Compass Chronicle

Fall is underway, and that means amazing work from the Online learning scholars at Compass. This year, the Online Learning Department has added a few new and exciting things that will increase scholar engagement. First, this year, all Online scholars received welcome-back school supplies plus specific items needed to participate in fun new electives. Also, our elementary scholars continue to work in iXL to provide additional practice in all four core subject areas. Scholars in grades 6-9 will work in iXL math to increase their proficiency on each math standard.

The Online team has also included new elective offerings as part of the course catalog. These offerings include elementary arts and crafts, elementary art, 2nd-grade recorders, 8th-grade beginning painting, and high school basic and advanced drawing. Many of the amazing work the scholars, have completed in these fun, new elective offerings are highlighted below.

During October, the online elementary school hosted its annual costume parade and had monumental attendance as scholars could share their costumes and why they chose them. Also, the Online elementary scholars participated in a monthly art learning lab where they were able to follow along with Ms. Grimes and create a beautiful piece of art to share with their loved ones.

The Online middle school team hosted a Fall Celebration learning lab, and scholars could choose an activity they found interesting. Scholars were able to choose to learn to draw a piece of fall art, do a word search, play Kahoot, participate in pictionary, or engage in a fun fall science lesson. Scholars enjoyed this fun learning lab, and the team is looking forward to offering more opportunities like this in the near future.

Lastly, the Online high school scholars have been busy attending their homeroom classes, where they are learning about all of the AVID WICOR strategies that will help them be successful. These strategies are helping them to think critically, participate in project-based learning projects, and prepare for their mid-term exams.

The Online scholars are doing an amazing job, and the entire team is looking forward to seeing their continued success this school year!

Sincerely,

Janae Smith

Director of Online Learning

The Online elementary scholar participated in the annual virtual costume parade. Check out some of these great costumes!

First grader, Malia, created a poster highlighting water features for social studies.

Check out this awesome video from first grader Julian, who presents what he learned about maps.

Arabella, a 2nd grader, used clay to show the different types of rocks in science.

Zeruiah B, a 2nd grader, created an amazing watercolor landscape in an arts and crafts elective.

Watch what 2nd grader Sagan has learned about playing the recorder in her recorder elective by playing this video:

5th grader Adaline S., created a beautiful painting depicting animal shapes in her 5th grade art class.

Ms. Grimes hosted an Elementary Art Learning Lab this fall. Scholars followed along and then were able to show off their creations.

Austin R. created a digital postcard showing what he learned about Ancient Egypt in 6th grade social studies.

7th grader Anthony M. created a presidential poster for a historical figure in social studies.

7th grader Scarlett R. created a poster for her analysis of Julie of the Wolves for English/Language Arts class.

8th grader Kim M. shows her artistic talent in beginning painting elective.

Alex W. painted an awesome masterpiece in 8th grade beginning painting.

Joaquin W. chose to draw a gnome during the middle school fall celebration learning lab.

12th grader Broc G. created a book cover in Sociology to represent what the class learned regarding the American Dream.

Scholars in Ms. Davis’ Spanish class used a padlet to discuss colors in Spanish learning lab.

Scholars in Mr. Vazquez’s Spanish class learned about Dias De Los Muertos and discussed this day’s importance in learning lab using a padlet.

Kyle M. created a digital life cycle for biology.

Olivia H. showcased her favorite assignment in the basic drawing elective course this semester.

Scholar Jacob A. displays his artwork skills.

Michelle M. practices lines in basic drawing.

Ms. Rosen is an Online High School Teacher and she teaches American history, government, economics, and AP U.S. history. She has taught at Compass for 6 years.

Ms. Rosen shares, “I always knew I was going to be a teacher, and while I loved teaching in a traditional classroom, I find that I am able to make deeper connections with my scholars and their families here at Compass. Instead of focusing on behavior issues and classroom management, I actually have time to teach and make connections with my scholars, which is why I got into education in the first place. I love seeing scholars make connections between history and their lives and see the relevance in what we study.”

When asked what piece of advice she’d like to share with learning coaches or scholars, she shares, “Mistakes are the best way to learn; let your scholars make mistakes and help them learn from them. For Scholars, be young, be kids! Now is the time to make mistakes because that is how we LEARN!! Don’t be afraid of failure. Learn from your mistakes, pick yourself up, and move on. Get out of your comfort zone and see the world because it’s AMAZING. Also, go to college, or learn a trade! This is essential!! (trust me)!”

When asked what else she loves to do, Ms. Rosen shared, “I love live theater, hockey, and birds!! Most weekends, my husband and I are probably at the Pantages in Hollywood, seeing a touring production or an LA Kings Hockey game. And I love my pet Cockatiels.”

Hi, my name is Dariane and I am currently a first-year psychology and brain science major at UCSB. What I loved most about my time at Compass was that I could have a balanced life between doing schoolwork and volunteering with my church. This afforded me the opportunity to be a well-rounded candidate when I applied to college.

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