Week in Pictures -
February 10, 2010

Buist Academy Students on Inquiry Insight DayBuist Academy for Advanced Studies

Through the International Baccalaureate Programme at Buist Academy, each grade level teaches six units of inquiry throughout the year.  At the end of a unit of study, students become the teachers and demonstrate the knowledge they gained throughout the unit.  During the Inquiry Insight Day, family and friends of first graders were invited to a production line in the cafeteria. The students worked in small groups to create a small presentation about one product.  They then taught their guests about the processes that product underwent during production.  Students brought in samples to share with their guests and wore their blue jeans after their study on cotton to blue jeans!

School of the Arts Students at FIRST Lego Robotics CompetitionCharleston School of the Arts

Emily Fairchild, Vivek Menon, Hiers Childs and Ben Kidder, students at Charleston School of the Arts, entered the local FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition in Science and Technology) Lego Robotics competition. They competed as part of the Team RANDOM, Robots and Nerds Demonstrating Optimum Missions. During the summer, all four participated in a robotics camp at Trident Technical College. In addition, Emily and Vivek also attended a summer manufacturing camp. They learned to build and program a lego robot to perform a series of missions. Check out their video at: http://teamrandom.wordpress.com/.

Fort Johnson Middle Student job shadowingFort Johnson Middle

On February 2, 2010, over 300 Fort Johnson Middle students participated in job shadowing day at job sites all over the Charleston area.  Job shadowing is an academically motivating activity designed to give kids an up-close look at the world of work and to answer the question, "Why do I have to learn this?” Not only did students observe the daily tasks of professionals, but they learned specifically how the middle school curriculum is so very important to being successful employees in the future. 

Child Development Class at Hunley Park Elementary acting out a story Hunley Park Elementary

Child development students at Hunley Park Elementary are developing their acting abilities while sharpening their reading skills by retelling stories that have been read aloud. One group of students acted out the three bears trying their porridge in the story, “Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” Students had a blast using props to retell their favorite stories!

Military Magnet Academy Cadet Col. Jefferson presenting a check for the Haiti ReliefMilitary Magnet Academy

The student body, faculty and staff at the Military Magnet Academy raised over $626 for the Haiti Relief Fund. The fundraising event was spearheaded by the Regimental Commander, Cadet Col. Curtis Jefferson. Cadet Col. Jefferson presented the check to Clara Heinsohn, Director of Public Affairs and Volunteers, Charleston County School District.

Mini Monster Truck Show at North Charleston Elementary North Charleston Elementary

The North Charleston Coliseum brought a piece of their Monster Truck show to North Charleston Elementary School in support of their “Rev It Up for Reading” campaign. Big Foot, along with the truck’s driver and the show’s announcer came to visit the school.  They showed off Big Foot, read the students a story, and talked to them about the importance of reading in their jobs. Students had to read 18 books in order to attend.  Approximately 265 students attended the event!

West Ashley High's 5th Annual College Librarian DayWest Ashley High

West Ashley High held its 5th Annual College Librarian Event on January 20 and 21. Local college libraries, College of Charleston, Charleston Southern University, The Citadel, and Trident Technical College, sent a librarian to help seniors understand some of the changes they can anticipate when attending a higher education institution. The librarians described the differences between expectations on a post-secondary education level and at the high school level. The librarians discussed research, library resources, educational expectations, and gave students tips on college life. 

CofC Volunteer with students at Memminger ElementaryCollege of Charleston and CCSD Schools

As a part of College of Charleston Homecoming Week, 35 CofC students visited downtown schools to read “Where the Wild Things Are,” do an activity, and have lunch with elementary students. First through fourth grade students received a classroom copy of “Where the Wild Things Are.” CofC students encouraged elementary students to keep reading and to always use their imagination. Participating schools included Buist Academy, Charleston Progressive, James Simons Elementary, Memminger Elementary and Sanders Clyde Elementary. College of Charleston students, faculty and staff also joined together and collected over 600 school supplies for participating schools.