of having each of our 9th grade students give a 5-10 minute presentation to=
our upper school and faculty. The goal of such a presentation is multi-fol=
d:
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- provide an opportunity for our 9th graders to have a formal public speaki=
ng experience to a large audience
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- give each 9th grader a forum to speak about something important and meani=
ngful to him or her
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-give our students in the upper school grades 6-9 an opportunity to see our=
9th graders take a leadership role and give 9th graders a chance to step o=
ut of their comfort zones with this challenge
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I am wondering if any of you work or have worked in schools that engage in =
this kind of "capstone" event. If so, I would love to hear about your exper=
iences and perspectives.=20
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Many thanks,
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Dean J. Fusto
Head of Upper School (6-9)
Assistant Head of School (K-9)
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