After visiting small, specialty schools for the past three weeks, it was mighty refreshing to see Greenwood High School on the horizon! How did they greet me you ask? With a sheep's brain!! :) Their AP biology and psychology classes were wrapping up a dissection of a sheep's brain to better understand our central nervous system. So cool! The students that I interviewed said they were excited to have this hands-on experiment and found that they learned much more than just studying diagrams and reading definitions from a textbook. I couldn't believe they didn't seem squirmy or grossed out! It took me back to my high school days of Anatomy and Physiology...we had to dissect a cat!! EWWWW!
Next, we headed to talk to the students that run their newspaper, Timberlines. The room was decorated with trophies and plaques celebrating the newspaper's success! Very impressive. The students explained how they conduct interviews about entertainment, sports, school functions, and community events...pretty much anything and everything in the school that's important they cover. Is this really a class? Sounds like full-time job to me!
Lastly, we headed over to a neighboring elementary school to feature Greenwood's Cadet Teaching Program. Students interested in a child-related career or profession are encouraged to participate in this program. They leave 7th period everyday to go to another school, are assigned to a specific classroom, and assist the teacher with lesson plans, teaching, etc. The two gals I spoke with talked about how working with kids everyday is such a rewarding experience for them. They also get to see put themselves in the teacher's shoes. It's a difficult job and one that is not applauded enough! My hat goes off to all teachers and those wanting to get into the profession.
Thanks for letting me visit GHS! Go Woodmen!