Project-Based Learning Opportunities

We offer a range of project-based learning opportunities for our students. Not only do students benefit from these dynamic learning opportunities, but they can gain skills that can be used in daily life. Project-based opportunities can incorporate general operations maintenance, welding, wood-working, animal care, facility upkeep, hard work, positive co-worker interaction, teamwork, and following supervisor instructions.

Metal Fabrication

Welding and metal working with close guidance and instruction.

Animal Care

Taking responsibility of feeding and caring for horses, goats, chickens, etc.

Woodworking

Construction of functional wood pieces and art projects.

Welding

Using welding tools on vehicles and other machinery with close guidance.

vehicle-maintenance

Vehicle Maintenance

Learning to care and perform small repairs on vehicles.

Gardening

Students plant, nourish and produce various crops and flowers.

Property Maintenance

Students get hands-on with general construction tasks, including building repair/upkeep and yard work.

Kitchen

Students prepare food, serve food, and clean in a commercial kitchen environment.

FAQs

Q – WHAT IS THE SCHEDULE FOR SOUTHWEST METRO SCHOOL DISTRICT?

A – For the 2018/2019 school year, Southwest Metro will follow the normal public school calendar, with classes scheduled 5 days/week. There will be normal breaks for MEA, Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays, and Spring Break; during these times, your students may be asked to complete a special project or to pursue other project-based learning. Once your son is enrolled, specific dates and schedules will be provided to you.

Q – HOW CAN I CONTACT MY SON’S TEACHER?

A – Once your son is enrolled, his teachers will provide their cell phone numbers, and email addresses. In addition you will be encouraged to create a login/password on Cynergy, the parent communication site of Southwest Metro. Here, you may check your son’s attendance, view his grades and transcripts, etc.

Q – AT WHAT PACE WILL MY SON’S EDUCATION BE ADMINISTERED? HE IS BEHIND AND NEEDS TO MAKE UP CLASSES OR CREDITS. HE IS AHEAD AND DESIRES TO STAY AHEAD.

A – Learning pace: The education for each student is highly personalized; the pace of curriculum will be based on his abilities and on his personal learning plan, IEP, or 504 plan. Many students graduate high school while attending Lakeside Academy. When that occurs, they may begin to take college classes online.