Siegel Humanities Academy

Parents,

You are invited to take part in a community book club! Join us as we read the New York Times bestseller, The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt.

This powerful book explores teenage anxiety and the pressures of social media on our children. The book also provides valuable insights into how parents and schools can work together to better support our teens.

Event Details:

Book: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Discussion Date: Monday, September 23rd
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Siegel High School Library

This event will not only be a chance to delve into the themes of the book but also an opportunity to engage in a broader conversation with other parents and educators. Together, we can explore ways to help our teens navigate the challenges they face in today’s digital world.

If you’re interested in joining the Book Club, please let us know by RSVPing to this Link by Sept. 16th. Copies of the book are available for purchase on Audible and Amazon, or you can find it at your favorite bookseller. Even if you haven’t finished the book by the meeting date, you are still welcome to join the conversation.

We look forward to your participation and to working together to create a supportive community for our students.

Siegel Humanities Academy Students who join and complete the Siegel Humanities Academy (SHA) program of study will learn how to think creatively and critically and to communicate so that they will be successful, meaningful contributors to society.

Junior student presenting with Tricia Meyers

What is it? The SHA is a new Academy at Siegel in partnership with MTSU that focuses on the Humanities. You will learn how to learn – which is exciting!

“Languages, art, history, economics, ethics, philosophy, psychology and human development courses can teach critical, philosophical and ethics-based skills that will be instrumental.” —Anne Mangam, Educational Consultant and Career Coach

Students who study the humanities “gain the ability to reason critically, communicate effectively, and make connections across broad fields of knowledge.” - The College Board

WHAT DOES THE SIEGEL HUMANITIES ACADEMY MEAN FOR ME? If you join the Academy, you can follow the standard TN Humanities or Fine Arts Pathways and get a great education, or You can choose to challenge yourself and complete the SHA Endorsement Path and earn a distinguished Endorsement when you graduate!

What classes can I take as part of the Academy?

Pillars of Siegel Humanities Academy

Creativity

Students will explore creative solutions to

problems through the fine arts and humanities.

Communication

Students will write and speak

their ideas confidently.

Critical Thinking

Students will analyze the world around them

and identify problems and solutions.

Community

Students will interact with others and

will be productive citizens of their

local and global communities.

Benefits of enrollment in the Liberal Arts Academy:

Learn humanities skills demanded by today's careers
Form strong bonds with academy teachers and advisors
Connect with community partners
Complete a rigorous program of study
Have the option to work toward and receive an endorsement
Access to college-level library resources at MTSU's James E. Walker Library

For more information, email Melissa LaDuc ([email protected])

Siegel Humanities Academy is a partnership with the College of Liberal Arts at

1219-8537 / Middle Tennessee State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. See our full policy at mtsu.edu/iec.