Events Calendar

December

December 2, 2021 | Clubs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Opportunities in Public Health Nursing
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): December 2, 2021
Time: 7PM ET
Description: In this session of the Stride Nursing Club, guest speaker Rear Admiral Aisha K. Mix, Chief Nurse Officer, U.S. Public Health Service, and Dr. Sherri Wilson, health careers program director for Stride, Inc., will discuss the role of a public health nurse and opportunities in public health nursing with the U.S. Public Health Service. They will explore how nurses can help in disaster preparedness and look at what nurses can do internationally to improve health outcomes. Rear Admiral Mix will also talk about leadership in nursing and share her personal leadership journey as well as her experiences as a nursing graduate from a historically black college or university.
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January

January 24, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Creative Storytelling with Photography
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students and Families
Event Date(s): January 24 - April 1, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: Embark on your unique photography journey as you learn to hone observational and analytical skills by participating in weekly group sessions, lessons from leading industry experts, discussion boards, and a unique photo essay project that you can add to a professional portfolio to jump-start a career. This program does not teach the technical side of photography in the sense of editing and software—this program is meant to help you develop your creativity in learning how to tell a story through a photograph. Photos have a unique ability to tell a powerful story through one singular image and can be interpreted in various ways by the beholder. As a photographer, you have the power to educate, expose issues, persuade, empower, and occasionally, even change the world.
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January 24, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Video Game Design
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): January 24 - May 13, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You will create video games in JavaScript while also learning the foundations of computer science and basic programming. You'll develop your logical thinking and problem-solving skills and finish the program with a final video game you design yourself. This program is designed for you whether you have never written a line of code or if you consider yourself a programming wizard.
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January 24, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Mobile App Development
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): January 24 - May 6, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You will create your own unique mobile app that can run on Apple or Android devices. The field of mobile app development is set to remain one of the hottest, well-paid career areas for years to come, with an incredible projected growth rate. This program helps you kickstart your career with useable skills and an app to include in your professional portfolios. Plus, you can connect with peers across the country to share your passion for mobile development.
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January 24, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Interior and Environmental Design
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): January 24 - April 1, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You will learn the basics of interior and environmental design and how to create visually appealing settings in this program. Topics include color theory, architectural and furniture styles, construction basics, principles of design, fabric and accessories, and architectural drawing and sketching. The instructor will focus on training in free, online sketching software programs so you'll have the tools needed to create appealing interiors. This 10-week program is great if you appreciate aesthetic beauty and are interested in enhancing or creating well-designed interior spaces.
This program will take place via Tallo in their new "community feature. Participants will have to create a new profile specifically for this program.
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January 24, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Screen Writing
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): January 24 - April 1, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: Have you ever thought about making your own film? The filmmaking process begins with writing a screenplay. In this script-to-screen program, you'll be introduced to the exciting process of writing for the screen, where character, action, plot, and setting are key! You will explore the fundamental elements of screenwriting, including story structure, screenplay format, character creation, dialogue, and action writing. You'll develop original ideas into a complete short screenplay through writing exercises and weekly live virtual workshop sessions.
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January 24, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 9-12
Title: Interested in Intelligence
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): January 24 - March 18, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You will develop intelligence skills in many areas, including constitutional law, control tactics, terrorism, surveillance, and emergency response, while learning from current and former U.S. Secret Service and U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials. Working in teams, you'll investigate a mock case and make a final presentation of your task force findings. This entry-level program provides an innovative overview for those interested in law enforcement. At the end of this program, you will have the opportunity to apply for 2022 volunteer or internship roles within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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February

February 1, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Drone Flight with DARTdrones
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): February 1 - April 1, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You will learn how to fly a drone, explore the career opportunities drone flight can provide, and create a final flight video portfolio to showcase your experience. This program includes virtual basic flight training and an introduction to advanced flight operations. DARTdrones professional instructors, also pilots for crewed aircraft, will cover drone system orientation, the apps used to fly the aircraft, the autonomous flight modes built into the aircraft software, and emergency procedures to prevent a crash. At week seven, you'll be assigned flight exercises to film that will be reviewed and graded. The last three weeks introduce the primary use cases professional drone pilots get paid for today: aerial photography, mapping and modeling, and aerial inspections. Professionals specializing in each use case will participate in question-and-answer sessions. Access to DARTdrones' online aerial photography program, designed by a television videographer and a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, will also be included for each participant. Drones not included.
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February 1, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | All
Title: Drone FAA Part 107 Certification
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Families
Event Date(s): February 1 - April 1, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You can become an FAA Certified Commercial Drone Pilot through this drone certification program. To fly under FAA Part 107, you need to pass an FAA drone pilot test called the Airman Knowledge Test. This two-hour, 60-question test requires extensive studying. This DARTdrones program will prepare you to take the FAA Part 107 exam to fully understand the material and fly with the confidence you need to pass. Drones not included.
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February 1, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Find Your Entrepreneur Hustle with Youth With Impact
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students and Families
Event Date(s): February 1 - April 1, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You can get ahead in college and your career in this program by developing a business model, pitch presentation, and visual prototype for a business idea. You'll learn fundamental business tools and concepts, including understanding competitors, marketing ideas, building advisory boards, and much more. Youth With Impact business instructors will guide you on turning passions into business ventures while learning critical skills for the workplace. For example, participants report significant improvements in confidence, public speaking, tech skills, and financial literacy. You'll graduate with a business plan, a venture pitch, and a sample of your idea—powerful items for your resume, college applications, and job pursuits.
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February 1, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Virtual Reality Development
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): February 1 - April 1, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You will learn how to build your very own virtual reality world using HTML and the A-Frame library. You'll learn about creating advanced shapes, animation and interaction, and 360-degree images through tutorials, programming exercises, and more. Those new skills will get brought together and applied in a final project of your own VR creation that you'll be able to view on the computer, through phones, or through a VR device such as an Oculus.
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February 1, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Comic Illustration
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): February 1 - April 15, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: Comics are one of the most popular and exciting ways to tell a story. This program offers a look at the fundamental building blocks of the comic book medium. You will explore panel-to-panel transitions, text-to-image relationships, and the intricacies of page layouts. This program is designed for beginner to advanced artists and will examine innovative ways to bring your stories to life.
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February 1, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Fashion Design
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): February 1 - April 15, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: Fashion has always been defined and redefined by bold visionaries throughout history. This program will trace the history of clothing and how themes have been interpreted over the last 500 years in fashion. You will explore notable individuals and examine garments and 'looks' for their trend-setting elements. You'll review contemporary designs to identify the reuse or redefinition of many of these details. As you advance through the program, you will progressively develop the eye and skill to sketch and create your own ideas through a creative journaling process, culminating in an original design project based on historical elements.
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February 1, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Robotics
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students
Event Date(s): February 1 - April 1, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You will discover computer science and learn robotics concepts by programming your own virtual robot through a series of gamified missions. In addition to learning the nuts and bolts of coding and controlling robots, you'll practice science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), computational thinking, and problem-solving. You'll also develop key soft skills, including creativity and inquiry.
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February 1, 2022 | Enrichment Programs | Grades 6-8 | Grades 9-12
Title: Entrepreneurship for Musicians
Who Can Attend: Enrolled and Prospective Students and Families
Event Date(s): February 1 - April 1, 2022
Time: See registration for more details.
Description: You will explore the distinct mindset and essential knowledge base vital to the establishment and success of music-related entrepreneurial endeavors. You'll learn how to repurpose your skills as a musician to envision and develop a business, highlighting the notion that musicians are natural entrepreneurs! You will discover and create opportunities around your diverse musical skills, so by the end of this program, you'll have the knowledge and expertise to conceive, form, launch, market, and manage a music-related business.
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