Unpacking the Impact
A CCS monthly publication of ESSER endeavors
Volume 1, Edition 3
October, 2022
ESSER Funds= Reimagined Learning Spaces
Hilltonia Middle School stands as an exemplar for Columbus City Schools showing how ESSER funds can truly transform student learning spaces. This work began in earnest last summer. Hilltonia MS began the implementation and transformations being brought about through ESSER Funds. Remodeling of some classrooms has made it possible for Hilltonia MS to lead the district middle schools in offering Career Technology classes. These new Career Technology courses have been added to the Encore offerings: Industrial Technology Survey, Small Engine Survey, Family Consumer and Science Survey, PC Applications and PLTW Design & Modeling. While these classrooms are not completely remodeled yet, the progress to date is significant. Students are able to begin their learning while the finishing touches are being completed in their remodeled classrooms.
Hilltonia Career Tech
Students are preparing to create a utility item.
Hilltonia 3D Printers
Students learn to create products using the new 3D printers.
Hilltonia Family Consumer Science
Students will be learning to cook in their new kitchens!
Briggs High School Powered On & Found Success
Power On was more than a phrase or an opportunity for earning extended hours at Briggs HS. The staff came together and created multiple school-wide "passion projects" for students. These passion projects included learning to knit, dance, yoga, guitar, acquiring leadership skills, etc. Two the of the most popular after school clubs were the Art Club and Student Leadership. Study tables were also offered to students who needed additional support or who were identified as at-risk for on being on target to graduate on time. Not only was this a time to come together and allow students and staff to interact with each other beyond the hectic school day, but it also allowed students and staff to get to know each other on a more personal level. Students were able to use the activity bus already being utilized by sports teams allowing vulnerable students, as well as students dependent on school transportation, to take advantage of these numerous after school projects and clubs. As the photos below show, some of their passion projects will live beyond the cohorts that created them.
Briggs HS Leading the way
Briggs HS Student Leadership
Briggs HS Art Club
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FROM THE OFFICE OF TRANSFORMATION & LEADERSHIP
Editor: Tracie L. Helmbrecht, NBCT
Data Support Coordinator
Office of Transformation and Leadership
Email: thelmbrecht6433@columbus.k12.oh.us
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