Superintendent’s Academy - Birmingham City Schools 2008

Go to the following links for the 2009 Superintendent’s Academy website”

http://schoolblogs.net/academy2009

This year our academy was held at Center Street Middle School.  Thanks to the staff there who welcomed us and shared their facility.  The academy ended with a program on June 30, highlighted by students who presented what they learned from the presenters and field trips.

We read three books and shared them via this blog.  The comments are closed for now.  Look for us next year when we explore the history and accomplishments of the city of Birmingham.

Imagine the next ten years for Romiette, Julio, Ben, and Destiny. Create a scene in which they meet at a ten-year reunion. What will have happened to them and why?

Describe the negative instances of prejudice and unfairness that Julio faces at his new school? Why do you think people treat each other this way?

Romiette and Julio begins with a dream sequence. How is this effective in building suspense and introducing the main character?  Explain.

Mrs. Delaine posed the question to you - “How did Hannibal get across the Mediterranean Sea with elephants?”  Give details.

It seems that everyone is looking for this…change….  not the loose kind in your pocket, but the change that makes a difference.  Imagine that you are 18 and are old enough to vote in the upcoming presidential election.  What characteristics are you looking for in a great presidential candidate?  Why are these characteristics important to you?  What challenges do you think a newly elected president will have to overcome?

What does this quote mean to you?

Have you ever known a person with a disability?  How did you react when seeing that person?  What are some ways we can educate your peers on not discriminating against them?

For further research to share with your class:

*How did that person come about being disabled?

*What kind of education did they receive?

*Define Braille and sign language.