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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.

AP Support Sessions

To support students’ skill development beyond their regularly scheduled day.

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.

Student Group Noticing Routine

To build in the routine of students holding one another accountable for learning and presence in class.

Creating Shared Artwork

To create a shared experience for students through a collectively created work of art.

AP Teacher Mentors

To build structures in which AP teachers act as coaching mentors for students.

Student Sit-in

To allow 9th and 10th grade students to gain insight into the daily structure and expectations of an AP class.

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