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Kent Innovation High opened in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 2011 〔http://www.kentisd.org〕 with one hundred freshmen, four facilitators, and supporting administration. Based on the "New Tech model" 〔http://www.newtechnetwork.org〕 which originated in Napa, California, Kent Innovation uses project (and problem) based learning to encourage inquiry and inspire creativity. In 2012–2013, Kent Innovation added approximately another 100 freshmen and 4 facilitators. This pattern will continue through 2014–2015 when the school reaches the maximum of around 400 students, 9–12. Students describe the environment as a "family" and that there is very little bullying. Kent ISD and their Superintendents have opened an exciting New Tech High School, Kent Innovation High, that is very different from traditional high schools. With a focus on project-based learning and collaboration with both students and teachers, Kent Innovation High will demonstrate some of the best thinking in the country about teaching and learning. Success for all students is a driving goal of this "lab" school, which will serve as a learning laboratory for teachers and administrators who want to innovate back in their own schools. From the glass walls and integrated presence of technology, to the ongoing teamwork of students and just-in-time facilitated learning, the physical and cultural environment will be designed to: * Personalize learning for all students * Increase the relevance of academics to foster student engagement * Cultivate the student voice so students will "own" their education ==Courses== GLOBAL STUDIES Global Studies is an integrated English and Social Studies class focused on world history, literature, culture, religion, and geography from 300 AD to present. ALGEBRA I Algebra I is a stand-alone course that meets the Common Core Standards for Algebra I. BIOLOGY Biology is a stand-alone-course in which students are expected to demonstrate competency of the following topics: Scientific Method, Genetics, Mitosis and Meiosis, Evolution. In addition, students cover the Common Core Science Literacy Standards. GEOMETRY Geometry is a stand-alone course that meets the Common Core Standards for Geometry. WORLD HISTORY World History is a stand-alone Social Studies class focused on world history, culture and geography from 300 AD to present. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Kent Innovation High」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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