COMECC Donations to the North Quadrant
250+ 9th graders attended the Adventure Challenge Experience Program at YOU Inc. where it allowed students to learn to trust themselves, other students and the adults with whom they are working with. They develop the ability to work on a team and to be a leader and follower.
The teacher created a Reading Center which is an inviting place to read. The bean bag chairs and furniture are just the right size. The children go there 4 times a day and take turns picking books. It gives the students a sense of independence and as a result they are taking charge of their learning.
Newport Field Trip. The students were able to tour 2 mansions and explore the cliff walk. They all used self-guided audio headsets. They learned so much about the turn of the century industrialists. The most amazing part was some of the students have never seen the ocean before.