Newsletter

12/5/24

Seniors are focused on completing their service hours, writing their senior papers, and preparing for their presentations in January. These projects are a major part of their graduation requirements and provide valuable real-world learning opportunities. As the semester progresses, students are working hard to tie together the work they’ve done throughout the year, preparing for the final presentation that will showcase the culmination of their hard work and dedication.

8th Graders are diving into an exciting new book study on The Omnivore's Dilemma, exploring the complex issues surrounding food production, sustainability, and our choices as consumers. The class will engage in thoughtful discussions on the cultural, environmental, and ethical implications of what we eat, developing critical thinking skills while considering the broader impacts of food on our society and environment.

Freshmen are jumping into the world of photojournalism, a unit that promises to open up new creative avenues. Students will learn how to tell stories through photography, focusing on composition, lighting, and the ethical considerations that come with documenting real-life events. It’s a chance for them to engage with the world around them in a new way and explore how photojournalism can capture powerful moments that speak to social issues and human experiences.

Sophomores are fully immersed in a storytelling unit, where they are studying various storytelling traditions and techniques from ancient myths to modern media. This unit encourages students to think about how stories shape cultures and ideas, and how they can use storytelling to express their own voices. In addition, they are preparing for the upcoming Idaho Standard Achievement Test (ISAT), engaging in focused review sessions to reinforce key concepts in math, reading, and writing.

Juniors are gearing up for the Idaho Standard Achievement Test (ISAT) in the spring. In preparation, they will engage in focused review sessions to hone their test-taking strategies and reinforce key concepts in math, reading, and writing. At the same time, they are exploring the impact of high school athletics on communities. This unit allows them to analyze the social, emotional, and economic effects of sports, and how these activities can shape local culture and spirit.