DA HIGH SCHOOL CAMPOS SMARTLAB IS OPEN FOR LEARNING
We are excited to announce that the Denver Academy High School Campos SmartLab is now open, and our students are exploring new opportunities. This new lab provides our students with an unparalleled hands-on learning experience in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
With the opening of the high school lab, DA became the only school in the nation (independent or public) with three separate Campos Foundation-sponsored labs. We now have the Elementary School Campos SmartLab, the Middle School Campos SmartLab and the High School Campos SmartLab. Creative Learning Systems (CLS), a Colorado company, again supplied its curated, research-based learning system, technology, and materials. CLS has remarked how special it is to install three SmartLabs on one campus for the first time. The Campos, CLS, and DA partnership provides students with amazing access to STEM projects that progress from foundational concepts to advanced applications.
All three of our Campos SmartLabs include the latest technology and equipment to support student learning. From 3D printers and robotics kits to drones and podcasting, our students gain access to a wide range of tools to enhance their learning experience.
DA educator Wanda Zimmermann was chosen as the High School Campos SmartLab facilitator because of her proven skills and enthusiasm for STEM education. She has taught high school science, math, and computer science at DA for 15 years and is the high school soccer coach. She and Ryan Stander, a high school science teacher, are coaching the new DA Robostang Robotics Team. The CenturyLink Foundation recognized Ms. Zimmerman as an educator who finds innovative ways to incorporate technology into the classroom to advance learning.
The High School Campos SmartLab will be an invaluable resource for our school community, and we are excited to see its positive impact on our students’ education. We now have a science, math, robotics, and technology pathway at DA from our youngest students to our oldest students. Thank you, Campos Foundation, for your generous support.
DA will host a grand opening event for DA High School parents on Tuesday, Nov. 2. DA parents will have an opportunity to explore the room and see how students engage with the innovative projects and activities. Representatives from the Campos Companies and CLS also will attend to celebrate this successful partnership. Details will be available soon.