The IPS Key Learning Community High School has only been in operation since 2004, but they already have some impressive statistics including “highest graduation rate in their district and 89% of students are accepted to college!” Everything about this school is amazing, but I had to choose only three things to showcase. Here we go...
First of all, I spoke to the seniors about their upcoming trip to Costa Rica. I quickly learned this was not like MY senior trip to Cancun. Key Learning Community students have to raise $1500 per person in order to go and they are going there to work in orphanages, build sidewalks, plant trees, etc. (doesn't sound like they'll have time for shopping, swimming, relaxing...) Nonetheless, these students were sooo excited to volunteer their time to help others! I wish them luck on their upcoming fundraising efforts! Did I ask yet if I could go with you guys? J
Next, I spoke to the students about Community Learning Opportunities or CLO. Every Friday, students go into the community to see a play, a concert, or a museum. This Friday, they were doing research at Butler's library for an upcoming project. How lucky are these students?! They get a field trip every week!!!
Lastly, I visited a few "pods." These are special classes that cater to the student and teacher’s interests, similar to an elective. Topics include fly-fishing, sewing, genealogy, technology, and walking...The list goes on and on! The students told me this was their stress reliever during the day because they get to do something they enjoy and CHOOSE to do. I don't know about you, but I'd choose fly-fishing over math ANYDAY! Great students, great school!