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- Written by: Brianna E. Legg and Candice Safreno
LOWER LAKE, Calif. – The Western Association of Schools and Colleges evaluation committee was at Carlé High School for three and a half days.
The committee members really liked what they saw happening at Carlé. The team’s favorite part of the visit was meeting with the students.
“We will have the term of our accreditation in late June or early July,” said Principal Strahl.
He said that WASC had great things to say about our school.
Last week's student of the week was Jesse Adams. Congratulations!
“Jesse did amazing in hazmat and focuses on getting his work done. He is wonderful to have in class,” said science teacher Angie Siegel.
“Jesse is a hard worker who always does his work,” said English teacher Dan Maes.
Valerie Peng, a Carlé graduate, will be teaching a course from Woodland Community College called Couns-15 orientation to college course.
Couns-15 is a five-week class developed to support high school students who are transitioning to college by assisting these high school students with:
– College success skills;
– Placement testing;
– Financial aid and scholarship opportunities;
– Individualized education planning;
– Priority enrollment;
– EOP&S summer program assistance if eligible.
Starting March 22 until April 26, every Tuesday from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Ms. Peng for the second year in a row will come to Carlé and teach this class on our campus.
Our next community service opportunity will be March 19 for the Park Study Club’s dinner/art show from 4:30 to 8 p.m. at the senior center in Clearlake.
Brianna E. Legg and Candice Safreno are students at Carlé Continuation High School in Lower Lake, Calif.
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- Written by: Editor
KELSEYVILLE, Calif. – Kelseyville High School has turned the technology corner by issuing Chromebooks to all ninth through 12th grade students.
After a minor upgrade to the wireless Internet, students were given the opportunity to check out the ASUS Chromebook, free of charge and for the remainder of their high school attendance period.
Upon graduation, the Class of 2019 and beyond will be given the opportunity to purchase the book for a fee of $25 or return it as if it was a textbook.
Thus far a majority of students taking advantage of the opportunity, checking it out and using it with class room activities.
Many teachers are using the same technology with their students in their daily lessons. Students now have the opportunity to investigate and research as they interact online with the goal of developing the paperless classroom in the near future.
The conversation can now begin about the purchase of online textbooks. This will be the first of many opportunities for Kelseyville High School students in developing their technology learning tools. The school is excited to have this opportunity and will continue to grow and develop in this area.
Additionally, with each Chromebook the student was given a charging station and carrying case. The value of the package is $300. The device and related equipment remain property of the Kelseyville Unified School District and is both filtered and monitored.
Students and parents were educated about the policy and procedures at a district sponsored in-service. At the presentation completion a signature was required to ensure the understanding and responsibility associated with the device.
Parents were receptive to the new additions, but were also apprehensive to the additional responsibility that comes with checking out a piece of equipment.
Any repairs will be handled on campus under the direction of Mr. Hoefler, the computer science teacher, with the assistance of a small group of trained students.
Damage resulting from misuse will be paid by the student; all other repairs will be covered by either warranty or the Kelseyville Unified School District.
For example, if a charger is lost or stolen it will cost the student $55 to have it replaced; screen damage requiring replacement will cost $60.
Although the school doesn't anticipate excessive amounts of damage, they are prepared to make repairs quickly in order to return the computer to the student for continued use.
This is a historic time for the Kelseyville Unified School District and its students. Technology continues to grow and advance and in this case the school is keeping ahead of the curve providing students with an outstanding opportunity.
School officials said they are grateful to have the chance to directly affect the way our students learn and provide the necessary tools for success.
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- Written by: Davina Pyzer
HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – Remember your first interviewing experience? It can be very exciting or quite scary at the same time.
The fifth and sixth grade students at Coyote Valley Elementary School got a firsthand experience in this process when they participated in the school's annual career day.
Each student had to complete a simple job applications, write a resume that shared some of their responsibilities and apply for three possible job interview opportunities after doing a little research.
A group of about 35 professionals, many from local businesses, were asked to participate in a day of interviews so that students would have some choice of careers.
Some of the businesses that were represented for interviews included Reynold’s Systems, the Army, Cal Recycle, and small local businesses like Chic Le Chef and Hardester’s.
There were actually only 27 interviewers on that day since the rule of thumb is that at least three students have to show interest in an interview or the position is closed.
Once the interviews are over and students have been evaluated for dressing professionally, being on time and making good conversation, the interviewer takes time to select the top candidate for the imaginary position.
All students receive a certificate for participation, but the top students receive a gold seal on their certificate acknowledging they were chosen for the position.
Many interviewers comment on how hard it is to chose only one and that so many of the student come prepared and have great interviews.
Many of the interviewers give up a morning with employees, customers or patients from their own jobs to support the students with this real life experience.
Interviewers enjoy the experience as much as the students and are always willing to come back and participate at the next event. The school is always looking for new job choice opportunities.
One last part of this experience is that all fourth through sixth graders participate in a spirit week that centers around careers.
Each day has a theme and students dress as someone that might fit in a field for that theme. An example would be someone dressing as a ranger for outdoor day or scientist for indoor day.
They also have a sports day for the professional in a sports career. Some students and teachers have gotten very creative for costumes.
This has become a biannual event and was started at least 14 years ago. It is a wonderful hands-on experience for students and it has proven to prepare them for the future.
A student visiting during this event commented on how she had interviewed as a nurse, pursued an education as a nurse and hopes to return to a career in the medical field.
Other students have mentioned that they used their first resume and added information to get their first job as a teenager.
It is a great way to get students started thinking about their futures.
Davina Pyzer is a staffer at Coyote Valley Elementary School.
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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Lakeport Christian Center Preschool students are planning to hold their Easter performance at the church on Palm Sunday, March 20.
The performance will take place during the 10:30 a.m. worship service.
The public is invited to attend.
Lakeport Christian Center is located near the Lake County Fairgrounds at 455 S. Forbes St.
For more information call 707-263-4514 or www.lcchub.com .