Principal's Corner
Shoshone Middle/High School, High Desert High School
Can you be persuaded?
Currently 8th grade writing is in a persuasive writing unit. Students started by writing about an issue in the school or community that people disagree about. Now they are responding to a national issue using Scholastic
Magazine and other sources. The final part of the persuasive unit is to debate a national issue in teams. Students will be in groups of three and choose an issue happening in the United States to debate. They must prepare speeches and rebuttal speeches and deliver them to classmates and a panel of staff judges. This is an engaging, fun way for students to use their persuasive writing skills learned over the unit.
Drinks and Donuts
All families and community members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Patrons are invited to attend to learn more about all the great things going on at Shoshone Middle/High School and High Desert High School.
- How to connect with your child's teachers?
- Technology in the classroom
- High School Dual Credit Opportunities
Refreshments will be served by the High School Student Council
Advanced Biology
The Outsiders
6th graders
Student Council
Girls Basketball Team
Mentors and Movement
The High School Leadership Class is working on Reading Buddy Project with the kindergarten and 1st graders. It is a valuable program to provide positive interaction between teenagers and grade school aged students in an educational environment.
Fuel up to Play
We are working on FUTP60 A Program which encourages eating healthy and exercising. With the mentoring and assistance of Mrs. Martin we were able to receive a grant which will provide funding for the Kitchen and P.E. Programs.
6th grade Technology
The 6th grade students have been learning the scientific problem solving process as an introduction to our computer software coding unit. Students worked in groups to design aluminum foil boats that would support as many pennies as possible. We first defined our problem – we need to float a boat hauling pennies. We then brainstormed the best designs and prepared our boat. The groups then tried their boat and reflected on any changes that could be made to improved their design. We then tried the experiment again. By the way, the groups each got one piece of foil measuring 5x5 inches. The winning boat held 38 pennies before sinking on the 39th penny!
6th graders will be learning basic coding skills until spring break. By then our new 3-D printer will be up and running! The students will spend the rest of the school year learning to use 3-D CAD design tools to create their own plastic 3-D objects. We are all SO excited to expand our knowledge of Technology.