May TermBrennon Sapp 2005

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The Problems

State testing is over AP Tests are complete Students and Teachers have a

difficult time continuing on as usual Attendance and attention is less

than desirable

What to do?

Give finals End regular classes Schedule field trips for the last two

weeks Spend the last to weeks of school in

special classes Perform credit recovery

What Do We Do The Last Two Weeks?

Credit Recovery Special Interest Classes Such As:

Cross Curricular Activities/Classes Educational Field Trips School Projects Exploration Classes Introduction Classes College Readiness Classes Important Issues not Referenced in the

Core Content

How do We Decide What to Teach?

Survey the Staff, Community, and students for talent

Survey the Students for interest Have conversations with

administration for legalities and funding

Sign up students and have fun

Some Sample Classes

AerobicsFitnessBallroom DancingBrain TeasersBoat Building/DesignCavingChessCSI GoshenCollege Prep Cooking

Cooking Healthy/YummyGolfHistory in MoviesPsychology in MoviesSign LanguageVietnamYogaVisual Arts in Kentucky

Students Who Don’t Want to Play

Ask them to come up with projects Allow them to shadow or learn in

the real world Allow them to tour colleges We want real world education

More Info?

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