2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services
2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services
2009-10 Yearbook - School Management Services
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education at its rural site. Located in a region of Wisconsin's northern<br />
lake and woodland countryside, NCES reflects the small farms, forestry<br />
practices, and tourist recreation economy, all of which are centered on the<br />
natural resources abundant at the students' doorsteps. Environmental<br />
education is emphasized throughout the curriculum. The project-based<br />
pedagogy takes full advantage of the surrounding area for students to<br />
develop an understanding of their community: its social structure, its<br />
history, its economy, its music, its art, and its ecology.<br />
In short, community projects and field study opportunities abound. By<br />
studying the watershed, participating in community projects, raising and<br />
caring for animals, designing and sustaining a productive garden,<br />
interviewing elders about the cultural heritage of home, and helping to<br />
serve the needs of others, these students are engaged both academically<br />
and socially in the life of the community.<br />
Est. 2005<br />
Janet Bontz<br />
511 South Pelham Street<br />
Rhinelander, WI 54501<br />
(715) 365-9700<br />
bontzjan@rhinelander.k12.wi.us<br />
Grade Levels: 06-12<br />
145. Northwoods Community Secondary <strong>School</strong><br />
Northwoods Community Secondary <strong>School</strong> (NCSS) is located in north<br />
central Wisconsin. The school offers an innovative choice for <strong>School</strong><br />
District of Rhinelander students attending grades 6-12 to become part of<br />
a smaller learning community in a technology-enriched environment<br />
distinctive for its positive school culture, rigorous Project-Based<br />
curriculum, diverse assessment techniques, shared school governance,<br />
and dynamic community-enhanced learning opportunities. This<br />
environment strives to combine high expectations and a meaningful<br />
course of study with sustained involvement of caring adults who mentor,<br />
advise, and support students throughout their educational careers.<br />
Est. 2007<br />
Kirby Kohler<br />
915 Acacia Lane<br />
Rhinelander, WI 54501<br />
(715) 365-9220<br />
kohlekir@rhinelander.k12.wi.us<br />
Grade Levels: 07-08<br />
146. Rhinelander Environmental Stewardship Academy<br />
Rhinelander Environmental Stewardship Academy (RESA) engages 7th<br />
and 8th grade students to apply scientific and social sciences skills to<br />
sustain environmental systems for the health of the greater Rhinelander<br />
community. In doing so, students become college-ready autonomous<br />
learners with the confidence and skills to pursue the widest range of postsecondary<br />
pathways.<br />
There are tremendous resources in the Rhinelander area from federal<br />
fisheries and forestry labs, to educators with deep knowledge of<br />
Northwoods environmental systems to Wisconsin DNR professionals.<br />
RESA’s interdisciplinary curriculum based on thematic units related to<br />
air, water, soil, land, and renewable energy is focused on developing an<br />
active environmental literacy in students. With a continuous development<br />
of strong academic skills, especially in science and math, students will<br />
undertake serious research in issues of watershed, forest ecosystems, and<br />
wildlife management. Work undertaken will require direct contact with<br />
the natural artifacts of a place: soils, wetlands, weather, plants, and<br />
wildlife – in conjunction with professionals involved in the work of those<br />
places.<br />
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