January 18, 2017 - The Campus - Acceleration, Support and Enrichment

Fifth Period: Acceleration, Support & Enrichment

Happy New Year and welcome to Spring 2017 at The Campus!  We are excited about the upcoming semester and all that it will entail.  The focus of this blog post is our 5th period.  I know that many of you hear your students talking about 5th period and the course offerings that they participate in.  This innovative 75 minute period is used each day to support, enrich, and stimulate learning at The Campus.  We have already seen great growth in our academic content areas and continue to grow our program areas that go far beyond the school setting.  The following are some quotes shared by teachers and students at The Campus:

"5th period is awesome!  It allows me to focus on what I love to do... theatre!  I get to really practice what we learn in musical theatre class and take it one step farther!" - CHS student

"I think 5th period is a great way to allow students to become well-rounded.  They have a time where they can get the help and support they need in classes like AP extension, yet have time to work on their assignments in study hall, which allows them to focus on extracurricular activities when the day ends.  Academics, arts and athletics... it's what it's all about at The Campus!" - CHS teacher

"I didn't know if I would like 5th period, but then I went to the Going Green class where we focus on recycling projects.  I have learned all about repurposing our trash so that we can be a healthier and more environmentally aware community." - CMS student

"I cannot tell you how much 5th period has helped with supporting my students.  Those that need extra time in math, get it.  Those that don't can focus on acceleration and enrichment in other areas of interest.  5th period has changed the culture of The Campus." - CMS teacher

These are just a few of the comments shared with me about 5th period and there are so many more!  Students and teachers are excited about learning at The Campus because we are giving them more engaging ways to accomplish our goal of lifelong learning.  I could not be more proud of our faculty and staff, and especially our teachers!  We are making a difference each and every day.  Ask your child what they did in 5th period today?  They may say they milked a calf.  They may say they built a house.  They may say they programmed a robot, or even designed an advertisement for your place of business.  They may have worked on their homework so they could enjoy time with their family once they get home.  There are many answers to the question, "What does your 5th period look like?", but hopefully one message reigns clear, and that is that they see it as a worth while investment.

You can view a complete listing of 5th period course offerings on our course catalog website and the links below:

CHS 5th Period Course Offerings
CMS 5th Period Course Offerings

Please feel free to contact me at your convenience.  You can reach me at coombep@calhounschools.org or 706-602-6661.

Peter Coombe
Campus Principal
The Greatest School on Earth!