Why do I need to bring in a lab fee?


  • In 6th grade, the students will be constructing a pillow project and participating in several food labs.
  • In 7th grade, the students construct an intermediate sewing project that builds on their skills from 6th grade. The students also participate in several food labs.
  • In 8th grade, the students build on their cooking skills by learning to prepare several foods from foreign countries. The students also work in groups to completely design and prepare meals from their own resturant concept. The supplies for these labs exceed the money provided by the county. The students enjoy the project and consistently give positive feedback on the food labs.

Is there homework every night?


  • There is some sort of homework every night. It may be as simple as recording your food intake or as complex as preparing a meal for your family.

Why do I need to do warm up writing activities?


  • The warm up writing activities set the tone for the day and focus the student on the material.