October 2010

Mid Semester Reflections

            I sit in the Big Room as the wonderful Compass chorus brings a special musical energy to the school we have always wished for. It is moving to witness the power of group singing—not only in the harmonious sound, but in the embodiment of much that Compass stands for—inclusion (with over a quarter of the school represented here), discovering and recognizing individual talents, and working together for a common good.

Beyond Tolerance, Developing Understanding

     “My neighbors who have known me for years suddenly won’t even talk to me,” laments Kathy Williams, a Massachusetts native who converted to Islam almost a decade ago.

     With her pink-attired, blond-headed daughter in tow, Kathy greets us warmly when we drive up to the Islamic Center in West Springfield with 36 Compass School 10th, 11th, and 12th graders enrolled in Amir Flesher’s Perspectives on Religion and Conflict class.

Newsletter 10.20.10

 

       The Compass School Newsletter

               October 13, 2010

 

Rhythms of the Year

 

No Child Through the Cracks

           Almost every day, I get a call from a parent, a therapist, or a teacher desperately looking for some hope to help a struggling adolescent.  The symptoms I hear about vary - poor academic performance, feelings of loneliness, victim of bullying by peers or adults, sadness, depression, persistent non-attendance at school, threats of personal harm   Adolescence can be a tough time, and being in a setting that isn’t working for you, for whatever reason, can make this period of life even more challenging.

Pre-Algebra 2

This class is a ton of fun. We still can apply what we are learning to the real world but we are beginning to dive into the depths of Algebra and the more cerebral math.

Our full SYLLABUS-

EXAM REVIEW ANSWER SHEET

Materials for second semester

gnome home sheet

statistics sheet

1st sem. HOMEWORK and LINKS

9-11 pemdas from the board

9-13 puzzle sheet just left side (here)

9-14 second puzzle sheet just first and third section- click the here above it has both