In Computer Graphics, a popular activity is a group project where students design their own pizza advertisement using the principles of design. Student evaluation of the rough drafts is done before the completed project is presented to a panel for final assessment. Graduation requirements should include the students demonstrating what they have learned. Assessment learning should include exhibitions and mastery. As exhibitions are created, students are encouraged to use various ways to express their understanding of the topic and their answer to the question.
Teachers again coach students through h the initial stages to the practice of presentation.
Students are required to share their exhibition with the other members of the class Expectations are outlined and performance standards are established. The tone of the school should be one of unanxious expectations, trust and decency. Parents should be collaborators in the learning process. The seventh principle regarding tone of the school has been a catalyst in effecting positive change. Since our present administration has initiated the commitment to restructure and revitalize PSH by espousing the Essential Schools model as our exemplar for change, a more productive cohesive and creative demeanor of the staff has evolved over the past four years.