Calhoun Stories
Calhoun Stories
![Mutual Aid Project]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1626105300/calhoun/rfc3srkkbbliycqjqiy7/MutualAid.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1626105300/calhoun/rfc3srkkbbliycqjqiy7/MutualAid.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1626105300/calhoun/rfc3srkkbbliycqjqiy7/MutualAid.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1626105300/calhoun/rfc3srkkbbliycqjqiy7/MutualAid.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1626105300/calhoun/rfc3srkkbbliycqjqiy7/MutualAid.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1626105300/calhoun/rfc3srkkbbliycqjqiy7/MutualAid.jpg","width":2200}])
Sixth graders participated in a Mutual Aid Project, experiential work that encapsulated Calhoun's progressive values and connected students to their community.
![Movie poster for The Calhoun Job]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1623343699/calhoun/td5ngjn40qlzmsplgqbu/TheCalhounJob-3x4banner.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1623343699/calhoun/td5ngjn40qlzmsplgqbu/TheCalhounJob-3x4banner.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1623343699/calhoun/td5ngjn40qlzmsplgqbu/TheCalhounJob-3x4banner.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1623343699/calhoun/td5ngjn40qlzmsplgqbu/TheCalhounJob-3x4banner.jpg","width":1200}])
Calhoun's Upper School theater program took on an unprecedented project — filming an entire movie from home.
![Diversity and Accountability Board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1603226472/calhoun/q36ursns3minkzkmitcq/DAB.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1603226472/calhoun/q36ursns3minkzkmitcq/DAB.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1603226472/calhoun/q36ursns3minkzkmitcq/DAB.png","width":790}])
Calhoun built upon its established diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming by adding a number of new elements, expanding partnerships and responding to the needs of our growing community.
![LS-E students conduct an experiment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1633013440/calhoun/ebzwqogaj9fhnrlpmc8c/4thGradeFieldTriptoColdSpringsHatchery-25.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1633013440/calhoun/ebzwqogaj9fhnrlpmc8c/4thGradeFieldTriptoColdSpringsHatchery-25.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1633013440/calhoun/ebzwqogaj9fhnrlpmc8c/4thGradeFieldTriptoColdSpringsHatchery-25.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1633013440/calhoun/ebzwqogaj9fhnrlpmc8c/4thGradeFieldTriptoColdSpringsHatchery-25.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1633013440/calhoun/ebzwqogaj9fhnrlpmc8c/4thGradeFieldTriptoColdSpringsHatchery-25.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1633013440/calhoun/ebzwqogaj9fhnrlpmc8c/4thGradeFieldTriptoColdSpringsHatchery-25.jpg","width":2000}])
Students in 3rd through 5th grades explored the exciting and diverse field of science one hands-on project at a time.
![Students actors perform on sceen]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1618591292/calhoun/ybsg4niiofztiiyxsqck/SheKillsMonsters-Screenshot2.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1618591292/calhoun/ybsg4niiofztiiyxsqck/SheKillsMonsters-Screenshot2.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1618591292/calhoun/ybsg4niiofztiiyxsqck/SheKillsMonsters-Screenshot2.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1618591292/calhoun/ybsg4niiofztiiyxsqck/SheKillsMonsters-Screenshot2.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1618591292/calhoun/ybsg4niiofztiiyxsqck/SheKillsMonsters-Screenshot2.png","width":1440}])
The shift to hybrid learning challenged Upper School Theater to innovate. The result was She Kills Monsters, a virtual production that stretched student actors as performers and offered a unique opportunity to learn new skills.
Featured Story
![Senior Work Book Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1624635337/calhoun/y9l60tsri8qfqqbjbzef/ScreenShot2021-06-01at94750AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1624635337/calhoun/y9l60tsri8qfqqbjbzef/ScreenShot2021-06-01at94750AM.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1624635337/calhoun/y9l60tsri8qfqqbjbzef/ScreenShot2021-06-01at94750AM.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1624635337/calhoun/y9l60tsri8qfqqbjbzef/ScreenShot2021-06-01at94750AM.png","width":1050}])
Seniors Build BRiDGE to the Future
Each year, Calhoun 12th graders engage in a multi-layered experience called Senior Work, which consists of an internship/mentorship combined with in-school programming designed to provide students with tools that support the transition from high school to their next steps.