Student Struggle to Meet Deadlines Whilst Experiencing the Differences Between the Two-Semester and One-Semester Capstone Classes As seniors at Biotechnology and Zoological Sciences School at the Fairchild Wheeler Campus approach Capstone Night, there’s been a growing concern about whether they will meet the impending deadline for their projects. With college applications looming, many students feel overwhelmed by the dual pressures of common app deadlines and their final Capstone presentations. The cause of this concern is the introduction of the new Capstone curriculum. For the first time this year, students were offered two options. In order to enroll in the two-semester course, which up until now has been required for all students, the class…
Author: FWC Staff
Imagine sending your child to school, wondering if their favorite teacher or critical support staff will still be there tomorrow. This is the reality for thousands of families in Bridgeport, as the public school system faces a staggering $39 million budget deficit. The looming cuts threaten not only jobs but also the very foundation of education in the city. Bridgeport Public Schools are now forced to consider difficult decisions, including administrative layoffs and spending freezes in an effort to preserve classroom learning. This shortfall, primarily caused by increasing special education costs and the expiration of federal COVID-19 aid, has left…
Fairchild Wheeler Magnet School celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant array of activities, giving students an opportunity to connect with Hispanic culture through art, dance, and thrilling live performances. Held on October 18th, the event featured everything from face painting and piñata-making to a travel circus, Cirque Kikasse, and dance sessions in the school’s black box theater. The highlight of the day was Cirque Kikasse, a unique circus troupe from Quebec City consisting of four men and one woman who are not only skilled acrobats but also operate a fully functional food truck as part of their act. This is the group’s first…