Tenth Grade Room

Coach O'Connor (on right) checks in with the tenth graders on their "On task and standard completion" data to make sure students are pacing as a tenth grader should and strategize on how to continuously improve. 

This year at pathways, the 10th graders were given their own special room to design and make theirs. The 7 tenth graders not only get their own room, but they get to create their own projects. Pathways is based all off standard attainment, and 10th graders have the opportunity to design their own projects to master those standards on their own. For instance Justin Mesick is writing a script for a sitcom that satirizes several popular shows including: Seinfeld, Breaking Bad and Scrubs. Justin designed his project to hit English, Social studies, and science standards by writing the script to also explain specific topics within the show such as freedom of speech and renewable vs. nonrenewable resources. The 10th graders are not monitored at all times; they are to show  “work environment” behavior, and make sure their work gets done. They have daily check ins with their coaches virtually, and face to face check ins as needed. This new addition to Pathways is not only teaching the 10th graders to have a good work ethic but also to take on responsibilities such as time management as they prepare for their future careers.

Justin Mesick and Hayden Waala collaborate on a joint project.
They will be analyzing the marketing strategies employed
 in advertising the film The Lorax while also analyzing its depiction
 of deforestation.

By: Generose Puestow