Showing posts with label MYP-IB. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MYP-IB. Show all posts

Friday, May 2, 2014

NCTS Students Explore J. Everett Light Career Center CTE Classes

NCTS MYP unit question:  
How will I explore my world?

Check out some of the fun projects students are developing as they explore JELCC CTE classes during their NCTS career planning class:


"The Visual Design class has a chill vibe. I like it because I get to be creative. I got to design and make my own t-shirt. I want to take this class so I can be creative while I am at school." --Saleeth



"In Computer Repair, I got to dissect a computer and learn about the parts inside of it. I learned a lot; and now, I have more questions about things I want to continue to learn. For example, I want to learn more about the G3 back up disc." -Phebra 



"I like the fact that Culinary Arts is the type of class that gives us hands-on learning experiences. Also, you get to eat what you cook. I want to be a chef, so this is a class I will take while I am in high school."-Raven 


"Animation & Film is a good class for me because I like to be creative, and I want to make movies when I get older.  In this class, I got to learn how to edit sound and film. It was actually a lot of fun to learn about everything that goes into making a movie." -Rodney 


"Welding is hard but fun. I have always wanted to try welding, ever since Mrs. Cooper took us on a tour of the welding class during summer school. I am enjoying learning something new " -Asia 


"The Early Childhood Education class is important because we learn about how to take care of children.  I also like that I can take a break from reality and play with the kids. It's a lot of fun." -Victoria 


"My goal is to open up my own salon, so this Cosmetology class is an important class for me 
to take during high school." -Mychaela 


"Music & Sound is a good class for me because I want to be a musician. I like making beats and music.  I have learned a lot in this class. I plan to take this class during my junior and senior years." -Marcus

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

NCTS News

NCTS MYP unit question:  
How do my choices influence my future?

NCTS students researched their career choices. Based on their research, students made plans to begin taking steps in high school that will help them achieve their career goals. To be inspired by students' career choices and high school plans, check out their research papers below: 



                                                                                                       

Thursday, March 20, 2014

Guest Speaker: Mr. Tom Oestreich, Director of Human Resources

Mr. Tom Oestreich, Director of Human Resources for MSDWT, provided NCTS students tips and advice for landing the jobs of their dreams.  


Mr. Oestreich's message directly related to the NCTS MYP unit question:  
How do my choices influence my future?
His advice inspired students to think about how they will prepare for their future interviews. 

"When I watched Jodeci's mock interview, I learned that you never want to give one word answers, 
like yes or no.  Jodeci always explained her answers, and Mr. Oestreich said that was good." -Yemi

"During the mock interview, Mr. Oestreich asked me some questions that I wasn't prepared for.  
This made me realize that it is important to rehearse questions and answers." -Cameron

"Mr. Oestreich really stressed that we need to make a good first impression. 
I think I need to be careful about the way I talk and how I dress when I am in an interview." -Victoria

"I learned that I should research the company that I am interviewing for by going on-line and doing a 
Google search. This lesson was good because it relates to real life."  -Jodeci

"Mr. Oestreich talked about the importance of a firm hand shake, and he told me that 
I have a good handshake." -Trenton

Friday, February 14, 2014

Field Trip: NCTS Students Practice Etiquette


 JELCC Director, Mrs. Wright-Browner taught NCTS students the skills and value of etiquette.  
Upon completion of the etiquette course, Mrs. Wright-Browner and JELCC Assistant Director, Mr. Funk treated students to breakfast at Le Peep Restaurant, where students practiced etiquette skills and enjoyed socializing with each other. 


Phebra shares, "I learned that everyone can be proper and really disciplined when they want to be. I will remember this day, when all the students were nice and when all the adults had smiles on their faces as they complimented us."
(IB Learner Profile:  Principled!) 

Yemi explains, "I learned that trying something new isn't that bad, after all.  I enjoyed the food and company, and I will remember this day." 
(IB Learner Profile:  Open-minded!)



Jodecie recalls, "I will remember the good time I had hanging out with friends and teachers.  I enjoyed the day, and I am happy that the teachers and directors invited us to breakfast."
(IB Learner Profile:  Reflective!)

Anjayla shares, "I will remember getting to know some people who I had never talked to before this field trip."  Similarly, Kourtney explains, " I really enjoyed the whole event.  I got to start some friendships that I never even knew existed."  
(IB Learner Profile: Caring!)

Kordell reflects, "Proper etiquette is something we will all need to know later in life.I appreciate that our teachers and administrators took us to breakfast and made learning etiquette fun." 
(IB Learner Profile:  Balanced!)



Friday, January 17, 2014

NCTS Volunteers for Gleaners Food Bank of Indianapolis

NCTS partnered with Gleaners to help fight hunger in Indianapolis. 
 While volunteering, NCTS students worked as a team to package 22,400 pounds of food. 
As a result of this team effort, 560 Indianapolis families will receive care packages from Gleaners. 

"I learned that it is better to think about others before yourself."  -Kourtney

"Volunteering at Gleaners was a lot of work.  We packed enough boxes to feed about 550 families. It was a lot of work, but knowing that I was helping people, made it all worth it.  If we had another chance to volunteer at Gleaners, I would do it again.  I think everyone should visit and volunteer." -Kordell

"This field trip really made me think about what life must be like for working moms.  It must be long and tiring. I am glad I got to help by stocking and lifting boxes of food and preparing the boxes for shipping. The field trip was a great experience."  -Cordell

"Gleaners was a very fun experience, and I hope that one day I can do it all again."  -Cameron

"I had a huge blast on this field trip.  I found it extremely cool that I was helping others and giving back to others! I hope to do this again sometime soon.  Volunteering was a great way to start off this new year, 2014!"  -Victoria

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Friday, November 22, 2013

Guest Speaker: Adult Education Director, Todd Delay

Adult Education Director, Todd Delay shared his response to the NCTS MYP unit question:
How do my choices impact my personal development. 



Mr. Delay spoke to NCTS students about the cause and effect relationship between their choices and consequences. Delay inspired students to make decisions that will result in positive consequences.

"He talked about the Boomerang Effect that we are talking about in English. The Boomerang Effect is when you do something good and then something good comes back to you." -Kordell 

"Mr. Delay talked about his mentor and how we need mentors to keep us on the right track. I am going to talk to my mentor more often." -Cordell 

"I really liked the part where he talked about how we will all go through challenging stuff. He told us that we will just have to keep our head up and face the challenge in a way that is good. I liked that part." 
-Yemi

"He said that we should find a mentor. I have a mentor. I just need to be more mindful and talk to him more." -Cameron

"He said he works with adults who didn't earn a diploma and now they are struggling to try to get an education. We don't have to be like that. We can make decisions now to take a path that will lead us down a successful path. Everyone's path is different; it all depends on a person's choices." -Victoria

"He reminded me that it is important to know what I want to be in life and make a plan now, while I am in high school. I want to start to reach my goal to be an RN now, while I am in high school."
-Ronshae

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Guest Speaker: NCHS Basketball Coach, Mr. Mitchell

Coach Mitchell shared his response to the NCTS MYP unit question:
How do my choices impact my personal development. 


"Mr. Mitchell taught me that whenever bad things happen in life, you should use these experiences to become stronger! Don't quit and work harder! Now, I will try to become more successful." -Xavier 

"I learned not to let the bad things that happen in life affect me or determine the type of person I am going to be. I will not shut down, even if tragedy strikes." -Alex

"I learned to forgive but not forget. Once you move on with life, you can look back and realize how much better you have become." -Jodecie

"I learned that holding everything in doesn't solve anything, but it forms stress and anger instead. It is important to find a person who you can talk to so they can help you." -Ronshae 

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Field Trip: Decision House 2013

NCTS students attend field trip to seek answers to their MYP unit question:
How do my choices impact my personal development?



Field Trip Reflections by Kourtney & NCTS Classmates

 I went on a journey yesterday, not just any old, boring journey.  It was a field trip that taught me about life. Phebra explains, “I would recommend this field trip because some young adults are unaware of how their decisions will lead them to a path that they might not like.”  The field trip taught us that we will have our ups and downs, but we will still have to get back up, be active, and enjoy life. 

The field trip started with a live drunk driving crash scene. It showed a teenage boy who decided to go for a drive late at night, after he had been drinking. As we sat on the bleachers and watched, red, blue, and white lights from real fire engines, police cars, and ambulances reflected on our faces.  It all seemed real as the actors shouted words, blood splattered, and the emergency workers tried their best to revive the teenage boy that the drunk driver killed. We watched as a police officer tested the driver for alcohol and drugs. We watched as the police officer took the boy to jail. Then we got to see the trial and see the judge sentence the boy to 20 years.  Of course, this was just actors in a play, but it felt real, especially since the actors related the acting to real life statistics.  Tally recalls, “I learned that teenagers who start using alcohol and drugs between the ages of 13-19 are more likely to become addicted.”



The plays felt so real that I even cried during the next play.  In the next play a father raised his hand to his son and slapped him. He told his son that he would never amount to anything.  The next scene showed the young boy passed out on the floor with an orange prescription bottle in his hand; he had overdosed.  We learned that suicide is the third leading cause of death among teens, according to Stand Up! Change Teen Statistics.



During today’s performances, I learned that no matter how I feel, I need to treat others with kindness.  Even when I am feeling so mad that my face is turning red, I need to be nice and kind.  Tally shares, “I learned how important it is to make good decisions.”  Now, I ask you, at the end of the day, who is in control of making your decisions? You!

To learn more about Stand Up! Change Teen Statistics, go to: 

Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Jimmy John's Teaches Students How to Obtain a Job in Today's World

MYP Unit Question:  How do my choices impact my personal development? 

Students learned about Jimmy John’s motivating real-life story.
 They related Jimmy John's life lessons to their own lives.
Inspired, students learned the power behind their choice to persevere and never give up.  



"A lot of high school students are like Jimmy John, and they experience the same life lessons. From today's presentation, I took out that I should not depend on others, but if I need the help I should be open-minded and be willing to take it." -Phebra
***IB Learner Profile Recognition:  Open-Minded! 

"Jimmy John's story taught me that I should not give up on life."  -Jocara

"Just like Jimmy John, I will be really successful!"  -Ronshae & Victoria

"Now, I am doing great in school. Just like Jimmy John, when I was younger, I was all play & no school. Now, I am looking forward to college." -Joy