon.com link) Amazon Mobile App: After you have linked Telra to your Amazon Smile account on your desktop (or browser), you can make Telra a default beneficiary on your mobile In the app, press on the 3-bars and navigate to Settings There, you should see a choice for Amazon Smile. Press there and flip the switch to “turn on” the donations to Telra

Telra UNC Charlotte Learner Investigation Program - TULIP is a collaboration between Telra Institute and the Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte to identify and cultivate academic talent in children. Our long-term goal is to broaden and strengthen the pipeline of future scholars by supporting young learners and their families with educational resources, guidance, and programming to fully develop their potential. T elra U NC Charlotte L earner I nvestigation P rogram TULIP is a collaboration between Telra Institute and the Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte to identify and cultivate academic talent in children. Our long-term goal is to broaden and strengthen the pipeline of future scholars by supporting young learners and their families with educational resources, guidance, and programming to fully develop their potential. 2022-23 Program Offerings Math Enrichment with the Charlotte/Mecklenburg Math Club The Math Club began in 1987 to provide enrichment and challenges for students who have interest and ability and mathematics. In monthly meetings, students work individually and in small groups, supported by mentors, to solve problems from various areas of mathematics and hear occasional presentations. Various divisions available for grades 4-12, and no registration is required. In-person meetings at Telra Institute , 4150 McKee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 October 8, 9:30am November 12, 9:30am (Special presentation from Angelina Quan, NCs top scorer in the AMC 10, at 11:30) Ja nuary 14, 9:30am-12:30pm February 18, 9:30am-12:30pm March 18, 9:30am-12:30pm April 22, 9:30am-12:30pm Po-S hen Loh 2023 Math Tour How to S urvive the ChatGPT invasion Prof. Po-Shen Loh is a social entrepreneur and inventor working across mathematics, education, and healthcare. He is a math professor at Carnegie Mellon University and the national coach of the USA International Mathematical Olympiad team. He has pi oneered innovations ranging from a scalable way for people to learn challenging math live online from brilliant people to a new way to control pandemics by leveraging self-interest Telra Institute , 4150 McKee Rd, Charlotte, NC 28270 Wednesday May 23, 7:00pm Tickets are free, but seats are limited Pre-registration required Prior Offerings Virtual Seminar - Challenges of Parenting a Gifted or 2E Kid Presenter: Alyse Bone , MS, CRC, LCMHC, RYT-200 Watch recording below. February-April 2022: Asynchronous Development in Elementary-aged students (rising K to rising grade 5) We know that talented young learners often develop in asynchronous ways, with some sets of capabilities maturing faster than others. Research staff from UNC Charlotte are offering a free multi-dimensional set of assessments that measure overall development, with a particular focus on language, reading, mathematical, and social-emotional development. Parents are also asked to complete a set of rating scales to help gain a full picture of your child’s social-emotional development. Why participate? Gain a better understanding your child – All the assessment results will be provided to you. Receive tailored guidance Educational resources or next steps for your child recommended by UNC Charlotte education experts Social-emotional advice and support resources provided by a psychologist who specializes in working with gifted and 2E children (student identities are not disclosed to the psychologist) Receive more personalized education For Telra students, the results can help staff to better understand and accommodate your child’s learning needs For non-Telra students, you can choose whether or not to share the results with your child’s school Certify your child for school gifted and talented programs Most schools do not provide free testing for gifted qualification until late 2nd or 3rd grade Securing this suite of assessments on your own could cost hundreds of dollars Note: TULIP offers a very common set of assessments, but we make no guarantee that these are accepted your school. Please check your own school/district policies regarding gifted/AIG/TD identification. Surface indications of any learning differences, such as ADHD or ASD, that could benefit from early identification and management. Help advance UNC Charlotte’s research on asynchronous development in children, with a particular focus on gifted and 2E learners. Assessments details Depending on your child’s age, they would participate in most or all of the following assessments: Screening Assessment for Gifted Elementary and Middle School Students (SAGES-3 ) Test of Phonological Awareness (TOPA-2+) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT-5) Expressive Vocabulary Test (EVT-3) Raven’s Progressive Matrices (RPM/RCPM) The overall assessment time is 2-2.5 hours, plus 30-60 mins across multiple play breaks. Parents of participating children will be asked to complete a set of surveys related to your child’s academic, development, and social-emotional development. Completion of these forms should take 55-75 mins. Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC-3) Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales (Vineland-3) Parenting Stress Index (PSI-4) Questions? TULIP@telra.org

Thank you to our partners in the community who have helped make Telra Institute a reality. Dandelion Counseling, Tricia Tam Marketing & Design, Little, Hughes Realty Advisors, BCCG Construction Group, PASS Lawyers, and Truist. Here are our current RFP's... Our Partners Thank you to our partners in the community who have helped make Telra Institute a reality. Telra Institute has an Open RFP for a Food Service Management Company for the 25-26 school year Alyse Bone MS, CRC, LPC, RYT-200 Technology Telra students and staff have access to think-cell to create professional-level charts and presentations as they learn to understand and tell stories with math. Learn more at https://www.think-cell.com/

Telra Institute's K-5 curriculum offers a rigorous and comprehensive foundation with tailored acceleration and enrichment opportunities for every student every day.  Curriculum Telra Institute's curriculum offers a rigorous and comprehensive foundation with tailored acceleration and enrichment opportunities for every student every day. Mathematics Sciences and Humanities Gym Specials and Explore Mathematics In mathematics, Telra employs the Singapore Math curriculum for younger students (grades K), Beast Academy math for upper elementary (grades 1-5), and Art of Problem Solving math for middle school Mathematics Course of Study Math Singapore Math The nation of Singapore has consistently ranked at the top on international mathematics exams . Singapore's curriculum was adapted and introduced to the U.S in 1998 and is now in widespread use in both public and private schools. The Singapore method is known for its rigor and its focus on learning fewer concepts at a greater depth than traditional U.S. math curricula. Art of Problem Solving Beast Academy is a problem-solving oriented math curriculum designed with advanced elementary math learners in mind. The program was developed by the mathematics enthusiasts at the Art of Problem Solving to be the curriculum they wish they had as young students, and it progresses into the Art of Problem Solving middle school curriculum. The program focuses on building a foundation for more advanced math and science classes, instilling a joy of problem-solving, developing flexibility and perseverance, and teaching students to develop new insights on their own. Sciences and Humanities In the Sciences and Humanities, Telra uses a version of the Core Knowledge sequence heavily supplemented with skill and knowledge-building curricula in the elementary grades. At middle school, students begin transitioning to high-school content in English, History, and Science. This approach provides the students the benefits of a comprehensive common foundation of content knowledge while creating ample time for enrichment, exploration, inquiry, and the development of advanced skills. Language Science Social Language Arts Course of Study Our youngest learners start with the phonological awareness and phonics curricula to build a solid reading foundation. We use a variety of literacy and language strands to form this foundation and extend their growth as readers and writers: Core Knowledge Language Arts Printing and cursive skills with Zaner-Blosser Shurley Grammar Vocabulary using Caesar's English and the Word within the Word As students progress, they spend more time with the Language Arts program developed by the W&M Center for Gifted Education, which includes award winning literature units , and the Jacob's Ladder reading comprehension program focused on developing critical thinking skills As students transition to middle school, they being working with the rich OAT English curriculum Science Course of Study The Core Knowledge Science sequence provides students with a firm, cumulative knowledge base in science and engineering design, informed by the Next Generation Science Standards . W&M Center for Gifted Education has developed a series of problem-based science units for advanced learners. In addition to exposing them to scientific concepts, these units engage students directly in scientific investigation, explore the relationship of science to all areas of human activity, and develop scientific habits of mind. In the 6th grade year, students are exposed to a series of project-based W&M science units, preparing them to dive back into a systematic Integrated Science curriculum in grades 7-8 Social Studies Course of Study The Core Knowledge History and Geography sequence helps students build knowledge of diverse civilizations, cultures, and concepts, while incorporating topics from civics & arts and integrating tightly with the Language Arts program. Our 8th graders explore a grand sweep of history using the World History Project curriculum We supplement this with the W&M Center for Gifted Education Social Studies units which promote more primary source analysis, systems of cause and effect, and critical thinking. Gym We believe physical activity is important. Everything from the traditions of ancient Greece to modern research findings support the idea that honing the body (aside from its intrinsic health benefits) also facilitates learning. That's why o ur students enjoy PE or an extended recess 2 or more days per week Research shows that physical activity improves speed and accuracy of cognitive tasks, the ability to focus attention, and of course long-term positive health outcomes. Gym Specials and Explore K-3 students rotate through Visual Arts and Music Our grade 4+ students will participate in a weekly workshop called “Explore." Explore is organized into 6-12 week sessions in which students can select a passion project from a set of rotating offerings developed by their teachers. These are determined term-to-term based on interest and staffing. Examples include art, debate, chess, basketball, track, leadership, keyboarding, math club, and poetry. Specials

School Report Card Year Letter grade Performance score 2023-2024 A 86 2022-2023 B 81 2021-2022 B 79 Read to Achieve Item 2023-2024 (Count) 2023-2024 (Percent) 2022-2023 (Count) 2022-2023 (Percent) 2021-2022 (Count) 2021-2022 (Percent) Demonstrated reading proficiency on the Beginning-of-Grade 3 (BOG3) Reading Test, the End-of-Grade (EOG) Reading Test, or the EOG Reading Retest 65 87.8% 58 81.7% 27 79.4% Did not demonstrate reading proficiency on the BOG3 Reading Test, the EOG Reading Test, or the EOG Reading Retest * * 13 18.3% * * Good cause exemption a) Students who took and passed an alternative assessment approved by the SBE * * * * * * Good cause exemption b) English Learner [EL] students with less than two school years of instruction in an English as a Second Language [ESL] program. * * * * * * Good cause exemption c) Students whose current IEP indicates the use of the NCEXTEND1 assessment, have a 2+year delay, or have received reading interventions for 2+ years. * * * * * * Good cause exemption d) Students who have been previously retained more than once in K, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grades. * * * * * * Good cause exemption e) Students who demonstrated reading proficiency appropriate for third-grade students through a RtA Reading Portfolio. * * * * * * The number and percent of students eligible for priority enrollment in reading camp. * * * * * * The number and percentage of students eligible for priority enrollment who attended reading camp. * * * * * * Total number and percentage of students retained for not demonstrating reading proficiency on State RTA third-grade standards * * * * * * Number and percentage of students retained per RTA who do not return to the charter school for the upcoming school year. * * * * * * Number of students who passed the alternative assessment (iReady) 29 N/A 61 86% 31 91% * If the number of students in a data field is fewer than 10 students, an asterisk (*) is shown

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School Calendar Telra's school day starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:30 p.m . Doors open at 7:55 a.m. Looking for next year's calendars? 2025-2026 Calendar (Grades K-8) 2025-2026 Calendar (Grades 9-12)

COVID-19 presents an evolving challenge for schools, businesses, and other institutions. While the disease environment, treatment options, and public health guidance are in flux, we understand families want some clarity on expectations for the new school year so that they can prepare. With that in mind, Telra Institute has established this protocol to guide our school opening plan. COVID-19 Protocols Telra Institute COVID-19 Protocols Updated: February 17, 2022 Quick Links Context & Goals Implementation Detail on Key Protocols COVID-19 Testing and Consent Context COVID-19 presents an evolving challenge for schools, businesses, and other institutions. While the disease environment, treatment options, and public health guidance are in flux, we understand families want some clarity on expectations for the new school year so that they can prepare. With that in mind, Telra Institute has established this protocol to guide our school opening plan. Goals Our primary goals in establishing this protocol are: Health and safety of our students and staff Continuity of in-person learning in the Telra model Allowing a “normal” school experience as much as possible These goals naturally involve trade-offs, and our challenge is to find the right balance among these goals as community conditions and data about COVID-19 change. Context & Goals Implementation Detail Implementation Detail on Key Protocols Face coverings Telra encourages teachers to use outdoor time to provide students with frequent mask breaks and to enable mask-free time each day. We will use opportunities during recess, lunch, PE, and outdoor learning (as lesson plans and weather permit) to maximize “face” time. In circumstances where face coverings are required, individuals should follow the mask specification guidance provided by the CDC. i.e., a 2+ ply fabric worn over the nose and mouth. Face coverings are required on school buses by CDC Order. Students with a bona fide medical or behavioral condition that prevents proper mask usage can be exempted from wearing a face covering. Securing an exemption requires the completion of a Telra Face Covering Exemption form , signed by a medical authority, and reviewed and approved by the School Administration Team. Physical distancing Telra classrooms are configured such that grades K-1 will typically have ~3 ft of spacing while grades 2-3 will have 5-6 ft of spacing. However, children do move around and this distancing cannot be guaranteed at all times, which is why we employ multiple layers of protection Students will be assigned seats in classrooms to minimize exposure to nearby classmates Ventilation All Telra classrooms are outfitted with HEPA air purifiers capable of 5-6 air changes per hour. Teachers are instructed to crack windows and doors to increase ventilation, but they have the discretion to close them if it interferes with a comfortable classroom environment Sanitization and hand washing High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected regularly. Proper and frequent hand washing will be modeled and encouraged. Water fountains remain, for the time being, closed. We ask all students to pack enough water for the day, including extra if they participate in an afterschool program. Stay at home if you are sick Students or staff should not come to (and will not be allowed on) campus when they are sick or showing symptoms of being sick. Students or staff who present symptoms consistent with COVID, including congestion, fever, cough, sore throat, vomiting, or diarrhea, will be required to leave school until they meet the return to school criteria defined in the NC Strong Schools toolkit: Option 1: A negative test for COVID-19 or an alternative diagnosis and at least 24 hours since the person had a fever and felt well for at least 24 hours. (A negative antigen test may be used to satisfy this criteria if the person has a low likelihood of COVID-19 infection, e.g., no known or suspected exposure, fully vaccinated, or recent COVID-19 infection.) Option 2: 5 days since the first day of symptoms and at least 24 hours since the person had a fever and other symptoms of COVID-19 are improving Telra will require all staff and families to complete an attestation that they understand the symptoms of COVID-19 and that they must inform the School Administration Team if the staff member or student has exhibited these symptoms, tested positive for COVID-19, or been in proximate contact with anyone who has tested positive for or had symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 5 days . School staff will check student temperatures with a quick forehead scan upon arrival by car or bus. We will monitor this operation and make adjustments if necessary. Quarantine and return to school Positive individuals: If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID-19, they will be required to quarantine away from school. The return to school protocol will be determined based on the StrongSchoolsNC toolkit (or other updated health guidance). Currently, this protocol requires all of the following At least 5 days from the start of your symptoms (or the date of test if you don't have symptoms) and - It has been 24 hours since your fever is completely gone (without using medicine) and - Your symptoms are improving. Exposed individuals In general, an asymptomatic "close contact" of someone who has COVID-19 is required to quarantine for 5 days from the date of last exposure, if no symptoms have been reported during daily monitoring. If the day of last exposure is "Day 0", this means 5 days at home and a return to school on Day 6. However, there are several exemptions that can eliminate the quarantine requirement Vaccine exemption - Individuals with up-to-date vaccinations are exempted from quarantine in the event they are exposed to COVID-19. ("Up-to-date", for those over 18, requires having a booster.) Face covering exemption - Individuals who were wearing masks are exempted from quarantine if a student or staff member tests positive who was also properly masked during what would otherwise be considered a close contact in a school setting . For this reason, it is imperative that all students wear face coverings consistently and properly. COVID-19 cases are inevitable, and we want to minimize the number of children impacted by any quarantines. Prior infection exemption - Individuals who were confirmed to have had (and recovered from) COVID-19 in the last 90 days are exempted from quarantine in the event they are exposed to COVID-19. Test-to-Stay exemption - Individuals who are participating in the Test to Stay program are exempt from quarantine in the event they are exposed to COVID-19 Close contact Close contact is typically defined as within 6 feet for at least 15 minutes cumulatively over a 24-hour period In a school environment, children are not considered close contacts if they are properly masked The guidance does not distinguish between indoor and outdoor for these purposes. Individuals in close proximity for extended times, even outdoors, can be considered close contacts. A few common outside-of-school situations are presumptively close contacts: Living in the same house Ridesharing in the same vehicle Playdates without masks COVID-19 Testing COVID-19 Testing Overview Telra Institute offers no-cost COVID-19 testing for our students and staff. Participation in testing is entirely optional and requires parental or guardian consent, however we recommend families and staff opt-in to the testing program to support our goal of keeping kids in school, in-person, as much as possible. We know that making a COVID-19 testing appointment or finding a home test kit can be harrowing, time-consuming, and expensive. Offering free, on-site testing is one more way Telra strives to serve and protect our community. Testing Situations Telra does not have a random screening program. We perform COVID-19 tests only in the following situations: 1. Symptomatic individuals – Students or staff who present symptoms associated with COVID-19 can, in many cases, avoid being required to leave school if they can present a negative test result. 2. Close contacts – Students identified as close contacts who are not otherwise exempt (due to masking or vaccination) can eliminate quarantine if they participate in the Test to Stay program. 3. Family request – Telra will perform a COVID-19 test on a student upon request of their parent or guardian. This may be desired upon return from travel or just for piece of mind following a suspected possible exposure. Testing Types and Consent Forms COVID-19 tests are simple, comfortable, and non-invasive. Collections are done with what is called a lower anterior nasal swab, which is a collection swab about the size of a Q-tip that is placed just into the lower part of the nose and swirled around 3 times to collect the sample. This approach is much more comfortable and is not the collection method where the swab is placed deep into the nose. Adults can self-administer the test, but Telra’s young students will require a trained staff member to collect the sample. Telra uses Rapid Antigen Tests which provide a result in 10-20 minutes Fill out COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Testing Consent Form (one form per student) Return the form via email to frontdesk@telra.org Please include “COVID-19 testing consent ” in the email subject line Include the student name(s) in the body of your email We ask parents to complete this consent before you need it. If your child is symptomatic, they will have to pulled out of class and isolated while we call you to ask you to complete this form. Help us keep them learning! Test To Stay Telra Institute was one of the first schools in North Carolina to partner with Duke University's ABC Science Collaborative on a pilot of the Test To Stay protocol in Nov 2021. Results after the first six weeks of the study are shared here . This protocol builds off of a randomized trial study published in the Lancet that found that daily testing of school-based contacts was equivalent to self-isolation for control of COVID-19 transmission in school. In Jan 2022, North Carolina approved a broader roll-out of Test to Stay for all schools. Protocol – The updated Test to Stay protocol allows individuals who remain symptom-free to remain in school following a close contact, provided they continue to test negative in a series of COVID-19 tests. The duration and frequency of testing differs depending on the type of exposure: In-school or non-household exposures ( e.g., visiting a friend, exposure at gymnastics class) Test on Day 1 or day of exposure notification Test again on Days 2, 3, 4, 5 Household exposures (e.g., a COVID-positive parent or sibling who lives in the same home) Test on Day 1 or day of exposure notification Test again on Days 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15 following the known exposure Individuals who wish to participate in Test to Stay must complete two consent forms: Rapid Antigen Testing consent Research participation online consent (write in " Telra Institute " where the form asks for a school district). This form must be completed again for spring 2022 even if you already completed one last year. Test To Stay Rapid Antigen Test Comments/Questions? This protocol will continue to be updated as we deploy additional tools and resources to reduce risk and maximize flexibility and resilience of our learning model. If you have questions or comments, please reach out to us directly at frontdesk@telra.org