AADAS
An Achievable Dream Academy Secondary
It was all a dream!
Henrico Learner Profile (HLP) 6C Focus
7th Grade - Reading
SOL/Standard - Reading, ELA 7.1
7.1 The student will participate in and contribute to conversations, group discussions, and oral presentations.
(a) Communicate ideas and information orally in an organized and succinct manner. (b) Ask probing questions to seek elaboration and clarification of ideas.
(c) Make statements to communicate agreement or tactful disagreement with others’ ideas.
(d) Use language and style appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose.
Learning Experience
Creating a Time Capsule is a wonderful way for students to honor our school’s legacy and preserve its impact on the lives of those who attended. Students use strategies and steps listed below to gather historical facts and create a meaningful Time Capsule:
Research historical background on our school.
Interviews and Perspectives:
Students interview administrators, teachers, and staff members to uncover historical documents and personal stories related to the school.
Conduct mock interviews in class to practice effective questioning techniques.
Students learn how to conduct oral history interviews.
Research the history of AADAS thoroughly.
Know what questions to ask.
Establish rapport with interviewees.
Historical Documents:
Students collect and include various historical documents in the Time Capsule:
Yearbooks, photographs, and newspaper clippings.
Letters, essays, or personal reflections from alumni.
Artifacts like school uniforms, event programs, or trophies.
Students write narratives that capture the essence of our school’s impact. These narratives will accompany the documents in the Time Capsule.
Larger Audience Communication:
Students curate the Time Capsule’s contents and present them to a wider audience:
H21 LifeReady exhibition and a virtual showcase.
Share stories and artifacts.
Invite community members, alumni, and current students to engage with the Time Capsule.
What did the student(s) learn about this experience:
"Attending "An Achievable Dream Academy Secondary" has been an amazing time in my life." This project helped me see myself differently as I learned what it means to be an achiever." - Edward
What did the teacher enjoy about this experience:
"Through collaborative exploration, students discover the rudiments of An Achievable Dream and make preparations for their transition to a new school in the 2024-25 schoolyear." - Celeste Logan
Additional Pictures, Media & Artifacts
Time Capsule containing An Achievable treasures compiled by students.
An Achievable Dream's H21 Student Team for 2024
Thank you to the innovators who helped make this experience possible:
Celeste Logan (Librarian)
Dennise Hite (Teacher)
Julexus Hyman (Teacher)
Quantina Jackson (Principal)
