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Lightning in the Classroom

Without saying a word, a classroom sends a message to the students about relationship building, communication, and the roles of teachers and students. The first message to my students is that they are in a safe and empathetic environment. Our atmosphere is designed to foster growth in both social-emotional and academic areas. This gives students the opportunity to take chances, make mistakes, and practice being brave on a daily basis.

This year, we have seniors in our room that will transition to new and exciting opportunities. We strive to teach them to be independent while becoming intrinsically motivated. We focus on developing social skills and critical thinking through daily structured and spontaneous discussions around relevant current events. To meet individual needs, we create independent learning opportunities based on students’ interests to blend with our online curriculum. I am incredibly proud to be their teacher and a member of the Felicity team.

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Luskin’s Learning Lab

The 2016-2017 school year is in the record books! Students have continued to work hard towards earning credits and getting one step closer to graduation. While school work is a typical concern for any high school student, life outside of Felicity School has found one student navigating the Healthcare.gov website and tackling life’s demands.

On the road to independence, the allure of one’s first job can be overwhelming. Felicity School has provided one student the opportunity to bring in his work pay-stubs and earn credit towards an elective work study. Another student has the luxury of taking Brazilian Jiu Jitsu classes in his neighborhood and participating in his first tournament later this month. Throughout the school year, students have been asked to journal about how they stay motivated and focused on their goals. During the summer months, both students and staff have a little bit of extra time to recharge their inner motivation and prepare to continue down the path of persistence, perseverance, and adapting to a constantly changing world.