TEKS: State guidelines for the instruction of ELA materials to pre-secondary (middle, jr high) school aged students Introduction (1) The English language arts and reading Texas Essential… Read more “Pre-Secondary Language Arts: JHS English”
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Secondary Language Arts: English IV for STEM Pathers (7612)
View Companion Document This course in English Literature and Composition utilizes statistics about the AP Lit and Comp exam to make suggestions to students looking to relate… Read more “Secondary Language Arts: English IV for STEM Pathers (7612)”
Secondary Mathematics: Strategic Thinking (1741)
This is a secondary elective mathematics course created by VL Gaffney for independent study students of higher maths. Strategic thinking represents a block of analytical learning that… Read more “Secondary Mathematics: Strategic Thinking (1741)”
Hallowed Halls: The “House Cup” and Points System
Friendly inter-house competition is all part of the fun and magic of Camp, but COH puts a spin on the game. Points are earned from:Graded assignments (worth… Read more “Hallowed Halls: The “House Cup” and Points System”
Diplomas: Alaska
Source: here. Minimum: 21 Credits4 ELA, 3 Maths, 3 Social Studies, 2 Sciences, 1 PE, 8 Electives, 2 LOTE, 1 Arts Comparison to TexasAlaska requires: 3 additional… Read more “Diplomas: Alaska”
Diplomas: Alabama
Source: here. Minimum: 24 Credits“Four by Four” plus: 1 PE, .5 Health, 1 Career Prep, 3 Career and Technical/Arts/LOTE, 2.5 Electives Comparison to Texas:Alabama requires: 1 additional… Read more “Diplomas: Alabama”
Residential Camp Life, and Becoming a Camper
There are a few ways people come to Camp, and ‘pay’ their tuition. Some you’re probably familiar with, some may be new concepts to you. Hopefully, at… Read more “Residential Camp Life, and Becoming a Camper”
The Calendar
COH doesn’t have semesters, it has seasonal sessions.Because no students are ever perfectly on-pace with each other, and the “12-year standard” model has no real purpose, there’s… Read more “The Calendar”
Camp will be an Autonomous Zone
A letter in response to the ongoing protests in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, to the future students and families who will call COH “home.” We… Read more “Camp will be an Autonomous Zone”
Love is not always an equivalent exchange: some thoughts about my future in the foster care system
A thought occurred to me just moments ago, as I shook an Easter egg full of jellybeans that was gifted to me by my Mom. This time… Read more “Love is not always an equivalent exchange: some thoughts about my future in the foster care system”
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