A course that works towards increasing the college and career readiness of students so they can begin to learn skills necessary for being successful adults in today's world. This specific course will provide extra instruction in Math with the integration of the 'Nine Gems.'
1. Life Skills, Career & Vocational Competencies: College and Career readiness! What resources are available to you in the community? What do I need to know about adult life?
2. Community Connection, Care & Conserve: How do you involve yourself in your community in a meaningful way? How do I connect and form healthy relationships with many different people? How do I care about the now and future of our environment and world?
3. Universal Values, Ethics & Discipline: What values should we have to make a more peaceful world? How can my actions harm or help someone? How should I know if I have crossed the line? How can I be empathetic?
4. Entrepreneurship & Leadership Development: How can I be a leader? What does being a leader mean and look like? What are good leadership qualities?
5. Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving: How can I think outside the box to solve problems? How can I involve others in the problem solving process?
6. Academic Excellence, Collaborative & Project Based Learning: What are my academic goals and how do I take action steps in order to achieve them? How can I work with others on school projects and share the accountability equally? What can I learn from hands on projects that are designed to challenge me?
7. Sports, Health & Fitness Excellence: What are some indoor or outdoor activities I can do to make me feel happy? What are the components and actions of a healthy and unhealthy lifestyle? What is good for my mental health?
8. Digital and Visual Arts: How can I make a great PowerPoint? How can I compare and contrast the impact of two images? How can I express myself through the use of visual arts?
9. Personality Development, Speech and Drama: How does my behavior impact others? What kind of person do I want to be? What is the impact of my words on others? What kind of messages do different dramas portray?
"The 9 Gems concept is today acknowledged among educational best practices worldwide, for its integrated and unique learning spheres that inculcate comprehensive learning. A proprietary, holistic tool, it is customized to each child’s unique individuality and capability. At every stage of learning, the child is monitored and course corrections, if required, are carried out efficiently. What makes 9 Gems even more revolutionary is the fact that the various aspects of this tool provide balanced learning in an age-appropriate fashion."
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