WELCOME TO

MR. BROOKHART’S HOMEROOM

We Don’t Want to See This…

My Personal PhilosophyI borrow my words from Henry David Thoreau…

“If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps

it is because he hears the beat of a different drummer.

Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.”

Educational PhilosophySkills in organizationSelf-AdvocacySocial skillsHigh Confrontation / High SupportRespect and ResponsibilityCommunity/Global awareness

THE MEDIUM IS THE MESSAGE!- Teachers shouldconstantly explorenew and innovativemedia so thestudents can createand think outsidethe box.

- For every piece of content, create a fun, hands-on project to go with it! The content is then embedded within the creative art that should correspond with the unit.

Themes and ExpectationsThe JourneyHuman - ness

The JourneyWe are all about to

embark on a long journey together….full of ups and down, successes and failures; but understand that the journey is where the learning and excitement takes place, not the destination!

Hero’s Journey and Inner JourneyHero’s journey

The HobbitThe Magic LanternMutant Message Down UnderEndurance

Inner journeySiddharthaThe AlchemistMutant MessageWho moved my cheeseOld man and the SeaDo androids dream of electric sheepChildhood’s End

Other books:-The prophet-The Medium is the Massage-HOB

The Writing ProcessBrainstormingPick a topicWrite an OutlineD1 - Write a rough draft (line edit)

COPS -D2 - Write an edited draft (content)D3 - Write a final draft

*** all assignments will require all of the above 25% of grade.

Finding Your Bliss! Academic Motivation Through Personal Passion

Sophomore CJ Lembke is a nationally ranked barrel racer. In the classroom CJ has struggled in the past with motivation and academic performance in traditional educational models. This past year, CJ did a year long independent project incorporating her horses into her curriculum. Since, she has maintained nearly a 4.0 GPA. CJ gets up at 5am every morning feeds her horses and maintains a rigorous training regimen. When she was presented with the opportunity to bring her passion into the classroom she excelled. She made the connection in every class and this became her catalyst to academic success. Through barrel racing she was able to learn mathematics, science, literature, writing and countless life skills. She brought her horses to school and taught us about horse anatomy. At the end of the year – the class went to her stable and watched her shine. Every student had the opportunity to ride her horses and CJ is on her way to becoming a horse vet. ―Ramsey Brookhart

GLOBALISTIC

T ,C, B

Truth, Balance and

CooperationTruth

Balance

Cooperative

success

Partnership modelstudent

Parent Teacher

Teaching/learning levels

Instructional

Independent/Frustrational Instructional/ Independent

Independent/ Success

WebpageTeacher Webpage:

http://www.myteacherpages.com/webpages/rbrookhart/ I will also try to keep it up to date with news, forms, etc.Go to www.denveracademy.org

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