No phones during class time, please

As we finish our fourth week, we are starting to see a trend. Many students are interacting with other students on their phones during class time, playing games and sending a great many messages unrelated to their school work. Just as this is a problem in school, it...

What are command terms?

Do you know the difference between “describe” and “explain”? What does “analyze” mean? Or “evaluate”? All assessments in the MYP and DP include command terms that are well defined. Understanding these definitions makes the instructions for learning tasks clearer. Ask...

Upcoming events

September 29 & 30. Tuesday and Wednesday is our final MYP authorization virtual visit. While this is not a whole community event, it is an important final step in ur long journey to become an MYP authorized school. Thank you for all your support. Within a month,...

Observed behaviors

The novelty of being back at school will only last for so long. We have settled into some routines – this means fewer technical surprises but we need parents to help us to be vigilant regarding student engagement. Here are a few behaviors that I have observed...