1. Write a 400-500 word research report about Burke High School.
2. Use the school’s website to find information on the following topics:
• The Basics – address, school colors, mascot, magnet focus (if they have one)
• History – when the school opened and other facts about the school’s past
• Mission Statement - the school’s stated educational purpose (write it down
word for word)
• Find the Course Guide/Directory/Catalog – This is FULL of good info
• Academics – unique classes/programs (magnet?)
• Specific classes – investigate at least one specific, unique class that is offered
at the school and focus a paragraph about that class
• Principal– name and a couple facts about him/her
• Activities – extra-curricular activities that interest you (sports, drama, music,
clubs)
