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School Readiness Program Fall 2010 |
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To register your child for the AAESA School Readiness Program for fall of 2010 please fill out this online form. |
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Winter Olympics and Outlook Academy |
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 Outlook Academy students are getting more than a second chance at school, they are also learning about countries and events from the current Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C. Lead teacher Tina Maxwell and others at the strict disciplinary academy, could not pass up a learning opportunity the Olympics present to her students. With some imagination and effort students transformed the big network events of the Winter Olympics into learning quests that fit into the small academy on the outskirts of Allegan. Downhill skiing became a scooter slalom and foosball with jump rope became substitutes for other winter events that students could participate in the hall way. Flags of various countries were drawn and decorated the ceilings like an Olympic village. The Olympic learning project will be capped off with an actual ski trip where students will get a chance to experience the cold reality of the slopes. 
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Health Care Science Foundations Students Awarded Certificates of Appreciation |
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ACATECs Health Care Science Foundations students were presented with Certificates of Appreciation for their volunteer help in the H1N1 immunization clinics put on by the Allegan Health Clinic. During the height of the flu epidemic these students gained valuable real-life experience, using skills learned in their Health Care Science Foundations and Medical Assisting classes from ACATEC. Seven Fennville High School students, Lilly Perez, Jackie Serrato, Frances Apreza, Rubi Gonzalez, Vanessa Garcia, Marisol, Alverez and Maria Almazan were presented with certificates . ACATEC instructors, Maureen Godfrey and Jessica Koenig were also presented with certificates of appreciation for completing CERT (Community Emergency Response Training) instruction with their classes.  |
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Just another day...and night. On the evening of Feb. 2nd over 500 visitors braved snow flurries and slippery roads to crowd into the Allegan Technical Center. Although free refreshments and hot dogs were on hand, what the residents of Allegan County really wanted was to see the variety of educational opportunities and displays available to students who attend the Allegan Technical Center. It was an eye opener. The staff of the Tech Center should be proud, not only of the good turn out, which was (excuse the pun) only the tip of the iceberg, of what drew people to the Allegan Area Tech Center, but for providing up-to-date education for kids, which will enable them to be productive citizens of the 21st Century.  
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The Way Things Are Going to Be. |
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On Monday January 4, the beginning of 2010’s first week, Governor Granholm signed a package of legislation commonly referred to as Race To The Top, or RTTT, as its acronym is known. While all the details certainly still need to be worked out, this legislation has the potential to have an enormously positive impact in our schools. If you wish to see a summary of the RTTT click here: Much of it is modeled after sweeping reforms that U. S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, used in "reimagining" schools in Chicago while he was that city's chief executive officer. School District personnel will anxiously await the full meaning of the legislation. Undoubtedly, there will be major adjustments in the way we educate kids. Certainly, there is some trepidation in the ranks. Change is hard. Many of us, including myself, who have been in education for decades, will have to move out of our comfort zones. But this is the way it needs to be. We know more about how students learn and how to effectively instruct than ever before. Hopefully, this legislation will spur innovation and move schools in Michigan to, once again, regain our place as world leaders.  I must give the legislature, the Governor, and the State Superintendent credit. These reforms were the result of bipartisan effort and had to be done immediately in order to position the State to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in federal grant money.-Money we sorely need. I believe this legislation will mark the beginning of significant, important changes in Michigan education. There, undoubtedly, will be bumps along the way -and learning to embrace a new way of operating will not be easy. However, I think it necessary for us, not only to economically survive, but to educate and enable our children to be competitive, 21st Century citizens . Sincerely, Mark R. Dobias, Superintendent |
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Making the Most of your High School Experience: Advice for 8th -11th Grade Students It’s not too early to begin planning for college. In fact, underclassmen are in a good position because they have time to resolve to take their school work seriously and to research their college options. Most high school seniors will tell you they regret not doing their best in every class, thus earning average or below average grades. Many college scholarships require a minimum 3.0 or 3.25 GPA. Realizing as a senior that your GPA is too low for admission to the college of your choice, or too low to qualify for an important scholarship can be very disappointing. Commit to doing your best in all of your classes so that every opportunity is available to you as a senior. Test scores are another important part of your high school career. The more core classes you take, the more you’ll learn, and the more prepared you’ll be for the ACT and other tests. High scores on these tests might earn you a scholarship, and they will definitely determine which college you’ll get accepted to. When selecting next year’s classes, you’ll benefit from a rigorous course load that prepares you for the ACT and your freshman year of college. |
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