Growth Oriented and Knowledgeable


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A Mohonasen student will be persistent in effort, embracing of challenges, maximizing their potential and exhibiting a growth mindset. They will learn to demonstrate resilience in the face of adversity while striving to continuously improve both academically and personally.

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School Guidance Career Classroom Lessons

Pinewood

Math Olympiad

The Olympiad encourages participants to apply their math skills in creative ways, tackling complex puzzles and equations. Through individual and team events, students have the opportunity to showcase their mathematical abilities, build confidence, and compete for a top spot. The club fosters a love of math while promoting collaboration and intellectual growth, making it a valuable experience for all participants.

Homework Club

Career Day

Career Day connects students with professionals from a wide range of industries. This annual program provides students the opportunity to explore potential career paths, ask questions, and gain valuable insights from experts in various fields. Career Day encourages students to think about their future goals and the skills needed to achieve them.

RN/Nurse Instructor Pamela Hunt speaks to grade 5 students in Mrs. Pollock-Sawyer’s class during annual Pinewood Elementary Career Day

Draper

Grade 8 trip to WildPlay with ELLs

Career Day at Local Colleges

Like the Pinewood Career Day, Career Day at Draper bridges the gap between education and the workforce, Career Day empowers students to make informed decisions about their academic and career journeys.

Character Lessons Throughout the Year

High School

Seal of Biliteracy

The Seal of Biliteracy is a prestigious recognition awarded to high school students who have achieved proficiency in two or more languages. This honor celebrates the hard work and dedication of students who have mastered communication skills in English and at least one other language, demonstrating linguistic and cultural fluency.

Earning the Seal of Biliteracy not only reflects a commitment to global citizenship but also enhances future academic and career opportunities in an increasingly interconnected world.

Drone Soccer 

Drone Soccer program offers students a unique and exciting way to combine technology, teamwork and strategy. In this innovative sport, students build, program, and pilot drones to compete in aerial soccer matches, where teams navigate their drones through a series of hoops to score goals. Drone Soccer fosters STEM skills such as engineering, coding, and physics while also encouraging collaboration and problem-solving.

Letter to Future Self/Self Assessment

Writing a Letter to Your Future Self or completing a Self-Assessment are powerful reflective activities that help students gain insight into their personal growth and future aspirations. These exercises encourage students to set goals, recognize their achievements, and reflect on challenges they’ve overcome. Students can articulate their hopes, track their progress over time, and stay motivated.

Mastery-Normed Grading