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The Colorado League of Charter Schools honored eight of the state’s most talented educators and advocates at its 2021 Annual Conference. The Colorado Charter Schools Hall of Fame winners are exceptional leaders designated across eight award categories and the winners are selected by an expert panel of League staff. These individuals were selected based on their excellence in education and advocacy within their school communities. “Public charter schools in Colorado continue to be recognized for their outstanding performance educating our state’s kids, and the Colorado Charter Schools Hall of Fame winners are a significant part of that success,â€� said Colorado League of Charter Schools Vice President of Communications Peter Mason. “We honor the impact those eight individuals have had in making charter schools both widely available and able to provide a high-quality experience to Colorado students and families. They have made a meaningful difference for students and families in our state. This year, Vanguard’s own Mr. Colin Mullaney was chosen for the League’s Lifetime Achievement Award! Colin is the executive director of 麻豆官网, and he has a distinguished 26-year career working at our charter school. He began his career in 1995 as a junior high mathematics and science teacher, was named principal of the school in 1998, and went on to be named Vanguard’s Executive Director in 2005. He now plans, directs, and supervises the overall management of our K-12 school that has grown from 250 students to over 1,550 today and leads a staff of over 210 employees for a program that continues to receive the state’s highest awards year after year, including national recognition from Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report. Watch Mr. Mullaney’s acceptance speech below! About the Colorado League of Charter Schools The Colorado League of Charter Schools is a nonprofit, membership-based organization that represents the interests of the state’s 261 charter schools and the families of the 128,000 students who attend them. Our mission is to improve student achievement by supporting Colorado’s charter schools, positively reshaping the public school landscape, and advancing opportunities for innovation and expanded choice. We want all Colorado students to have access to high-quality, publicly funded school options. More information is available at www.coloradoleague.org.

12 Denver-area high schools named among Colorado’s best in new rankings. Schools in Denver and surrounding metro-area communities took 12 spots in the top 20 in a ranking of high school quality in Colorado. U.S. News & World Report ranked 475 Colorado schools based on how many students took and passed an exam for college credit, such as the Advanced Placement tests; test scores on math and reading; whether those scores were higher or lower than expected, given a school’s demographics; scores among students of color and those from low-incomes families; how many students took more than one exam for college credit; and graduation rates. No Colorado schools cracked the top 100 nationwide. The state’s top performers ranked from 131st to 946th out of nearly 13,000 schools that were ranked across the United States. U.S. News’ ranking of top Colorado high schools: D’Evelyn Junior/Senior High School, Jeffco Public Schools, #131 nationally Denver School of the Arts, Denver Public Schools, #153 nationally 麻豆官网, Cheyenne Mountain School District, #176 nationally Peak to Peak Charter School, Boulder Valley School District, #233 nationally Crested Butte Community School, Gunnison Watershed School District, #236 nationally Liberty Common Charter School, Poudre School District, #250 nationally KIPP Denver Collegiate High School, DPS, #344 nationally Strive Prep-Smart Academy, DPS, #448 nationally STEM Middle and High School, Douglas County School District, #475 nationally Fairview High School, Boulder Valley School District, #558 nationally Denver Center for International Studies, DPS, #566 nationally Cherry Creek High School, Cherry Creek School District, #599 nationally Ridgeview Classical Charter Schools, Poudre, #607 nationally Boulder High School, Boulder Valley, #656 nationally Evergreen High School, Jeffco, #693 nationally Conifer Senior High School, Jeffco, #705 nationally Telluride High School, Telluride School District, #710 nationally Palmer Ridge High School, Lewis-Palmer School District, #857 nationally Classical Academy High School, Academy School District 20, #936 nationally Cheyenne Mountain High School, Cheyenne Mountain, #946 nationally Please meet in the Calderwood Courtyard, in front of the digital screens between the shop and the admissions desk. Museums staff will be on hand to collect tickets. To view the full list, visit .

BY CHHUN SUN, The Gazette Aliyah Moya has one thing on her mind when she steps onto the field for 麻豆官网 girls’ soccer team, and that’s to score goals. “I can’t do this without my team,” she said. “My team looks and finds me, and somehow I’m always there at the right place, the right time.” But her mindset isn’t just limited to individual achievements. The junior striker also want to help her teammates make history. The Coursers have not made the state playoffs since the program’s inception in 2009. But that could change this year, especially with Moya around. In wins over Colorado Springs School, Florence and Lamar, Moya tallied six goals and one hat trick — enough to land her this week’s The Gazette Preps Peak Performer. And she’s showing no signs of slowing down, evidenced by her season-high four goals in a 5-0 win over Pueblo Central on Monday. “She always has the mindset to score,” Vanguard coach Rachel Francis said. It’s something she’s been doing a lot since her freshman season, when she exploded for 34 goals. That year, things began to shift for the Coursers. That year, they finished with seven wins for just the second time in school history. Then last year, the Coursers made history again. They finished 8-6-1, the first time Vanguard wrapped up the season with a winning record. Moya finished with only 19 goals, relatively low compared to her first season with the program. But it appears as if she’s back to scoring again at a rapid pace. Moya has 22 goals after the Coursers beat Pueblo Central on Monday to improve to 9-3 overall. Vanguard boasts a six-game winning streak with three games left. The Coursers’ RPI rating puts them 20th in the Class 3A, and 32 teams qualify for next month’s state tournament. The players and coaches seem confident that they can accomplishment what no other Vanguard team before has done. “We want to make school history,” Moya said. “We want to make it to the playoffs. And every time we step on the field, we want to make it and we put everything out there.” “If we work hard,” she added, “we can achieve anything.” Just The Facts Aliyah Moya, 麻豆官网 Sport: Girls’ soccer Year: Junior Position: Forward Highlights: The junior had six goals in three wins last week that included a hat trick performance. She leads the team with 22 goals, thanks in part to scoring a season-high four goals in a 5-0 nonconference win over Pueblo Central on Monday. Favorite athlete: Cody Bellinger Favorite pumpup song: Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” Favorite movie: “The Secret Life of Pets” Favorite school subject: English Hobbies: Photography Other Top Performers Baseball Edwin Romo, St. Mary’s The senior threw a five-inning no-hitter against Evangelical Christian Academy, finishing with six strikeouts to extend the Pirates’ winning streak to eight games. An error was committed, preventing Romo from a perfect game. He is 5-1 entering this week. At the plate, he was 2-for-3 with an RBI against ECA. GIRLS’ GOLF Charlotte Cliatt, Palmer The senior fired a 1-over-par 75 — four strokes better than her personal best — to win the individual title at the Terrors’ own invitational last week. Her performance helped Palmer secured a second-place finish behind Coronado, which won the team title by nine strokes Nicole Beaulieu, Cheyenne Mountain The senior had a standout week in wins over Rampart and Palmer, finishing with a combined 10 goals and five assists to help the Indians to a 4-1 record in league play. Beaulieu leads Cheyenne Mountain with 40 goals entering this week. GIRLS’ LACROSSE Brittney White, Pine Creek The senior came up big for the Eagles in a 13-12 rivalry win over Air Academy, finishing with five goals and four assists. In the Eagles’ two other wins last week over Liberty and Palmer, White had a combined seven goals and three assists. The Eagles finished the week with a 12-1 overall record. BOYS’ SWIMMING AND DIVING Seth Shyrock and Nathan Aumiller, Rampart The duo not only captured respective individual events but also set event records en route to the Rams’ team win at the Fountain-Fort Carson Invitational last Saturday. Shyrock, a freshman, won the 100-yard backstroke in 56.58 seconds, besting the previous mark by nearly two seconds. Meanwhile, junior Aumiller finished the 200 freestyle in 1:52.51, topping the previous mark of 1:53.16 set last year. GIRLS’ TENNIS Mariah Boudrieau, Widefield The senior beat Sierra last week to keep her No. 3 singles winning streak alive at six straight matches after she opened up the season with a loss. Her record is 6-1, and Boudrieau has helped the Gladiators to a 9-0 overall and 5-0 mark in Class 4A Region 7 action.

By Danny Summers at the Gazette Seth Fuqua’s memorable prep basketball career came to an end this month when his Vanguard team came up short against Manual in the Class 3A state championship game. But Fuqua’s athletic career at the school continues as a setter for the Coursers’ boys’ volleyball team. Boys’ volleyball is not a CHSAA sanctioned sport, though it is in its first year as a pilot sport and is expected to be a CHSAA sport by 2022. Boys’ volleyball is played at the club level. Vanguard is the three-time defending 3A state champion. The Vanguard volleyball team has not lost a game against a 3A school in three years. There are 58 3A teams this season. Fuqua’s had relatively no transition from basketball season to the volleyball court. He and his teammates played Manual for the state title on March 9. Two days later, he practiced with the Vanguard volleyball team and was starting at setter 24 hours later in its season-opening match. “It was crazy,â€� Fuqua said. “I’ve been playing volleyball for five years, so it wasn’t that difficult for me, but I would like to have had a little more of a break.â€� Brothers Carter and Decker Milroy are the other two Vanguard varsity basketball players who also play volleyball. Fuqua is hoping to play basketball in college. At last check, he was still receiving offers from several schools, mostly at the NAIA level. “It was awesome playing here,â€� Fuqua said. “I wouldn’t trade it for anything. My teammates. My coaches. I was really in the spot I wanted to be. “We played with such heart. We came out of nowhere. My freshman year, we were awful, just above .500. And then my last three years, we just kept getting better.â€� Vanguard was 73-24 in Fuqua’s four years. His individual accomplishments are impressive by any standard. He ranks in the top 20 career in state history among all classifications in six categories: scoring (2,374 points, third), 3-pointers made (311, third), field goals made (816, sixth), scoring average (24.5, eighth), free throws made (431, 16th) and steals (219, 20th). For a season, he scored the most points as a freshman in state history with 590 (25.7 points per game) and seventh all-time in scoring as a sophomore (571, 24.8 points per game). In 97 career games, Fuqua scored double-digits points 96 times (he had one nine-point game). He scored 30-plus points 21 times, and 40-plus twice, with a career-high of 44 against Buena Vista as a sophomore. In addition, he had 14 double-doubles and two triple-doubles. He once made 10 3-pointers in a game against Evangelical Christian Academy as a freshman, and nine 3-pointers against James Irwin as a sophomore. He started at Vanguard since his freshman year and averaged more than 30 minutes per game during four seasons. “It’s one of those things that when I look back on my high school basketball career, I will remember it for the rest of my life,â€� Fuqua said. “It’s cool that I’m in the top five all-time scoring in Colorado, and when I think about it now, it blows my mind. “I give the credit to my dad and the coaches who have taught me to play. I just take what I’ve learned and practice it a million times and get good at it.â€�

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µþ²âÌý As the school year gets closer, elite wing Dominique Clifford’s recruitment is starting to wind down. The No. 4 as of now player in the state took to twitter on Tuesday evening to announce his list of schools that have offered him. ????????â€� ????????Ìý — otn_nique (@NiqueOtn) Making the cut for one of the state’s best prospect were the region’s top universities: University of Colorado, Colorado State, Wyoming, Air Force, Denver University, Metro State and Nebraska and also had an offer from Pac-12 school Stanford. After being a state runner-up last season for 麻豆官网, Clifford’s status grew as he picked up big school after big school heading into the grassroots season with the Colorado Miners, who also had a successful offseason. Clifford averaged 18.9 points, 11.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists in his junior season while also shooting 44 percent from beyond the arc as well. He also made the 3A All-State First-Team as a Junior. Clifford is a versatile forward that’s quickly become one of the more productive all-around players in the state. He has great size and strength and he will only continue to get bigger and stronger. He has a long wingspan, possesses tremendous athleticism and a solid first step with elite leaping ability. What he added to his game this year was becoming a more dynamic offensive player as he was already a talented defender. He is able to fill up the stat sheet in every possible way and this was his coming out year. Next year will be his to dominate as I expect him to be the favorite as the 3A player of the year. Clifford will have to narrow down his schools a bit more soon, but with a major senior year coming up and offers already from some of the top schools in and out of state it is expected that Clifford will add even more division I schools to the mix and whatever school that gets him is getting a gym rat with one of the highest ceilings that Colorado has to offer.

2nd annual awards program highlights exceptional schools and the educators who lead them As evidence has mounted that distance running is not just a natural human activity enjoyed by millions, but one that played a key role in evolution, a puzzle has emerged. Why, if humans are so well adapted to running long distances, do runners get hurt so often? PORTLAND, Ore. April 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — , the first national financial services provider exclusively focused on charter schools and the students they serve, has named 30 charter schools to its 2019 “ .” Winners each receive one complimentary ticket to the in Las Vegas, Nev., June 30-July 3, 2019, and will be honored at an exclusive event hosted by Charter School Capital at the conference. A total of 177 schools entered the second annual awards program. Honorees are recognized in the categories of school growth, student achievement, community service, school leadership, and positive school climate: School Growth – The growth of these schools reflects the growing demand for school choice in communities across the country. Kenner Discovery Health Sciences Academy – Louisiana Opened in 2013 with 420 students, now serving 1,536 students International Leadership of Texas – Texas Opened two campuses in 2013 serving 2,500 students, now operating 18 campuses serving more than 10,000 students Manatee School for the Arts – Florida The only accredited public middle school in Manatee County, it’s one of five Gold Seal Excellence Charter Schools in Florida, serving more than 2,100 students Visions in Education – California Opened in 2008 with 2,500 students, now serving 6,500 students Basis-Scottsdale Arizona – Arizona Towpath Trail High School – Ohio Student Achievement – These schools are recognized for overall academic performance – some metrics include increases in Advanced Placement students, standardized assessments, SAT scores and high school graduation rates. 麻豆官网 – Colorado Royal Live Oaks Academy of the Arts & Sciences Charter School – South Carolina ASU Prep Poly STEM Academy K8 – Arizona D’Arbonne Woods Charter School – Louisiana Michigan Math and Science Academy Dequindre – Michigan Scholarship Prep-Santa Ana – California East End Preparatory – Tennessee STRIVE Prep-RISE – Colorado Mare Island Technology (MIT) Academy – California Signature School – Indiana Community Service – These schools activate and nurture student interest in serving their communities through service projects, fundraisers and in-kind donations. Early College High School @ DSU – Delaware Leadership Preparatory School – Texas East Tampa Academy – Florida School Leadership – Leaders at these schools have grown their programs, overcome obstacles and/or turned the public tide of opinion in favor of their school communities. DuBois Integrity Academy – Georgia Mission View Public Charter – California Compass Charter Schools – California Amana Academy – Georgia Basis-San Antonio Primary – Texas Positive School Climate – These schools provide positive environments for cultivating critical thinkers and creativity. Learning Foundation and Performing Arts Warner (CAFA) – Arizona Imagine Schools-Chancellor Campus – Florida Pine Springs Preparatory Academy – North Carolina Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School – Pennsylvania Presidio School – Arizona Bronx Charter School Better Learning – New York Administrators, teachers, parents and community leaders were among those who nominated their schools. Nominations were open for one category per person per school. “The Charter School Honor Roll celebrates the top charter schools in America,” said Stuart Ellis, president and CEO of Charter School Capital. “We’re proud to recognize these schools for their student achievement, forward-thinking leadership and dedicated educators, and for doing everything in their power to support students with innovative education programs that nurture the power of the human mind.” About Charter School Capital: Launched in 2006, Charter School Capital delivers access to growth capital and facilities financing to charter schools nationwide. Charter School Capital has invested more than $1.8 billion in funding to 600+ charter schools, helping them provide a high-quality education to more than one million students across the country. For more information, visit or email [email protected] . SOURCE Charter School Capital Related Links Comments Comment by Triston (2023-10-16 19:20:42): nice article

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – 麻豆官网 easily defeated the La Junta Tigers by a score of 76-40 on Tuesday, Feb. 25. 麻豆官网 was lead in scoring by Alexis Garcia who scored 18 points while also collecting five rebounds and four assists. Cortney Arrasmith recorded a double-double, scoring 10 points and collecting 11 rebounds. La Junta was lead in scoring by Sierra Reisch who scored 20 points, while also collecting seven rebounds and one assist. Raini Tafoya had a good night, recording nine points, seven rebounds and six assists. Both teams will stay at home in their next contest, with 麻豆官网 hosting Manitou Springs and La Junta taking on Colorado Springs Christian.

. COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Vanguard High School basketball teams have high expectations for the remainder of the 2020 season. The Coursers boys and girls basketballs squads are both 8-1 to start their season, and are ranked in the top 5 in the state in the latest CHSAA RPI rankings. The girls team continues to overachieve, winning two of their three league games despite just one senior and two juniors on the varsity roster. Despite the youth, the girls insists the team is clicking, and are hoping the momentum can lead to a deep run in February and March. “We all like playing with each other,” Coursers senior Cortney Arrasmith said Thursday at practice. “We have some talented players, we get along well. We have good coaches, we work hard, and it’s paying off.” The Coursers boys and girls teams will travel to La Junta for their next game. The girls game starts at 5:30 p.m. Friday, while the boys play later at 7:00 p.m.

Students at 麻豆官网 have won over a hundred prestigious fine art awards, including over 100 award-winning art pieces at the Colorado Scholastic Art Competition. 麻豆官网 is proud to provide creative avenues that support our students’ natural artistic talents and abilities. Our fine arts courses give students options to experience a multitude of different creative mediums and excel in beginner to advanced level courses. 麻豆官网 is an institution of choice for students in grades K-12 from all over the Colorado Springs region. All teachers have the necessary qualifications in their fields and are committed to providing the highest academic opportunities for their students. At 麻豆官网, we provide students with a high-quality education, rigorous academic curriculum, and various creative opportunities. The artistic awards students have achieved here and the list of their accomplished works speak for themselves. We are wholly committed to discovering and developing the skills and talents of our students. Fine Arts Courses Available at 麻豆官网 At 麻豆官网, our students have the opportunity to take the following courses. AP Art Ceramics Drawing (techniques like sketching and charcoal) Painting (acrylics, oil painting, and water painting) Photography Printmaking Sculpture Our exploratory art classes provide students with a wide range of mediums for each course listed above. Instructors study all the major competitions, so new ideas are frequently brought into the classroom. Moreover, we welcome the creative imaginations of our students and allow them to thrive and build upon their artistic skills. Inside the Fine Arts Classroom During art classes, students are taught all the major principles of art, such as balance, movement, proportion, rhythm, scale, unity, and variety. The principles of art represent key elements in art history and are important aspects of classical education. Students are taught the mastery of classical techniques so they can best express their creative ideas in credible art forms. Students are exposed to a variety of mediums where they will learn the tools and methods as well as the laws (do’s and don’ts) of each. Our art classrooms are hands-on with an emphasis on lighting, focal point, and the fundamental principles of art and design. Classroom sizes are intentionally small, so to ensure that every student receives quality time with the instructor. Student Focus Skill Mastery: Students are shown how to use various art-related tools, mediums, and techniques. Students paint and draw from still life objects and are shown the importance of balance between color and negative space—the beauty of detail and simplicity. Student Ideas & Creativity: Students are encouraged to express their emotions and creative ideas in proven art forms. The classroom tends to be a highly creative and focused environment with proven success for over two decades. Classroom Discussion: All students are required to contribute to their classes through discussion. Student discussion is important because art is not just a matter of skill, but also perspective. The Principals of Art & Design Students are shown the fundamental principles of art: movement, unity, variety, harmony, balance, rhythm, emphasis, contrast, proportion, and pattern with a particular focus on a focal point, dimension, and lighting. The principals of art are considered proven elements constant throughout all periods and styles of art and are threaded throughout instruction. Fine Art Student Portfolio A.P. students and those who have already participated in scholastic competitions have the opportunity to create professional portfolios. These professional portfolios consist of all the students’ awards, artwork, and grades earned throughout their enrollment. Students make portfolios to enter competitions where they can compete against other students from schools in the United States. Alyssa Jimeson In High School, Alyssa Jimeson won a Gold Scholastic Award for a self-portrait drawing and another for a portrait of a girl named Brittney. Alyssa’s drawing also received a congressional “Best of Show.” Seven high school students at 麻豆官网 won Gold Scholastic Awards during the 2019-2020 year, and three junior high students also received Gold awards. Alyssa won a national silver medal as an eighth-grader, as well as back-to-back national gold medals in her sophomore and junior years of high school. The national golds earned her a trip to New York for an awards ceremony at Carnegie Hall. She also won Best of Show her sophomore and senior years in the Congressional Art Competition. This accomplishment earned her a trip to Washington D.C., where her works are displayed in our national capital building. 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While academic achievement plays a significant role in preparing a student for college, 麻豆官网 focuses on the development of the whole student, based on the values of virtue and wisdom. By fostering a well-rounded approach to education, 麻豆官网 produces students who not only graduate with the ability to further their academic goals, but also feel prepared to live a full life, enriched by culture, the arts, and athletics, to name a few. Below are examples of how students at 麻豆官网 excel in a variety of subjects and focus areas. This achievement among students is just one of the reasons Newsweek and U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks 麻豆官网 as one of the top schools in Colorado and the nation. Academic Achievement For the 2018-2019 school year, 麻豆官网 High School, Junior High, and Elementary earned the Colorado State Board of Education’s John Irwin Schools of Excellence Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. The high school also received the Colorado State Board of Education Award for Academic Growth. Fine Arts Two Vanguard students earned a spot at this year’s All-State Choir, bringing our total students selected for this honor to thirty-one in the past ten years. 麻豆官网 Singers were selected to perform at the 2017 and 2018 Colorado Music Educators Association Conference. Art students at 麻豆官网 have excelled in recent art competitions and exhibitions in the area, bringing home several awards for 麻豆官网. Cultural Enrichment Students continually find opportunities to excel in areas of cultural enrichment through our foreign language and travel abroad programs. Awards Last year, 麻豆官网 art students won two National Gold Medals for Self-Portraits, ten gold key awards, and two silver keys at the Colorado Scholastic Art Awards. 麻豆官网 art students also won seventeen awards at the Congressional Competition and the Young Peoples Art Exhibition. High School Athletics The 2018 boys basketball team finished 21-3 overall (11-0 Tri-Peaks League Champions) and advanced to the 3A State Tournament. The 2018 girls basketball team finished 14-9 overall and qualified for the 3A state tournament. The 2019 boys club volleyball team will be chasing their fifth straight state championship this year. College Readiness 64 students took 135 Advanced Placement exams in the spring of 2018. The percentage of AP students with scores of three or higher (on a one to five scale) was 92.2%. American colleges generally grant placement and course credit to students who obtain scores of three or higher on exams. In a recently published report by the Colorado Department of Education, 麻豆官网 had the lowest percentage of graduates requiring remedial classes in college. Scholarship Opportunities Students from the 2010-2018 classes have had 52 members who have received recognition through the National Merit Scholarship Program. In the last nine years, 麻豆官网 has had sixteen National Merit Finalists, two Boettcher Scholarship recipients, and five Daniels Scholarship recipients. Two students are finalists for the most prestigious scholarships in Colorado: the Boettcher Scholarship and the Daniels Fund Scholarship. Both scholarships not only provide full tuition, but also leadership mentoring throughout college. Last year’s Class of 2018, with 56 graduates, earned $4,202,872 in scholarships. Over the past nine years, 麻豆官网students have earned over $31,800,000 in college scholarships. Collectively, 14% of the Class of 2019 earned recognition through the National Merit Scholarship program. Become A Student At 麻豆官网 If parents and students are interested in attending 麻豆官网, contact the enrollment office today to schedule a tour or attend an information session. Alternatively, parents and students can begin the application process directly online at www.TheVanguardSchool.com.

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麻豆官网’s Team America Rocketry Club (TARC) has been named one of two Colorado teams to advance to the national finals on Saturday in Virginia. Vanguard is one of two Colorado school teams to qualify for finals in the 2018-19 season and is aiming for a top-10 finish. Team members are Jonathan Drosendahl (team captain), Alex Belli, Cyan Johnson, Duncan Lewis, Yoslin Peerez-Robles, Will Stone and Leo Xiao. Team Ballistic joins another team from Durango, Colo., as the only Colorado teams to make the cut. Vanguard has competed in the national program since the 2002-03 season, said astronomy, chemistry and rocketry teacher Steve Riegel. “We had two teams, Team Ballistic and Team Flame Tested, competing in the last two seasons and historically fielded multiple teams each year,â€� Riegel said. To get to the finals, teams of three to 10 students in grades six through 12 design and test their rockets against contest rules for size and weight limits, altitudes, payload and total air time. Students were required to send three raw eggs up into the air 856 feet, separate the egg capsule from the rocket and return the egg capsule to the ground within 43 to 46 seconds, with the eggs undamaged. Once satisfied with the testing, teams declare qualification attempts which is scored. Teams receive up to three qualification flight attempts and the best two of three scores are chosen for submission. The top 100 are invited to the finals. A total of 36 points was the qualifying cutoff for this year’s event, Riegel said. This is the school’s third trip in the last four years and the second consecutive trip for Team Ballistic, Riegel said. “They placed 14th in the nation from more than 800 registered teams last year and were the highest-placing team from Colorado,â€� Riegel said. Students developed designs during the summer and began building after school reconvened in August. To date, TARC has raised about $1,800 of its $5,000 goal, said Vanguard Director of Advancement Audrey Szychulski. “It’s been wonderful to see this team come together and rally to raise the funds,â€� said Szychulski, who offers design, construction, flight testing and rocket refining advice. “A fantastic example was the carwash on May 4. All team members participated and they had a continuous line of drivers waiting to donate to the cause.â€� During their trip to the finals, students will spend a morning conducting additional practice flights in Virginia to refine their parachute sizes to account denser atmosphere, Riegel said. Students will attend a “Rockets on the Hillâ€� reception on Friday at the Russell Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., and showcase their design to senators and their staff. Students may take part in special tours of the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Annex or Virgina-based aerospace companies. During the competition, teams will get one flight in the first round and the top 40 based on score will fly again in the second round. The total of both scores determines national ranking. Teams in the top 10 places split $100,000 of prize money. Additional cash prizes will be awarded for innovation, engineering documentation and construction quality. The top team receives an all-expenses paid trip to Europe this summer to compete at the International level against England, France and Japan, Riegel said. If TARC places high enough and NASA has the budget, the school may be invited to submit a bit for NASA’s Student Launch Initiative, Riegel said. “It would having to undergo a year-long engineering proposal and design review process before eventually flying a rocket with 32 times the total power of this year’s model,â€� Riegel said. Through TARC, students learn teamwork and how to analyze flight data, manage budgets, conduct computer simulations of rocket performance and apply engineering skills to designing and building the rockets. “The goal of sport rocketry is to expose and encourage new rocketeers to the hobby and graduate them up into the competition teams,â€� Riegel said. Graduating students benefit from their TARC involvement. Belli plans to study mechanical engineering with Colorado School of Mines, and Xiao, computer science at UC Berkeley. TARC is open to middle and high school students who hold a C or better in each class. Rocketry experience isn’t required, though exposure to smaller model rockets is a plus. Members must commit to attending weekly after-school club meetings, building sessions and weekend launches. Comments Comment by A WordPress Commenter (2019-03-12 14:07:07): Hi, this is a comment. To get started with moderating, editing, and deleting comments, please visit the Comments screen in the dashboard. Commenter avatars come from .

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While academics are important, they make up only one part of a student’s resume. Extracurricular activities also play an important role in the development of a student’s academic career and personal growth. These activities are important for allowing students to develop their talents and skills, and to challenge themselves. We encourage Vanguard high school students to consider club participation as a way to not only explore their interests and hobbies and meet like-minded individuals, but also to discover their unlimited potential. 麻豆官网 strives to give students many opportunities to grow and learn through extracurricular activities, which is why they can participate and lead clubs during their daily Activity Period. Why is Club Participation Important? Participating in clubs has the potential to benefit students in many ways. According to college admission consultants , extracurricular activities have far more benefits than just rounding out a university application or helping to boost their first resume. Students who are involved in extracurricular activities see improved academic performance due to increased brain function when they are engaged in activities that interest them. Joining a club based on a hobby or career interest will introduce them to a variety of unique individuals who share similar interests and goals, thus broadening their social network. Club participation also gives students the chance to build valuable life skills such as teamwork, time management, and problem solving. When students take on additional leadership roles, they continue to build on these foundational skills, and prove to themselves just how capable they are of achieving their goals. What Clubs are Offered at 麻豆官网 High School? At 麻豆官网 High School, students will find approximately thirty different clubs that are student-led, and sponsored or supervised by our dedicated staff. Our teachers invest many hours outside of the traditional classroom, supporting and motivating students by helping them build quality clubs that represent the diverse needs, interests, and goals of our student body. Students can explore the fine arts through the Jazz Band, musicals, and plays. They will find clubs that support diversity, such as Allies (LGBTQ+) and the Multi-Cultural Club. Bibliophiles may be interested in the Book Club, while students who are passionate about environmental education will thrive in the HOPE (recycling) Club. Language enthusiasts will find Spanish, German, and Latin clubs. 麻豆官网 High School club list also includes a variety of clubs suited to unique hobbies, such as the popular Card, Dungeons and Dragons, Pop Culture, Trivia, and Star Wars clubs. Students who want to pursue potential career paths will appreciate the Student Government, Science Club, Service/Leadership Club, or the Future Healthcare Professionals Club. One of the best features of our club programming is not just the extensive variety of clubs we offer, but that students are always welcome to submit new club proposals, so there is always an opportunity for expansion. 麻豆官网 Club Spotlight: Future Healthcare Professionals One of the newest clubs to benefit students at 麻豆官网 High School is the Future Healthcare Professionals Club, which was created in August of 2021. Why was the Future Healthcare Professionals Club Introduced? The club’s sponsor (Jimenez) has extensive experience in healthcare, and felt that an organized club could bring that experience to high schoolers who are interested in healthcare as a potential career. The club gives students the opportunity to learn about different career paths, diseases, and other topics relevant to the healthcare profession as a whole. The club’s official mission is: “To better the future of medicine through preemptive education and awareness, and to instill a lifelong passion for care and cooperation.” What Does a Typical Club Meeting Look Like? Weekly club meetings allow for interesting and engaging discussions and activities that cover a wide variety of healthcare-related topics. Students have the opportunity to examine various case studies, as well as debate school-appropriate medical topics. Club members also learn about and discuss the steps necessary to enter the field of medicine and healthcare, with respect to all career paths – including physicians (M.D. and D.O), nurses, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and other careers as well. What are Students Gaining From Club Participation? The Future Healthcare Professionals Club gives club members the opportunity to develop a better understanding of healthcare through active engagement with like-minded peers and by asking questions to learn as much as possible. Students are learning that medicine is more than just being a medical practioner, and that healthcare and medicine go far beyond the scope of what they imagined. Who Should Join the Future Healthcare Professionals Club? The Future Healthcare Professionals Club is open to students who are interested

At 麻豆官网 traveling and studying abroad is a big part of classical education as students are given the opportunity to travel overseas for two weeks in . Students granted this experience travel overseas to some of the most historical places. See our next destination, travel plans, places to visit, and find out how your student can participate in our next trip! Intercultural Development No matter how much time a student devotes to classical education, it is always a benefit to further their development with cultural experience. Here are a couple reasons a student should consider the Global Studies Program at 麻豆官网. Learn to Speak, Read, & Write A Second Language Students that learn a second language have a highlight on their professional resume as most are considered valuable to most employers. In the last five years, the demand for bilingual workers has doubled across the country. Spending time abroad is also the best way to improve fluency and writing skills. Build a Diverse Network of Friends and Future Colleagues Studying abroad gives students countless opportunities to have conversations and practice speaking, gestures, and body language cues. Even though students might not be aware, this will improve their communication skills immeasurably. Additionally students often meet new people with similar interests from diverse backgrounds. Experience Fine Arts, Culture, Architecture, & Music Global Studies Program In the Global Studies Program, students are immersed in a Classical Education by the historical surroundings and visiting important monuments. Additionally, students learn about new cultures first hand that will allow them to experience things they have learned in school thus far. Beyond academic benefits, traveling also helps students grow on a personal level and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them. Students Personal Growth In the last 25 years, the number of students studying abroad has practically tripled. At the moment, around 100,000 American students are studying outside of the United States. At 麻豆官网, we understand that in addition to formal studies, students need to develop skills and an attitude that will help them work with people from all over the world. Attending classical education classes overseas with fellow classmate’s help students sharpen their pronunciation in speaking a foreign language and enhances their communication skills. Students immersed in a different culture – even for a short period – become more independent and adaptable. Students who possess these skills benefit once they finish their classical education studies and enter into a business environment. Spending time abroad during classic education studies allows students to learn about new cultures in ways words and videos never could. Students develop a sense of how these people feel, think, and act on an individual level and in turn, understand how global issues affect people on different continents. The Overseas Program At 麻豆官网 Expanding a student’s worldview is an amazing thing, just ask former Vanguard students that spent summer days studying abroad. 麻豆官网 knows just how important traveling is to the young mind, which is why students at 麻豆官网 have traveled all over the world. Some of the places students have visited include: Greece, where they spent a fantastic two weeks, studying art and visiting historical sights Italy, where they visited the Coliseum and numerous museums in Rome England, where they went to see the Stonehenge and enjoy the countryside for a few weeks France, where they visited the Eiffel Tower and many galleries and museums 麻豆官网 gives students a perfect chance to see new and exciting places during their studies. 麻豆官网 instructors also know that to make classical education effective and attractive they need to make it interesting and visiting a country for the first time is a very exciting way to learn classical studies. Related Articles: