Friday, September 21, 2007

Psychology Team Building

This past Thursday our Academy Junior class took part in some team building exercises. To start off the day we conducted a few experiments to test some theories on learning. Some of the students ended up getting a little wet in the face! Then we did some exercises which gave the students a specific task. To accomplish these tasks the students had to trust each other and rely upon their classmates. This will be extremely helpful for the juniors as they will coordinate several large projects throughout the school year which will require them to trust and depend on each other.
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This group did a great job, they were able to do the activity with 8 people!
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The students need to rely on their classmates in order to stand up.
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Trying to escape the Human Knot!
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Thursday, September 20, 2007

Pictures from the Academy

Our Fearless Leader Ms. Curtis
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The Juniors in their Zoology class with Mr. Ryan
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The Sophomores in their English Class with Ms. Boysen
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The Senior English Class with Ms. Lee
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The Seniors in their Sociology Class with Mr. Villars
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Thursday, September 13, 2007

Senior Team Building (Ropes Course)

The CHS Academy had an awesome outing this past Thursday. Thirteen seniors took a little trip to Lafayette and were able to navigate the high ropes course. The team building exercises were a lot of fun and everyone who went enjoyed their experience. Hopefully this activity will bring these students together and teach them how to cooperate and be team players. Enjoy the photos.

Josh and Angela made it to the top!

Maggy and Emily did a great job!

Richard and Harlyn really helped each other out all the way up the ladder.

The whole crew "keeping it real"

A group working on a trust activity

Getting ready for the leap of faith

Going through the Spider Web, don't wake up the Giant Spider!!!

Mellisa going through the "Spider Web"


Sara and Tia teaming up trying to climb the giant ladder


James and Marc did an awesome job using teamwork to climb the ladder

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Parent Club Meeting

CHS Parent Club Meeting 9/11/07

Agenda
1. Introductions
2. Overview of Academy Slideshow
a. What is the Academy
b. Benefits for students
3. Upcoming Events
a. Marine Lab Feb. 4-8
b. Open House (May)
c. Senior Academy Awards
d. College trips
1. Sophomores
2. Juniors
3. Seniors
e. Diversity Conference
f. Fall Fest
g. Health Fair
h. Marine Team Building
i. Senior Ropes Course (Thursday)
4. Volunteer Hours
a. 5 hours per semester
b. Ideas from parents???
5. Mentors/Steering Committee

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