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UNUSUAL SCHOOLS IN THE USA

The West Philadelphia School of the Future was opened in 2006. Students use computers instead of books here. Teachers use computerized smart boards instead of traditional blackboards. Students use digital lock­ers that open with the flash of an ID card. Although this unusual school is a success now, there were some problems. At first students weren’t tech­nically efficient enough. Teachers had problems incorporating the desired level of technology into the classroom, and the school did not meet the educational standards required by the district. Nowadays students score high marks in mathematics and reading. Knowing computer programs gives students a higher chance of employment after graduation. The school uses grades ranging from ‘Advanced’ to ‘Not on the Radar’. The schedule be­gins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. to imitate a normal work day instead of a typical school day.

Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is an independent day school founded in 2003 by a group of parents and teachers that wanted to have an alternative to traditional schools in New York City. Students learn with the guidance of highly qualified teachers through classes, workshops, activities and trips.

The school is divided into two parts. The upper school is for children between 11 and 18, and lower school is for students between the ages of 4 and 11. There is no curriculum. Students are allowed to choose any class they want and to stay away from school if they wish. Students make the school rules. Some students can carry out independent studies on their own. Some students might decide to play, wander around, or just have a nap. During the classes students can watch and discuss the TV shows or compare restaurants around the town before going to eat there. Classes are run by students while the teachers act as moderators. Students can call a meeting and discuss ideas with the whole school. There are no compulsory grades, assessments or homework.

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UNUSUAL SCHOOLS IN THE USA

The West Philadelphia School of the Future was opened in 2006. Students use computers instead of books here. Teachers use computerized smart boards instead of traditional blackboards. Students use digital lock­ers that open with the flash of an ID card. Although this unusual school is a success now, there were some problems. At first students weren’t tech­nically efficient enough. Teachers had problems incorporating the desired level of technology into the classroom, and the school did not meet the educational standards required by the district. Nowadays students score high marks in mathematics and reading. Knowing computer programs gives students a higher chance of employment after graduation. The school uses grades ranging from ‘Advanced’ to ‘Not on the Radar’. The schedule be­gins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. to imitate a normal work day instead of a typical school day.

Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is an independent day school founded in 2003 by a group of parents and teachers that wanted to have an alternative to traditional schools in New York City. Students learn with the guidance of highly qualified teachers through classes, workshops, activities and trips.

The school is divided into two parts. The upper school is for children between 11 and 18, and lower school is for students between the ages of 4 and 11. There is no curriculum. Students are allowed to choose any class they want and to stay away from school if they wish. Students make the school rules. Some students can carry out independent studies on their own. Some students might decide to play, wander around, or just have a nap. During the classes students can watch and discuss the TV shows or compare restaurants around the town before going to eat there. Classes are run by students while the teachers act as moderators. Students can call a meeting and discuss ideas with the whole school. There are no compulsory grades, assessments or homework.

Teachers don’t use blackboards in the School of Future.

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UNUSUAL SCHOOLS IN THE USA

The West Philadelphia School of the Future was opened in 2006. Students use computers instead of books here. Teachers use computerized smart boards instead of traditional blackboards. Students use digital lock­ers that open with the flash of an ID card. Although this unusual school is a success now, there were some problems. At first students weren’t tech­nically efficient enough. Teachers had problems incorporating the desired level of technology into the classroom, and the school did not meet the educational standards required by the district. Nowadays students score high marks in mathematics and reading. Knowing computer programs gives students a higher chance of employment after graduation. The school uses grades ranging from ‘Advanced’ to ‘Not on the Radar’. The schedule be­gins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. to imitate a normal work day instead of a typical school day.

Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is an independent day school founded in 2003 by a group of parents and teachers that wanted to have an alternative to traditional schools in New York City. Students learn with the guidance of highly qualified teachers through classes, workshops, activities and trips.

The school is divided into two parts. The upper school is for children between 11 and 18, and lower school is for students between the ages of 4 and 11. There is no curriculum. Students are allowed to choose any class they want and to stay away from school if they wish. Students make the school rules. Some students can carry out independent studies on their own. Some students might decide to play, wander around, or just have a nap. During the classes students can watch and discuss the TV shows or compare restaurants around the town before going to eat there. Classes are run by students while the teachers act as moderators. Students can call a meeting and discuss ideas with the whole school. There are no compulsory grades, assessments or homework.

Students don’t score high in reading in the School of Future.

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UNUSUAL SCHOOLS IN THE USA

The West Philadelphia School of the Future was opened in 2006. Students use computers instead of books here. Teachers use computerized smart boards instead of traditional blackboards. Students use digital lock­ers that open with the flash of an ID card. Although this unusual school is a success now, there were some problems. At first students weren’t tech­nically efficient enough. Teachers had problems incorporating the desired level of technology into the classroom, and the school did not meet the educational standards required by the district. Nowadays students score high marks in mathematics and reading. Knowing computer programs gives students a higher chance of employment after graduation. The school uses grades ranging from ‘Advanced’ to ‘Not on the Radar’. The schedule be­gins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. to imitate a normal work day instead of a typical school day.

Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is an independent day school founded in 2003 by a group of parents and teachers that wanted to have an alternative to traditional schools in New York City. Students learn with the guidance of highly qualified teachers through classes, workshops, activities and trips.

The school is divided into two parts. The upper school is for children between 11 and 18, and lower school is for students between the ages of 4 and 11. There is no curriculum. Students are allowed to choose any class they want and to stay away from school if they wish. Students make the school rules. Some students can carry out independent studies on their own. Some students might decide to play, wander around, or just have a nap. During the classes students can watch and discuss the TV shows or compare restaurants around the town before going to eat there. Classes are run by students while the teachers act as moderators. Students can call a meeting and discuss ideas with the whole school. There are no compulsory grades, assessments or homework.

Students can’t run classes in BFS.

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UNUSUAL SCHOOLS IN THE USA

The West Philadelphia School of the Future was opened in 2006. Students use computers instead of books here. Teachers use computerized smart boards instead of traditional blackboards. Students use digital lock­ers that open with the flash of an ID card. Although this unusual school is a success now, there were some problems. At first students weren’t tech­nically efficient enough. Teachers had problems incorporating the desired level of technology into the classroom, and the school did not meet the educational standards required by the district. Nowadays students score high marks in mathematics and reading. Knowing computer programs gives students a higher chance of employment after graduation. The school uses grades ranging from ‘Advanced’ to ‘Not on the Radar’. The schedule be­gins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. to imitate a normal work day instead of a typical school day.

Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is an independent day school founded in 2003 by a group of parents and teachers that wanted to have an alternative to traditional schools in New York City. Students learn with the guidance of highly qualified teachers through classes, workshops, activities and trips.

The school is divided into two parts. The upper school is for children between 11 and 18, and lower school is for students between the ages of 4 and 11. There is no curriculum. Students are allowed to choose any class they want and to stay away from school if they wish. Students make the school rules. Some students can carry out independent studies on their own. Some students might decide to play, wander around, or just have a nap. During the classes students can watch and discuss the TV shows or compare restaurants around the town before going to eat there. Classes are run by students while the teachers act as moderators. Students can call a meeting and discuss ideas with the whole school. There are no compulsory grades, assessments or homework.

BFS was founded in 2003.

Read the text about the West Philadelphia School of the Future.and choose the correct answer. Прочитайте та оберіть правильну відповідь.

The West Philadelphia School of the Future was opened in 2006. Students use computers instead of books here. Teachers use computerized smart boards instead of traditional blackboards. Students use digital lock­ers that open with the flash of an ID card. Although this unusual school is a success now, there were some problems. At first students weren’t tech­nically efficient enough. Teachers had problems incorporating the desired level of technology into the classroom, and the school did not meet the educational standards required by the district. Nowadays students score high marks in mathematics and reading. Knowing computer programs gives students a higher chance of employment after graduation. The school uses grades ranging from ‘Advanced’ to ‘Not on the Radar’. The schedule be­gins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. to imitate a normal work day instead of a typical school day.

Teachers use computerized

Read the text about the West Philadelphia School of the Future.and choose the correct answer. Прочитайте та оберіть правильну відповідь.

The West Philadelphia School of the Future was opened in 2006. Students use computers instead of books here. Teachers use computerized smart boards instead of traditional blackboards. Students use digital lock­ers that open with the flash of an ID card. Although this unusual school is a success now, there were some problems. At first students weren’t tech­nically efficient enough. Teachers had problems incorporating the desired level of technology into the classroom, and the school did not meet the educational standards required by the district. Nowadays students score high marks in mathematics and reading. Knowing computer programs gives students a higher chance of employment after graduation. The school uses grades ranging from ‘Advanced’ to ‘Not on the Radar’. The schedule be­gins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. to imitate a normal work day instead of a typical school day.

It was hard for students to adapt to so much ... at first.

Read the text about the West Philadelphia School of the Future.and choose the correct answer. Прочитайте та оберіть правильну відповідь.

The West Philadelphia School of the Future was opened in 2006. Students use computers instead of books here. Teachers use computerized smart boards instead of traditional blackboards. Students use digital lock­ers that open with the flash of an ID card. Although this unusual school is a success now, there were some problems. At first students weren’t tech­nically efficient enough. Teachers had problems incorporating the desired level of technology into the classroom, and the school did not meet the educational standards required by the district. Nowadays students score high marks in mathematics and reading. Knowing computer programs gives students a higher chance of employment after graduation. The school uses grades ranging from ‘Advanced’ to ‘Not on the Radar’. The schedule be­gins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. to imitate a normal work day instead of a typical school day.

The school did not meet the educational standards required ....

Read the text about the West Philadelphia School of the Future.and choose the correct answer. Прочитайте та оберіть правильну відповідь.

The West Philadelphia School of the Future was opened in 2006. Students use computers instead of books here. Teachers use computerized smart boards instead of traditional blackboards. Students use digital lock­ers that open with the flash of an ID card. Although this unusual school is a success now, there were some problems. At first students weren’t tech­nically efficient enough. Teachers had problems incorporating the desired level of technology into the classroom, and the school did not meet the educational standards required by the district. Nowadays students score high marks in mathematics and reading. Knowing computer programs gives students a higher chance of employment after graduation. The school uses grades ranging from ‘Advanced’ to ‘Not on the Radar’. The schedule be­gins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. to imitate a normal work day instead of a typical school day.

The lowest mark is ....

Read the text about Brooklyn Free School and choose the correct answers to the questions. Прочитайте та оберіть правильну відповідь на запитання.

Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is an independent day school founded in 2003 by a group of parents and teachers that wanted to have an alternative to traditional schools in New York City. Students learn with the guidance of highly qualified teachers through classes, workshops, activities and trips.The school is divided into two parts. The upper school is for children between 11 and 18, and lower school is for students between the ages of 4 and 11. There is no curriculum. Students are allowed to choose any class they want and to stay away from school if they wish. Students make the school rules. Some students can carry out independent studies on their own. Some students might decide to play, wander around, or just have a nap. During the classes students can watch and discuss the TV shows or compare restaurants around the town before going to eat there. Classes are run by students while the teachers act as moderators. Students can call a meeting and discuss ideas with the whole school. There are no compulsory grades, assessments or homework.

Who founded Brooklyn Free School?

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Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is an independent day school founded in 2003 by a group of parents and teachers that wanted to have an alternative to traditional schools in New York City. Students learn with the guidance of highly qualified teachers through classes, workshops, activities and trips.The school is divided into two parts. The upper school is for children between 11 and 18, and lower school is for students between the ages of 4 and 11. There is no curriculum. Students are allowed to choose any class they want and to stay away from school if they wish. Students make the school rules. Some students can carry out independent studies on their own. Some students might decide to play, wander around, or just have a nap. During the classes students can watch and discuss the TV shows or compare restaurants around the town before going to eat there. Classes are run by students while the teachers act as moderators. Students can call a meeting and discuss ideas with the whole school. There are no compulsory grades, assessments or homework.

What do the teachers do at school?

Read the text about Brooklyn Free School and choose the correct answers to the questions. Прочитайте та оберіть правильну відповідь на запитання.

Brooklyn Free School (BFS) is an independent day school founded in 2003 by a group of parents and teachers that wanted to have an alternative to traditional schools in New York City. Students learn with the guidance of highly qualified teachers through classes, workshops, activities and trips.The school is divided into two parts. The upper school is for children between 11 and 18, and lower school is for students between the ages of 4 and 11. There is no curriculum. Students are allowed to choose any class they want and to stay away from school if they wish. Students make the school rules. Some students can carry out independent studies on their own. Some students might decide to play, wander around, or just have a nap. During the classes students can watch and discuss the TV shows or compare restaurants around the town before going to eat there. Classes are run by students while the teachers act as moderators. Students can call a meeting and discuss ideas with the whole school. There are no compulsory grades, assessments or homework.

How can students discuss ideas with the whole school?