The Lynbrook High School Curriculum Fair was held on Monday November 24. Students and teachers organized presentations to display their electives for the incoming freshmen along with their parents. Lynbrook has many electives to offer in various fields in order to aim to fit student interests.
Junior Jackson Bowler spoke to students and parents about the elective course College Journalism, taught by English teacher Jessica Sanders. “We spoke to parents about what journalism is and what the class offers. We answered questions about the Molloy University credits, the guest speakers, the units of study, and the different field trips the class has to offer,” said Bowler. When asked, “Why journalism?” Bowler responded with, “Journalism is an amazing class because it can expand your writing skills. I know I’ve personally used the skills learned in journalism in English and on Horizon.”
The Student Government Association (SGA) played an integral role in putting this night together. The parents of current eighth grade students spoke to administrators about the upcoming school year. SGA cabinet members gave students tours of the school and answered any questions they had. Nicole DiBenedetto, history teacher and SGA advisor, said, “A lot of freshmen see the size of the school and compared to their middle schools, it tends to feel a little bit overwhelming. It’s nice for them to get as much exposure as possible before they are walking the halls of LHS.”
Virtual Enterprise (VE) is a business elective offered to upperclassmen. According to the Virtual Enterprise International website (www.veinternational.org), “VE provides a solution for schools to offer all students meaningful skills-based career experiences. Students test drive potential careers and develop in-demand skills and competencies that post-secondary institutions and employers are seeking. By managing the day-to-day operations of a company, students not only develop business skills and an entrepreneurial mindset, they also identify career pathways that align with their interests, talents, and aspirations.” Junior Regan Casey explained, “I gave the eighth graders an overview of the class and why it’s important. VE is a great class to build real-life experiences that extend past high school, such as going through an interviewing process, building a resume, and public speaking skills. I explained how you can receive six college credits per year. I also told them the best path to take as an underclassman to ensure you get into the highly competitive class as a junior.”
From business, language, art, science, to writing classes, LHS has so many electives to offer. The curriculum fair showcases what Lynbrook has to offer and is an opportunity to welcome eighth graders and their families to the high school.
