To promote increased focus, class participation, and a sense of academic belonging.
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.
To expose students to professionals that make a difference and are directly related to their academic trajectory in high school.
To allow students to interview a leading community expert who works in a field aligned with class content.
To help students develop alternative strategies for appropriately handling challenging problems.
To define and clarify the attributes of high-quality work in order to plan projects that promote deep learning and understanding.
To give students feedback that they are more likely to accept and utilize for improvement.
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.
To build in the routine of students holding one another accountable for learning and presence in class.
To create a shared experience for students through a collectively created work of art.
