G/T Independent Study, English 1301/1302 and
AP Capstone Teacher
jsilberm@houstonisd.org 713-664-9712 (Call) (903) 600-5975 (Text)
This website is for Mr. Silberman's classes at Challenge Early College High School. Here you will find all information about: G/T Independent Study,
AP Capstone and Advisory.
Class Details
About Mr. Silberman:
Professional Experience:
Challenge Early College HS
2004-07; 2009-Present
Decker Middle School
2008-2009
Westview Middle School
2007-2008
Sanchez Charter HS
2002-2004
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Education
University of Texas - Austin
M.Ed. Educational Leadership
- Principal
University of Houston
B.A. English - Creative Writing
18 Graduate Hours (English)
Professional Certifications
English Language Arts
& Reading (8-12)
English as a Second Language
Speech (7-12)
Journalism (8-12)
Business Education (6-12)
Theatre (EC-12)
Physical Education (EC-12)
Principal (EC-12)
G/T Independent Study
The class - which all seniors at Challenge are enrolled in - has two primary foci: first, to prepare the seniors in their position as Facilitators. Secondly, to develop and present their Senior Exhibition (Senior X) projects.
AP Seminar
This class is the third cohort for Challenge Early College High School. The students in this class will work collaboratively on research-based projects which will be both presented and tested at the end of the year for possible AP credit.
AP Research
This class is the second cohort for Challenge Early College High School. The students in this class will work collaboratively on research-based projects which will be both presented and tested at the end of the year for possible AP credit.
Advisory
The Advisory program of Challenge Early College High School is the foundation for all work done on our campus. Our activities are led by a collection of seniors known as "Facilitators" and the activities focus upon team-building and social-emotional development. The schedule for most Advisory activities is as follows:
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Monday - Check-In
Tuesday - Study Hall
Wednesday - Facilitator-led Activity
Thursday - Study Hall
Fridays - Special Events or Facilitator's Choice
Click the links below to access our playlists of our past TEDx events!
Senior Exhibition
All files in the Senior X Handbook are below!
Advisory
Here are the guidelines for all Advisory Activities this year!