Creative Academics Report October 2020

Today's Report comes from our College and Career Manager, Ms. Jordan Leverette

CREATIVE ACADEMICSOCTOBER 2020

GENERAL

Encore has adapted to the societal norms by adapting our recurring creative academic eventsto be virtually accessible. Student engagement has been a challenge as we are combating“zoom-fatigue” and various other stressors. The Creative Director of academics has workedcollaboratively with counselors and teachers to encourage student participation by offeringin-class incentives and support. Despite narrowing participation, Encore continues to offercreative academic events as studies show such events may boost confidence, build knowledge,and enhance cognitive abilities.

EVENTS

NATIONAL HISTORY DAY (NHD)With the support of Encore social science teachers, students are currently engaging in ayear-long academic program focused on historical research, interpretation, and creativeexpression for 6th- to 12th-grade students. By participating in

NHD, students become writers,filmmakers, web designers, playwrights, and artists as they create unique contemporaryexpressions of history.

POETRY COMPETITIONPoetry is one of mankind’s oldest forms of art. Students are given two weeks to submit a poemto be selected and read at the virtual poetry slam. This event fosters healthy competition,improvements of verbal, communication, and memory skills, and develops insight andempathy. The poetry competition is partnered with the professional film & film actorsdepartments to produce an entertaining adaptation of student poetry.

UPCOMING

Poetry Slam

Spelling Bee

NHD

Inventor’s Competition

Science Fair