dedicated extra-curricular maths get-togethers that breathe new life into maths beyond the classroom. They come in all shapes and sizes and there is no one model that works for every school. However, they all focus on two things: having fun with maths and learning. Encourage a positive attitude towards mathematics. Stimulate mathematical curiosity. Promote cross-curricular …
Board games offer students the chance to have fun, while also learning how to be strategic. With everyone’s busy schedules, many students may not have many opportunities to play board games at home, this club is giving them time to discover the intriguing world of board games through an afterschool club.
Focuses on cultivation of musical talent. Students get to participate and are exposed to various musical activities throughout the academic years, develop and acquire rich array of musical skills. Bobcats Music Club is a precious part of the diverse life on campus, where the musical talent grows and where the leadership and inclusiveness get literally …
Introduces the world of robotics from a basic level to an advanced research level in a competitive environment. The Washington Preparatory students join the club to start applying course outcomes in the robotics field. The students practice using the recently released Robotics kits that help introduce them to and improve their skills in mechanical design, …
Authors who have supportive writing communities are more successful in their craft than those who attempt to go it alone. In this club, we create a creative writing community for Washington Preparatory, meant to lift and support the young authors of the school while exploring various styles and genres of writing. We spend some time …
Dear Community, Welcome to Washington Preparatory School (WAPrep), a 6th -12th-grade college preparatory school that emphasizes STEM, project learning, communication skills, and entrepreneurial thinking. WAPrep opened its doors in the fall of 2018, and the faculty are looking forward to beginning our fifth academic school year. Visitors often ask, “What are the differentiators that WaPrep …
In our IB Mathematics Interpretations and Applications class, students are not only learning new math concepts, but they are also using these concepts to make instruments and to solve problems they would not have been able to otherwise. The following is a project one of my students completed by constructing and using a clinometer to …
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The community of students and faculty mentors will challenge and support one another while learning, sharing, exploring, and serving together. Service and leadership opportunities will be driven by the individual passions and interests of students. As they take on the responsibility of leadership for their individual service projects, they will be guided by the philosophy …
While many schools emphasize science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education (STEM) we believe a fifth discipline, entrepreneurship, needs to be added to leverage the value of theoretical STEM skills. Entrepreneurial thinking skills enable our students to connect their STEM knowledge with real-world problems. The fusion of STEM with the entrepreneurial spirit – understanding and applying …