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Web Development
Web Development
My Coded portfolio
For each of my courses this school year, I created a coded webpage that displayed my experience in the class. I built the pages myself, making sure to indicate whether each course was year-long or semester-long.
For classes where I had work samples, I coded sections to showcase three assignments per semester (six total) and wrote descriptions explaining what the assignments were, what I learned from them, and how they contributed to my understanding of the subject.
For classes where I didn’t have the required work samples, I created a reflection section that I also coded myself. In this section, I answered three key questions:
What I enjoyed: Highlighting the best parts of the class, like specific projects, discussions, or skills I developed.
What I wish had been different: Explaining what could have made the course better, such as different teaching methods, more hands-on activities, or different types of assignments.
What the school could have done to better support me: Discussing resources, scheduling, or extra support that might have helped me succeed.
For Web Development projects, I made sure to code a separate page where I reflected using the "I Like, I Wish, I Wonder" format:
I Like – Something I was proud of or enjoyed about my project.
I Wish – Something I think could have been improved.
I Wonder – A question or idea I have for the future.
For performances and music-related work, I embedded videos and audio files directly into the pages, making them interactive and easy to access.
This project was not just about reflecting on my academic growth but also about demonstrating my coding skills by designing and structuring my own webpage to organize and present my work effectively.
For our UCorp site, we practice applying the skills we learn to improve our web design. So far, we’ve learned how to add various media elements, such as videos, pictures, and audio, to our site. These skills help enhance the content and make the website more engaging.
Additionally, we’ve worked on formatting text to meet our design goals. This includes adjusting things like text size, font, and order, as well as adding links to create a more user-friendly and organized site. These lessons are helping us build a more polished and functional website.
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Language and Composition
Henrietta Lacks One-Pager
For this one-pager, we are focusing on a quote from Elie Wiesel: “We must not see any person as an abstraction. Instead, we must see in every person a universe with its own secrets, with its own treasures, with its own sources of anguish, and with some measure of triumph.” This quote perfectly encapsulates the transformation of Henrietta Lacks as presented in the first part of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks. Through a combination of quotes, images, and symbols, this one-pager will highlight how the book reveals the depth of Henrietta’s life, the struggles she faced, and the lasting impact of her immortal cells.
We will incorporate key quotes from the text that showcase Henrietta’s humanity, her family's experience, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of her cells. Symbols like the HeLa cells, a hospital, and a family tree will represent the scientific and personal dimensions of her story. By reflecting on Henrietta Lacks as a person, rather than just a source of medical discovery, this one-pager will illustrate how her life, with all its triumphs and anguishes, is a universe unto itself—rich in significance and deserving of recognition.
This essay compares the attitudes and approaches to education of Frederick Douglass and Malcolm X, two influential figures who overcame significant challenges to gain knowledge. Both men saw education as a key to freedom, but their experiences shaped their methods.
While both Douglass and Malcolm X valued education as a means of liberation, their paths differed. Douglass sought freedom from slavery, while Malcolm X aimed to empower Black communities. Their stories show that education is not just about acquiring knowledge but is a tool for personal and societal transformation.
Elie Wiesel, Holocaust survivor and author of the Night trilogy, writes in his book, The Nazi Doctors and the Nuremberg Code, “We must not see any person as an abstraction. Instead, we must see in every person a universe with its own secrets, with its own treasures, with its own sources of anguish, and with some measure of triumph.”
Write an essay that argues your position on the extent to which Wiesel’s claim about humanity is valid.
For this project, we argued that Drew should create rules that customize AI usage in the classroom because while AI can be a great study tool, it can also negatively impact students' work ethic and integrity if misused. The goal was to recognize both the strengths and weaknesses of AI in education and find a way to implement it responsibly.
For Claim 1, we focused on how AI can hinder a student’s work ethic and integrity. We looked at studies showing that students admit to using AI to cheat even though they know it’s wrong. We also discussed how AI makes it easier to avoid putting in effort, which can weaken a student’s ability to actually learn and retain information. Tarrence made a comparison that helped explain this idea further. Another key point was how young students have the most creativity, but if AI is used too much in learning, it could limit their ability to think originally.
For Claim 2, we looked at how AI encourages a new style of learning. AI forces teachers to rethink their assignments, making them more complex and focused on analysis rather than basic recall. Cynthia Breazeal from MIT is working on teaching students to use AI responsibly, which supports our point that AI education is important. We also included perspectives from Drew’s own Ms. Klein, who explained how she now has to structure essay prompts differently to ensure students actually engage with the material rather than relying on AI. Adrian contributed an art piece that helped illustrate this idea.
For Claim 3, we argued that AI can be an effective study tool when used correctly. AI can act like an assistant, helping students understand concepts and get feedback on their work. Hannah’s example showed how she used AI tools like ChatGPT and PaperRater to improve her writing, but without letting it do the work for her. This claim helped emphasize that AI isn’t all bad—it just has to be used responsibly.
To address these issues, we created a list of recommended policies for AI use in the classroom. These policies ensure AI isn’t used to replace student work, require transparency when AI is used, and give teachers the ability to set their own AI rules. We also proposed that AI guidelines be communicated clearly to students through a community forum where they can ask questions.
Overall, this project was about finding a balanced approach to AI in education—one that allows students to use AI as a tool while still maintaining academic integrity and strong learning habits.
Steam and Social Justice
Steam and Social Justice
Identity and Diversity in My Generation
For this assignment, we will create a class photo gallery inspired by The New York Times online exhibit, showcasing the diversity of our generation. Each of us will add a photo along with a description of key aspects of our identity, such as our birth date and location, race, gender identity, sexuality, religion, and any other important features.
We’ll reflect on how these elements shape our lives, experiences, and how we interact with others. Additionally, we’ll explore how our generation addresses issues like social justice, technology, and inclusion. This project will highlight the individuality and diversity within our class while deepening our understanding of the role identity plays in shaping our worldviews.
My identity portrait consists of all of the things that make me myself. The X is black to represent my skin, I am a black African American, and if I had been any other race then my whole life would have been completely different, from the people I meet to my everyday experiences. Corner 1 represents my family which is a big part of me because, without them and their guidance, I would be a completely different person. Corner 2 represents my hair, I love my hair, and it's a huge part of my identity. Corner 3 represents my sexuality with the rainbow, my sexuality really helped me grow and gave me a lot of experiences that I would not have gotten if I was a heterosexual. Corner 4 represents the city that I grew up in which is Atlanta, if I had been raised in any other city then my personality could have been very different so this city is a part of me and who I am. The two smaller boxes are hobbies of mine that feed the more artistic side of myself.
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