MYHS Environment
Middle Schooler's have this many classes on their schedule?
What is 7.
MYHS students are able to borrow a Chromebook from DGM.
TRUE
This it the time the school day begins and ends.
What is 8:00 am and 3:30 pm?
Educational Philosophy
This environment is child centered and emphasizes self-directed learning through small group instructions, independence and exploration?
What is the Montessori Secondary environment?
What are two favorite MYHS games to play at recess?
These are two items that you should bring to class each period.
What is an agenda, folders, a water bottle, notebooks, and pencils?
Some of MYHS Graduates go onto Elite Colleges, while others pursue careers in professions of their choice (like becoming a commercial pilot or a welder).
TRUE
This grade level of students will be in your classes along side you.
Who are 8th graders?
7th and 8th grade are together in most classes.
Role of the Teacher
This environment has the teacher as the primary source of information (sage on the stage), leading class through the curriculum and students are quietly listening? The teacher sets the expectations for learning outcomes and he/she is the provider of knowledge. There is typically one teacher per 30-35 students.
What is the traditional Secondary environment?
Who could help you if you are struggling with school work or classes? Name at least 2.
Any Teacher, Ms. Dana, Parents, Mr. Gautham, Ms. Crystal
This is where students in MYHS store their school materials.
What is their locker or backpack?
If you forget to complete an assignment, you should just forget about it and not tell anyone
FALSE ~ work with you teacher to complete the assignment.
This is what you do when you hear the first bell ring at 7:55.
What is turn off all devices and come into a circle for our MYHS Community Meeting.
Social Development
In this environment you will find students all the same age, where the teacher directs all group work and social activities. Students are assigned groups to work with, given the topics or content to study and there is limited choice.
What is a Traditional Secondary environment?
Name at least two destinations for MYHS Big Trip in the last four years.
Either MS or HS!
MS: New Orleans, Virginia, New Mexico, Atlanta
HS: Barcelona, Costa Rica, Germany & France, Ireland
MYHS students keep track of their assignments by using this organizational tool each period.
What is an agenda?
Once you become a student in MYHS you will never get to see your friends from Upper E.
FALSE ~ Many students maintain their friendships with their former classmates!
This is one class that our MS students have on Friday?
What is:
Advisory (which is like Homeroom)
Open Work Cycle where you can work on your priorities
SEL with Mr. Gautham and Ms. Crystal
Health and Wellness with Ms. Shetal and Ms. Cassie
Role of the Student
In this environment you will find students working independently as responsible agent of their own learning. They are actively engaged in meaningful projects, discussions, or solving problems that are creative, require critical thinking and leadership skills. The voices of all are valued.
What is the Secondary Montessori environment?
Name at least one MYHS event that happens outside of school that is a fan favorite in MYHS.
MYHS Lock In
MYHS Car Wash
MYHS Fall Play
MYHS Spring Fling Dance
MYHS Fall Friendship Dance
These are two electives available to MS students in MYHS.
What is Coding, Upcycle Art, Guy Harvey, Yearbook, Rock Band, PE, and Video Production?
MYHS students can use their phones during the school day.
FALSE. All phones should be off and away between 7:55 and 3:30.
Our Middle Schoolers who want their voices heard and want to be leaders can be a part of this executive board. There are elections in the fall for these positions where students have to give a speech.
What is Student Council?
Curriculum
Instead of having all students learn the same thing at the same time, this environment helps students move from hands-on learning to big ideas. Students work on real-life problems, help the community, explore concepts deeply, and learn to think for themselves ~ all to help students find their voice, their purpose and prepare for adult life.
What is the Montessori Secondary environment?
When in the MYHS Showcase event (that you should come to!!)?
December 19th from 4:30-6:30. We end the evening in the DGM Amphitheater listening to the Rock Band, roasting marshmallows and enjoying the end of the semester!
Please come and see the magic of our Showcase!