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Welcome to IDEAS

The School of Invention, Design, Engineering, Art & Science

 

Junior Night 2008

Tuesday, March 4, 7p in the NEHS Cafeteria
• Junior & senior year planning
• Post high-school planning
• College-entrance testing (PSAT, SAT, ACT)
• New graduation requirements
• Financial aid & scholarship information

If you missed the meeting and you have PowerPoint or updated web browser software installed on your computer, click here to download the slide show used at the presentation.

Also, here is the PowerPoint presentation given by the Guidance department titled "Alternatives to a 4-Year College." Click here to view it.

 

Saturday School

IDEAS offers Saturday School for any student in the School of IDEAS who needs some extra time to complete work.
Time: 9-11a in the Tech Lab. There will be two certified teachers to help students with school work during that time.
March: 22
April: 5, 12, 19, 26

 

Preparing students for the 21st century

IDEAS is a place where:
• A serious learning environment engages students to be active learners.
• Project-based curriculum is the norm.
• Team teaching is encouraged.
• Technology is a tool available to all.

 

Project-Based Learning

At t he heart of what we plan do is project-based learning. It is a real world, hands-on approach to learning. When students understand that their work is ultimately valuable as a real problem that needs solving, or a project that will impact others, they're motivated to work hard. These types of real-world projects make learning authentic and create a "need to know." The age-old question of "why do we have to do this" or just learning facts to pass a test disappears. Click here to read more about the educational program.

 

Team Teaching

Teamwork is a major focus of our school model. Teachers collaborate and teach courses together whenever possible so that students can see the connections between subject areas. Learning will not be limited by traditional subject boundaries. For example, students might take a "Science & Society" course in which they learn how major scientific breakthroughs have affected history. Teaching courses together helps students make cross-curricular connections.

 

Technology as a Tool

We want students to have access to technology and understand its importance in the modern world. One of our goals is to create a technology-rich environment with a computer for every student. Online Project Libraries, advanced grading systems, and an unprecedented degree of parent access to student progress are key components. Students will graduate with a comfortable working knowledge of basic computer applications to better prepare them for the world of the 21st century. The School of IDEAS is part of a nationwide network of technology-driven schools, which have a demonstrated track record of student success. Click here to read more about the use of technology at IDEAS.

 

Meaningful Grading

In many traditional classrooms, very little meaningful data is presented in a student's grade or a transcript. For example, what does a “B” tell us about a student’s skills and abilities? Is the student getting A's on papers and tests, but not doing the homework? As soon as the teacher enters the “B” into the grade book, we can no longer tell why that student received that grade. At IDEAS, students will get several grades for assignments, projects and papers. Click here to read more about the grading system.

 

A Serious Learning Environment

Geography, history, literature, fine arts, math, science, world languages, health, and other electives are key to preparing students for a successful future. But IDEAS students will go beyond the basic 4J graduation requirements and be college ready with exposure to college-level courses, internship opportunities, and valuable workplace skills.

 

Are you interested in becoming an IDEAS student?

Instead of memorizing Newton's three laws for a physics class, IDEAS students design a sport to be played on the moon. Instead of writing a report about a philosopher in a government class, IDEAS students debate the nature of man (good or evil) and create their own political party. Instead of taking a 200 question multiple-choice test on the Great Depression, IDEAS students design a museum exhibit explaining the impact of those dark days on society.

The Result ... IDEAS students are engaged in their school work, are challenged to learn (not just memorize) and are actually enjoying school.

 

SEARCH THE NEHS WEB SITE

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Homework, class calendars, online journals, etc.

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GRADE PORTAL
Online grades.

If you cannot access this link, please send us an e-mail letting us know what kind of error message you are getting.

 

Having problems logging onto the internet from a wirelss connection inside the school building?

Type this url into your browser's address field:
https://wgw-4j.lane.edu

 

Staff and students should logout of the wireless session when done

To logout of NEHS wireless click here

 

Technology Policy

Download the policy, prit it out, read it, and return it with your signature.