Discovery learners entered Week 2 with energy and determination. The Studio launched Art, elected Squad leaders, and completed the tech challenge. As the world of online learning opened up in the studio, Heroes navigated the tech challenge, becoming equipped to accept the responsibilities that come alongside the great freedoms of internet use. Experienced Discoverers provided […]
The Explorers dove into the second week of Session 1 with a shared excitement to get back to work! WORK CYCLE The learners in Explore completed a Tech Challenge this week. They discussed how to be safe while accessing the Internet, best practices in caring for their tech, and how they plan to hold […]
Welcome Sparks! This week, the Sparks launched their new year with curiosity and excitement as they explored their various environments, making observations inside the studio and outside in Spark Play. Returning learners delighted in reuniting with one another and welcoming their new fellow travelers to Ascent. The learners expressed their existing and newly found connections […]
WELCOME TO YEAR 6, EXPLORERS! The learners in Explore spent their first week of school getting to know fellow travelers and their spaces. BUILD THE TRIBE Laughter could be heard coming from the Explore Studio as the Explore learners played team-building games this week. They worked together to choreograph, practice, and film a Lip Dub […]
Discovery Heroes leaped into Week 1 with courage and curiosity. Here’s how the tribe set sail for their new adventure. BUILD THE TRIBE Discoverers launched the year with a simple yet powerful call to action: get to know your Fellow Travelers and begin to explore the studio. Learners heeded the call with excitement! It wasn’t […]
The final weeks of Session 7 led to a thoughtful reflection on Ascent’s Question of the Year: “What Voice Does a Hero Listen To?” bringing into focus Sparks’ exploration of the power of their inner voice and voice of gratitude, service, creativity, and determination that occurred over the year. . . […]
WORK CYCLE + BADGE CEREMONY Learners reflected on their greatest hope for themselves in Week 6. Throughout the past 7 Sessions, Discoverers have stretched themselves to set goals in their challenge zone and to strive for a standard of excellence in their work. If you walked through the studio this week, you’d hear Fellow Travelers […]
The learners in Explore landed the year working hard to achieve their Session-long goals, serving their community, reflecting on their year and having fun! SCHOLAR’S CHOICE Explorers finished their year strong as they continued to focus on achieving their goals. They supported each other with encouragement and celebrated each others’ hard work. CELEBRATION […]
The week may have been short, but Discoverers made the most of it! Continue reading to learn about Work Cycle, Quest, and Art in Week 5. WORK CYCLE Learners in Discovery are charging full steam ahead in Work Cycle. Heroes have raised intentionality and focus as they work hard toward goals they hope to achieve […]
In week 5 of Session 7, the learners in Explore discussed the Studio culture they have cultivated over the course of the year and reflected on how creating their culture is not about the destination, but the ongoing practice of respect for their fellow travelers, their Studio, and themselves. GROWING CURIOSITY In week 5 […]
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