Again and again we hear from our students that coming to our school was life changing. For the first time they had teachers and staff who really listened to them and cared about them as individuals. With their lessons tailored to their strengths, weaknesses and learning styles, they flourished and gained confidence. Many who thought […]
Learning loss during summer break has been a concern of educators and parents for decades. Summer brain drain is a real thing, with the average student losing up to 34 percent of the prior year’s learning gains during the long break. Fortunately, there is a lot that parents can do to keep their kids engaged […]
Growing up around rampant drug use, instability at home and bullying at school is a too common reason high school students give up and drop out. For Gabriella “Gabby” M., she chose another option by removing herself from the negative situations that surrounded her. While attending a public high school, Gabby was bullied and felt […]
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week earlier this month, here is a snapshot of just one of our fabulous teachers who goes above and beyond to help students. When you tell a student that you understand the challenges they’re experiencing, like being behind in credits, trying to learn English and needing to work, they may […]
Young mom Savannah celebrated Mother’s Day and is preparing for her high school graduation – something she never thought she would be able to do while caring for her two-year-old son. Sadly, most teen parents have to drop out since they can’t be in a classroom all day. But Savannah found our school’s flexible schedule […]
In His Own Words “What makes a person become better than they once were? Is it the need to achieve something they are unable to obtain, or is it the need to escape a life they no longer want to live? The need for change might be different, depending on the person. But my need […]
Aspen A. was a good student and enjoyed school – until she got to junior high and was a target of physical and mental bullying. She dreaded going to school and started skipping class. Knowing it would only get worse in high school, her parents had her transfer to our school where she found a […]
Nevaeh D. always got good grades and had goals of higher education, so it’s no surprise she is headed to a leading college this fall with a full scholarship. But this path to a degree and a fulfilling career could have easily been derailed 2 1/2 years ago when, as a high school sophomore, she […]
If it’s on the internet, it must be true, right? While most adults know that’s not the case, do children? Turns out, most kids don’t, despite having grown up with technology.[1] Over the last decade there has been a drastic increase in the amount of time young people spend with media, so it’s […]
Habib A. always liked art and drawing but had no idea that it could become a path to a career until his high school art teacher helped him develop his talent and explore directions that could become a profession. “During the pandemic, I kept falling behind in school and just wasn’t motivated to do schoolwork,” […]