Eagle Rock’s Trimester Classes Unveiled

Eagle Rock classes are learner-centered, with a maximum of 12 students per class. They feature mixed ages and abilities, interdisciplinary instruction through collaborative curricula, and are designed to be culturally and historically responsive, aligned with our commitment to anti-racism and social justice. Grounded in the "5 Expectations" of the 8+5=10 framework, these classes adapt to meet the interests and needs of current learners. They incorporate diverse academic learning models, including project-based, social-emotional, group, work-based, and experiential learning. Here's a glimpse of what students are exploring this trimester:

Human Sexuality

This class examines sex, sexuality, bodies, gender, gender roles, healthy relationships, consent, and more. Students will engage in discussions, reflective writing, and media analysis to better understand these topics and explore their values. Participants seeking the CHLC Power Standard will conduct a formal study on a chosen aspect of human sexuality and write about it. Students will also be able to revise parts of the curriculum to enhance learning and promote healthy life choices for future classes.

Do Bees Build It Best?

Students delve into the geometry of honeycombs, exploring why bees use hexagonal prisms for storage and whether this is the most efficient design. By investigating area, surface area, and volume, they will measure and compare shapes to uncover the mathematical principles behind the honeycomb's design. This course connects math to nature through real-world problem-solving and creative discovery.

Mammal Madness

Students learn about mammal traits, adaptations, behaviors, and ecosystems, then apply this knowledge by designing a Pokémon-style card game. Using tools like the Affinity Design suite and the Maker Space, students create cards and games that simulate mammal interactions within ecosystems, incorporating factors like weather and human impact.

Maximize Your Dough

This class combines mathematics and business, teaching students to solve optimization problems related to cookie making. Students will use linear equations and inequalities to graph feasible regions, find intersection points, and identify optimal solutions. By the end, students will create their own optimization problems, blending critical thinking, problem-solving, and a sprinkle of sweetness.

Robot Rodeo

Students explore block-based coding and robotics design, learning programming skills to complete challenges and prepare for a battle bot-style competition. This hands-on course combines creativity, problem-solving, and technical skills.

Screen-Write Your Own Story

Through the lens of immigration and identity, students learn screenwriting basics, including character development and dialogue. By the end of the course, each student will write a short screenplay reflecting personal or community experiences, fostering connection, inspiration, and change.

Cardboard City

In this 10-week installation art class, students create a miniature city using repurposed materials. Exploring architectural styles, they design connected neighborhoods with necessary amenities, improving problem-solving and resourcefulness.

Bridges Not Walls

Students develop leadership skills, cultural awareness, and restorative practices to strengthen communities. They learn to handle conflicts, promote fairness, and advocate for social justice, gaining tools to create positive change and personal growth.

Outdoor Leadership

This course focuses on trip-leading and exploring how identity shapes outdoor experiences. Students study the history of exclusion in outdoor spaces and learn from diverse leaders advocating for equity in nature. Through hiking and discussions, students build leadership skills and deepen their connection to the outdoors.

Roots & Rhythms

Students explore the cultural roots of music in the Americas, focusing on Indigenous, African, and Spanish influences. Through musical performances, including percussion, dance, and vocals, students create original compositions and perform for the community.

Blog-yoncé: Cancelled or Critical?

Students analyze their favorite songs through lenses of class, race, gender, and queerness, developing critical writing skills through weekly blogs. By the end, students produce a publishable blog post exploring the deeper context of popular music.

Homespace

Designed for new students, this course introduces Eagle Rock’s holistic approach to education through four pillars: Academics, Health & Wellness, Belonging, and Restorative Practices. Students build skills to advocate for themselves and create a supportive environment within the Eagle Rock community.

We are proud to share the exciting opportunities our students are exploring this trimester!