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Dear Scholars, "Education is the key." This is a famous adage that has been around for years and because it is a short phrase that isn't decorated with a lot colorful Ia uage, the depth of this metaphor is easily overlooked. My goal a principal of Barringer Academy f the Arts and Humanities (BAAH} is to pack our educational program with experiences, skills ools and opportunities 1 that will equip everyone who enters Barringer Academy of the Arts and Humanities and exits as a senior with the keys to unlock any door they choose to enter. There re many keys available to our scholars within the corridors of BA~H,but there are four that if owned and ./ mastered, will provide you with limitless positive possibilities. Those keys are metacognition, understanding, academic readiness and pride. Every encounter you have as a BAAH scholar presents you with a choice and every choice you make moves you closer to your post secondary plans. Imagine each choice you make is a key you are choosing. What doors do you want your keys to open? The first key is metacognition. Metacognition is an exciting word that all of you need to own and practice. It is thinking about thinking. It is asking yourself questions to clarify your understanding f anything. Practicing this type of cognitive engagement in high school prepares you for a enriching life as an adult. Most have a goal after high school to get a good job or start a career. This may include goin to college, a trade school or you might immediately join the work force. Our metacog itive scholars, regardless of the path they choose, will be constantly challenging themselves for continuous improvement. Do you have this key? The second key is understanding. I presented with a difficult situation with ano her scholar or with a staff person, what do you hoose? Do you choose understanding or do you embrace conflict? Which key do you wa t to own and take with you after high school? Where do you think each key will lead you? hen you combine understanding and metacognition, you are developing a powerful, positiv mind. Do you have this key? Our third key is academic readiness. What motivates you to Hend class each day? Do you do your best in all of your classes daily? Are you motivated by the fear of punishment or by what is needed to each your goals? What are you goals? Your answers to these metacognitive questions ill unveil your academic readiness. Do y u have this key? Our final key is pride; n t the pride t at prevents some from apologizing when they are wrong, but the type of pride t at makes you want to do what it takes to make yo r family shine, your school shine and unravel this misconception that another high school i a better choice. The difference between our school nd the next school is YOU!! What re you doing to make our school great? Where is your pri e? Each of you as a class has made your contribution to BAAH, but wha will you take away. Thank you to the senior class for a ways keeping me on my toes and bei g honest about what you want from me. Thank you to th juniors for trusting me to hear your houghts and respond. Thank you to the sophomores for being your true selves and allow"ng me to see your potential and work with you to achieve i . Thank you to the freshmen for hoosing Barringer Academy of the Arts and Huma ities o begin your high school years. No to all of you, look within yourself and ask yours If ... what keys do you have in your pos essi ? here will your keys take you? I want to be there for you as you grow into the thinking, passionate g aduates that will never forge his or her experienc s at BAAH, but 1 need you to allow your educaf on at BAAH to provide you with the right keys. We, the staff, can present them to you, but y u hav to cho to grab them. Some of our ESL scholars engaged in a game of wits and imagination as they stimulated their minds at the onset of the school year. 3 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Barrin er Academy of the Arts & Humanities / 4 reast cat1cer chat1 es you, at1d the chat1ge cat1 be eautifu -- - - - -- - - ,_,;,..., .. I.I,I.M,. .•..I. il•l<jl'l ••••••••• We kicked things off with Jersey Day 6