As mentioned last week, the staff has been working on design challenges to help move us toward our vision of developing students with the belief that the world can be a better place and the sense of efficacy to know that they can be the ones to make it happen. We are working on this by trying to personalize more effectively for students who are on-pace in their classes. This week we have what were previously called F.I.T. days on Thursday and Friday for students who are off-pace in their classes. We are now reimagining them as opportunity days. Based on the F.I.T. days in September, we did not have enough students get started on outside projects, so we are also providing great opportunities for students who are on-pace in their classes to do something interesting and productive.
On Thursday and Friday, we are offering the following: a start-up workshop taught by Nico Sell (who founded 30 companies), free tickets for a field trip to the Asian Art Museum, support in implementing prototypes from design lab class from a team of product designers, band class (yes, first band practice is Nov. 13 from 1-3pm; it’s not too late to sign up), arduino programming, and art class. Space and support will also be provided for the Yearbook Team and the Robotics Team to work. Teachers can also use some help, so we appreciate students who volunteer to help out a d.tech teacher. On Tuesday, we will email students who signed up to participate in these workshops, along with a workshop schedule.
We envision these days as opportunity days because students have both an opportunity to get caught up in core classes and to pursue other areas of interest. Like always, we will evaluate this prototype and decide on a strategy for next semester.
Have a good week,
Ken
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