This is the video of a rap song the students at Carver School of the Arts wrote and produced. It stars “Mikey-to-the B and Stevie-Double V”. Carver is this week’s Cool School.
Ronda Price is a very cool ballet instructor because she brings celebrities like Debbie Allen into her studio to help students fine tune their skills. In fact, she’s so cool she teaches our Cool Schools photographer how to dance! Then watch the Drama Department perform a hit song from “High School Musical.”
Students involved in the Music Technology Program build their own record label and produce their own CD. They’re so talented, they turn Mike into a rap star. Well… almost. Then hear how the girls basketball team is breaking records.
Jayongela Wilder is the driving force behind the Drama Department. Find out how she turns raw talent into well-rounded performers. Then hear the principal explain how his school is one of four high schools that make up “The New Schools At Carver.”
Carver is one of only three schools in the county to have a Harp Program. Visit a classroom where most of the students are male and learn why playing harp keeps you on your toes! Then watch Mike present Dr. Pryor with the Cool Schools trophy.
About 370 students attend Carver School of the Arts. Find out how teachers incorporate singing and dancing into literature and science. Then watch the Dance Ensemble dance their socks off.
This week’s Cool School is among the top 5% in the nation. Find out how white boards controlled by a computer make math more like a game show. Then visit the Broadcast Production class to see who’s in charge of pushing all those buttons.
Scoring a 1680 on the SAT isn’t too difficult for the Yellow Jackets. It’s all due to the “ACE Program” where students tutor students. Then see how Sprayberry recognizes students that make good grades. Here’s a hint: just look up!
Dr. Stuart Gulley welcomes CBS Atlanta to his very Cool School. Then it’s off to check out the Woodward Television studios and visit one of the many Art classes.
Today’s Cool School has about 18 sports teams! Listen to Will Bryant, Henry Anderson, and Juwan Thompson brag on the athletic programs and talk about going to cool colleges like Stanford and Duke University.
The War Eagle Band dates back more than 100 years! Hear the band director brag on his very cool students then visit the brand new weight room that gives athletes an edge on the competition. Afterwards, we talk with Kelsey Schmidt, Student Council President, and Zach Kendall, the Senior Class President.
Woodward’s very cool debate team is ranked #1 in the country! Find out why it’s members are some of the fastest talkers in town. Then watch a play written specifically for 2 very cool actresses. Finally, it’s time for CBS Atlanta to present the Cool School trophy.
The 5 Points Club is a student organization that embraces diversity as an integral part of a caring community. Then learn how Woodward students mentor and support younger children at the Jesse Draper Boys & Girls Club. Finally, it’s time for the Varsity Cheerleaders to perform!
The ISR program is designed to provide upper level science students an opportunity to work and learn at their own pace. Using equipment like the only Scanning Electron Microscope in a Georgia high school helps students win all kinds of awards. Then hear Chris Freer, Assistant Principal and Dean of Student Life, explain how Woodward Academy is helping the College Park community.
