Academics
Introducing the 2018-19 TEA Student Council
This past week the Middle and High School students had their Student Body Elections for the first time ever in the new building. It was exciting to see our students fill the new space and share their vision for the school. Meet the students and learn more about what they each hope to accomplish this year.
3rd-Graders Visit Truckee Humane Society to Learn About Project RUFF
For their fall Learning Expedition, our 3rd-Grade Crew is examining learning challenges kids face both near and far. So for this field study, the students went to the Humane Society in Truckee to interview Erin Ellis who created the RUFF project (Read Up For Fun).
First Graders Learn About the Tools Farmers Use at the Truckee Farmers Market
For their first semester learning expedition, our 1st-Grade Chickadee Crew is studying the tools people use and the work people do. To experience this first-hand, the students took a trip to the Truckee Farmers Market.
Studying the Physics of Flight at the Reno Air Races
Some highlights included: unrestricted access to the pits, where students were able to get up close to some of the amazing vintage aircraft on display, touring through military aircraft on static display including a C-17, C-130, and Ch-47, watching the amazing capabilities of an F-16 as it flew low and just below the speed of sound.
TEA Third Graders Tour Sand Harbor With Artists and Performers
Our 3rd-grade crew took a walking tour around the harbor and stopped at stations with performers. These lovers of the lake shared with our students about how we can all participate in keeping our lake clean, how to be smart about water usage and what types of pines grow in our area.
Middle and High School Expedition Kick-offs
Our middle and high school students continue with the TEA tradition of tackling real-world problems right from the get go this year. MS Students are looking at the balance of power in our community. HS students are exploring water scarcity, unity and diversity, and the psychology of group mentality vs the individual mindset.
Exploring Tahoe Historical Concepts in the Field
Taking advantage of the beautiful landscape and rich cultural history of the Tahoe-Truckee area, the entire high school spent a day diving into historical concepts related to our local region.
Middle and High School Students Engage With Real-World Scientists
Getting out of the classroom and into the field is a key component to our programs at TEA. From collecting water samples in Martis Valley to birding in the Lower Carpenter Valley this past week, our teachers wasted no time in taking our Middle and High School students into the field to engage with real-world science projects.
Real-World Questions Being Tackled by TEA Elementary Students
Learning Expeditions drive the curriculum for our Elementary Programs. Throughout these projects, students are challenged to find the answers to real-world questions. Check out this list of first semester topics, guiding questions, and big ideas for each of our Elementary Program Classes.
2018 Commencement Ceremony Video and Photo Gallery
We invite you to meet these graduates and a few of our faculty in this video recap. We did our best to condense the 2.5-hour ceremony down to 6 minutes.
TEA Art Update May 2018
TEA ART takes the cake at Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe (HSTT) art contest!