Walker History
The land where Walker High School is now used to be home to this Puyallup school.
What is the North Puyallup School?
The 11th grade is the only year in Springboard that doesn't have to read this prolific Victorian playwright's work.
Who is William Shakespeare?
Now over-shadowed by the James Webb telescope, this used to be the biggest and best satellite telescope humanity had at its disposal.
What is the Hubble telescope?
She is currently (still!) the Queen of England.
Who is Queen Elizabeth II?
What is the true identity of Spiderman?
Who is Peter Parker?
Walker opened as an alternative high school in what year?
1995
Probably the least entertaining way to break down a piece of literature, this technique analyzes subject, occasion, author, purpose, setting, and tone.
What is SOAPSTone?
He is the author and creator of many beloved stories, from Coraline, Good Omens, and, now as a TV producer, the Sandman series.
Who is Neil Gaiman?
If you're ever on the London underground tube system, doing this could actually get you arrested.
What is cutting in line?
Barry Allen is just one character who has carried the title of The Flash in DC Comics. Name at least one other person who wore the uniform.
Who is Jay Garrick? OR Who is Wally West?
We currently have about this many students, the most Walker has ever had enrolled at once in its history.
What is 130?
This is the name of our large, summative assignments, usually essays or projects.
What is an embedded assessment?
A Polish-born scientist, she was revered as a pioneer in the field of radiation research. (And she's even on my Feminist wall!)
Who is Marie Curie?
Originally an Indian dish, this favorite meal is widely regarded as the official national dish of England.
What is chicken tikka masala?
He was ruler of the Galactic Empire for nearly thirty years, Sith Master over Darth Vader, and eventually returned in the final movie of the saga.
Who is Emperor Palpatine?
Sitting proudly in Portable 10, he is the longest continuously hired teacher at Walker.
Who is Mr. Findlay?
This is how many units each Springboard textbook has in it (though teachers rarely get through them all in one year).
What is five?
A master of explaining the stars and cosmos to us, this astrophysicist continues to educate us even over Twitter.
Who is Neil Degrasse Tyson?
This enormous and ancient site is heralded as one of the oldest manmade structures on Earth.
What is stone henge?
In Pokemon lore, the Fairy type of Pokemon move is most effective against which three types of opposing Pokemon?
What are Fighting, Dragon, and Dark types?
The old schoolhouse from 1940 was condemned by the city and destroyed by this in 1970.
What is fire?
Each Springboard textbook comes with this extra unit, specifically for using a book or graphic novel that is not a part of the main curriculum.
What is the flexible novel unit?
Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant minds of the 20th century, he wrote a book called "A Brief History of Time."
Who is Stephen Hawking?
Probably the most bizarre sport imaginable, this sport was invented and is cherished by many English citizens.
What is cheese rolling?
When playing Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition, a player can only make one of these types of reactions when an enemy moves out of their melee range.
What is an opportunity attack?