87% of my students are from low-income households and many of them have to use public trains and buses just to get to school. Some even travel over an hour each way. My students are making an active decision to better their education by attending our school.
Our school is an honors for all high school, meaning that each of my students are in honors level courses.
Not only do we cover honors level material, but we expect our students to participate in labs, activities, and think beyond the standard curriculum.
My Project
Almost 90% of my students come from low income households. A majority of them leave school to go work until 11 PM, then do their homework. They are all hardworking, motivated students, but they often have little financial stability. These supplies will help my students, in and out of the classroom. Many of my students are unable to provide notebooks for each class.
Online videos and images help to visually introduce material, but the ability to use hands-on materials greatly increases a student's ability to grasp a concept.
These materials will help students do activities during class and learn in multiple ways, while practicing their note taking. At our high school, all students will be taking the AP Biology test, however, in past years, many only receive 1 or 2 (a 3 is required for college credit). My class and I have made the goal for all students to get a 3 on the AP test.
Environmental science and biology effect every student. In order for students to increase their learning, they must be able to conduct their own experiments and write things down on worksheets
Nearly all students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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