open house trivia

1. Welcome to Integrated Arts and Technology High School! www.artsandtechhs.org

3. Q: What does IATHS stand for? A: Integrated Arts and Technology High School

5. Q: What type of school is IATHS? A: Expeditionary Learning School, Technology Based Learning Programs, Grow Out Program to eventually be a 7-12 school.

7. Q: What is Expeditionary Learning? A:

9. Q: How many students per grade? A: Between 75 and 100 students per grade

11. Q: What are the school colors? A: Red, Black and Gold

13. Q: Is IATHS a uniform school? A: Yes, uniforms are required for all students

15. Q: What is the uniform for IATHS? A: Khaki pants and a school logoed shirt in gold, black or red

17. Q: Where can I get school uniform shirts? A: The first three are provided, then students may purchase short sleeved polos, long sleeved polos and fleeces!

19. Q: What classes do 7th graders have to take at IATHS? A: English, math, social studies and science are the four core, along with music, art, PE and technology education.

21. Q: Are foreign languages offered? A: In 8th grade foreign language is a requirement

23. Q: What makes IATHS different from other 7th grade programs? A: We follow a CREST (Caring, Respect, Excellence, Safety, Trust) Code, 7th graders are trusted with the privilege of technology (iPads and Netbooks), students get individual attention from staff due to the small and personal size of the school.

25. Q: But, IATHS is located on the Franklin Campus. Is it safe? A: Students are located in a small section of the upstairs and are kept away from the other floors of Franklin. When students must leave the parameter of the school, staff escort students. Staff also walks students out to buses at the end of the day.

27. Q: What about technology? What’s available for 7th graders? A: Each 7th grader gets a personal netbook and iPad that stay at school. Students also have access to cameras, recording equipment, a full Mac Computer lab. They each get their own USB drive and headphones.

29. Q: How is technology used for learning? A: iPads and netbooks are used in the classroom to enhance and inspire learning. However, if the CREST Code of Conduct is violated, we provide paper versions of lessons for students whose technology privilege has been taken away.

31. Q: What special programs are offered? A: At our school we offer programs such as ROOTS (behavior and character development), we have a partnership with Channel 15 where students learn to make videos and documentaries. We also have a class called CREW which like it’s rowing partner, teaches students to work together to drive this ship of 7th grade.

33. Q: What support services are available? A: There are many support services that students can take advantage of including: Special Education, School Counselor, speech services, ESOL and ELL services, Threshold (school based health center), social workers, school psychologists and access to groups such as the Hillside Connection and the Boys and Girls club.

35. Q: What counseling services are offered for my child? A: Our school counselor serves IATHS exclusively. We offer individual counseling, group counseling, classroom instruction, and group activities that target social-emotional wellbeing, friendship mediations, career development, and college-readiness.

37. Q: Are sports offered? A: Yes! Modified sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball, bowling, softball and track.

39. Q: Are school clubs offered? A: For the 2010/2011 school year Scrabble Club, Asia Club and Yearbook Club were offered. More clubs will be added for 2011/2012 school year.