Tlingit Language and Culture Classroom

Vision:

Through the development and delivery of standards-based curriculum grounded in local, place-based themes, Native students will learn and grow in a culturally rich environment relevant to their cultural identity, history, worldview, and heritage language.Mission:TCLL's mission is to engage and unite a community of learners, tradition bearers, culture specialists and other educators to grow a mutually respectful and purposeful environment that supports the academic and cultural growth of all children.

Mission:

Classrooms are open to all students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade in the Juneau School District. The classrooms are multi-age, literacy-based settings that emphasize academic skill development, cultural awareness, self-confidence and family involvement. The overall curriculum is unique, infusing Tlingit cultural knowledge throughout the curriculum while maintaining the academic expectations and standards set by the District and State.

Goals:

CREDE - Dr. William Demmert

	TCLL Teaching Team Justina Staryznski, Kara Hollatz, Michelle Martin, Jessica Chester, Brend Edwards, Pam Morris
	TCLL 4/5th Grade Fern, Erin, and Michael Writing
	TCLL 4/5th (back to front) LiJo, Romeo, Angelica, and Alex at counseling
	TCLL Goldbelt Heritage Foundation Cultural Specialist Paul Marks sharing cultural knowledge on how to enter the woods, being respectful, and helping animals be aware of our presence. This is our Fall Harvest out at the meadows by UAS Housing.
	TCLL K/1 Josh and Tyler working on devils club.
	TCLL K/1 HF Cultural Specialist Paul Marks sharing cultural knowledge with the TCLL K/1st grade classroom.
	TCLL K/1 (front to back) Kayden, Micheel, and Taylor doing art.
	TCLL K/1 Kyle, John, Niko, and Mariena
	TCLL Monday Morning Meeting led by Mrs. Martin
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