Creating Meaningful Connections: The Importance of High School Excursions at Sage Oak

In this episode of Sage Studio, ASB Director/Education Advisor Brenda Ramirez, and Education Advisor and History Teacher, Danny Levin discuss the exciting activities and excursions available to high school students at Sage Oak Charter School. Brenda shares her vision of building strong relationships and friendships within the high school community. She focuses on offering students the opportunity to experience typical high school events and milestones while maintaining the unique independent study structure of Sage Oak.Danny joins the conversation and expresses his passion for community building and seeing students grow outside of the classroom. He highlights the impact of using the app Discord to connect with students, which has significantly increased student involvement and excitement for events. Brenda praises Danny's dedication and involvement, emphasizing how it positively influences student engagement with the program.The hosts delve into the philosophy behind offering these events and excursions, with Brenda emphasizing the importance of building relationships and friendships among students who are often geographically dispersed. They discuss how these activities go beyond traditional classroom learning, providing students with opportunities to learn through labs and experiences. Brenda specifically mentions the annual Catalina trip, an engaging science biology trip that exposes students to hands-on learning and fosters relationship building.Overall, this episode highlights the efforts of Sage Oak Charter School to create an inclusive and engaging high school experience for their students. The hosts emphasize the importance of community building, friendship, and providing opportunities for students to connect with their peers. They showcase the commitment of staff members like Brenda and Danny in organizing these events and excursions that contribute to the overall success and satisfaction of the high school program.To learn more about the high school program and the exciting events offered by Sage Oak Charter School, visit the website at www.sageoak.education.Thank you for listening to the Sage Studio podcast presented by Sage Oak Charter Schools and hosted by Tiffiny Webster, M.A.Ed.  We invite you to follow the show and leave your review below.  Sage Oak Charter Schools is an independent study nonclassroom based TK-12 personalized learning public charter school serving students in Southern California.  Visit sageoak.education for more information.Sage Oak WebsiteInstagramFacebookYouTube