True happiness comes from doing what you are most passionate about, and while most see truth to that in the workplace, have you ever thought about how it impacts a student’s success in school and in life?
Sir Ken Robinson is well known for a few things, including his online lecture “Do Schools Kill Creativity?” and book, The Element: How Finding Your Passion Changes Everything. In both, Robinson addresses children, and how they are all unique with certain interests, natural talents, an inborn curiosity, and capacity to learn. Sadly, in today’s traditional educational system, school is often a place where some children are stifled by a one-size-fits-all approach and standardized testing where there is always just one right answer. At a time in their lives when creativity, exploration and discovery could bring out their natural talents and passion, they’re being turned off to learning.
It’s never too late to change though. Students and adults alike can tap into their creative sides and find passion. Think about what puts a smile on your face? What comes easy to you? What sparks your creativity? What would you do for free? What do you like to talk about? What makes you unafraid of failure? What would you regret not having tried? Those who find their passion often do work of their choice, in school and career, and on their own. Their fulfillment impacts their life in ways they never imagined. And many times, the impact of their work is far reaching in communities, nationally and even globally.
SCVi High School, which added 10th grade for the 2011-2012 academic year and will add 11th and 12th in subsequent years, offers project-based learning that brings out the best in every student, keeping them engaged, motivated and inspired. They explore their creativity and passions in the classroom through curriculum that meets A-G subject area requirements, as well as after school in programs like glee club, band, dance, theater and athletics.
SCVi High School has been granted candidacy status for the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Middle Years and Diploma programs—a first in Santa Clarita Valley and highly regarded in the college applications process. It has also been granted candidacy status for accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and is taking next steps toward accreditation.
To learn more, visit www.scvcharterschool.org. To schedule a tour, call 661-705-4820.