Amie Weckenbrock asked her 7th-grade science class what it knows about our galaxy at the beginning of an astronomy unit at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Photo by Amy Wallot, April 16, 2013
Seventh-grade student Reagan Alley answers a question about what is in our galaxy during Amie Weckenbrock’s 7th-grade science class at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Photo by Amy Wallot, April 16, 2013
Lauren Mikula and Logan Carberry work together drawing their guess on the order, number and size of the planets during a pre-assessment activity before an astronomy unit during Amie Weckenbrock’s 7th-grade science class at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Photo by Amy Wallot, April 16, 2013
Mackenzie Quirk and Tatum Watkins create a model of the solar system during Amie Weckenbrock’s 7th-grade science class at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). “I love how interactive teaching science is,” Weckenbrock said. “Students get to do many hands on activities and investigate things on their own rather than simply being told how things work.” Photo by Amy Wallot, April 16, 2013
Seventh-grade student Tareza Chiasson asks Amie Weckenbrock a question about planets during her science class at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Photo by Amy Wallot, April 16, 2013
Junior Samantha Ruedebasch works clay on a potter’s wheel during Monica Namyar\'s art class at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). She is considering a career in fashion or design. Photo by Amy Wallot, Feb. 19, 2014
Junior Zoe Moon stands with a collection of portraits she created using various mediums during Monica Namyar’s art class at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). “Beechwood’s dedication to the arts is a source of personal pride for me,” English teacher Mike Piergalski said. “The music and band programs are consistently some of the best in Kentucky, and the visual arts program yields state awards on a routine basis.” Photo by Amy Wallot, Feb. 19, 2014
Senior Chris O\'Connor, center, checks out the cover art sophomore Mikayla Smith was creating for their journalism class’s satire blog at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Photo by Amy Wallot, Feb. 19, 2014
Sarah Webster, a senior at Northern Kentucky University, is a teaching candidate at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Photo by Amy Wallot, Feb. 19, 2014
Freshmen Blake Thompson, Emily Russ and Sydney Blair translate a Latin passage during Matt Behrensmeyer\'s Latin II class at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Photo by Amy Wallot, Feb. 19, 2014
Senior Emily Pawsat developed her Common App essay topic with the help of counselor Chris Reeves during College Application Bootcamp at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). She was writing about how an international trip expanded her view of cultural learning. Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 6, 2013
School counselor Chris Reeves talks with senior about about filling out the college Common App during College Application Bootcamp at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 6, 2013
Students work on their Common App during College Application Bootcamp at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 6, 2013
Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent) senior Bo Rust work on his Common App during College Application Bootcamp. He plans on entering the medical field, studying dermatology or pediatrics. Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 6, 2013
Counselor Chris Reeves talks with senior Robby Rundle about his essay for the Common App during College Application Bootcamp at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent). Rundle plans on studying criminal Justice. Photo by Amy Wallot, Aug. 6, 2013
Eighth-grade students Alex Keller and Savannah Smith dissect a perch during Janet Miller\'s life science class at Beechwood High School (Beechwood Independent).Photo by Amy Wallot, Feb. 25, 2010