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Rancho Cucamonga Middle School
By Principal Bobby Collins
Creativity, Innovation, and Learning in Action!
Creativity and innovation are thriving at Rancho Cucamonga Middle School as students explore exciting opportunities through our elective programs! From virtual reality to photography and ceramics, our Lions are discovering new ways to express themselves, solve problems, and bring their ideas to life.
In Computer Science, students have been developing their coding skills while creating interactive virtual reality projects. Using VR headsets, students are able to experience their own creations in an immersive environment, transforming lines of code into something truly remarkable! This week, district leaders had the exciting opportunity to experience these student-designed projects firsthand, witnessing the creativity, technical skills, and problem-solving abilities of our young innovators.
Meanwhile, our Photography students have been spotted throughout campus, cameras in hand, exploring the elements of design and discovering new perspectives on our beautiful school grounds. Through their lenses, students are learning to appreciate the details, patterns, and compositions that make everyday surroundings extraordinary.
In Ceramics, students are getting into the October spirit by designing and creating imaginative projects, including whimsical gnomes and spooky seasonal creations. These hands-on experiences encourage artistic expression, patience, and perseverance as students transform their ideas into tangible works of art.
Across all our electives, students are developing essential Portrait of a Graduate skills, including creativity and innovation, critical thinking and problem-solving, initiative and self-direction, and information, communication, and technology literacy. These experiences remind us that meaningful learning takes many forms, and that providing students opportunities to explore their passions helps prepare them for success well beyond the classroom.
It's a great time to be a Lion!
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