We are now more than halfway through out 10 day J-term. Part of the Project Based Learning process is the final product for a public audience. Please make time to attend our J-term Showcase on Wednesday, January 16 from 4-6 pm. This is a free event in the high school gym and surrounding area where students are demonstrating how they met the standards of their J-term course. You will experience everything from food samples to a fashion show to discussing with students how they are making career and college decisions. Last year, this was our highest attended event for parents and community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Pictures do not do credit to the work our students and staff are doing during J-term. The authentic and community based learning is beyond measure and hopefully has created an educational experience our students can take into their futures in a positive and meaningful way.
Band and choir students left on Tuesday afternoon for a once in a lifetime experience at DisneyWorld in Florida. As part of their Disney Music Production course, they will perform, work with Disney staff and produce music from Disney movies and productions. Of course, this is also an opportunity for them to explore Disney! The spent the 4 days leading up to the trip researching the parks and working through music they will perform.
A group of senior students is taking Practical Economics during their time. Not only are they meeting the required economic standards, they are also going out into the community to learn how to "adult" more. This week they have learned how to buy a car, set up a financial and/or retirement plan and work with a local bank. This has all been hands on with the business and industry services in the New Hampton area. A big thanks to Mitch Laures, Ryan Rausch and Dustin Lewis for giving up time to work with our kids!
Even the adults are getting in on the fun. It is difficult to not want to learn with students, and in fact, learning WITH students instead of being the giver and holder of knowledge is part of the PBL process. Mr. Schmitt and Mr. Frerichs works with Building Rollercoaster students this week when they needed someone a littler taller to help with some construction. Retired staff member, Bill Ipsen has also been working with this group of students who receive math credit for the class while also learning some physics concepts and industrial technology construction skills.
There is so much going on that it is hard to catch everything. I suggest you follow our hashtag #Jterm19 and #NHtribe to see videos and pictures of the amazing things happening at New Hampton High School. See you at the Showcase on Wednesday!
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