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Daily Mindfulness Routine

To promote increased focus, class participation, and a sense of academic belonging.

Establish an AP Onboarding Structure

To onboard student into the AP Program so they are prepared to begin by Day 1 of coursework and have an opportunity to build the foundation needed to excel later.

Change-Maker Sessions

To expose students to professionals that make a difference and are directly related to their academic trajectory in high school.

Interview an Expert

To allow students to interview a leading community expert who works in a field aligned with class content.

Attributes of High-Quality Work and a Vision for Attaining It

To define and clarify the attributes of high-quality work in order to plan projects that promote deep learning and understanding.

Students Persevere through a Challenging Problem

To help students develop alternative strategies for appropriately handling challenging problems.

Teach Cooperative Learning Strategies at the Start of the Year

To enhance students’ learning through cooperative learning strategies.

Give Choices to Students

To give students choice with regard to assignments and projects so that they have a voice in what they learn and how they demonstrate their learning.

Students as Co-Teachers

To boost students’ confidence and investment in learning content deeply while building connection and trust with the teacher. Students also develop oracy and presentation skills.

Harness the Potential of Group Work Through Establishing Effective Group Processes and Guidelines

To obtain the highest benefit from group projects and cooperative learning to ensure that collaboration enhances learning.

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