The Main Street Academy’s (TMSA) scholars enjoyed another SEM (Schoolwide Enrichment Model) Friday!
This week's SEM highlights:
- Jewelry Making group
- Little Sprouts Gardening group
- Ballet and Tap Dance group
- Simple Stitch Crochet group
We’re proud of our students’ curiosity and dedication to learning beyond the classroom! Stay tuned for more SEM highlights.
About SEMs
At the core of The Main Street Academy's (TMSA) core and STE(A)M curriculum is the adoption of the Renzulli Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM). The SEM model seeks daily enrichment in the core curriculum by connecting students with internal and external experts and community leaders who guide learning experiences that are further connected to real-life problems and experiences. Students collaborate with individuals who work in industries such as engineering, medical technology, agriculture design, e-commerce sales and marketing, social media design, mechanical engineering, cosmetology, sports production and management, finance, culture, arts, history, and more! Furthermore, industry experts partner with TMSA teachers and staff to sponsor student-driven projects that further explore interest, academic, and real-world interconnected relationships.
SEM is currently implemented in over 4,000 schools across the United States. SEM is an enrichment program for students to enjoy challenging learning experiences constructed around their interests, passions, and Project Based Learning (PBL.) TMSA’s SEM program includes expanded emphases on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Agriculture, and Mathematics (STEAM) including Project Based Learning (PBL) instructional methodologies which allow students to gain hands-on knowledge and skills. Students work for an extended period to investigate and respond to authentic, engaging, and complex questions, problems, or challenges. Project-based learning is connected to each core curriculum content area in addition to SEM and STEM/STEAM.