Due: Next Class,
Read the attached timeline, then define and describe each of the terms below based on the reading. There will be a quiz on Thursday over this material.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The annual
The cost of the trip is covered entirely by the student activity fee.
A list of suggested supplies for your student is below:
It is pretty amusing living in the
All students on the trip are expected to share in cooking and cleaning duties. Drugs and alcohol are, of course, strictly prohibited on the trip. Game systems and loud music are requested to stay at home, while we encourage students to bring cards, board games, and musical instruments.
We look forward to another great high school campout. Please let your student’s advisor know if you have any questions.
Regards,
High School Advisors
Dear Parents of the Class of 2008,
There are a few important things to keep track of as we move towards graduation.
This is an exciting time of year and of life. I would be happy to help with any questions you might have around your graduates’ experience.
Best,
Ken Gadbow
Ken@TrilliumCharterSchool.org
Make Up Assignment
Student Name _______________________
Book title __________________________
Author _____________________________
Minimum number of pages ___________
Due Date for Assignment ______________
i. Who is in it?
ii. What is happening?
iii. Where is it taking place?
iv. When is it taking place?
Separation Barrier Assignment
Due: Tuesday, April 29th in class
This assignment is designed to introduce the student to the physical barriers in place in and around the
Look at the following map and answer the questions below:
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Watch the following short film and answer the questions below:
http://www.btselem.org/english/video/200803_Road_443.asp
Watch the following short film and answer the questions below:
Please feel free to write any additonal thoughts, reflections, or questions you have based on viewing these images.
Tai Chi
2007/8
Instructor: Ken Gadbow Email: Ken@TrilliumCharterSchool.org Phone: 503-348-9849
Course Structure
We will study the art of tai chi through both group and one on one instruction. This class is non-competitive. Evaluations will be based on individual progress in understanding and performing parts of the exercise. Students will spend ten minutes each class period making detailed notes on new moves or corrections. There will be a mid-term exam and an end of term exhibition in front of the school community.
Course Objectives
Students will learn a series of movements in the tai chi chu’an yang style long form. Students will be able to practice tai chi at school, at home, or in line at the grocery store. Students will develop their understanding of the philosophy of meditative martial arts.
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise focusing on relaxation and power. The exercise, which takes about 25 minutes to complete, is designed to facilitate physical, mental, and emotional development. Consisting of 124 movements, Tai Chi is performed in a slow, smooth, and continuous manner. This non-competitive class allows students to progress at their own rate, utilizing one-on-one as well as group instruction. Students should wear loose fitting clothing and socks.
Code of Conduct
All students are expected to know and uphold the Rights and Responsibilities of the Trillium Constitution. We will use the non-violent conflict resolution process that includes conversations, mediations, and the OVRR system.
Framework Concentrations:
Community Membership:
Health, Wellness, and Safety:
Cooperation:
Grading:
Participation (based on student self-evaluation*, page 5) 80%
Mid term exhibition 10%
End of term exhibition 10%
*There are 306 points possible in the self-evaluation. Each student gets evaluated at the end of the quarter, out of a possible 288 (everyone gets 2 freebies). Therefore, in the self-evaluation, an “A” = 288 – 259, “B” = 229 – 258, “C” = 228 – 199, “D” = 198 – 169, “F” = <169.
Attendance Policy:
The majority of your grade in this class comes from your participation. If you are not here, then you cannot participate. If you cannot participate, then you cannot meet the expectations of the class. This class is graded on a pass/no pass basis.
§ If a student misses more than 3 classes, ze[1] cannot pass.
High School Advising: The Syllabus!
Trillium Charter School 2007/8
Instructor: Ken Gadbow Phone: 503-348-9849 Office hours: Fridays 12-1
Email: Ken@TrilliumCharterSchool.org
Objectives:
Students will demonstrate their understanding of the Rights and Responsibilities of the Trillium Constitution. Students will participate in Trillium’s democratic processes to engage in meaningful discourse and understand how to affect change. Students will develop Personalized Learning Plans to follow their own interests and passions at school on the path towards graduation. Students will make progress on the Trillium Framework. Students will use advising time to maintain their student planners. Students will each select and carry-out an advising community-based job[1]. Students will participate in buddy group activities. Student and advisor will keep track of the student’s graduation requirements through course selection and the completion of the Trillium Framework.
Advising has been evolving over the years at Trillium, and when it is done well, is the center of what Trillium wants to be: a place where students are encouraged to pursue their own interests and demonstrate what they have accomplished to continue to grow as learners. The advising group is the core of Trillium’s democratic model.
Framework Skills:
It is up to the individual student, and the focus of his/her learning plan, to decide what Framework goals will be accomplished in Advising. Students may pursue individual projects during this time that could meet a wide range of Framework goals. At a minimum, students should consider the following Framework standards integral to Advising:
Framework Skills (cont.):
Community Membership:
Cooperation:
Code of Conduct:
All students are expected to know and uphold the Rights and Responsibilities of the Trillium Constitution. We will use the non-violent conflict resolution process that includes conversations, mediations, and the OVRR system.
Grading policies:
Advisory is graded on a Pass/Fail basis at the end of each quarter. In order to pass advising, the student must:
[1] Currently advising jobs include, but are not limited to: Astrologers, Photographers, Bloggers, Horticulturalists, Meteorologists, Ichthyologists, Party Planners, Interior Decorators, Scribes.
Wide World of Trade
Class Syllabus
Trillium Charter School Q4 2007/8
Instructor:
Ken Gadbow
Office Hours: Fridays 12-1
Email: Ken@TrilliumCharterSchool.org
Blog: http://ken-trillium.blogspot.com/
Mobile Phone: 503-348-9849
The cotton in one pair of Levi’s jeans may have come from 5 different countries, been knit and died in yet another, and cut and stitched in still another. The produce in most grocery stores travels thousands, sometimes tens of thousands of miles, before it arrives, polished and on display for us consumers to spend our money on. Each day, we interact with countless objects that are created in many countries around the world before they arrive at our fingertips. This course looks at the interconnectedness of the global economy, integrating economics and geography. Students will investigate the tight links between economies all over the world, looking at essential economic concepts of scarcity, specialization, and trade.
Code of Conduct
All students are expected to know and uphold the Rights and Responsibilities of the Trillium Constitution. We will use the non-violent conflict resolution process that includes conversations, mediations, and agreements.
Framework Concentrations:
Social Science:
Grading policies:
The narrative evaluation and final grade will focus heavily on the student’s participation in class activities and discussions.
Participation: 50%
Quizzes: 20%
In Class Reflections: 30%
Attendance and Tardiness Policy:
This course requires participation in order to be successful for the student, the group, and the class. Therefore it is imperative that the student be in class.
A person is considered on-time if ze* is in the classroom, in ze's seat ready to work when the bell rings. A person may be considered tardy if ze does not meet the above criteria or comes to class less than 5 minutes after the bell rings. Three tardies constitute one un-excused absence. A person who is tardy will still benefit in coming to class as ze will better understand what is happening in the course, and will be able to participate and contribute to the class in a meaningful way.
Class Syllabus
Trillium Charter School Q4 2007/8
Instructor:
Ken Gadbow
Office Hours: Fridays 12-1
Email: Ken@TrilliumCharterSchool.org
Blog: http://ken-trillium.blogspot.com/
Mobile Phone: 503-348-9849
This course is a continuation of the Middle East Studies focus from third quarter. The central theme is working towards peaceful resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and explores the essential question, “How do we achieve peace in the
As part of our partnership with Mercy Corp and the Why Not program we will be taking part in the world’s largest lesson plan event on April 23 through a live video conference with our counterparts in
Course Objectives
By the end of this course the student will:
Code of Conduct
All students are expected to know and uphold the Rights and Responsibilities of the Trillium Constitution. We will use the non-violent conflict resolution process that includes conversations, mediations, and agreements.
A note on sources: Students should take special care when researching on-line to find credible information, especially due to the volatile nature of this particular topic. Government (.gov) and university (.edu) websites are among the more reliable. PBS, BBC, and National Geographic are also likely to offer well researched material. Wikipedia.org has its merits, and can be a useful tool, but like most sources, can contain biased or inaccurate information. All sources should be treated critically. Always use more than one source. Compare and contrast the information you find.
Framework Concentrations:
Social Science:
Grading policies:
The narrative evaluation and final grade will focus heavily on the student’s participation in class activities and discussions.
Participation (Daily): 50%
Student Reflections (Weekly): 20%
Draft Community Presentation (Thursday, May 29th): 10%
Final Community Presentation (Thursday, June 5th): 20%
Attendance and Tardiness Policy:
This course requires participation in order to be successful for the student, the group, and the class. Therefore it is imperative that the student be in class.
A person is considered on-time if he/she is in the classroom, in his/her seat ready to work when the bell rings. A person may be considered tardy if he/she does not meet the above criteria or comes to class less than 5 minutes after the bell rings. Three tardies constitute one un-excused absence. A person will lose one letter grade for every two unexcused absences. A person who is tardy will still benefit in coming to class as he/she will better understand what is happening in the course, and will be able to participate and contribute to the class in a meaningful way.
Important Dates:
April 22 or 23 (TBD): World’s Largest Lesson Plan Video Conference
Note: This will be either a Tuesday night (8 PM) or early Wednesday morning (7 AM) event..
May 29: Draft Community Presentation Due
June 5: Final Community Presentation Due
Peace
DUE: TUESDAY, APRIL 15TH
Choose one of the groups listed below to research over the weekend. Answer the questions below and bring back what you learned on Tuesday prepared to present to the class.
