Students in Mrs. Ealey's accelerated algebra explored functions using Desmos to make beautiful art! … [Read more...] about Art meets Algebra
Local Architect Visits Union School
Students in Mrs. Ealey's Architecture class were treated to a guest speaker, local architect Mr. Jeff Jordan. Mr. Jordan explained the building process for his modern home in Rutherford, and even gave the students feedback on their modern home designs! … [Read more...] about Local Architect Visits Union School
Desktop Publishing – Mrs. L Hetzel
Desktop Publishing students utilized their Photoshop skills to create original magazine covers. The project demonstrated their ability to layout a page and organize information in a visually appealing manner. Students also referenced the basic elements of design, typography and color psychology while creating this project. Students included the some of the basic elements of a magazine cover including; masthead, banner, cover lines and barcode. … [Read more...] about Desktop Publishing – Mrs. L Hetzel
Ferris Wheel Team Building Project
Mr. Viola Amusement Parks & Bridges The project was a whole-class project in which students had to logically construct the project from start to finish. The finished Ferris Wheel is a working model of a typical amusement park Ferris Wheel. The model can be used to get a better understanding of the way physics plays a role in the way Ferris Wheels are designed to entertain people. More importantly, the project provided students with an experience that helped them … [Read more...] about Ferris Wheel Team Building Project
Summer Chromebook Care
Rutherford Public School students in grades 7, 9, 10 and 11 have the great opportunity to utilize their district-issued Chromebook for learning during the summer months. Students are encouraged to use their devices over the summer to complete summer assignments and to pursue hobbies and other interests as long as those pursuits would be appropriate on a school-issued device. Even if a student does not intend to use the device over the summer, families will need to store the device at home. Keeping the device over the summer guarantees that the student will have access to their Chromebook on … [Read more...] about Summer Chromebook Care