Academies

2018-2019 Academies

Hour of Code:

• What is Creativity?
• Anybody Can Learn
• Hour of Code is Here

Ultimate Frisbee: Facilitated by Mandy Holliday

Chess Academy: Facilitated by Dave Weaver

Design Thinking: Facilitated by Dave Glenn

Game Design - Student created Digital Breakout Edu: Facilitated by Tara Mulvey

Chemistry Academy: Facilitated by Phillip Hanna

Sign Language Academy: Facilitated by Maria Hanna

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2017-2018 Academies

Chess Academy: Facilitated by Dave Weaver

4th Grade Chemistry Academy: Facilitated by Mr. Hanna

Interactive Periodic Table

Sculpture Academy: Facitated by Andi Steele from UNCW

Energy Academy: Facitated by Valjeanne Estes & Paul Bell

WPES Parody

In the 2017-2018 school year, I’d like to implement an enrichment opportunity for students in grades 4-5 called “AIG Academies.” The goal of AIG Academies is to bring our valuable parent experiences and community expertise to our students. Each Academy will have a different content focus, based on the skills of our parent/community instructors. Students will choose Academies to attend based on their interests, strengths, and needs. Some possible Academy topics include:

• American Law
• Creative Writing
• Poetry
• Film
• Science (Forces and Motion, electricity, weather,chemistry, etc.)
• Medicine (The human body, genetics, ethical issues, etc.)
• Video game design
• 21st century art
• Geography (countries, continents, changes over time, travel)
• Music appreciation (listening, lessons, instruments, etc.)
• Architecture
• technology
• Boating and water safety
• Public safety (firefighters, police officers, etc)
• Engineering
• Mysteries of history

This is ONLY a list of possible suggestions; I’d like the topics to stem from genuine interest and expertise. For parents/community members who are interested, but apprehensive or unsure of where to begin, I am happy to provide whatever guidance and support is needed.

Academies will meet on Fridays during the intervention/enrichment block. Each Academy will meet for 4 consecutive Fridays (please see the attached calendar). Parents/community members will choose a topic of interest and design a 4-lesson unit to share with the students. Academy Instructors are welcome to work in pairs or groups to manage the four Friday commitment (or for camaraderie and moral support).

If you are interested, or know of someone who might be an engaging Academy instructor, please contact me. tara.mulvey@nhcs.net

I so look forward to developing this 21st century opportunity for our students! Thank you in advance for your support!

2017-2018 Parent Letter and Survey