Another Fit of the Week!

Oscar won Fit of the Week’ for his neon Calvin Klein vest, Gallery Dept. shirt, Nike balaclava, JNCO cargo sweatpants, black-and-white Nike socks, his ”Glow” Yeezy slides, and his many colorful bracelets.

This week, celebrate Giving Tuesday by supporting excellence in education.

TEEN DAY Ithaca is a nonprofit organization that strives to provide creative, quality, educational opportunities to any homeschooler who needs them, regardless of their ability to pay. We serve families in Central New York and the Southern Tier, many of whom are at or near the poverty line. Help us keep programming affordable for all with a donation to the scholarship fund!

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Teen Scene: Basketball and Fashion Edition

submitted by Asher Faben-Wade, edited by Juliet Asperschlager, written by Alana Eckhart, picture by Mia Mooney

TEEN DAY participants have been asked to submit things that THEY would like to see posted to the blog. Below is a catch-up on two of our favorite lunchtime topics around here.

Sports:

The lunchtime basketball game on October 31st was quite chilly and resulted in a very close match between both teams. The following are the teams and final scores:

Team 1: Oscar, Asher VT, Alana (8)
Team 2: Judah, Fenton (7)

Fit of the Week:

Sora was picked for fit of the week, October 24th. Here’s what she says about her fit: “I think my pants were the main part of that outfit. They were high-waisted cream colored cargo pants with a lot of pockets. I also had a gray shirt with buttons on the sleeves that gave them a unique style over a plain white shirt. I also had the black boots I usually wear that probably tied the outfit together.” Unfortunately, we were not able to take a photo. More fits to come!

Ben Forman was picked for fit of the week, November 7th. He had a black ball cap above his four-tone hooded sweatshirt, the hood being an olive green, the top being a rust color, the bottom being a dark gray, and light gray cuffs finished the top. To finish the look, he had a pair of Jordan 1s with the color scheme of black, red and white.   

TEEN DAY Blog is BACK!

We’re revitalizing the blog for 2023-2024! Updates on classes, projects, participants, and opportunities this year. Photos! Contests! Invitations! Articles! You’ll find ’em all here. SUBSCRIBE and find out what turns up!

Farewell, TEEN DAY Class of 2021

What. A. Year.

Remote learning options, social distancing, open windows in January, quarantining, tech support… there were many things on our list of “firsts” this academic year. It was complicated. It was awkward. It was fatiguing.

But let me tell you a little bit about the 28 teens that made up the 2020-2021 class.

They are resilient. Through constant online audio issues, frigid classroom temps, brand new systems and software, lacking social engagement, evolving safety policies – not to mention the general stresses and fear of contending with life during a global pandemic – this crew found ways to connect with each other, their instructors, and the material they’d come to learn.

They are kind. TEEN DAY always has a community feel, but that feeling was harder to establish in 2020-2021, due to our inability to be together as a large group for much of the year. But that didn’t stop these teens. They sent messages to new participants to introduce themselves. They met up online to do homework with classmates who were struggling. They brought thank-you gifts to frazzled instructors. They cheered on each other during presentations and speeches.

They are brilliant. I’m always impressed with the abilities of TEEN DAY participants. But this year… wow. I saw kids who, at the beginning of the year were too nervous to say more than a few words in front of their peers, end the year debating global policy at an international conference. Who told me when I met them that they “weren’t into writing,” only to produce some of the most compelling short stories I’ve ever heard. Who re-framed a lab report as a nonfiction narrative. Who taught me more about constitutional law than any government class I’d ever taken. And I could go on and on.

Thank you parents. Thank you instructors. Thank you administrators. And thank you and congratulations to the Class of 2020-2021.

Registration for TEEN DAY Ithaca 2021-2022 Opens April 1

Thinking about joining TEEN DAY Ithaca in 2021-2022?

Participants choose from a variety of classes taught by passionate, experienced instructors. We offer courses in math, science, and humanities. Next year’s slate includes: Algebra I, Approaches to Literature, Art with the Masters, Fiber Arts*, Debate, Life Science, Model United Nations, NaNoWriMo*, Physics of Space, Statistics, World History: Our Modern World. Classes with an (*) are still under consideration.

Earn college credits with dual-enrollment options. Some of our classes are accredited by Tompkins Cortland Community College. Choose when you enroll whether or not to take these courses for credit. 2021-2022 dual-enrollment classes are Approaches to Literature/ENGL102 (3 credits) and Statistics/MATH200 (3 credits).

Get a taste for life in the classroom. TEEN DAY is a great introduction to (or continuation of) more formal classroom instruction. For college-bound homeschoolers or just those who could use a bit more structure, the program offers academic rigor without the burnout.

Make new friends. The only thing better than learning new things in a fun environment is doing it with your peers. TEEN DAY offers opportunities to connect with other teens and form life-long friendships.

Questions? Check out our webpage at teendayithaca.org or email the TEEN DAY Administrator at admin@teendayithaca.org.

Registration for the 2021-2022 academic year opens to the general public on April 1! The link will be available HERE beginning at 9am!

NOW HIRING: Math Instructors for 2021-2022

Looking for a fun and rewarding, part-time teaching opportunity next year? TEEN DAY Ithaca is looking to fill two math positions for the 2021-2022 academic year!

There is no demand for specific credentialing. Classes are/have been taught by professors, graduate students, undergraduate students, professionals, and enthusiasts of all stripes. We strive to find people who are, yes, comfortable in a room full of teens and confident in offering instruction on a subject. However, what we look for most of all are people who are passionate about what they’re doing. Whether it’s Algebra or Art, we’re after people who ware willing to share their excitement about a topic with our participants.

We are seeking applicants for:

Algebra I: This request is for an instructor for an Algebra I class. Traditional components of a course at this level are expressions and inequalities, linear equations and functions, polynomials and quadratic functions, scientific notation, and related subjects. This is a year-long (two-semester) course, 32 wks, 1 day/wk, 1.25 hr class time. Course material is left largely to the discretion of the instructor, including textbook choice (if using one). Compensation available.

Statistics: This request is for an instructor for a high-school/college-level Statistics class. Traditional components of a course at this level are displaying and describing data, normal curve, regression, probability, statistical inference, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests with applications in the real world. This is a year-long (two-semester) course, 32 wks, 1 day/wk, 1.25 hr class time. The intent is to offer dual enrollment, pending approval from Tompkins Cortland Community College. Course material is left largely to the discretion of the instructor, including textbook choice (if using one). **Instructor must have master’s degree in related field.** Compensation available.

Contact the TEEN DAY Ithaca Administrator to apply.