Early in January, UrbanFUTURE’s L’Ouverture students were informed about an opportunity to attend an Explore! field trip to Washington DC. In order to be eligible, they would have to participate in a rigorous research class each week, where they would study one of Washington DC’s various attractions. The expectations were set extremely high. The students understood that if they wanted to attend then they were going to have to work hard. Many of the students were intimidated by the demands of the course, but four students have risen to the occasion!
Cherice, Dejhae, Rodney, and Chaundria have worked diligently each week as they learn the process of writing a research paper. They each explored several DC landmarks and narrowed their focus down to one topic. Their topics include the White House, the Washington Monument, the Library of Congress, and the African American Civil War Memorial.
Next week, the students will be taking a trip to the local library to learn more about how to do research. Soon after that, they will begin the writing process where they will discuss format, citation, and plagiarism. The final drafts will be turned in at the end of April, but their learning experience will only be partially complete. In May, they will board a plane and fly to Washington DC to see the monuments and buildings that they spent a full semester learning about!
UrbanFUTURE is dedicated to helping students to see and believe in their possibilities. After months of hard work, four L’Ouverture students will have the opportunity to see the world beyond St. Louis and the possibilities that exist there.
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