Issues & Choices
Name one CORE Value.
Community, Opportunity, Respect, OR High Expectations.
What does socializing mean?
What does STEAM stand for?
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math
What was our first excursion?
Shirley Lake Hike.
How many summers has Aim High been going on?
36
What is the purpose of Mental Wellness?
To take care of ourselves and create safe spaces.
What is a Chameleon?
A slow-moving reptile that changes colors that humans are sometimes referred to when they change their opinions/stances.
Which percent range of the % Daily Value is considered healthy?
5% - 20%
Which excursions included going in the water?
Shirley Lake Hike, White Water Rafting, and Kayaking/Paddle Boarding.
How many weeks is the program?
5
Who does Alecka Edwards work for?
The Golden State Warriors.
What neighborhood did "X" live in?
Crenshaw (Los Angeles)
What is one part of a box and whisker plot?
The median.
What was the most common item students were reminded to bring to excursions?
Water Bottles
Which grades come to Aim High?
Rising 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th.
Which CORE value or values does teambuilding help develop and support?
All of them (Community, Opportunity, Respect, & High Expectations).
What does bias mean?
Unreasonable and/or hostile feelings or opinions toward a social group (prejudice).
How can you slow down a parachute to make it go slower?
Open Ended (slits, wider)
What did students make at the Roundhouse in Truckee?
Memory Boxes
What are the three main components of Issues and Choices?
Advisory, Community Circle & Future Success.
What is Systemic Racism?
Policies and practices that exist throughout a whole society or organization, and that results in and support a continued unfair advantage to some people and unfair or harmful treatment of others based on race
Name an organization doing "superhero" work to combat racism and inequality?
How will Vertical Gardens help communities?
Which grade level has the best attendance on excursions (most kids on average)?
6th grade
What is our Aim High Mantra with hand gestures?
We are a Community, who has the Opportunity to Aim High.
We value our education and set high Expectations.
We Respect one another so let’s support each other.
We challenge ourselves to learn and explore today and everyday in every way!