The summer middle school Medical Detectives class conducted a hands-on lab to learn about the areas of the brain and their functions.
Personal Trainer Destany Martin talked to H.S. Wellness students about proper nutrition and staying fit before leading the class in an intense 20 minute Tabata workout.
Metro joins in celebrating Juneteenth, which became recognized as a federal holiday yesterday when President Joe Biden signed it into law.
In 1865, Union Major General Gordon Granger announced the end of slavery in Galveston, Texas. The announcement came two years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. Slavery did not end in all border and Union states until the 13th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified in December 1865. This late announcement by Granger led to many celebrations by former enslaved Americans and is what has become known as Juneteeth today.
In his speech yesterday, President Biden stated, “Emancipation of enslaved Black Americans didn’t mark the end of America’s work to deliver on the promise of equality. It only marked the beginning. To honor the true meaning of Juneteenth we have to continue toward that promise because we have not gotten there yet.”
The Metro team is committed to doing the work of ensuring that all students, families, and staff are welcomed and feel a sense of belonging. We believe that the Metro habit of being an active and responsible decision maker means being willing to stand up for equity and inclusion for all. While Metro was unable to modify its summer calendar in observance of this important day, Juneteenth will be a district-wide holiday in future years.
Fun with Math: Summer Trig students prepared for a unit exam with a Jeopardy game and learned about solving radical equations through a scavenger hunt.
Middle School students collaborate on Social Justice Mural projects in Art class.
Students completed a sodium hydroxide and hydrocloric acid experiment in the summer Chemistry class.
Dancing their way to fitness: The summer Wellness class got a great workout while trying out new dance moves with Adé Afolabi from Rhythm’s Musique Fitness.
H.S. Summer Wellness students learned self-defense skills with Metro instructor Ashely Sander, 1st degree Blue Belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Students in the high school Geometry in Nature summer school class spent time weeding and planting in Metro's raised gardens.
Learning continues in Summer School! Metro H.S. Wellness students completed Basic First Aid and CPR training with Gregory Norton from Ohio State.
Metro Students: You're invited to join the Columbus Metropolitan Library's online summer reading challenge for a chance to win great prizes! For full details, visit columbuslibrary.org/summerreading
Watch the Metro Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony live on Saturday, May 29 at 10am! Vimeo stream link: https://vimeo.com/555747927/2f4e9af548
This year’s class of Metro School graduates overcame a lot over the past year to get to where they’re at now. Join us in celebrating just a few of their amazing achievements.
91% graduated with college credits
4,134 total college credits earned
Avg. 30 college credits per student
Congratulations, grads!
Metro offers Early College Pathways, where students can earn college credits at no cost to them!
If you want to learn more about how your high school student can earn college credits through our early college experiences, check out our link below.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1216785/College_Pathways_Presentation_April_2021.pdf
Parents, help us spread the word! If you have a friend or family member with a rising 6th or 9th grader who you think would be a good applicant for Metro Schools, tag them in the comments below or click the share button.
Visit the link below to learn more about how to apply.
https://www.themetroschool.org/page/admissions-information-application
Metro partners with Ohio State and Battelle to open a new location in the former Indianola Middle School. Read the full story here: https://news.osu.edu/ohio-state-battelle-partner-with-metro-schools-to-revive-indianola-middle-school/
The Metro Schools are looking for rising sixth or ninth graders who communicate their ideas clearly and have the ability to reflectively consider others' ideas, even when those ideas may differ from their own.
Does that sound like your student? If yes, check out our link below and be sure to submit an application for your effective communicator by Friday, May 28.
https://www.themetroschool.org/page/admissions-information-application
Join Metro’s PTSA tonight at 7pm on WebEx for the last meeting of the school year.
https://aep.webex.com/aep/j.php?MTID=mf2981635afca81cc7c2633bb3e047f92
Meeting number: 171 735 3147
Password: MetroRocks
At The Metro Schools, we offer students experiential learning opportunities through apprenticeship programs with Columbus area businesses.
Here’s a list of companies where your student could have an apprenticeship. Check it out before applying by Friday, May 28.
https://www.themetroschool.org/page/apprenticeships
Thursday, May 13 has been changed to an asynchronous learning day for Metro Middle and High School. That means students will work offline rather than reporting in person or logging in following their regular schedule. The change will allow students celebrating Eid to participate in classes without missing a full day of instruction.
Friday, May 14 is already designated as an offline learning (all virtual) day on the school calendar, so students will work from home on both Thursday and Friday of next week.
Please note that May 13 & 14 are still school days, so student participation is expected and attendance will be taken. On each day, students should check Schoology for their scheduled classes and submit assignments posted by their teachers (check for Thursday classes on Thursday and Friday classes on Friday). Assignments should be submitted by 2:30pm to be marked as present for each day.
