Ms. Coughlin’s Consumer Math class is excited to announce the grand opening of a new school store called “The Armory”. Alex Nairmore, Michaela Jörling, Shawn Caswell and Katelyn Whitaker, all seniors at BFA Fairfax, were preparing to take a field trip to experience consumerism first-hand when they were struck with the idea of opening a … Continue reading BFA Consumer Math Comes to Life with School Store
The “Wonder” Project Continues at BFA
BFA Middle School students in grades 6-8 participated in a school-wide unit of study focusing on the book, Wonder by R.J. Palacio. This is the same book featured earlier on the blog. The study was part of a comprehensive instructional plan. Teachers read the story with students followed by discussion and activities in multi-age community groups aimed at raising … Continue reading The “Wonder” Project Continues at BFA
Mock Trial Comes to BFA!
Target 3 – Flexible Learning Environments. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step - Develop opportunities for students to collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize in all learning settings. Indicator of Success -Students are engaged in answering authentic questions and solving … Continue reading Mock Trial Comes to BFA!
Digital Learning Day Celebrated Everyday @ #FWSU
Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff Indicator of Success - Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as a means of personal or … Continue reading Digital Learning Day Celebrated Everyday @ #FWSU
BFA Elementary is Taking the Plunge!
Target 4 – Engaged Community Partners. FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Plan - Plan and manage instruction around problems relevant to students and their community and develop solutions for authentic audiences Target - Collaborative student projects/partnerships … Continue reading BFA Elementary is Taking the Plunge!
BFA Goes Pink in 2nd Annual Play 4Kay Games
Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment. FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step - Provide multiple avenues for students and staff to lead, advocate, and serve within the school and community. Indicator of Success - Student voice will … Continue reading BFA Goes Pink in 2nd Annual Play 4Kay Games
BFA Students Participate in VPR’s “Dorothy’s List” Series
Target 1. Student-Centered Learning – FWSU students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step – Increase easily accessible opportunities for global collaboration for teachers and students. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will participate in a global dialogue to engage in authentic investigation and problem solving with partners located outside of their school community. Each school … Continue reading BFA Students Participate in VPR’s “Dorothy’s List” Series
BFA Fairfax Students Explore Montreal!
Target 3 – Flexible Learning Environment. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step - Provide students w/ access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and beyond … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Students Explore Montreal!
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