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Souhegan High School

WINTERCESSION 2018 Program Guide and Course Catalog

March 12th – 16th, 2018

Welcome to Wintercession 2018!

Wintercession is a week-long program for sophomores in which groups of faculty and students explore a specific topic or

theme, project or adventure, in an experiential manner. Course offerings include studies in specialized skills, academics,

community service, field studies, culture, and outdoor adventure.

On the pages that follow you will find brief descriptions of the exciting courses offered this year. Course offerings are

designed around the interests and expertise of tenth grade faculty members, as well as the interests of the students in the

class of 2020.

The scheduling of Wintercession is strategically placed; it minimizes conflict with sports seasons, school

productions, and other extracurricular activities, allowing for participation of all students.

Following Wintercession week there will be class time devoted to debriefing experiences and participating in a

sophomore class culminating conference. All courses run Monday through Friday, unless stated otherwise in the

course catalog.

For more information, please contact Dave Jasinski at [email protected]

For questions regarding financial aid and payment please contact Kelly Driscoll at [email protected] or Maren

Petropulos at [email protected]

Wintercession Statement of Purpose

Wintercession allows sophomores to take advantage of a variety of educational opportunities sharing similar passions and

interests with a group of peers. Souhegan recognizes that experiential learning is an important component in a student’s

education.

Wintercession strengthens student learning through unique opportunities for in-depth cultural and academic

investigation, greater student personalization, and reflective practice.

Wintercession courses are grounded firmly in the Souhegan Mission Statement principles of active stewardship,

expansion of comfortable limits, pursuit of passions, and self-empowerment.

Courses challenge participants to emulate the Souhegan Six through being actively engaged in their learning; asking

questions, collaborating, and seeking solutions.

Dates to Remember October 17th, 2017 The Wintercession Open House - from 2:45 to 3:30. Location: Second Floor Hallway Main Building

October 25th, 2017. All forms and a $100 deposit are due by the end of the day to Maren in student services. Make all

checks payable to the Souhegan Activities Fund, with your child’s name in the memo.

November 29th, 2017 – First Payment Due Make all checks payable to the Souhegan Activities Fund, with your

child’s name in the memo.

January 31st, 2018 – Final Payment Due Make all checks payable to the Souhegan Activities Fund, with your child’s

name in the memo.

March 12th

– 16th, 2018 - Wintercession Week!

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Wintercession Course Selection Information

Behavioral Expectations

The behavioral expectations for students during Wintercession are outlined at the back of this brochure and include

information which is available in the student planners, as well as online. Take time to read these documents and

discuss their meaning. While this will be done with students in Advisory, it is also important that parents understand

the meaning behind these documents. We encourage you to have these conversations with your child.

Course Selection

The tenth grade has designed a wide array of courses to meet the needs and interests of all students. We strongly

recommend that you read through each course description with your student to assist him/her in making the strongest

choices. Students must pick the top five courses they would like to participate in to ensure they will be placed into a

course to best match their interest levels.

Once courses have been selected, students will be placed into the lottery system for course selection. **Students must

submit all forms and deposit to be included in the lottery system. **

The Lottery

In an effort to be equitable, we have chosen a lottery system to assign students their Wintercession Courses. Each

student that turns in his/her paperwork on time will be randomly assigned a number. This number determines the order

in which students are assigned their courses. It is important that you guide your student carefully in choosing the top

five courses to assist us in placing them in courses that will maximize their interests.

To be eligible for the Wintercession Lottery, student must turn the following paperwork by October 25th:

1 Signed Behavior Contract

2 Course Selection Form (with TOP FIVE choices selected)

3 Signed Parent Permission Form

4 $100 deposit (except those requesting financial aid)

If interested in the Independent Study Option

1 Behavior Contract for Wintercession

2 Course Selection Form with “Independent Study” option clearly selected as the number one choice (and 2-5 also selected)

3 Parent Permission Form

4 Typed Independent Study proposal that meets the criteria described in this Course Catalog

*No deposit is required for Independent Study candidates

**$10 Dollars from each student’s course cost will be used to help cover the cost of running the Wintercession

Program.

***Since budgets are determined by the number of students in each course, a switch is only done in extreme

circumstances. In the case of a move to independent study, the $100 deposit will be held to ensure every course can

provide the optimal experience for all students.

Financial Aid

Some Financial Aid is available to those who need it. Please check the financial aid request box on the course

selection form. This information will be kept strictly confidential. You will be contacted by Kelly Driscoll to discuss

what financial assistance plan is best suited to your needs.

Amazing Race to Your Future

Cost: $ 420

Number of Students: 12

Location: Durham, Keene, Hanover, Boston

Do you enjoy competing and being part of a team? Are you physically fit and ready to push yourself to reach

check-points in a given amount of time, sometimes running to beat the clock? Are you currently beginning to

think about what you would like to do beyond the walls of Souhegan High School? Are you curious about the

opportunities available to you in the colleges in our state and nearby?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you are ready for the Amazing Race to your Future!

What can I expect to be doing in this course?

In this trip you will be a member of a team that is working together to decipher clues and find treasures hidden

in and around our local institutions of higher learning. After we have competed, we will tour these facilities to

see what they have to offer and learn if they might be a good fit for you when you graduate from SHS.

What will I Learn from this Course?

You will learn the importance of organization, collaboration and positive communication. In order to

successfully navigate the racing portion of this course, you will have to work with your group mates to organize

an effective plan of attack that is realistic to achieve within a given amount of time. There will be more

treasures to find than time will allow, so you will have to make logical decisions about the best course of action.

Being an effective member of a team is one of the most important life skills anyone can learn to prepare them

for the real world. The Amazing Race will help you to do that.

You will also learn about local colleges through guided tours given by current students. We will visit, UNH,

Keene State, Dartmouth, Boston University and Harvard.

In what way do the skills and content connect to what we do at Souhegan?

In order to participate in this course, you will need to be an Effective Communicator and a strong Collaborative

Worker. You will also be developing and empowering your mind, body and heart through the racing portion of

the course and beginning to think about where you can take what you have learned in high school and further

your education at the next level.

A Touch of Glass!

Cost per student: $425

Number of students: 6

Location: Locations may include: The Hot Glass Center in Marlborough, Terrapin Glassblowing Studio in

Jaffrey, Studio Verne in Manchester, The Currier Museum in Manchester and/or Detailed Stained Glass in

Concord

Type of course: Creative and artistic content

*The cost of this course is a $425 minimum. Depending on what you may choose as material throughout the

week there may be additional fees.

What will I be expected to do during this experience?

In “A Touch of Glass,” you will have a unique opportunity to make several glass products with various state

glass artisans (some may include Verne Orlosk, Anne Marie Caissie, Jonathan Dewitt, Jordana Korsen, and/or

others). Projects may include glass blowing, fusing glass, making glass beads, flame working, and/or making

stained glass. Day field trip experiences could include a visit the Currier Gallery in Manchester to explore

design and get inspiration for pieces, visiting a glass warehouse, and exploring various places to see samples of

glass artwork. The goal is to immerse ourselves in the glass artistry that exists right in our own backyard and

come home with tangible pieces of artwork made with our own hands.

What will I learn from this experience?

You will learn the basics of fusing glass, glass blowing, stained glass making and/or flame working and

beading. In addition, you will learn how to produce artwork that demonstrates innovation in concepts and

materials. Chemistry skills include learning about the importance of chemical reactions in the kiln that will

allow the glass to melt the correct temperature. Math skills will be put to use in cutting and designing products.

Business and finance aspects will be explored through time and cost involved in making a piece of glass in

addition to getting the opportunity to work with professional artists who own their own businesses.

Terminology covered will be: design, tools and usage, safety, firing and/or soldering. Safety and focus are a

major part of this course.

In what ways do the skills and content learned in this course connect with the Souhegan curriculum?

At Souhegan our mission statement states that we value each student’s individual passions and interests. In this

course students will have the opportunity to explore their passion for the arts through creation of glass products.

As a community that strives to have students be a part of authentic real world learning experiences, this is a

wonderful opportunity for anyone curious about the process of this treasured art form. You will be exposed to

the following Souhegan Learner Expectations:

Complex Thinker- Transfer learning from museums and hands on experiences to generate new ideas.

Critically and effectively examine artwork.

Effective Communicator- Express ideas clearly through artistic expression. Communicate how style

complements audience, purpose, and medium.

Collaborative Worker – Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills by contributing to the group.

Working with a professional artist.

A Walk in the Woods Cost per student: $560


Location: Shenandoah National Park, VA Type of course: wellness, outdoor education, ecology, group dynamics

What can I expect to be doing during this course?

For the first time ever we’ll be taking a small group of Souhegan Sabers to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to hike a section of the Appalachian Trail. This is a physically demanding trip that will be rewarding and memorable. Students will carry everything they need for five days in the backcountry; we’ll sleep in tents and cook our own meals. You’ll learn how to pitch your tent, treat your water and cook a meal in the backcountry!

Our small group of will spend a few crucial days prior to the trip preparing for our experience. We’ll study our maps, create a meal plan and talk a lot about gear beforehand. If you are nervous about having the gear needed, don’t be, we can get you outfitted. If you are nervous about the physical challenge of this course, please consider the description below.

*During this course students will carry backpacks weighing up to 40 pounds and hiking up to 10 miles a day. If this is something you have never done before talk to family, friends and coaches about your physical condition to assure you will enjoy this course with the appropriate level of physical challenge!

What will I learn from the experience? Participants will walk away from this course with the experience and confidence necessary to plan

their own backpacking trip. This will include knowledge of gear, water treatment, navigation, weather safety, nutrition and hygiene.

How does this learning connect to the Souhegan curriculum? This course will most certainly push your comfortable limits, empower you and increase your

group communication skills. You’ll also walk away with a solid dose of local history and ecology!

Be the Change: The Power of Voice


Number of students: 10 Location: Amherst, Nashua, Concord, Boston

Type of course: History, Sociology, Art, Community

What can I expect to be doing during this course? What do you believe in? Are there injustices that you feel need to be addressed?

Throughout history, human voice has taken on many forms to create change in the United States- from the

revolutionaries in the 1700’s, to civil rights activists of the 1960’s. We will also investigate current issues of

injustice and their social and historical roots. On this course you will learn how your voice can, as Ghandi says,

“be the change you wish to see in the world.”

During this exploration you will have an opportunity to see how and where change occurs on a local, state, and

national level. Our plans for activities include, but are not limited to: exploring the origins of democratic voice

on a tour of Boston, witnessing the power of voice within government at the Concord State House while

meeting with representatives, exploring community voice by speaking with social justice activists on the

frontlines, and examining the concept of expressive voice through art and performance by “Positive Street Art”

Nashua or taking in a showing of the Blue Man Group.

What will I learn from the experience? How YOU can make a difference

The impact of community activism and the will of the people

How your voice can be heard through different mediums

Where power is held and which groups have long been held out of power

There are great diverse food options all around this area!

How does this learning connect to the Souhegan curriculum?

Civic Engagement (SS Graduation Standard 1) & Responsible Citizen ALE: Students will demonstrate

the ability to apply the attributes of a responsible and involved citizen to affect a real world issue. Civics (SS Graduation Standard 4) & Knowledgeable Person ALE: Students will understand roles of the

citizens and the government, in major laws or cases including the protection of individual and minority

rights. Effective Communicator ALE: Students will have the opportunity to both learn about how citizens are

able to express their opinion within a democratic system, as well as utilize the power of their own voice

to create change. Collaborative Worker ALE: Students will learn how collaboration is necessary to create change, whether

in grass roots work, or on the state/federal level.

Build Your Own Guitar



Location: Souhegan High School Type of course: Engineering & Woodworking


With BYO Guitar class, students have the opportunity to build their own guitars. They can choose

from three different models; a Stratacaster, Telecaster, or a Jazz bass guitar. Students will learn

about the components of the guitar while acquiring basic woodworking skills. Using proper safety

equipment, we will assemble the prefit body and neck, then drill holes into the pickguard and

complete a final sand. Each guitar will be finished with True oil and a dye option. This course ends

with an optional tour of the custom shop at BYOGuitar.com facility.

Students will learn: Various species of wood and their tonal properties Components of a guitar Basic woodworking skills with hand tools The golden ratio

DC State of Mind Cost per student: $585 Number of students: 28 Location: Washington, DC and Souhegan High School Type of course: American Studies


Do you want to see our country’s founding documents? Have you ever wanted to stand where Martin Luther King Jr. stood as he delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” speech? Have you always wanted to see the Hope Diamond or take a tour of the US Capitol Building? If your answer is yes to these questions, then this Wintercession trip is for you. You will take a night bus tour to see many of the monuments and memorials in the city, visit the Library of Congress and the US Capitol Building and explore the Smithsonian Museums. You might even catch a glimpse of the President’s motorcade, talk with a secret service agent or see a Congressmen on the street like we have in trips past!

It's also important to note that students will travel to DC on Monday morning and return Thursday evening of Wintercession week via coach bus. This is a 9 hour drive give or take both ways. Friday will be a day spent at Souhegan synthesizing our new knowledge and capturing the highlights of our trip! It's required that students attend all days of Wintercession unless they have an excused absence or emergency arises. It is the trip leaders expectation that those considering this trip be committed to the learning throughout the week as well as understanding that this trip entails a long (but fun) road trip. What will I learn from the experience?

You will learn about the history of the capital city as well as some of the stories behind its design and architecture. You will have a deeper understanding of the history and politics of the United States government. You will have a chance to explore and learn from exhibits at a variety of Smithsonian museums. You’ll learn how many of the issues we face today as a country are deeply rooted in our past.


This course will directly connect to much of the curriculum that sophomores are studying in their American Studies courses and also to many of the ideas that they learned about in their freshman Social Studies class. Students will see and explore some of the most important institutions of our democracy. While visiting the Smithsonian museums, students will undoubtedly make connections to topics learned in class such as civil rights, political systems, economics and bodies of government.

**Please note an increase in price this year for the Quebec and DC Trip. We have avoided increasing our prices

for eight years while still maintaining a comprehensive experience.

However, the price increase this year represents our need to respond to operational increases as well as

including trip insurance. As you may or may not be aware, last year severe weather threatened cancellation of

the trip. In order to protect all against the unlikely (but clearly possible) impact of a weather event, it is

important to include travel insurance for these courses.

Desert Rock Climbing - Joshua Tree National Park



Location: Joshua Tree, California

Type of course: wellness, outdoor education


We will leave the chilly Granite State and immerse ourselves in the arid world of the Mojave Desert, exploring

its hidden valleys, scaling its steep rock faces and observing its inhabitants.

In what way do the skills and content learned in this course connect with the Souhegan curriculum?

We will offer a stark contrast to the New England environment investigated through the sophomore science

curriculum by exploring the desert southwest. As a unique enrichment of the outdoor education component of

Souhegan's wellness program, students will learn to safely navigate the massive boulders and slabs of this rock

climbing mecca.


Among the skills to be covered will be: proper belay technique, equipment use, effective communication, route

finding, anchor placement, and principals of movement. Camp craft skills acquired will include meal planning

and preparation, low impact techniques, shelter building, responsible group membership, and how to get a good

night's sleep under the stars.

Please be aware that a significant commitment to fundraising will be required to make

this experience doable, due mostly to the increased cost of air travel.

Habitat for Humanity: Easton, MD



Location: Easton, Maryland

Type of course: community service, physical activity, historical content

*This course will leave on Monday March 12th and return on Friday March 16th, 2017.

*Students must be 16 years old by March 13th to participate in this Habitat for Humanity course.


Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, nondenominational Christian housing organization. They welcome all

people to join in building simple, decent, and affordable houses in partnership with those in need of adequate

shelter. The group works with families based on need and their willingness to work in a partnership with

Habitat. We will be joining the Habitat for Humanity in the rehabilitation and new construction of houses in

and around Eastern Maryland. Students (and teachers) will be housed in a local church and will cook most of

their own meals.


Through this course, participants will gain not only carpentry skills, but also a deeper understanding of a culture

very different from that of Amherst, New Hampshire. Students will have the opportunity to talk and work with

people who grapple with issues of poverty and discrimination on a daily basis. Students will also learn how to

work as a member of an efficient team as they work together toward a common goal.

In what way do the skills and content learned in this course connect with the content at Souhegan?

Students will become active stewards of the nation by involving themselves in a community effort to build a

family’s home. Through respect, courage, and trust our student group will volunteer their time and energy

exposing themselves to the varying needs of people in our American society. Students will also have an

opportunity to explore some of the culture and traditions of the mid-Atlantic region. Above all, this course is

designed to engage students who have gifts, passions, or intentions of helping those who might be in need of

assistance.

Hoop Dreams



Location: Amherst, NH; Durham, NH; Springfield, MA; Pittsburgh, PA

Type of course: Wellness and sports management

What will I be expecting to do during this experience?

On this Wintercession students will have the opportunity to dig deeper into their passion for basketball.

Students will spend their week saturating themselves in the game of basketball with game film, classic

basketball cinema, scouting analysis, a trip to the Basketball Hall of Fame, and several high school and college

games including a trip to Pittsburg, PA for the first round of the NCAA tournament. Every student will be

expected to play, analyze, and interpret the greatest game on Earth. Whether a future coach, current player, or

future manager, the ability to observe, interpret, analyze, and plan are keys to success in the game of basketball.

On this wintercession we hope to start and/or continue the appreciation and love of basketball. Students will

take day trips to various locations. One of this year’s NCAA locations is Pittsburgh, PA where we will

hopefully end our week with the iconic first round of true March Madness. Anyone can create brackets, only in

Hoop Dreams do you climb inside the head of the coach and become one with the game.

What will I learn from the experience?

You will learn the history of the game of basketball along with establish an appreciation for its evolution. You

will also learn aspects of analyzing and scouting in real time as well as on game film. You will learn new

strategies in approaching the analysis of the game as player and coach. You will also be pushed to find your

own strategies in breaking down the game. Students will evolve from spectator to analyst; a transformation that

will change the way they watch and play the game.

In what ways do the skills and content learned in this course connect with Souhegan curriculum?

This course is designed to engage students who have a passion for the game of basketball and/or sports. At

Souhegan our mission statement states that we value each student’s individual passions and interests. In this

course students will have the opportunity to explore their passion for sports and analysis. Any student that

wishes to move on to a post-secondary education in sports management, exercise science, kinesiology, or

continue playing or coaching the game of basketball will greatly benefit from this experience.

Independent Study Cost per student: $0 Number of students: 10 Location: Dependent upon individual’s plan

Type of course: Varied

This course represents an option for those who are very excited about exploring a topic that is not covered

by other Wintercession courses. It requires you to be self-directed, motivated, and conscientious.

In order to be considered for the Independent Study Option, you need to submit a formal proposal that outlines

your intended course of action. The proposal should address the following questions:

What will you do during this experience?

What is your proposed itinerary, or daily schedule?

What will you learn from this experience?

In what ways will this learning connect with the Souhegan curriculum?

Who is the adult (or outside expert) who will oversee your experience?

- What are his or her qualifications? What is his/her phone number, email, and other contact

information

Your proposal is due at the same time as all Wintercession course selections and deposits. The proposal must

be typed and submitted for approval to the Independent Study course leader. Once your proposal has been

approved, you will be asked to meet periodically with your course leader during advisory to fine tune your

course, and work on what outcomes will be a part of your experience.

There is NO deposit required for the independent study option. The behavioral contract is required for

participation.

Metalsmithing: Making Jewelry and More!



Location: Local

Type of course: Creative and artistic content

*The cost of this course is $360 minimum. Depending on what you may choose as materials throughout the

week there may be additional fees.


Making several pieces of jewelry / body adornment; or formed pieces (ie box, bowl, sculpture) and bringing a

design concept into reality. Physical skills will be used to cut, file, solder, connect, and hammer to complete in

a professional manner. Additionally students will be experiencing time in a blacksmith shop, producing a fire

poker.


You will learn the basics of working with metal in wire and sheet form. This includes terminology; design;

tools and uses; finishing; and experimentation.


Students will learn about the history and mechanics of metal, including environmental impact of metal and

stone mining. Students will be able to experience an expansion of art and design from a drawing to a three

dimensional item in metal. Math skills will be put to use. Safety and focus are a major part of this course.

Who is leading this course?

Sussy-Rose Shields is a self-taught jeweler who has a degree in design, art, and environmental education. She

teaches others the basics of jewelry making, in an effort to keep the passion of handcrafting alive. Sussy is also

an accomplished metal smith with 40 years of working experience in the jewelry field. Her award winning

designs are in collections around the globe. She is a state juried Member of the League of New Hampshire

Craftsmen (since 1988), and maintains a studio at the Riverview Artist Mill in Wilton, NH.

Vinnie Anfuso is a local blacksmith with 20 plus years working at the forge. Students will be spending 3 hours

in his blacksmithing studio, transportation supplied.

*Parents will be asked to participate with carpooling students to/ from SHS and studio.

Mind, Body, and Heart

Cost per student: $520.00


Location: Various day trips in the Amherst area with two nights at the Kripalu Center in the Berkshires of

Massachusetts

Type of course: Wellness and Health _______________________________________________________________________________________

What should I expect to do during this experience?

In keeping with Souhegan’s Mission Statement’s aspirations to develop and empower the mind, body,

and heart, participants will explore the nourishment of their body through an intense focus on exercise,

nutrition, and wellness. Students will challenge their comfortable limits through participation in

workshops on:

vinyasa yoga ( a challenging heat-based, flowing style of yoga),

nutrition,

healthy cooking,

stress management,

leadership,

outdoor recreation.

The culminating experience will take students to Kripalu Center (www.kripalu.org/) in The Berkshires

for three days and two nights.

Writing –Students will keep a journal with goals and daily reflections.


We will be working with the following New Hampshire State Standards for Health Curriculum:

Health Education Standard 3 – Self Management: Students will demonstrate the ability to

practice health-enhancing behaviors and reduce health risks.

Health Education Standards 6 & 7 - Goal Setting Health Education Standard: Students will

demonstrate the ability to use goal setting and decision making skills to enhance health.

http://www.kripalu.org/

San Souci au Quebec



Location: Quebec City, Canada and Amherst, NH

Type of course: Cultural experience, historical content, outdoor winter activity


Bienvenue a Quebec! In a region known for its beauty, Quebec Province shines as the last French speaking

region in North America. Situated on the St. Lawrence River, Quebec City is one the oldest cities in the

Americas.

This trip is a combination of cultural experience and outdoor winter adventure. Trip activities may include:

visiting an operating ice hotel, a guided tour of Sainte Anne de Beaupre Basilica, embarking on a tubing

adventure at Valcartier Winter Sports Park and exploring the history of Quebec through a guided walking tour

of the old fortress city, and visiting the Musee National des Beaux-Arts du Quebec (Quebec Art Museum).

Be ready for significant walking in the winter outdoors, and a complete immersion into a different culture. This

course requires all participants to hike, walk, tube, and spend significant time outdoors, in March, when

temperatures can average 10o

F!


By traveling to Quebec, students will learn first-hand how culture and language shape a society. This trip will

allow them to not only have fun but also to globalize their perspective. They will have a chance to interact

with/ask questions of people who live in Quebec and learn the various political and social customs of the

region. The students will also learn about the history behind the fortress city, its development and founding

during the walking tour.


Students will be asked to “push their comfortable limits” by visiting a place with different customs and a

different language.

**Please note an increase in price this year for the Quebec and DC Trip. We have avoided increasing our prices

for eight years while still maintaining a comprehensive experience.

However, the price increase this year represents our need to respond to operational increases as well as

including trip insurance. As you may or may not be aware, last year severe weather threatened cancellation of

the trip. In order to protect all against the unlikely (but clearly possible) impact of a weather event, it is

important to include travel insurance for these courses.

Cost per student: $300 Number of students:10 Location: Souhegan High School, Boston and Cape Cod, Massachusetts Type of course: Marine Biology and Conservation

What can I expect to be doing during this course? It seems as though sharks are in the headlines, on social media and the subject of blockbuster movies with increasing frequency, but what do we really know about them? Shark Week is your opportunity to learn to separate fact from fiction to better understand these fascinating animals. During this course you will find opportunities to immerse yourself in the study of marine science, shark biology, and conservation. During our Wintercession week, we will spend a few days in Souhegan’s very own Marine Lab, where we will team up with SHS marine biology classes to learn more about shark biology, anatomy, physiology and ecology through lectures and close examination of shark specimens. Students will conduct a shark tracking activity using online interfaces, such as Ocean Tracks (oceantracks.org) and Ocearch (ocearch.org) and explore how technology is changing what we know about these mysterious creatures and how this knowledge can be applied to specific conservation efforts. We will study the portrayal of sharks in film/media and discuss its impact on sharks worldwide. We will learn about the increase in the white shark population on Cape Cod and meet with shark scientists on the Cape, visiting Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and staying overnight in Falmouth, MA. From there we will go to Boston to visit the New England Aquarium and their new exhibit, the Science of Sharks. Over the course of the week, students will work together to create an outreach project (a short film, an infographic, a blog, etc) that they will use to communicate information about sharks and their conservation to the public. What will I learn from the experience? Our main goal is to learn about the biology of sharks, the science involved with learning about them, and to explore conservation strategies to protect them. This will include being skilled information processors as we separate the facts vs. the fiction in the media, analyzing authentic data sets related to their ocean migrations, and exploring the methods used for studying sharks in the field and the laboratory. Students will also be effective communicators, developing their own media to challenge the public perception of sharks and ideas on how to prevent their extinction. How does this learning connect to the Souhegan curriculum? This course targets ecological concepts in the 10th grade science curriculum. In addition, students will be employing several of Souhegan’s science practices such as analyzing data and obtaining, evaluating and communicating information.

To Infinity and Beyond!

Cost Per Student: $560


Locations: Areas in and around Boston & Cambridge, Massachusetts

Type of Course: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), College Exploration


Robots, underwater research, radio astronomy, 3-D printing, … This Wintercession experience takes your

science, technology, engineering and mathematics learning to a whole new level. You will have the opportunity

to be immersed in current scientific research at such places as M.I.T., Google, iRobot, Atlas Devices, and

Boston Children’s Hospital.

One of the highlights includes visiting Boston Children's Hospital where alongside research scientists and

medical staff, students learn about robotic surgery, meet Huggable, their robotic pediatric teddy bear, as well as

see how 3-D printers create organs for surgical practice and learn about the bioethics of medical research. We

will take a private tour of iRobot to learn about their products and latest innovations. We will visit the Google

office in Cambridge and tour behind-the-scenes to learn how this multi-national technology operates.

We will also receive a private tour of the M.I.T. Haystack Observatory to learn about atmospheric sciences

research and see the workings of their radio telescopes. The week will also include a visit to Atlas Devices, a

global provider of products for security, defense, and rescue applications where the group will participate

alongside their engineers and designers as they review the company’s latest innovations.

This is a great extended learning opportunity as well as a chance to visit college campuses. Part of our initial

work will be to hear everyone’s areas of STEM interest and then as a group, finalize our destinations. We will

take an official campus tour of each of the colleges we visit. There may also be the opportunity to connect with

some of our Souhegan alumni at these institutions if our timing is right! We will split the week up into 2 single

day trips to Boston and an extended 3-day trip which includes two overnights in the Boston/Cambridge area.

While on the trip, we will work on collaboration and problem-solving skills, which will be especially important

as we take on an exciting real-world gaming environment called questing at Boda Borg in Malden, MA., where

we tackle a variety of mental and physical challenges as well as playing several rounds of laser tag, as we learn

how lasers actually work.

The STEM-focused week will undoubtedly be memorable, informative, and inspirational as the group meets

physicians, engineers, and research scientists who are utilizing cutting edge science and technology on a daily

basis. Our goal is to offer students an opportunity to experience science, technology, engineering and math in

the real world.


Through this course, students will experience the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math in action.

They will work together as a team to complete challenges as well as experience university level STEM classes and labs.

In what ways do the skills and content learned in this course connect with the content at Souhegan?

This course directly connects to the mathematics and science sophomore curriculum. Students will also broaden their

knowledge and critical thinking skills as they work collaboratively. Students will jump start their college and career

planning and experience what it is like to have an educational experience and career in a STEM field.

We Are What We Eat



Location: New England

Type of course: Culinary


Students will be introduced many aspects of food from production to consumption.

You will plan, shop for, prepare and serve a themed meal at Souhegan FaCS kitchen. You will visit the south end of Boston and sample foods from around the globe - check out “Bites

Of Boston”. The community service element to this session will open your eyes to the fact that many families

are food insecure – time spent in Nashua soup Kitchen will count as Community Service hours. Students will get the opportunity to learn how to decorate a cake under the instruction of Cake

decorators at Fredericks Pastries and will bring home a decorated 11” cake. You will travel to the world renowned King Arthur Baking School in Norwich, VT and get an

opportunity to work with master bakers there. Class content will be confirmed in November. We will learn how to make Pasta from the experts at The Tuscan Kitchen in Salem NH.


How to plan, cook and serve a meal – safety and cutting skills. How to Bake – instructed by master Chefs at King Arthur Baking School. How to decorate a cake – instructed by cake Decorators in Fredericks Bakery. Awareness of local resources and sample a diverse selection of culinary offerings in Boston. You will have many opportunities to talk to and work with Professionals who work in the culinary

field Volunteering at the Nashua Soup kitchen will give us a view of how we can help the community


Math, budgeting and organizational skills will be used when prepping and cooking meal . Experience sights of historical, cultural and architectural interest in Boston. Sample foods from

neighborhood restaurants, cafes and specialty food markets Community Service. Opportunity to meet with professionals and learn about working and careers in the Restaurant

business. Health and nutrition. Safety. Cutting skills. Science skills -Baking skills Introduction to food from around the globe.

Behavior Contract for Wintercession

Contract for Overnight Trip for Student and Parent

Due Wednesday, October 25th, with Course Selection, Health Release, and a $100 deposit.

Student Contract for Wintercession:

1) I agree not to be in possession of or use alcoholic beverages, tobacco or illegal drugs

including drugs that are not prescribed for me (U.S. Code). Any medications including

prescribed over the counter will be registered with the trip coordinator.

2) I agree not to use, posses, or purchase any weapon.

3) I agree to have my luggage and/or room searched if their trip coordinator deems it

necessary.

4) I agree to sleep (stay) only in my assigned room.

5) I agree to attend all functions and excursions that are taken at the direction of the trip

leader. I also agree not to go off on my own without a chaperone.

6) I agree to follow any curfew imposed on me by chaperones or host family unless specific

permission has been granted by the trip coordinator.

7) I agree not to drive any motorized vehicle.

8) I agree to act in an appropriate manner realizing that future trips depend on students’ good

behavior.

9) I agree that the trip coordinators have been clearly informed by me and/or my parents

about any and all medical issues, medications, and other pertinent information regarding

my health and safety.

10) I agree to abide by the Souhegan Six.

I understand that failure to adhere to this contract may mean my immediate and unconditional return.

Furthermore, the decision to end the Wintercession course for any reason in addition to those noted above will

be made by the trip coordinator and the principal or his or her designee. Costs incurred due to my return will be

at my parents’ expense.

Student Name_____________________________________________________________

Student Signature_____________________________________Date_________________

Parent Contract for Wintercession:

I agree that I have informed the trip coordinator and chaperones about any pertinent health information

(physical, psychological, prescription / over the counter drug) that may or may not be contained in the current

health records of the school nurse.

I recognize that the violation of this contract may result in my child being sent home prior to the conclusion of

the Wintercession course. I agree to be responsible for any extra transportation costs or other expenses that may

arise due to my child breaking the rules of this contract or due to any other unforeseen emergency.

Parent Signature______________________________________Date_________________

Wintercession 2018 Course Selection Form Student Name ____________________________ Team _______Advisor ___________________

I have reviewed the Wintercession packet and the choices my student has made:

____________________________________________________ Student’s Signature

____________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Name

____________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature

**Circle your Top 5 choices with number 1 (for top choice), then choices 2, 3, 4, and 5 in order of your interest level**

1 2 3 4 5 Amazing Race to Your Future

1 2 3 4 5 A Touch of Glass!

1 2 3 4 5 A Walk in the Woods

1 2 3 4 5 Be The Change: The Power of Voice

1 2 3 4 5 Build Your Own Guitar

1 2 3 4 5 DC State of Mind

1 2 3 4 5 Desert Rock Climbing

1 2 3 4 5 Habitat for Humanity

1 2 3 4 5 Hoop Dreams

1 2 3 4 5 Independent Study

1 2 3 4 5 Metalsmithing: Making Jewelry and More!

1 2 3 4 5 Mind, Body, and Heart

1 2 3 4 5 San Souci au Quebec

1 2 3 4 5 Shark Week

1 2 3 4 5 To Infinity and Beyond

1 2 3 4 5 We Are What We Eat

**Make sure to double check that the numbers circled correspond to the correct course**

Financial Aid:

I will be requesting financial aid and would like to be sent the application

I will not require financial aid

Enclosed is a separate check for $__________ to be considered a donation to the Wintercession program

for a student who is in need of financial aid (All donations are tax deductible)

***Checks only; payable to Souhegan Activities Fund, with student’s name in memo***

Parent Permission, Health Information and Release

Due Wednesday, October 25th, with Course Selection, Behavior Contract and a $100 deposit.

I, _____________________, am the parent/guardian of __________________________ a

minor, who desires to participate in the Wintercession Program, the week of March 12th-16th,

2018. I acknowledge that I have been informed of the activity and the provisions for my child’s

Involvement.

I consent to my child’s participation in Wintercession. In case of medical emergency, in the event

that I cannot be reached, I authorize Souhegan High School, its agents, employees, and officers to procure

treatment, including hospital care, to be rendered to my child by or under the supervision of any duly licensed

doctor, dentist, surgeon, or health care professional.

Telephone _________________________ Cell Phone _____________________________

Emergency Contact #1 Name ___________________________ Phone ___________________



Family Doctor/Primary Care Physician _____________________________________________

General information: Food/Drug Allergies ___________ Other Allergies ___________________

Last Tetanus Shot ___________Present Medications __________________

Chronic Medical Problems or Other Concerns ________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

In consideration of these permissions granted, I release and hold harmless Souhegan High School, its wit

agents, employees, and officers from any and all actions or causes of actions of any nature for personal

injury or property damage, of any kind arising in any way from my child’s participation in this activity. I

further acknowledge that this release is binding on my heirs, successors or assigns, that I have read the

foregoing and understand its significance, and that I have executed this document voluntarily.

Parent/Guardian ________________________________________Date __________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________

Health Insurance Company ______________________________________________________

Policy Number __________________________

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