Curriculum & Instruction
The Curriculum & Instruction Department at Rhodes School for the Performing Arts ensures that our students are being taught the same skills as their public-school peers. The department provides identifiable measurable results based on objectives to help determine student progress and academic achievement; keeps our students competitive when compared to others across the state; and ensures that our students can be successful in any educational setting, public or private.
Science Fair 2024
Science Fair Winners
2nd-3rd Grade
1st Place: Sprout House by Madison Jarvis, 2nd grade
2nd Place: Milk into Plastic by Dior Josey, 3rd grade
3rd Place: Bubble Experiment, 3rd grade
4th-5th Grade
1st Place: What Makes Ice Melt Fastest by Lauren Osby, 5th grade
2nd Place: Water Temperature Effect on Plants by Carl Yarborough, 4th grade
3rd Place: Dissolve the Rainbow by Alana Mays, 5th Grade
6th-8th Grade
1st Place: Terminal Velocity by Jaden Conwell, 7th grade
2nd Place: Ultra Oxified by Kaleb Conley, 6th grade
3rd Place: What Material Provides the Best Insulation by Arianna Close, 7th grade
Thank You!
A special thanks go to our esteemed judges and speakers for their hard work and dedication as they diligently combed through every project to select our very best! Also, thank you to all of our teachers and staff who aided our scholars’ efforts!
2024 JUDGES
Karen Carter, MSRRT | Nazim Ansari, BS, Chemical Engineering |Addie Smith, MS |
Kimberly Rice, MS Director of Shell | Robbyn Pope, B.S.
GUEST SPEAKER:
Ebony L. Curry
Ebony Curry was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and moved to Houston, Texas, at the age of 4, where she was raised in the vibrant community of Acres Homes. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School/High School for Engineering Professions and then attended Prairie View A&M University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Currently, Ebony is pursuing a Doctorate in Business Leadership, furthering her commitment to both personal growth and community impact.
Driven by a deep passion for giving back, Ebony co-founded Diamond Footprints, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and tutoring young girls. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Prettiest Pearls Incorporated and as a chairperson for Mademoiselles Social Club, both of which focus on youth development. Ebony is an active member of Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, reflecting her dedication to service and leadership.
A 2016 graduate of the Houston Black Leadership Institute, Ebony is part of a network committed to fostering impactful community programs through the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce. Her professional career includes roles as a design engineer in the aerospace industry and as a product engineer in the oil and gas sector, where she served as the Greater Houston Community Service Leader for the African-American Forum. She also excels as a Real Estate Agent guiding clients in
their real estate ventures across the Houston area.
Ebony’s most cherished roles, however, are as a wife and mother to her four children. She currently serves as the board chair on the Houston Spaceport Exploration Development Board where she was appointed by the mayor of Houston, Texas. Her life’s ultimate goal is to leave a legacy of faith-driven service and to empower others to lead fulfilled lives. Guided by the motto, “Pay It Forward,”. Ebony strives to inspire others to support those around them, just as she was once supported on her journey.
Resources
Curriculum & Instruction Department
Administration Building – Room 213
13334 Wallisville Road
Houston, TX 77049
281-458-4334 ext. 115
Monet Calhoun, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards,
District STEAM Coordinator
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
information@rhodesschool.org
CAMPUS LOCATION
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Charles Russell, M. Ed, President
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards, M. Ed., Member
Michelle Harris, M. Ed, Member
Chrishelle Palay, Member
Derrick Sherrard, Member
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