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Field Learning

Field Learning is an hands‑on, educational experience where students build real‑world skills by engaging directly with local partners. Through guided activities around the community, students apply classroom learning in meaningful, practical ways.

This is the best way the 3 C's are applied at WIN Academy. When in the 'field', students connect by building strong relationships with staff, peers, and community members. By connecting to real life situations, curious students are able to ask questions and then create meaningful work through projects they complete. Field Learning helps students develop independence, teamwork, problem‑solving, and confidence while discovering the many ways they can contribute to their community. 

Water Treatment Tour

WIN students went on a tour of a construction management project at the Water Treatment Plant. This opportunity was made possible by Clearwater Construction in partnership with Associated General Contractors (AGC).

The Inland Northwest AGC is a trade association that represents about 400 commercial contractors throughout the region. Projects like this are designed to bridge academic learning with real-world construction application.

WIN students will also receive additional information about apprenticeship opportunities! These initiatives aim to build a diverse, well-prepared workforce for the construction industry.

A woman instructor reviewing the tour with WIN students
A water treatment plant employee with WIN students wearing hard hats and safety vests
Students listening to the water treatment presentation, wearing safety vests and hard hats
image of a safety vest AGC logo
WIN students on a tour of the water treatment plant, wearing safety vests and hard hats
A female wearing a hard hat and safety vest at the water plant

Salmon in the Classroom

This is WIN Academy's second year participating in Salmon in the Classroom.  Students raise salmon from eggs to fry and release them into the Spokane River to help repopulate the Salmon in our area. 

Salmon eggs are given to us by the CDA tribe in January. WIN culminates their learning in May with workshops provided by Braided Education, Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Spokane Riverkeepers.  While raising the eggs, students learn the importance of tank maintenance, predators, life cycle, and importance of Salmon to native culture.  

This image is showing pink salmon eggs in a large fish tank.

Salmon eggs

This image is showing tiny salmon fish, called fry, in a large fish tank. There are also images of a fish life cyle posted behind the fish tank.

Salmon fry

Releasing into the Spokane River May 18th!

Bird Box Expedition

WIN Academy students had a Bird Box Expedition to the Cheney High School. During this wood shop class with Jake Bolin, they worked on measurements to ensure their bird houses were correctly made. Once again, students highlighted how mathematics is a fundamental tool everyday. 

Students truly had an incredible experience partnering with the high school and they are very thankful for the opportunity to collaborate with the woodworking teacher. 

A class of over 10 students showing off their completed bird houses. The teacher is standing in the middle and the students are holding 1-2 unfished wooden bird houses.
Two students looking up and into the camera. They are working on taking measurements of the wood pieces for their bird house.
Many students working on a large wooden table, putting together bird houses. They are taking measurements and using a drill.
Students piecing wood blocks together to create a bird house. A couple students are helping eachother hold the wood blocks together.

A Delicious Math Experience

WIN Academy students participated in a hands-on field experience to apply mathematical ratios to real-life cooking. The activity involved making pie dough, where students utilized precise ingredient ratios to ensure the perfect texture and flavor.

This immersive experience highlighted how mathematics is a fundamental tool in the culinary arts, transforming abstract concepts into a delicious, practical skill.

A person in an apron is working at a kitchen counter, surrounded by various cooking utensils and equipment.
A person in a green shirt is loading dishes into a dishwasher in what appears to be a commercial kitchen setting.
Two women, one with blonde hair and the other with dark hair, are standing in a kitchen setting, engaged in some kind of food preparation or cooking activity.
Two individuals wearing aprons are working together in a kitchen setting, with various kitchen appliances and equipment visible in the background.
Two young women wearing casual clothing and protective gloves are working together in what appears to be a kitchen or food preparation area.
Two men in aprons are working together in a kitchen, one appears to be preparing food while the other is assisting.