ISU Trip

                     On Thursday, October 20th, we went to Iowa State University's campus for women in science and engineering. We went there for five sessions to teach us about careers in science and engineering. One of the sessions was called "Choosing Pharmacy as a Career" it was very fun, Mr.S.T. even broke out in dance! Another one was called "A 4D View of Textiles" the woman used to work at Disney World, and even designed diapers!

                    The lunch was very good we had spaghetti and other pasta a cookie, breadsticks, and pop. the last session that we had was called "Thunderstorms,Hurricanes and More: Choosing Meteorology as a Career" there was a tornado machine and we did an experiment. We also watched videos about alot of different weather catastrophes.

                  Thanks,
                             Reagan and Alexis:]




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AP Coursework Coffee

Advanced Placement (AP) coursework is a great opportunity for high-ability students. Unfortunately, the Iowa Online AP Academy (IOAPA) through the Belin-Blank Center at the University of Iowa is the only option for Colfax-Mingo High School students. IOAPA is subject to the volatile state legislature appropriations game each year.

It was in a AP US History class that my personal passion for American History was ignited. I went on to be a history major in college and graduate with honors. AP coursework sets students up for success in college. Regardless of one's AP exam score (1-5) or whether or not a student receives advanced standing, a strong grade in an a AP course has been proven to lead to higher rates of degree completion and higher average college GPAs. Taught at the undergraduate level AP courses teach students persistence and how to work through academic frustration. Unfortunately too many high-potential students have made it through high school without learning the necessary study skills that will aid them in college.

On-site AP coursework presents our high school with an opportunity for quality, rigorous, and meaningful academic work for all students who are up to the challenge. If you are interested in learning more about Advanced Placement coursework and its benefits for Colfax-Mingo High School and our district please join me on Wednesday, October 19th from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the high school media center. Refreshments will be provided.

Our special guests will be Maureen Marron and Clar Baldus both administrators from the Belin-Blank Center for Gifted Education and Talent Development at the University of Iowa. There will be time for a question and answer session as well.

Any questions can be directed towards me: zanest@mail.colfax-mingo.k12.ia.us | 515-674-4111