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Young Eagles (Scobie)

Note: This class is open to high school students only.

Young Eagles

Have you ever considered becoming a pilot or seeing what it’s like to become one? The class will include guest speakers, aviation history, field trips, and a chance to fly a real airplane.

Learn about the basics of aviation and prepare for your first flight!
During the term, get an official Young Eagle’s demonstration flight in Scobie’s own back country airplane, or with master pilot Bob Stoney in his restored Cessna Bird Dog. You’ll get to try out the controls and help with radio work, etc.
As an added bonus, once you complete it, the official Young Eagles flight unleashes a whole host of fun and valuable benefits through the EAA, including access to free video ground school for your own pilot’s license.

Important Notes:
If you’re not in high school yet but really want this opportunity, talk to your advisor about how you’ll take a mature approach, and if you can get them to send me a brief recommendation for your participation, that will probably do the trick.

This class requires parent permission and if you want the Young Eagles flight, will require parents to sign a Young Eagles waiver. Scheduling the flight will be weather dependent and you and your family may need to prioritize weekend time, be willing to re-schedule, and participate in transportation efforts to get your Young Eagles flight completed at Paine Field in Everett.

Outside work: Occasional throughout the term

Year Long Geometry (Scobie)

In this year-long PSCS class, we’ll establish and refine basic elements of geometry and geometric definitions. We’ll learn and refine geometric drawing techniques while looking at the practical math and beauty of angles and shapes. We’ll also continue to explore systems of measurement for distance, angle, slope, area, and volume, linear and non-linear equations, graphing, and visual & algebraic proofs.

The class will finish in the spring with a unique introduction to the core principles of Trigonometry as inspired by an insightful New Zealand math curriculum.

Some algebra is required. If you have the equivalent of a high school Alg.1 class, you’ll be fine as long as you’re willing to work to revive your skills. If you have only the bare essentials of algebra, you’ll need to be willing to work hard at some specific sections of the class, but there will also be large parts of the class that don’t require any algebra at all.
expect occasional in-class tests, quizzes, and puzzles
expect collaboration on some work
be able to maintain a quiet, non-social work environment when asked
of course there is outside work most weeks; a full credit of HS math requires some work outside of class. How long it takes has a lot to do with your strengths, supports, and commitment to learning efficient work strategies.

Outside work: A large amount (e.g, >60 min) for each session

Shop Life Session 1 (Scobie)

If you can dedicate two slots to shop life this fall, you’re welcome to take both sessions, or just one. As always, we’ll be learning about tools and how to use them effectively, serving as a useful crew for repairs and improvements around the school, working on the shop itself. In addition to those basics, fall term will include:

-Exploring ‘automata’, a kind of moving sculpture
-Working on the all-compostable bamboo and hemp canoe!
Putting final touches on “Frank” the PSCS student-sized mannequin.

Outside work: Occasional throughout the term

Shop Life (Session 2)