what is kmta? kent-meridian technology academy at kent-meridian high school small learning community...
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21st Century Classroom Video
WHAT IS KMTA?• Kent-Meridian Technology Academy at Kent-Meridian High School• Small learning community• All teachers have taught in a laptop environment for at least 4 years.• Problem-based, community connect &21st century skills environment• Students have some choice in how to learn new material• Focus on science, math, technology => art and creativity• Core classes: Math, Science, Social Studies and English• Core and Honors options offered in English and Social Studies• Accelerated science class for students in higher level math• Transportation is provided
WHAT ARE THE FUN CLASSES THAT USE TECHNOLOGY?
VIDEO PRODUCTIONAUDIO ENGINEERING
DIGITAL DESIGN
THEATER TECHNICIANMARKETING
COMPUTER APPLICATIONS & TECHNOLOGY
YEARBOOK
LANGUAGE JOURNALISM
HOW WILL KMTA HELP ME IN THE FUTURE?COLLEGE & CAREER PREP
• IB Program
• Job Shadowing Program
• Career Day
• Field Trip to the UW
• Lots of test prep
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS• Use computers every day for
every class (Microsoft Office, eLearning, Smart Notebook)
• Adobe Productso Flasho Photoshopo Premier (Movie)o Soundbootho After Effectso Fireworkso Green Screen Technology
KMTA’S PARTNERSHIP WITH MICROSOFT
Speakers come to the school
Student go to Microsoft to see the speakers
This is a growing relationship
IS KMTA ALL ABOUT SCHOOL?
Yes, but we like to have fun.
• Odyssey for the Mind
• VisFest
• Multicultural Night
• Knowledge Bowl
• Techie Awards
• Field Trips
WHAT FUN CAN I HAVE AFTER SCHOOL?CLUBS
BaseballBasketballSoccerSwim/DiveTennisCheerCross Country
Fast pitchFootballGolfGymnasticsJudoTrack & FieldVolleyballWrestling
SPORTS
Royal Dynasty (Hip-Hop Dance)
African Youth ClubArt ClubASB ASL Hands Up ClubAVID Be the Change Club Book Club Break Dance ClubBridging the SeasChoir (Sound Connection) DECAEmbrace Grace (Christian) FBLA
FCCLAFilipino ClubGSAInk’d ExpressionsInterActJapanese ClubKey ClubLink CrewMECHAMock Trial TeamModel United NationsMusic TechNational Honor Society
Native American ClubNepali ClubRoyal CateringRoyal Dynasty DanceThe Royal Players (drama) Skills USA AutoSkills USA Business Sound ConnectionSoutheast Asia ClubStudent StoreWeldingYugioh Club
What are some cool facts about KMTA?• 7 of the 21 ASB officers....33%.
• 74% are involved with sports
• 90% are involved in clubs
• 21% hold a leadership position in a sport or club
• 73% have 5 or less absences in the last 4 months
• 84% use a computer (other than for school work or video games) at home –
transferring skills to real life
• 91% feel like they know everyone in their KMTA classes
• 300/2100 students......14% of the school.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?Lexi SamoranoTeam [email protected]
Websitehttp://www.kent.k12.wa.us/KMTA
Phone Number253-373-4067
Susan WhitehallAsst. [email protected]
Online applications are due
March 1 & June 1