Endorsement Stories
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![Speed Traps and Calculus]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666823400/govalorcom/cpq8uehdyttn6d9vt6p0/SpeedTrap.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666823400/govalorcom/cpq8uehdyttn6d9vt6p0/SpeedTrap.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666823400/govalorcom/cpq8uehdyttn6d9vt6p0/SpeedTrap.jpg","width":624}])
Speed Traps and Calculus
Students in AP Calculus had a chance to play cops and speeders. Students had the opportunity to use real radar guns and math to try to catch their classmates speeding along Fairview. A speed limit of 35 mph was set for the experiment, some students were drivers and others were assigned as "police" and were posted at two different locations along the route. As students drove past the posts, the "police officers" recorded their instantaneous speeds and then used the Mean Value Theorem (MVT) to attempt to prove that their classmates went over the limit of 35 mph. After the experiment, the students held a mock trial, where the "police" presented their evidence and mathematical reasoning while the drivers attempt to refute the claims. The exercise provided both a concrete introduction and application to the Mean Value Theorem (MVT).
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![STEM Denver Discovery]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681153521/govalorcom/m7rk9l3p4mcaky1lzdtg/DENVERSTEMDiscoverySpringPHOTOS2023-GoogleDrive2023-04-1013-05-05.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681153521/govalorcom/m7rk9l3p4mcaky1lzdtg/DENVERSTEMDiscoverySpringPHOTOS2023-GoogleDrive2023-04-1013-05-05.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681153521/govalorcom/m7rk9l3p4mcaky1lzdtg/DENVERSTEMDiscoverySpringPHOTOS2023-GoogleDrive2023-04-1013-05-05.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681153521/govalorcom/m7rk9l3p4mcaky1lzdtg/DENVERSTEMDiscoverySpringPHOTOS2023-GoogleDrive2023-04-1013-05-05.png","width":898}])
In March our students had the opportunity to use their STEM skills to serve a local Denver school. Valor students built a shed, removed a playground, and prepared a garden.
![STEM Night 2023]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1681152518/govalorcom/fmwjylj6l5jv0tkt30un/STEMNight.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1681152518/govalorcom/fmwjylj6l5jv0tkt30un/STEMNight.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1681152518/govalorcom/fmwjylj6l5jv0tkt30un/STEMNight.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1681152518/govalorcom/fmwjylj6l5jv0tkt30un/STEMNight.png","width":926}])
STEM Night was a great success, as students showcased their work through capstone projects, clubs, and competitions. Over 30 projects and interactive demos were highlighted during the evening. In addition, select students received awards for their innovation, creativity, and service through STEM.
![Valor Success at Colorado TSA State Competition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1678135113/govalorcom/bkkicntnbxqo8xlboofk/TSACO.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1678135113/govalorcom/bkkicntnbxqo8xlboofk/TSACO.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1678135113/govalorcom/bkkicntnbxqo8xlboofk/TSACO.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1678135113/govalorcom/bkkicntnbxqo8xlboofk/TSACO.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678135113/govalorcom/bkkicntnbxqo8xlboofk/TSACO.png","width":1240}])
![Running From, Running To]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1678133472/govalorcom/h6agkiqkzotmbbqrdzpb/Lent3.jpg","width":144}])
![Suturing 101]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1671031900/govalorcom/uufzvevn78i7blmw3zv4/Suturing.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1671031900/govalorcom/uufzvevn78i7blmw3zv4/Suturing.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1671031900/govalorcom/uufzvevn78i7blmw3zv4/Suturing.png","width":726}])
Vertical mattress, simple interrupted, and continuous are all terms that have been thrown around in the Anatomy and Physiology classes recently.
![Cellular Respiration in Algae Beds]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668017995/govalorcom/v7kpdk41tl7v0grpshu2/Biology.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668017995/govalorcom/v7kpdk41tl7v0grpshu2/Biology.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668017995/govalorcom/v7kpdk41tl7v0grpshu2/Biology.png","width":570}])
Valor Biology and Honors Biology students have been hard at work observing the visible indications of Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration in algal beads. Students had to use their newly learned lab skills to set up algal beads in a carbon dioxide indicator and observe a color change.
![AP Statistics: Barbie Bungee Jumping Experiment]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1668017579/govalorcom/tsybqpysu36qss8lqscw/BarbieBungee.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1668017579/govalorcom/tsybqpysu36qss8lqscw/BarbieBungee.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1668017579/govalorcom/tsybqpysu36qss8lqscw/BarbieBungee.png","width":592}])
Are you adventurous? Like bungee jumping? Do you think the length of the cord and the size of the person matters when bungee jumping? Would it be smart to lie about your height or weight? Recently, as students learned about linear regression, in AP Stats, they explored this idea through a Barbie Bungee Activity.
![Dual Credit Rhetoric]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1666824137/govalorcom/crmr9aukn0qlkvlvbs40/Rhetoric.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1666824137/govalorcom/crmr9aukn0qlkvlvbs40/Rhetoric.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1666824137/govalorcom/crmr9aukn0qlkvlvbs40/Rhetoric.jpg","width":654}])
It might be remembered by the veterans of this program that the original name for the Humanities endorsement program was the Rhetoric endorsement program.
Students in AP Calculus had a chance to play cops and speeders.
![Pursuing the Endorsement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664574860/govalorcom/npkfxogf8cagsunculo8/unnamed3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664574860/govalorcom/npkfxogf8cagsunculo8/unnamed3.jpg","width":480}])
There are a few different paths through the Humanities program.
![Classroom transformation provides university feel for Business students]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664297964/govalorcom/wjc6kwqw82vkgimyqu58/IMG_2536.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1664297964/govalorcom/wjc6kwqw82vkgimyqu58/IMG_2536.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1664297964/govalorcom/wjc6kwqw82vkgimyqu58/IMG_2536.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1664297964/govalorcom/wjc6kwqw82vkgimyqu58/IMG_2536.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1664297964/govalorcom/wjc6kwqw82vkgimyqu58/IMG_2536.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1664297964/govalorcom/wjc6kwqw82vkgimyqu58/IMG_2536.jpg","width":2200}])
Thanks to generous donors, the main business classroom at Valor looks more like a university business classroom these days.
![Algebra II: Credit Card Debt Analysis]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1664292828/govalorcom/qwxinjzpo2nmosjqbfry/ScreenShot2022-09-27at93234AM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1664292828/govalorcom/qwxinjzpo2nmosjqbfry/ScreenShot2022-09-27at93234AM.png","width":468}])
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![Valor's TSA Team goes to National Conference!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1663716921/govalorcom/qvecqqzv8ooxapx29tu7/TSAteamatnationals.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1663716921/govalorcom/qvecqqzv8ooxapx29tu7/TSAteamatnationals.jpg","width":506}])
A huge congratulations to our Valor TSA team!
![Congratulations to Valor's TSA Team!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646769587/govalorcom/jirrakue8w9jprmpazvk/unnamed-3.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646769587/govalorcom/jirrakue8w9jprmpazvk/unnamed-3.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646769587/govalorcom/jirrakue8w9jprmpazvk/unnamed-3.png","width":532}])
A huge congratulations to our Valor TSA team! View the accomplishments our students achieved.
![Business Newsletter - February 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646803837/govalorcom/p9f6lkkmmvbgrdsg5aen/unnamed-1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646803837/govalorcom/p9f6lkkmmvbgrdsg5aen/unnamed-1.jpg","width":416}])
Welcome to our winter edition of the Business Endorsement newsletter. We have many fine news pieces that highlight our Valor students, both current and alumni.
![Valor STEM Newsletter - February 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646835806/govalorcom/bbl5avxjnwnledvpirjk/unnamed_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646835806/govalorcom/bbl5avxjnwnledvpirjk/unnamed_1.png","width":480}])
A huge congratulations to our Valor TSA team! View the accomplishments our students achieved.
![Valor STEM Newsletter - January 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646793907/govalorcom/lal2wxd3fzw9dafzzelc/unnamed-2_1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1646793907/govalorcom/lal2wxd3fzw9dafzzelc/unnamed-2_1.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646793907/govalorcom/lal2wxd3fzw9dafzzelc/unnamed-2_1.png","width":704}])
See how students get help from a master in the Bioengineering club and learn about the Bioechatronic development lab tour.
![Humanities Newsletter - January 2022]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646804321/govalorcom/pnsc0a9twffwkgxmarv5/unnamed-2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646804321/govalorcom/pnsc0a9twffwkgxmarv5/unnamed-2.jpg","width":350}])
![Humanities Newsletter - December 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646804649/govalorcom/key1ram4x5badyjplgbm/unnamed-3.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646804649/govalorcom/key1ram4x5badyjplgbm/unnamed-3.jpg","width":390}])
In this issue, you will find a student reflection on blending a passion for the humanities with a love for STEM-related fields, an invitation to a reading project for 2022, and my Christmas reflection to close the year.
![Business Newsletter - October 2021]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1646839974/govalorcom/wxfl4rjg542nnelmluoj/unnamed_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1646839974/govalorcom/wxfl4rjg542nnelmluoj/unnamed_1.jpg","width":393}])
Meet your student business leaders, view DECA pre-season results, parent involvement information, and more from our bi-monthly business endorsement newsletter!