Welcome to the 2017-2018 school year. I am excited to have you in one of my classes.
Contact: The best way to contact me is through email: [email protected] We will be transitioning to Schoology soon. This new web platform will have electronic copies of all course information for the 2017-2018 school year. Class Supplies: A syllabus detailing course expectations and necessary supplies will be available on the first day of school. The most important item you will need is a spiral notebook especially for REACH or Visual Communications. About Reach: Students who qualify for the REACH program are assigned to one of our classes for the academically talented called REACH (Reading Enrichment and Arts Cohort for High-Achievers). Goals of the program reflect the use of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. In the first quarter, students analyze high school-level text and learn the research process. In the second quarter, students work together to bring what they have learned to life through a theatrical production. Students learn to write scripts, build sets, direct audio and lighting, as well as act on the stage. In the last weeks of the semester, they put on a completely student-made production for the school and local community. The REACH instructor and counselor work together to identify students who qualify based on scores and teacher recommendation. REACH combines English/Language Arts, Social Studies, Theater, Speech, Debate, and Technology. Being a part of this class means having the opportunity to explore history and literature at a much deeper level. But REACH isn’t just about learning in a traditional classroom environment. It is about being able to explore the world through hands-on learning experiences. REACH is a class that is student-driven. Students are responsible for taking their learning to the next level through research projects, speeches, debates, and theatrical productions. About Visual Communications: Learn the ins and outs of producing a live television newscast from a former television producer. Learn how to shoot video, edit footage, and create a live television broadcast for KJAG-TV, Jefferson Middle School's most trusted source for news.
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