Alexya G. and Nichole A. prepare their chosen plant species. They will each be writing species profiles over the course of the next month.
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Bulletin #4 - October
Students in first block plan one of their writing assignments based on the documentary, “Life in the Undergrowth.” Once this early assignment is fully complete, they will be finishing their first species profiles. Further, they are planning an October field trip to New York City’s Botanical Gardens (http://www.nybg.org) and the Bronx Zoo (http://www.bronxzoo.com), which will also carry a research-driven writing component for the exhibit.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Bulletin #3 - September
Cody B. hands the on-duty sheriff a plate of three different barbecue samples. Cody created each of these unique, southern-style recipes in preparation of the cultural cuisine cookbook for social studies. His research will be included in the upcoming exhibit. The reviews from Cody's creations were fantastic. He was the first student to complete his portion of the competition cook-off.
Bulletin #2 - September
Nichole A. prepares a transparency sheet for her insect portion of the exhibit. She will be writing species profiles and caption cards for the month of October and then moving on to create a different exhibit on carnivorous plants.
Sunday, September 30, 2007
Bulletin # 1 - September
Community, Family, and Friends of Returning and Incoming Quantum Leap Classroom Students,
Welcome to another school year! This semester, the students of the Quantum Leap Classroom of Mount Anthony Union High School will be selecting various topics within their content area that have particular interest to them. The majority of their work will focus on the production of a comprehensive Final Project - developing a presentation for the Quantum Leap Exhibit Room.
Working toward this goal will require students to participate in many hands-on activities and they will be utilizing a variety of media. For this 2007 Fall Exhibit, we will focus on researching and writing in the following themes:
Block I
Quantum Leap Science – Plants and Insects
(intra-classroom project) - Semester I class
Block II
Ancient Civilizations and World Cultures
The Study of Culture Through Cuisine
(inter-classroom project) - Semester I and II year long class
Block IV
Climatology and World Cultures
(intra-classroom project) - Semester I class
We will be inviting guest speakers to lecture, visit, encourage, and advise the World Cultures and Quantum Leap Science students over the course of this semester. They will have the opportunity of attending various field trips, including one to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Bronx Zoo, and the New York Botanical Garden. Students will also be given the opportunity to improve their organizational and writing skills by undergoing an extensive editing process and working one-on-one with individual staff members. It is with the use of these techniques that the students will receive the supports needed to produce work of exceptional quality… and that is our goal.
Primary goals include:
- Encouraging an appreciation of learning and a sense of accomplishment through student engagement
- Developing academic skills, which enable the student to take charge of his or her own learning
- Developing respect for oneself and others and enhancing communication skills
- Providing opportunities in a mentoring environment
- Exploring potential and building self-confidence through positive direction
Secondary goals include:
- Developing ideas into a focused concept and preliminary plan of action
- Increasing problem solving, exploration, and critical thinking skills
- Assessing current situations and developing goals
- Reviewing personal skills to identify strengths and gaps in knowledge
I truly look forward to working with these returning and incoming students of the Quantum Leap Classroom. It is my intention to make this 2007 Fall Exhibit an unforgettable experience for each and every one of them… and give them something to build upon in the future. Please set the date of January 11th at 7 PM aside for our next Program Exhibit. Student attendance is required, as their preparation, performance, and participation in this event will serve as their final exam. Admission is free of charge and open to the public.
Sincerely,
Danielle M. Crosier
Quantum Leap Classroom
Welcome to another school year! This semester, the students of the Quantum Leap Classroom of Mount Anthony Union High School will be selecting various topics within their content area that have particular interest to them. The majority of their work will focus on the production of a comprehensive Final Project - developing a presentation for the Quantum Leap Exhibit Room.
Working toward this goal will require students to participate in many hands-on activities and they will be utilizing a variety of media. For this 2007 Fall Exhibit, we will focus on researching and writing in the following themes:
Block I
Quantum Leap Science – Plants and Insects
(intra-classroom project) - Semester I class
Block II
Ancient Civilizations and World Cultures
The Study of Culture Through Cuisine
(inter-classroom project) - Semester I and II year long class
Block IV
Climatology and World Cultures
(intra-classroom project) - Semester I class
We will be inviting guest speakers to lecture, visit, encourage, and advise the World Cultures and Quantum Leap Science students over the course of this semester. They will have the opportunity of attending various field trips, including one to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Bronx Zoo, and the New York Botanical Garden. Students will also be given the opportunity to improve their organizational and writing skills by undergoing an extensive editing process and working one-on-one with individual staff members. It is with the use of these techniques that the students will receive the supports needed to produce work of exceptional quality… and that is our goal.
Primary goals include:
- Encouraging an appreciation of learning and a sense of accomplishment through student engagement
- Developing academic skills, which enable the student to take charge of his or her own learning
- Developing respect for oneself and others and enhancing communication skills
- Providing opportunities in a mentoring environment
- Exploring potential and building self-confidence through positive direction
Secondary goals include:
- Developing ideas into a focused concept and preliminary plan of action
- Increasing problem solving, exploration, and critical thinking skills
- Assessing current situations and developing goals
- Reviewing personal skills to identify strengths and gaps in knowledge
I truly look forward to working with these returning and incoming students of the Quantum Leap Classroom. It is my intention to make this 2007 Fall Exhibit an unforgettable experience for each and every one of them… and give them something to build upon in the future. Please set the date of January 11th at 7 PM aside for our next Program Exhibit. Student attendance is required, as their preparation, performance, and participation in this event will serve as their final exam. Admission is free of charge and open to the public.
Sincerely,
Danielle M. Crosier
Quantum Leap Classroom
The Quantum Leap Classroom Exhibit Experience - Fall 2007
What is the Quantum Leap Classroom?
The Quantum Leap Classroom is a part of the Mount Anthony Union High School Alternative Program and is also affiliated with Bennington College’s Quantum Leap Program. The Quantum Leap Classroom services students who have been identified as “at risk” by emphasizing truancy and dropout reduction through smaller, more individualized classes. All students focus their initial energies on the development of an academic plan. Together, over the course of the semester, students and staff refer to the plan in regard to all decision-making situations. The focus then shifts to an intensive, research and writing, projects-driven curriculum. The program’s creation of the exhibit room is the culmination of the curriculum, which documents a combination of learning styles and techniques.
Within this unique environment, students have the option of taking control of and having a powerful voice in their own education and development through personal choice. This element of choice is what lends meaning to the curriculum, allowing the student to self-direct and encouraging them to reengage in their own education. Continuous support and guidance is provided throughout the semester in order to ensure that each student is capable of making their project a success. At the conclusion of each semester, students are presented with an opportunity to demonstrate what they are capable of and showcase their achievements in a formal setting. Exhibits are open to the public and free of charge. For more information please contact the classroom at (802) 447-7511 ext. 417.
The Quantum Leap Classroom is a part of the Mount Anthony Union High School Alternative Program and is also affiliated with Bennington College’s Quantum Leap Program. The Quantum Leap Classroom services students who have been identified as “at risk” by emphasizing truancy and dropout reduction through smaller, more individualized classes. All students focus their initial energies on the development of an academic plan. Together, over the course of the semester, students and staff refer to the plan in regard to all decision-making situations. The focus then shifts to an intensive, research and writing, projects-driven curriculum. The program’s creation of the exhibit room is the culmination of the curriculum, which documents a combination of learning styles and techniques.
Within this unique environment, students have the option of taking control of and having a powerful voice in their own education and development through personal choice. This element of choice is what lends meaning to the curriculum, allowing the student to self-direct and encouraging them to reengage in their own education. Continuous support and guidance is provided throughout the semester in order to ensure that each student is capable of making their project a success. At the conclusion of each semester, students are presented with an opportunity to demonstrate what they are capable of and showcase their achievements in a formal setting. Exhibits are open to the public and free of charge. For more information please contact the classroom at (802) 447-7511 ext. 417.
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