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septembER: lucas bolster, 11TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
Lucas was selected for the IB principle of Caring. Caring implies a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.
"Lucas is a fantastic and empathetic student, as well as a kind hearted person. He works hard to be prepared with others and acts in ways that lift up others around him, both while performing and outside the Band Hall. "
Mr.Hilla, IB Music Teacher
"Lucas is a fantastic and empathetic student, as well as a kind hearted person. He works hard to be prepared with others and acts in ways that lift up others around him, both while performing and outside the Band Hall. "
Mr.Hilla, IB Music Teacher
septembER: sneha abinavam, 12TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
Sneha was selected for the IB principle of Caring. Caring implies a commitment to help all members of the school community learn to respect themselves, others and the world around them.
"Sneha is a driven and determined learner, and she is quiet, unassuming, and kind. She cares about others. I see empathy, compassion, and respect in the way she treats people, and I often hear what a great person Sneha really is."
John Olsen, IB Coordinator
"Sneha is a driven and determined learner, and she is quiet, unassuming, and kind. She cares about others. I see empathy, compassion, and respect in the way she treats people, and I often hear what a great person Sneha really is."
John Olsen, IB Coordinator
OCTOBER: PUJA IYER, 12TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
This is Puja Iyer, October's student of the month for 12th grade. Not only does she exemplify the IB attribute of 'principled' but she also puts great effort into her extracurricular activities, as shown to the right. In doing so, she is not only establishing herself as a well rounded person, but also a thoughtful one who illustrates IB qualities and ideas.
Puja was selected for the IB principle of Principled. Principled means acting with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere and taking responsibility for…[his or her] actions and their consequences.
“Puja Iyer represents the IB standard of “Principled” because of the honest and forthright way she conducts herself. As an online student she completed all of her work early and took care to provide proof that the work was her own. She took extra steps to cite sources even on assignments when it wasn’t a requirement to do so. She demonstrated her knowledge in person and over Zoom in a way that proved her knowledge so we can confirm that her assessment work is her own. When confronting the group about academic honesty or testing policies, Puja always spoke in favor of greater accountability. She understands that only by proving everyone’s integrity can the truly great amongst them can be recognized. Puja is determined to demonstrate and propagate integrity through our program.”
Mr. Veenstra, IB History Teacher
“Puja consistently produces the best quality writing and work as opposed to the bare minimum that often is produced by other students. She is a model leader by example. And she is modest about her insights, skills, and achievements.”
Mr. Doherty, IB English Teacher
“Puja Iyer represents the IB standard of “Principled” because of the honest and forthright way she conducts herself. As an online student she completed all of her work early and took care to provide proof that the work was her own. She took extra steps to cite sources even on assignments when it wasn’t a requirement to do so. She demonstrated her knowledge in person and over Zoom in a way that proved her knowledge so we can confirm that her assessment work is her own. When confronting the group about academic honesty or testing policies, Puja always spoke in favor of greater accountability. She understands that only by proving everyone’s integrity can the truly great amongst them can be recognized. Puja is determined to demonstrate and propagate integrity through our program.”
Mr. Veenstra, IB History Teacher
“Puja consistently produces the best quality writing and work as opposed to the bare minimum that often is produced by other students. She is a model leader by example. And she is modest about her insights, skills, and achievements.”
Mr. Doherty, IB English Teacher
OCTOBER: TUSHITA SINHA, 11TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
Tushita was selected for the IB principle of Principled. Principled means acting with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness and justice, and with respect for the dignity and rights of people everywhere and taking responsibility for…[his or her] actions and their consequences.
"Tushita is incredibly principled as she is probably my best student. She has been honest in all of her online testing. She has a strong sense of justice, respect, and dignity for the rights of others as evidenced in her written assignments in our first unit: Power, Politics, and Justice."
Ms.Mckay, IB Teacher
"Tushita is incredibly principled as she is probably my best student. She has been honest in all of her online testing. She has a strong sense of justice, respect, and dignity for the rights of others as evidenced in her written assignments in our first unit: Power, Politics, and Justice."
Ms.Mckay, IB Teacher
novemBER: anya tiwari, 12TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
Anya was selected for being Open-minded. Students who are open-minded understand and appreciate their own cultures and personal histories, and are open to the perspectives, values and traditions of other individuals and communities.
"Anya is always open to the activities and content we are discussing in class. She is always willing to participate, open to talking in Spanish, when others in the classroom, even native Spanish speakers, will not openly participate. She is a great student."
Mr.James, Spanish Teacher
"Anya is always open to the activities and content we are discussing in class. She is always willing to participate, open to talking in Spanish, when others in the classroom, even native Spanish speakers, will not openly participate. She is a great student."
Mr.James, Spanish Teacher
decEMBER: rushmeen tariq, 12TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
Rushmeen was selected for being an inquirer. Students who are inquirers nurture their curiosity, developing skills for inquiry and research. They know how to learn independently and with others. Inquirers learn with enthusiasm and sustain their love of learning throughout life.
"Rushmeen is, quite simply, inquisitive. She always wants to know the why and how questions about life and literature. On top of that, she frequently will ask questions that many others are harboring, but are afraid to ask. She is the beacon by which all IB students might guide their way through the complex seas of becoming lifelong learners."
Mr.Doherty, English Teacher
"This is perfect for her as she is always asking questions in class to make sure she understands the expectation of the teacher. She usually follows up with great work to show proficiency in content material."
Mr.James, Spanish Teacher
"Rushmeen is, quite simply, inquisitive. She always wants to know the why and how questions about life and literature. On top of that, she frequently will ask questions that many others are harboring, but are afraid to ask. She is the beacon by which all IB students might guide their way through the complex seas of becoming lifelong learners."
Mr.Doherty, English Teacher
"This is perfect for her as she is always asking questions in class to make sure she understands the expectation of the teacher. She usually follows up with great work to show proficiency in content material."
Mr.James, Spanish Teacher
january: laurel gutierrez, 11TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
Laurel was selected for being knowledgeable. Students who are knowledgeable explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
“Laurel has the desire to understand mathematical concepts at a deeper level than many of her peers. She isn’t satisfied with just arriving at the correct answer, but insists that the answer makes sense and that she understands the “how” and “why” behind the math. Laurel strives to understand the problem and the implications behind the mathematical concept rather than simply computing numbers that don’t have meaning. Her comprehension is incredible which increases her ability to take ownership of her knowledge/learning making it more applicable and meaningful.”
Mr.Snyder, Math Teacher
“Laurel has the desire to understand mathematical concepts at a deeper level than many of her peers. She isn’t satisfied with just arriving at the correct answer, but insists that the answer makes sense and that she understands the “how” and “why” behind the math. Laurel strives to understand the problem and the implications behind the mathematical concept rather than simply computing numbers that don’t have meaning. Her comprehension is incredible which increases her ability to take ownership of her knowledge/learning making it more applicable and meaningful.”
Mr.Snyder, Math Teacher
JANUARY: JOHN BAIRD, 12TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
John was selected for being knowledgeable. Students who are knowledgeable explore concepts, ideas and issues that have local and global significance. In so doing, they acquire in-depth knowledge and develop understanding across a broad and balanced range of disciplines.
“John always incorporates his knowledge from other disciplines into his English work because he understands the importance of context and interdisciplinary learning. On top of that, John always asks thoughtful questions, which demonstrates that he cares about acquiring as much knowledge as he can.”
Mr.Doherty, English Teacher
“John always incorporates his knowledge from other disciplines into his English work because he understands the importance of context and interdisciplinary learning. On top of that, John always asks thoughtful questions, which demonstrates that he cares about acquiring as much knowledge as he can.”
Mr.Doherty, English Teacher
february: anika balakrishnan, 11TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
Anika was selected for being reflective. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
"Anika is an excellent student. When she is working on a lab or a homework problem she often engages with other students to reflect on a proposed solution to a problem.”
Mr.Leininger, Physics Teacher
"Anika is an excellent student. When she is working on a lab or a homework problem she often engages with other students to reflect on a proposed solution to a problem.”
Mr.Leininger, Physics Teacher
february: autumn thelen, 12TH GRADE DIPLOMA STUDENT
Autumn was selected for being reflective. They give thoughtful consideration to their own learning and experience. They are able to assess and understand their strengths and limitations in order to support their learning and personal development.
“Autumn is not only ultra-conscientious about due dates and quality of her work, but she also consistently takes my critiques and uses them to make her work even better. At the start of the year, she was an exemplary IB High School Student, but now, she is demonstrating all the attributes and work ethics of a true College Level Learner.”
Mr.Doherty, English Teacher
“When I think of what it means to be a “reflective” learner, I think of Autumn. Day after day I see her in research, quietly going about her studies. She’s very deliberate in what and how she studies, she works to understand her own strengths and weaknesses in order to become more efficient and a very conscientious learner."
Mr.Olsen, IB Coordinator
“Autumn is not only ultra-conscientious about due dates and quality of her work, but she also consistently takes my critiques and uses them to make her work even better. At the start of the year, she was an exemplary IB High School Student, but now, she is demonstrating all the attributes and work ethics of a true College Level Learner.”
Mr.Doherty, English Teacher
“When I think of what it means to be a “reflective” learner, I think of Autumn. Day after day I see her in research, quietly going about her studies. She’s very deliberate in what and how she studies, she works to understand her own strengths and weaknesses in order to become more efficient and a very conscientious learner."
Mr.Olsen, IB Coordinator