Dear Students and Parents,
November celebrates Explorers!
Explorers are those students who investigate new interests
with curiosity, inquire with purpose and seek deeper understanding and
fulfillment through their ground-breaking pursuits. Explorers ask
probing, extending and open-ended questions, contribute their new ideas to
discussion, and investigate and attempt new ways of extending their learning
opportunities and sharing their findings.
Grade 12 - Pranav Unni has committed to building a
sustainable, affordable, transportable water filter. He's spoken to experts,
done scientific research, designed models, and contemplated all the ways he
could approach his ideas from these disciplines. Despite some dead-ends, he
continues to stay positive and open to following suggestions and ideas of
others where they may lead.
Grade 11 - Lucian Phillips- Lucian asks quality questions in
order to expand his understanding of the world around him. He is interested
in learning about how things work. His inquiries often lead to new
understandings and the desire to dig even deeper on the topic.
Grade 10 - Mateus Gonjito - Mateus asks open-ended, probing
questions in every lesson. He is curious and genuine in his desire to think
deeply. He asks questions and contributes a unique perspective. He is
passionate about learning and excited by new ideas and information. He often
pushes the thinking of his teachers too!
Grade 9 - Lokeswar Gopikrishna - Loki handles every new task with a great attitude of exploration. He continually poses thoughtful
questions that open up meaningful class dialogue, trusts and takes in feedback
from other experienced students, and synthesizes his own interests and
knowledge to have a better grip on the subject at hand.
Parent
Coffee Presentation
Thank you to everyone who attended the parent
coffee this week. Here is the link to the
presentation.
Exam
Procedures - Repeat Announcement
It is hard to believe that we
are four weeks away from the end of the semester! Here are some important dates
and procedures to keep in mind.
The last day for summative
assessments is Monday, December 9th. After this date, there will be no further
new material nor assessments for the remainder of the semester.
The final school monitored
study session is on Friday, December 13th. This is the final opportunity for
students to retake assessments in semester one.
Teachers will use class time
from December 10 - 13 for one of two functions: (1) to engage students with
alternative semester exams such as practical, project or portfolio based
assessments or (2) to review material in preparation for paper/pencil exams the
following week.
Paper/pencil exams will run
from December 16 - 20 as per this schedule. Students are only required to be on campus
for their scheduled exams. As such, they are able to leave early or arrive late
as per their personal exam schedule. Families who wish for their students to
remain on campus for the full school day should alert the high school
office.
Please note that exams cannot
be given early nor can they be rescheduled. Students who miss a paper/pencil
exam for illness will sit an alternative exam on Monday, January 13th.
Next
Early Release Wednesday - Repeat Announcement
The next Early Release Wednesday will be on December 11th Students are expected to depart campus in a timely and
organized fashion upon dismissal at 2:00 pm. For our Middle and High School
students, a hot lunch will be served. Food services in the iHub will close at
1:50 pm. Please note that the iHub will be open to provide an air-conditioned
waiting area until 2:40 pm in case drivers are delayed. We appreciate your
patience with traffic these days as all three sections are picking up
students at the same time.
Sincerely,
Joelle Basnight
High School Principal
