Is MOSAIC K-8 a part of the Bainbridge Island School District (BISD)?
Yes, MOSAIC K-8 is a specific education model of BISD, housed at Commodore Options. MOSAIC’s teaching staff are certificated and are considered a General Education Teacher or Specialist Teacher. MOSAIC K-8 adheres to BISD’s calendar and all guidelines.
When enrolled in MOSAIC, is my child still enrolled in the Bainbridge Island School District?
Yes, your child is enrolled in the Bainbridge Island School District and generates monies for the District, just as they would if enrolled in a neighborhood school.
Does MOSAIC provide materials and curriculum for students?
Yes, MOSAIC does provide curriculum and materials that support the academic goals on the student’s Written Student Learning Plan (WSLP). Academic Advisors recommend BISD-supported materials to be used. In addition, there is a wealth of supplemental materials available in the Resource Center. Families will also have access to BISD online resources.
What does Alternative Learning Experience mean for me as a parent?
Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) is a designation by the state of Washington describing “public education where all or some of the instruction is delivered outside the regular classroom.”
When parents choose this option, they:
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are forming a partnership with BISD
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are assuming the role of primary instructor of the child’s home learning
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are able to choose curriculum/materials to support learning
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are agreeing to work with an Academic Advisor to develop a Written Student Learning Plan (academic goals) in early September and to meet monthly for academic review and preview. For the start of the 2020-2021 school year and until further notice, all parent and Academic Advisor meetings will be conducted via Zoom.
Are there different enrollment options available?
There are two enrollment options:
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ALE enrollment which is explained in the answers to questions 4 and 6.
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BEL enrollment is reserved ONLY for Bainbridge Island families who have demonstrated a history of successful home learning. Parents are autonomous and are solely responsible for their child’s home learning. BEL students participate in all classes, workshops, field trips, and assessments.
Are there additional services available to my student enrolled in MOSAIC?
Yes, students may receive:
Do MOSAIC students take standardized assessments?
Yes, MOSAIC students have the opportunity to take all district and state assessments:
How do parents communicate with Staff and with other parents?
All parents are highly encouraged to sign up in Skyward to be informed about district and school information. Additionally, MOSAIC has an informal Google Group that is used by parents and staff to communicate information regarding MOSAIC. Enrollment in this Google Group occurs in September.
Each Fall, many “experienced MOSAIC parents” extend invitations to new parents to chat---there will be a sign-up for this to happen. Staff members may be reached through their email addresses.
How can a parent get involved in MOSAIC?
MOSAIC has a Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO). More information on the PTO can be found here
How is attendance tracked?
Weekly participation in enrichment classes or a weekly advisor meeting with your teacher satisfies “attendance”. ALE (Alternative Learning Experience) laws require weekly contact and communication with a certified teacher and a monthly progress review of academic learning targets. Mosaic is designed to support families who choose to be their child’s primary educator and to provide feedback, resources, and evaluation of progress.
