Our Ideals

As we explore what kind of learners we are, students were asked about what makes up an ideal learning environment--what the teacher, classroom, and learning activities should be like to do their best. Here's what the students said...

It's been a hot start to the week--officially 82 degrees in the room today! Wow! Thanks to all the students who have helped our room stay cooler by being willing to work without the lights on, by working with the noise of the fan on, and by limiting the openness of the door to the hall. I also want to really thank all students for keeping clothing appropriate under such sticky air. Here's hoping we'll cool off a tad more--but not too much to remind us that winter is on its way.

First Thoughts

Well, we've officially begun! What an exciting time for everyone--lots of energy and worries. Our first few days and week will explore our habits as citizens and learners. On our first day we explored questions that connect us to each other and school in general. Today we explored what excites and worries us about school as well as student impressions on what will be easy and difficult about high school in general. Student responses to our "Four Questions Chalk Talk" varied but many students realized that much of the group shared the same thoughts on each topic. See the webs below for the transcripts of that activity.