Gifted Jaguars and Eagles

Do you want some extra help with your DA homework?  Ryan Martz  is a senior and a graduate of our program.  Tutoring is open to both 9th and 10th graders in both math and science.  Ryan  is willing to do tutoring for DA students after school on Wednesdays in the Yellow Flex Space.  You don't need to RSVP but you should go there right away after school if you want Ryan's help and bring all the materials you will need for tutoring (your assignment, your textbook, your notes, etc.)  Please come with specific questions for Ryan or with something to work on (like how do I prepare for the next test, etc.)   Thank you to Ryan for giving back to the DA program!

I had a great time at the Kennedy Honors Breakfast this morning.  Congratulations to all the hard working students who pushed themselves to take more challenging classes and stood out nationally on the AP and PSAT exams.  Here's a photo of some of the students recognized this morning.  

Parents, guardians and students who are interested in the Nobel Program at Kennedy High School are invited to attend the information session at KHS on Thursday , January 10th, 2019 @ 6pm in the Kennedy Media Center (9701 Nicollet Ave in Bloomington).   If you have questions please email me at maby@isd271.org.  

Dimensions Academy High School of Bloomington Don’t let your child’s exceptional gifted education stop in middle school Bloomington Public Schools has developed an innovative approach to gifted education at the high school level through Dimensions Academy High School.  Students can apply to be in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and/or the Humanities (English and Social Studies) strands. DA HS STEM:   DA High School STEM is a partnership with Normandale Community College to provide an early college experience for 9th and 10th grade students who have exceptional academic skills and are ready for highly rigorous college-level curriculum prior to their eligibility for PSEO (Post-Secondary Enrollment Options) in grades 11-12.  This original program allows students to college from 7:50-9:35 am at Normandale Community College. Students work in a cohort class of 9th or 10th graders with college professors. After the college classes, students are transported

This is the season for college applications!  Frequently the college essay is a big stresser.  These are some recent articles that can hopefully inspire you to get writing!! https://www.southwestern.edu/live/news/12925-tips-for-writing-an-effective-admission-essay http://www.laduenews.com/business/columns/communication-conversation-jump-starting-the-college-essay/article_3099acd9-8651-5a83-8b22-1baf0b6f232b.html

I had a great time on Monday night at the KHS National Honor Society induction ceremony.  I got to speak to the new inductees and to see my students from AP US Government being school leaders!  It was exciting.  Thank you for letting me be a part of this important event!

ACT Practice at KHS Published on October 1, 2018 What:  ACT Practice Test When:  Saturday, November 3rd at 7:30am Where :  Cafeteria - Kennedy High School Why:  We encourage all juniors to take this practice exam as the results will give them tips on how to do their best when they take the exam for real in the spring. Students who take this practice will also have the opportunity to sign up for ACT prep classes in the Spring   How much:  Students must pay $5 to confirm their registration. Scholarships are available for students on Free or Reduced Lunch. Students must stop by the Career & College Center to pick up their test tickets   How do I sign up:   here  or  www.tinyurl.com/khsact2018

I was thrilled to be invited to Dan Richardson and Chris Lyon's 10th grade interdisciplinary class today.  Their class combines AP World History and NCC's World Literature and uses creativity teaching strategies.  Today students presented their own lyrics to redo and reinvent the Epic of Gilgamesh.  Students recorded their songs as karaoke to songs from the 20th and 21st century.  Students had fun coming up with their lyrics and showed a high level of mastery using the creativity strategy of Force Fitting.  This class is a part of the Nobel pathway at KHS which the GT department is working on expanding.