WIKI ASSIGNMENT #4 Elements of a Successful School
Posted 3.16.2012 Due 3.16.2012
This assignment requires the creation of a new wiki page, just like you did for the Global Issues (2.16.2012), Shakers Summary (2.28.2012) and Anderson High School (3.14.2012) assignments.
STEP #1 Create an individual assignmen page for this activity Save the document as ex your intials Elements of a Successful HS School
STEP #2 Copy and paste the following questions into the page you just created. Answer the questions (please save as you go!!)
STEP #3 Save you new wiki page in your personal folder
COPY AND PASTE THE QUESTIONS BELOW
Elements of a Successful High School
Background: In our study of Sociological perpsectives we have spend a several classes looking at the American High School experience from the 1906's to today (see chart below). Based on what information and key discussion points you have been exposed to, please complete the following tasks. Feel free to use the world wide web to formulate your answers.
1960's |
1980s |
2000's |
21 Century Schools |
Ballston yearbook activity 1968 Documentary |
Freaks and Geeks |
Anderson High School Austin Texas |
Your experiences 2007 to present |
Task #1 Welcome to Jungle- High School in America
As a result of recent school violence parents, teachers, administrators, sociologists, and psychologist have debated solutions to problems plaguing American High Schools. Our examination has included a variety of exercises on labels as well as video clips and readings showcasing the High School experience. All too often more time is spent on placing blame then actively promoting new ways to tackle the issue of the day. Please provide your reactions to the following statements regarding the American High School.
STATEMENT #1
“High School is an artificial exaggeration of the worst values of our society.”
STATEMENT #2
“We trap students in a world of jock values and anti-intellectualism”
STATEMENT #3
“Schools need to explore solutions for effectively breaking down the barriers and promoting tolerance and understating among different groups”
STATEMENT #4
“Yesterdays outcast were powerless. Today life outside of school can be exciting and engaging
TASK #2 "Elements of a Successful High School"
Regardless of their plans, all of the nation's young people need high-level knowledge and skills to achieve success in a rapidly changing world of technological advances and international competitiveness. And every American has a stake in their success, whether they have school-age children of their own or not. key Please brainstorm a list of 10 elements that every high school should have in place to ensure that all its students are successful.
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TASK #3 I am sure one of the elements of your successful high school involved teachers. In your opinion, a. What makes a great teacher? b. Which teacher in you academic career has had the greatest impact on your education?
TASK #4 In class we looked at Ballston High School's Mission statement " ……. Ballston Spa High School is committed to meeting the educational needs of each student in becoming a responsible adult. In partnership with the family and community, we strive to prepare each student intellectually, emotionally, physically and socially, while encouraging individual talents and abilities." If you could create a new mission statement for BSHS or a new mission statement for a brand new high school, what would it be?
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