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Winter Term During this five-week immersive academic term students have the opportunity to experience two engaging and exciting courses of their choosing. This innovative term – designed and facilitated by our faculty – is strength-based, experiential learning at its best and provides an environment where students can flourish in areas of their interest and/or expertise. From trips that open students’ eyes to the world to courses that allow deep exploration or practical life skills – Winter Term is a time for students and staff to make the most of the winter by doing what brings them joy while learning! During Winter Term students spend two and a half hours per day in each class, giving them ample opportunity to delve deeply into the subject material and produce high quality, creative and original work. 2020 Winter Term Courses Charting the Galápagos Islands 1 History and 1 English Credit This is a full-day course will provide an in-depth investigation into human exploration by looking into why we explore, the qualities of exploration, and the impact of...

Picture yourself riding the rails westward into the snow covered Rocky Mountains of Colorado. Classes begin back on campus with strength training, visits to Crystal Mountain, and studying background material in anatomy and health. The group will then travel by train out to Vail Colorado where plenty of great skiing and snowboarding awaits, but also certification in Avalanche Safety Training and Wilderness First Aid Training plus CPR. This Course requires an additional Travel Fee and lift ticket. Upon Satisfactory completion of this course students will earn ½ credit in Physical Education and a ½ credit in Health. Instructors: Mr. Bruce Hood and Mrs. Laura Hood

What about the world inspires you enough to want to take action? If you care about events that are happening in the world, this is the opportunity for you! Never before have teenagers had so much access to understanding, influencing, and participating in global citizenship. In this class, we will consider what it means to be global citizens by thinking and caring about the events and people around the world. We will learn through film, social media, news sources, speakers, exhibitions, and one another. Then, you will select an interesting and inspiring issue to research and, through a multimedia project, you will teach our community about the issue. Even if you do not yet know what global citizenship means to you, this class will give you the chance to learn more about the world and how you can get involved. A ½ credit in History can be earned. Instructor: Mrs. Dymond, Director of Learning Commons

Do you have books on your bookshelf that you are dying to get to, but never seem to find the time? Your time has come! You will read books that you have been wanting to read and share your experiences with others who are reading books they have chosen to read. All while discovering the many benefits to reading for pleasure. Aside from the sheer joy of exercising your imagination, evidence indicates reading for pleasure improves literacy, social skills, health, learning outcomes, and buildsreading stamina. A ½ credit in English can be earned. Instructor: Mrs. Zyren, Learning Specialist

This course is designed for the hidden writer, for the student who has grown tired of trying to add meaning and metaphor to an essay or paragraph. Beginning with a historical perspective, this class will explore how writing technologies (from paper and quill to blogs and wikis) have changed what it means to be a writer. From there, we will take on a series of writing projects: Holley Portraits, newsletters, blogs, directions, cookbooks, emails, presentations for senior projects. This list of writing continues that all students and professionals complete daily, often in more than one medium. Like a scientist testing out hypotheses, we will observe, construct, research, and combine our efforts towards a final project. The creation of a self-selected project is just the beginning of this real-world communication course over winter term. Course Website: http://realworldcommunication.weebly.com/ A ½ credit inEnglish can be earned. Instructors: Ms. Firestone, English and Mrs. Dymond, Director of Learning Commons