Education at Columbia School District is better than in the
Movies! Over the years we have seen
television shows or movies that focus on school life. While story lines about schools take risks
and exploit academic opportunities, at Columbia Schools the teachers, parents
and students have partnered to give students the best opportunity for academic
success
When you watch a movie you only see just what is on the
screen, at Columbia there is a well-rounded philosophy that keeps all of our
students in view of the teachers and administrators. Columbia School District teachers work
together to help our student learn today so they may become leaders tomorrow. At Columbia Upper Elementary students are
experiencing STEM in two unique ways; The Lego Robotics Program and The
Michigan League of Academic Games. The
students participating in these programs only need to have enthusiasm to learn
more by experiencing hands-on strategies.
These programs use collaboration, camaraderie and problem solving to
extend learning opportunities in a practical futuristic way.
On the big screen the focus is on exceptions rather than
reality. For example, the Hogwarts
School in Harry Potter housed children who had magical abilities. At Columbia the magic is not in our students,
but in the way our teachers inspire students in their academic endeavors. Our teachers are positive, creative and hardworking
individuals who work to be inclusive of all students. Unlike Hogwarts School our students do not
have to fly, become invisible or use their telepathic powers to get good
grades.
One television program that focused on school life was
“Welcome Back Kotter.” This comedy was
popular, but regularly featured students who were poorly behaved and often
ridiculed each other. At Columbia, our
students not only care about each other, but maintain a focus on positive
classroom behavior. Later this fall
forty of our high school students will attend a three day-two night event
called “Communication Camp.” This event
gives students the ability to make connections on a deeper level and learn
about others. Activities like
Communication Camp, Leadership Forum and other leadership opportunities, give
our students an opportunity to excel while moving past the cliché school
experience.
Columbia School District’s positive programs and activities
both during the day and afterschool help to make our students’ experience
better in the movies! If you are
interested in learning more about Columbia School District, email me at pamela.campbell@myeagles.org or
call 5175926641.
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