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Bronx Arena Capstone Example
This is a sample student capstone, in essay format, about a movie that the student studied at Bronx Arena.
Demonstrating Mastery with Two Challenges and a Capstone
Each student is required to complete two challenges and one capstone project to demonstrate knowledge transfer and mastery of the course content.
Locust Grove 8th Grade Passion Capstone Project Overview & Rubric
Locust Grove Middle School designs a capstone project for soon-to-graduate 8th graders modeled around 'Genius Hour.' Students select a topic to research and build expertise in, working towards a final presentation and using a predefined rubric to...
Locust Grove 8th Grade ELA Learner Pathway
Locust Grove Middle School designs a capstone project for soon-to-graduate 8th graders modeled around 'Genius Hour.' Students select a topic to research and build expertise in, working towards a final presentation and using a predefined rubric to...
Soft Deadlines
Teachers provide soft deadlines to students to help them stay on track while working at their own pace.
Video Self-Assessment
Students watch their own pre-recorded video footage (of presentations, discussions, etc.) and reflect on their strengths and weaknesses.
Bronx Arena High School
Bronx Arena is an alternative high school that serves overage and under-credited students in grades 9-12 in the Bronx borough of New York City. Each student has a custom education plan meant to help them optimally learn what they need to graduate....
Designing Custom Curriculum
Bronx Arena creates and improves upon its own curriculum. This process helps them ensure it is relevant to students. The curriculum serves as a foundational component of individualizing learning for each student.
Activity-Based Collaborative Learning Labs
Learning Labs are subject-focused, asynchronous courses that provide students with unique subject options and opportunities to collaborate with their peers.
Bronx Arena’s Master Schedule
By allowing more flexibility with time and physical space, Bronx Arena has created systems and structures to foster authentic relationships and inspire students in an open forum type model.
Prioritizing Non-Traditional Metrics
Given the unique challenges of their personalized learning approach and student population, Bronx Arena prioritizes data focused on attendance and output.