Compass Rose - September 2021

 

Scholastic Book Fair

 

Students attended the Intermediate Unit's Scholastic Book Fair. Thanks to Mr. Eck's donations, they were offered the opportunity to exchange their Compass Cash for books. 

Books purchased included -

 Stranger Things - Zombie Boys

Ground Zero by Alan Gratz - In time for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Ground Zero delivers a pulse-pounding and unforgettable take on history and hope, revenge and fear–and the stunning links between the past and present.

Never Quit by Jimmy Settle - Never Quit is the true story of how Jimmy Settle, an Alaskan shoe-store clerk, became a Special Forces Operator and war hero. 

The No. 9 Mine

 

Life Skills Art and Cooking

Mr. Cavenas' Life Skills Class painted some abstract art that is on display in our main hallway.

The students made grilled cheese sandwiches and practiced kitchen clean-up.

 

Rocket Test Launch

As part of the rocketry unit, students performed a test launch to verify that the field is large enough for successful recovery.

 

Two Weeks In (already!)

 Yes. School has been in session for two weeks already. Along with all of the typical new school year stuff -- reviewing rules and expectations, paperwork, placement tests -- we have had some special activities.

Mr. Cavenas started his Life Skills class off by making Ice-Cream in a Ziploc bag. 

Students studies Oaths, Creeds, and other Values Oriented writings in an investigation and self assessment of what characteristics are common is successful students. They are using this research to create their own Creed for this school year. While reading they would assume roles and act out how a written piece might have been presented. 

Blake presenting "The Athenian Oath" 

Students have also been building model rockets while they study basic laws of motion. 

2021 Graduation and Year's End Award Ceremony

 

Water Rockets 2021

 

Open House/Graduation Scheduled

 

Alka Seltzer Rockets

 

Revised Daily Schedule

Current Daily Schedule

The preferred method of education, in accordance with PA Dept. of Education Guidance, is In-Person learning. Compass Academy will continue to operate primarily as an In-Person program and students are expected to attend. The "Remote Learning" option is for special circumstances as deemed appropriate.

The day-to-day schedule has been modified slightly so that we can better meet behavioral and academic goals.

The "Remote Learning" Schedule is on the Academy Website on the "Distance Learning" tab.

The biggest change is that Math has been moved to the morning. Remote Learning students will need to complete their math independently, however, staff will be available in ZOOM during the scheduled Math time.

Students attending remotely are to be in the ZOOM Rooms from 9:30 until dismissed and from 1:15 until 2:00.

Current Daily Schedule

COVID 19 Update

 A person who was in our program area reported that they tested positive for Corona-19. We continue to follow guidance from the state. We will remain open with in-person instruction. Please read the letter from Mr. McGee for further details.

Letter from Mr. McGee

New Year - Out with the Old

The Mount Carmel program was closed last year. Staff and students made some great memories there. To preserve some of those memories, some of the posts from the Mount Carmel Website have been archived on this site. You can quickly find these posts by searching the tag "MCArchive". Or, you can click this link - https://compassschuylkill.blogspot.com/search/label/MCArchive