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November 18, 2011 Points of Pride #53* Southport High School
PBL in the Classroom Mr. Scaringe’s government students took it
upon themselves to revamp the entire political
system by re-creating our political parties. Cri-
teria included posters to advertise the party
names, symbols, national convention sites, and
slogans. Each party was challenged to craft a
political party platform to outline major issues
to serve as the backbone of their party. They
also had to propose their plans for improve-
ment. This is a great example of group PBL
(project-based learning) that provided individu-
al assessments inasmuch every student was
assigned a specific role.
Mrs. Musick-Burchett’s fashion and textile
students have just finished their PBL unit in
which they made pajama pants and purses.
To enhance learning, the use of recycled fab-
rics was central to the project. Embedded in
the lessons were content objectives and dis-
cussions about limited resources, environmen-
tal stewardship, financial budgeting, creativity,
individuality, time management, and decision-
making. This unique approach coupled with
time-tested hands-on projects hit hard on the
all the state standards for the course. In the
end, all students were winners knowing they
possessed the creativity, talent, and mindset to
be productive.
A big thanks goes
out to School Promo-
tions students for their
(PBL) canvas CARDI-
NALS that are showing
up all over the building.
Keep ‘em coming!
Extra-Curricular Mrs. Ferguson is
pleased to announce that
National Honor Society
members have started a
service project that involves
Algebra I tutoring. Students
are matched up with NHS
members during their study halls, and one
NHS volunteer is available after school in
Room 249. Tutoring requests should be made
to Mrs. Ferguson.
Athletics Congratulations to Devin Walter who has
been named to the Indiana Coaches of Girls’
Sports Association Volleyball All-Star team.
Devin is the first Southport volleyball player to
earn this distinction. Coach Johnson relays
that this is a great honor and is very proud of
Devin.
The Southport Athletic Department is
pleased to announce that the NEST has been
a busy place during recent weeks. They have
hosted and celebrated several seniors who
have signed letters of intent to play college
sports. It is an outstanding accomplishment
that each of these students has earned an ath-
letic scholarship. Congratulations!
Student Athlete Scholarship University
Michael Ramey Basketball Ball State
Kellon Thomas Basketball Kent State
Zoe Freese Golf UIndy
Taylor Lockwood Softball Butler
Sara Owens Softball Univ. of
Southern Indiana
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