William Boyce Thompson School recently celebrated a milestone expansion of its tech integration program with daily access to 1:1 digital devices in all core subjects. The school is touting its successful “Leadership Academy” that allows students to have a voice in campus decision making and school spirit planning. Recently, the campus celebrated the ribbon-cutting of its newly remodeled “Innovation Lab” which is designed to help with advanced STEM and engineering pursuits.

Q1. How the “Leadership Academy” at William Boyce Thompson School helps students change their campus culture?

Ans. Students learn to lead meetings and express their ideas which helps them to be active in planning spirit events on a daily basis.

Q2. What kind of support does William Boyce Thompson School have in place to help fifth graders prepare for the transition to middle school?

Ans. Our “Level-Up” program includes workshops on study habits and time management so that every student feels prepared for more independent work.

Q3. What types of specialized STEM labs are available to students at the William Boyce Thompson School campus?

Ans. Each year our campus has a modern “Innovation Lab” with robotics kits and tablets for hands-on scientific and technical research.

Q4. William Boyce Thompson School celebrates a character trait every month, such as “Integrity” and “Hard Work.”

Ans. Each month we celebrate their positive social choices and dedication daily in a special assembly across the campus where we recognize our “Scholars of Character.”

Q5. Will parents at William Boyce Thompson School be able to participate in the “Parent Tech” sessions to help with digital learning?

Ans. We have workshops once a month for parents to learn how to use the district’s digital platforms to track their child’s academic progress.