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Dear Keystonians, ? 

My favorite afternoon of the week was on Thursday when we enjoyed the second afternoon of Aquatics House Cup. The House Cups are wonderful student-run intermural athletic events for boarding students. Whatever the sport, they always result in?happy and meaningful feelings of sportsmanship and fun. ? 

Earlier in the week the 5th and 8th grade teachers met after school to get a little primer on the Transdisciplinary Studies in Engineering Technology (TSET) pilot courses that we will offer to 6th and 9th grade students in the 25-26 school year. In the weeks to come we will begin to solicit interest from students and their families for these courses and Mr. Loveman wanted to make sure that the current teachers of the students are prepared to support students who may have questions. ?? 

Part of the presentation addressed the question: “What type of student will thrive in these courses?” Mr. Loveman explained that it was difficult to specify what type of student would excel in these courses. They are not exclusively for high-achieving students, nor just for those who have not yet found their academic stride. He emphasized that these courses are intended for students who wish to participate and are willing to learn in a different way. Additionally, it is important for the parents of these students to be supportive of this approach.? 

And what exactly is this approach to learning that will be employed in these classes? Rising 6th and 9th graders (current 5th and 8th graders) and their parents can attend information sessions in the weeks to come about these new courses, but one of the most important distinctions about the pedagogy in these courses is that they will be project-based. ? 

Understanding the distinction between classes with projects and project-based learning will be important for the students in these pilot courses and their families. ? 

At all grade levels at Keystone students complete wonderful projects. In fact, we just released an informative video about?the 10th graders’ Personal Project, which is a culminating component of the IB MYP. You can watch to see some of the amazing examples from this year’s 10th graders’ work. ? 

At Keystone, projects are not new, but transdisciplinary project-based courses will be new for most students. In TSET courses, large projects drive the learning, with student inquiry and projects being central, not something that happens occasionally. Learning outcomes and standards are embedded in projects by teachers. Unlike traditional courses where curriculum and assessments are standardized, TSET courses adapt to each project's unique demands. This will mean that assessment will look different than in most other classes, which will require flexibility and adaptability both of students and their families. ? 

In the TSET courses, students’ work and portfolios will provide evidence of competency towards the desired learning outcomes. The reliance on scores and frequent quantitative assessments will be minimized while personalized learning and feedback will be maximized. ? 

While the school is in the pilot phase of this course, we are only offering one section in 6th grade and one section in 9th grade. Therefore, there will be limited spaces in the pilot year. The teachers involved will use that year to refine the pedagogy and instructional practices with the first group of students. And the school will use that year to evaluate the efficacy of the program as we consider scaling beyond the two grade levels.? 

Whether you, your student or your child is participating in the pilot or not, we hope that all Keystonians will learn from this and other investigations and curricular initiatives in the spirit of our New World School. ? 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend!  

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Yours, ? 

Emily?