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.

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Science Fair Night

Date: Thursday, November 14th

Join RSPA for its Annual Science Fair! Work through the schedule of assignments with your scholar and prepare to come out and enjoy the festivities!

Getting Back to the Basics

We are CREW…Not Passengers! At RSPA, parents, students, teachers, and administrators are active participants in the learning process. We work together as a team to accomplish the goal of producing outstanding student achievement. No one gets to go along for the ride! We are CREW!

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Science Fair 2024

It’s that time of year…RSPA’s Science Fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 14th! This is a time for our scholars to apply their critical thinking skills. They get to ask questions and derive the answers through experimentation. A science project challenges a student to solve a problem/answer a question using the scientific method or design process. It is a great way to excite children about science, teach them to think like scientists, develop organizational skills, and enhance their writing and oral presentation skills. Lessons have been worked into the curriculum to explain the process of conducting a science investigation to guide them on their way.

Please review the Schedule of Assignments for our 2nd-8th grade scholars below. PreK-1st grade scholars will work on a classroom project together to share on Science Fair Night! It must include a display board, a demonstration, or an experiment. This should be an engaging activity that parents and students can participate in.

Science Fair Letter

Science Fair Letter - Spanish

2nd & 3rd Grade Science Fair Packet

4th-8th Grade Science Fair Information Packet

4th-8th Grade Science Fair Form Packet

Schedule of Assignments

Due Date	Assignment
Tuesday, September 10th	Science Fair packets uploaded to the school website; parents will review with students and choose a topic. The printed signature page goes home with students to be returned for approval from the teacher.
Tuesday, September 17th	Topic choice is due: Teacher approval required. If not approved, the student needs to choose another topic and submit it for approval.
Tuesday, September 24th	Assignment #1 is due: Problem/Question & Hypothesis (Science grade)
Tuesday, October 8th	Assignment #2 is due: Materials & Procedure (Science grade)
Tuesday, October 22nd	Assignment #3 is due: Data, Results, & Conclusion (Science, ELA & Math grade)
Tuesday, November 5th	Assignment #4 is due: Written Report (Science & ELA grade)

Monday, November 11th ALL projects are due by 8:00 AM	Assignment #5 is due: Display Board Final Project – Oral Presentation
Tuesday-Wednesday, November 12th-13th	Teacher-selected projects judged in the cafetorium
Thursday, November 14th	Science Fair Night – Winners Announced

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.

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