Student Centered Learning- Engage students in creating personalized learning networks (help students to establish connection and communication among home, support block teacher, guidance and student in developing goals and learning plan) Flexible Learning Environments- Ensure students take active role in shaping their learning (students determine their goals and path) Leadership in Student Centered Learning Environment- … Continue reading BFA Guidance Serves Students: From the Beginning to the End
GEMS 5th Graders Meet Their New Teacher, Mrs. Young!
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 … Continue reading GEMS 5th Graders Meet Their New Teacher, Mrs. Young!
Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee: Looking Toward the Future of BFA Fairfax
Target – 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. One of the many great attributes of Fairfax is our commitment to instilling a sense of community in our … Continue reading Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee: Looking Toward the Future of BFA Fairfax
GEMS 6th Graders Take Virtual Field Trip
GEMS 6th Grade students attended a field trip recently without taking a step outside of the classroom. This wasn't just any field trip; it involved the president of the United States of America. Discovery Education hosted a free virtual field trip for students across the country where students submitted questions via email or twitter for the President to answer. President Obama touched … Continue reading GEMS 6th Graders Take Virtual Field Trip
BFA Students Explore England
On April 15th 2015, a group of 15 BFA high school students and 2 chaperones embarked on a trip to England for 10 days. This multi-disciplinary educational adventure was centered on the cultural and intellectual history of England while providing ample opportunities for fitness and fun. One critical element to its success is that students … Continue reading BFA Students Explore England
BFA High School – Day 163
"Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself" - John Dewey The end of the year is rapidly approaching in our schools, but the pace of school life everyday remains the same. While we sometimes view the school year as sprint, it really is much more like a marathon. Below are a few … Continue reading BFA High School – Day 163
FES Falcon’s First Geocache
Target 4 – Flexible Learning Environments. 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 Steps (1) – Plan and manage instruction around problems relevant to students and their community and develop solutions for … Continue reading FES Falcon’s First Geocache
BFA Students Host First-Ever Gaming Tournament
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 Steps – Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and … Continue reading BFA Students Host First-Ever Gaming Tournament
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