Why should my child consider a program like this?
That's a great question and tough to answer in a way that applies to every student. This program is unique and in its simplest form, this is a program that allows students to learn in a collaborative project-based format. It is geared towards students who prefer to tackle real-world problems with longer periods of time to get into the “flow” of critical thinking, inquiry, and problem solving.
This is not just a STEM program or a Humanities program, but a program where the foundational Design and Development course teaches all students how to use design thinking to create and build. Design thinking and other problem solving approaches can be applied to learning in science, history, and English. The advisory period in this program gives teachers and students a consistent time and space to discuss issues important to students, the school community, and the greater community at large.
When your child's high school career is over and 4 years have been spent in this program, your child will have connections in the community that can hopefully serve as references when applying to college or a job. Your child will have experiences and projects to write about in a college essay or speak about in a job interview. The goal is that your child will be college and career ready.
This is not just a STEM program or a Humanities program, but a program where the foundational Design and Development course teaches all students how to use design thinking to create and build. Design thinking and other problem solving approaches can be applied to learning in science, history, and English. The advisory period in this program gives teachers and students a consistent time and space to discuss issues important to students, the school community, and the greater community at large.
When your child's high school career is over and 4 years have been spent in this program, your child will have connections in the community that can hopefully serve as references when applying to college or a job. Your child will have experiences and projects to write about in a college essay or speak about in a job interview. The goal is that your child will be college and career ready.
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