Wednesdays of Wonder (WOW)
In education, authentic learning is an instructional approach that allows students to explore, discuss, and meaningfully construct concepts and relationships in contexts that involve real-world problems and projects that are relevant to the learner.
Authentic Learning is part of the District’s Jeffco Generations Vision. Jeffco Virtual Academy middle school students are learning about Generations Skills. Students leave their virtual learning and come to campus one time a week. Teachers lead a Jeffco Generations brainstorming lesson generating activities they could do to meet the Jeffco Generations. In order to accomplish some of the activities, one campus day a month is specifically dedicated to authentic tasks.
Self Direction & Personal Responsibility
Civic & Global Engagement
Content Mastery
Communication
Creative & Critical Thinking
Collaboration & Leading Influence
Agility & Adaptability
August - Lair O’ the Bear Hike
September - Warren Tech Field Trip
October - HalloWOWeen
November - World Kindness Day
December - Virtual Field Trips |
January - TED Talks
February - Field Trip to the Denver Capitol
March - Pay it Forward at Glennon Heights
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Our Middle School students will also go off campus with JVA staff to take brain breaks at the playground, park, or a short walk this semester. In order for students to be off campus, families must sign a Permission Slip and return it by January 31, 2019. If you did not complete the permission slip last semester, please do so this semester.
Off Campus Permission Slip