SPECIAL PROGRAMS
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Portfolio & Senior Project The portfolio & senior project are opportunities for students to reflect critically on their learning, identify and explore an essential question of personal interest, and thoughtfully share an understanding of the subject with others. View Portfolio/Senior Project resources. |
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iStatement Newark Community High School students discover who they are, their career interests, and personal pathways through compelling and emotionally engaging digital stories. View classroom resources. |
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Sociology
Service Learning This site was designed to showcase the Sociology's service learning projects at Newark High School. Their teacher, Mr. Mike Hall II, has designed this service learning project to get the students more involved in their community. View the web site here. |
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Video
Conferencing Using low or no-cost videoconferencing technology can provide an excellent way to connect students with real-world experts without leaving the classroom. See how NCHS teachers are reaching out to business partners and providing valuable learning opportunities for their students. View the complete article here. |
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Civic
and Personal Development Newark Community High School recognizes the importance of civic pride and responsibility and with that in mind has developed the following initiatives that will foster these values and ideals along with developing student leadership. View the complete article here. |
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Podcasting NCHS Social Studies teacher Mr. Michael Hall II, recently presented a session on Podcasting at the 2007 Illinois Connections Conference. Mr. Hall's presentation focused on specific instructional examples and how to incorporate podcasting as a learning tool into classroom instruction. View the complete article here. |
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Capitol
Forum The Capitol Forum program runs on a statewide basis and takes place in the classroom and at the state capitol. The centerpiece of the program takes place in the spring when 100 to 120 high school students from 20 schools come to their state capitol as class representatives for an all-day forum. View the complete article here. |
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Violence
Prevention Week The Interacting with Integrity Team initiated NCHS's first Violence Prevention Week. IWI students conducted a staff development session and shadowed students at a larger, more culturally diverse suburban high school. IWI students planned and facilitated activities during homeroom each day. View the complete article here. |
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GPS
in History, Geography, and Science Newark High School Students share how they have used Global Positioning System and Geographical Information System device activities in history, geography, and science instruction. The students also describe how meeting the needs of the local community can be more energizing with GPS. View the complete article here. |
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Bridging
the Disconnects A consortium of 20 public and 10 private schools in partnership with Governor's State University, non-profit agencies, business and the Regional Office of Education has implemented a model of teaching that integrates technology in social studies and science with an emphasis on improving reading comprehension. View the complete article here. |
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Education
To Careers The CAREER Model is designed to progressively involve students in expanding their awareness of career options, connecting students and staff with individuals in the work place, and engaging students and staff in work place partnerships which will build their capacity to make informed career choices. View the complete article here. |
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Learn
and Serve Program Service learning is a teaching and learning approach that combines community service with academic study to enrich learning, teach civic responsibility, and support the community. View the complete article here. |