WHAT DEANS MAKES POSSIBLE

More Resources. More Support. More Ways to Thrive.

DEANS strengthens the Andersen experience by funding people, programs, and learning opportunities that go beyond what district funding alone can provide.

EVERY STUDENT BENEFITS

Support That Reaches Across Andersen

DEANS works with school leadership and partners with the Andersen PTA on selected programs and experiences. Community support becomes additional teaching expertise, extended learning time, academic intervention and challenge, music and arts, technology, hands-on discovery, wellness, and experiences that help every student learn and grow.

Dolphin Academy

Additional credentialed educators provide targeted support, extension, and greater academic challenge.

Early Literacy

Focused instruction strengthens foundational reading skills and helps young learners build confidence.

Math & Math Olympiad

Deeper problem-solving and academic challenge help students stretch their mathematical thinking.

PTA Partnerships

Selected arts programs and community experiences are supported in partnership with the Andersen PTA.

Rock Band

Students learn contemporary music, collaborate as an ensemble, and build confidence through performance.

Orchestra

Instrumental music develops discipline, listening, teamwork, and a lasting connection to the arts.

Class Act

Theater-based learning gives students opportunities for creativity, expression, and shared performance.

Art Masters & Recess Art

In partnership with the Andersen PTA, Art Masters and Recess Art invite students to create, experiment, and express ideas in new ways.

Robotics

Students design, build, code, test, and collaborate through hands-on robotics experiences.

Makerspace

The Makerspace turns imagination into prototypes through designing, building, testing, and revising.

Educational Technology

Technology resources and instruction help students create, communicate, research, and learn responsibly.

STEAM Learning

Cross-disciplinary experiences connect science, technology, engineering, art, and math through discovery.

School Garden

Garden-based learning connects science, nutrition, stewardship, responsibility, and care for the environment.

Physical Education

Movement and skill-building support healthy habits, confidence, teamwork, and student well-being.

Wellness & Enrichment

Speakers, special learning opportunities, and whole-child support help students thrive in and beyond class.

Community Experiences

With the Andersen PTA and school, STEAM Night, Passport to Andersen, and family learning strengthen belonging.

Andersen students participating in robotics

DOLPHIN ACADEMY TEACHERS

Additional Expertise Where Students Need It Most

Andersen’s published Dolphin Academy team works alongside classroom teachers to provide extended learning time for students who need additional support and those ready for greater challenge. Their expertise spans math, robotics, early literacy, physical education, educational technology, and elementary instruction.

DEANS community support makes these additional teaching resources possible.

TRANSPARENCY

From Community Support to Classroom Impact

DEANS is committed to showing families how funds are allocated and what those investments make possible. Current annual priorities and verified impact figures will be presented here each school year.

Support Andersen Students

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Meetings

Please attend the DEANs meetings 1st Tuesday of each monthPhase I Clubhouse
1854 Port Westbourne Place
Please email to confirm meeting start time

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Find Us

1900 Port Seabourne Way
Newport Beach, CA 92660
[email protected]

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