Pre AP Biology students observed the process of osmosis using the decalcified eggs in the lab. Students learned how the membrane of the egg mimics a cell membrane. In osmosis water will move from an area of high water concentration to an area of low water concentration. Eggs were placed in solutions with various concentrations […]
From the desk of Brian Nelson, Academic Dean: I recently received a professional journal highlighting a revolutionary new trend in education 鈥� fostering relationships.聽 This struck me as odd.聽 Relationships are revolutionary?聽 As you probably guessed, this was a bit humorous to me.聽 Relationships are not new at 91猫先生; in fact, they are woven […]
First grade has studied apples to the CORE! First Grade put our good scientific investigation skills to work today as we explored apples.聽 We used all five of our senses and recorded our data in our own apple books.聽 We even made a hypothesis about whether they would sink or float.聽 We also had a […]
Thermochemistry analyzes the heat produced by chemical reactions and we have been studying it in Chemistry this week. Our lab measured the heat produced by dissolving ionic compounds in water. The students used the data to design the most efficient and economical hand warmer with their lab group.
Seniors had the opportunity to hear from multiple college admissions counselors during senior seminar this week. These counselors shared their own experiences in searching and applying for colleges and how they ended up choosing the school they now work for. Students were able to hear the various values that come into play when choosing a […]
This Friday was an exciting day for the 91猫先生 Pre-k and Kindergarten classes. Students are going to get the chance to visit with real community helpers that work right here in Bullard. This week our students have been learning about all different types of Community Helpers and what each one does to make our […]
Homework is an important component of your child鈥檚 educational progress at the Lower School.聽 Homework is a reality at every grade level, and when approached correctly, it provides a great deal of benefit to the students in a college preparatory school.聽 Not only does homework help our students develop the skills needed for rigorous […]
What better way to celebrate talking about the letter “S” than by having a Silly Sock Day? That’s exactly what we did in Pre-K!
From the desk of Raegan McCallum, Director of Information Technology: In order to help our students prepare for success this school year, we鈥檙e providing Microsoft Office to every student in grades 6-12 free of charge. With Office 365, your child will now have access to the latest version of Word, for writing; Excel, for spreadsheets; […]
After reading a Caldecott Honor book, Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems, pre-k students played a relay game which involved folding towels. The setting of the story takes place in the laundromat where baby Trixie loses her special cuddly bunny in the washer. All ends well when her Daddy saves the day to reunite Knuffle Bunny […]
During Life Skills class, the sixth grade came to the library for a 鈥淕et-to-Know the library tour鈥�. Mrs. Hays showed the students how to log onto the library catalog and find a book. She also showed them resources they have available to them through the library website. The students visited the second floor and Mrs. […]
This week in Pre-k we have been studying about apples and Johnny Appleseed. This week we taste tested different apples, red delicious was the favorite of our class. We also used a balance scale in science to find objects that weighed more and less than apples. Today we celebrated his birthday by making Apple Pies […]