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April 2025: F.A.C.T.S and Vax

The school engaged in a 4 week advisory study on the vaccinations and misinformation, and the unit culminated in a symposium where experts spoke on the topic. The first unit topic was selected by the principal because she believed not only was was the topic relevant to the mission of the school, but also relevant to current events. 

Week 1: Intro to Project FACTS 

Week 2: Introduction to Algorithms

Week 3:  FACTS Acronym, News/Media Course, Introduction to Vaccinations 

Week 4: Measles Information/Disinformation

October 2025: Social Media 

After discussion and brainstorming, the students in the Project FACTS club decided their first unit would be on social media. Our 3 weeks of advisory curriculum are below, as well as a photo of the seniors presenting in assembly, which they did weekly to introduce their units.

Week 1: KHSA and Social Media

Week 2: The Downsides of Social Media 

Week 3: Social Media and Moderation 

December 2025: Internet Safety and Video Competition

The students selected the topic of internet safety for the second advisory unit after anlayzing feedback on their first unit from their peers and teachers. The three weeks of advisory curriculum can be seen below.

Week 1: Internet Safety

Week 2: Video Competition Introduction 

Week 3: Luddite Arts and Crafts

April 2026: Voting 

10 juniors began the new chapter of Project FACTS at KHSA, and selected "voting" as a topic to explore. Together, they brainstormed ideas, and decided to implore their fellow classmates to care about voting, and to be critical of how algorithms play a role in political ads online. The juniors in Project FACTS traveled to the University of Pennsylvania to talk to graduate students about their ideas. 

Week 1: FACTS and Voting

Week 2: Political Ads and Echo Chambers 

Week 3: Uber Tax, Vote on KHSA Policies