Life Skills Center of Hamilton County sponsored its first Writing and Original Artwork Contest.
Gift cards were awarded for first, second, third, and fourth places in Poetry/Song Lyrics, Short Stories, Essays, and Original Artwork.
Eleven students won awards.
Every entry was then published in our first annual anthology of student work.
Thirty-six pages of student and staff work was published as a magazine.
Each student winner was given several copies to share with family and friends. The school wants to sponsor this contest yearly and continue to publish a yearly student anthology.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Rally scheduled
A rally for community schools is planned 4 p.m. June 4 at the Concordia Lutheran Church and School, 1133 Clifton Hills Avenue in Cincinnati.
School appreciates staff, teachers
Life Skills Center of Miami-Dade kicked off May with a bang.
Not only was it Teachers Appreciation Week, it was Staff Appreciation Week during May 7-11.
The administration showed how much they really appreciated their staff with nice gifts and a BBQ.
To celebrate Memorial Day, the staff is having a BBQ for students with commendable behavior and eighty percent attendance for May.
Additionally, during the month of May, students had a host of workshops addressing important issues such as: Anger Management hosted by the Family Advocate, Gang Violence by a Police Officer, STD/Pregnancy Prevention by a nurse, parenting by a guest speaker, and a special HIV/AIDS workshop hosted by the school psychologist, Dr. Maria Arana.
The kids found these workshops to be an eye opener and very informative. Furthermore, English teachers, the Family Advocate, and the Purchasing/Personnel Secretary attended Professional Development Workshops.
Not only was it Teachers Appreciation Week, it was Staff Appreciation Week during May 7-11.
The administration showed how much they really appreciated their staff with nice gifts and a BBQ.
To celebrate Memorial Day, the staff is having a BBQ for students with commendable behavior and eighty percent attendance for May.
Additionally, during the month of May, students had a host of workshops addressing important issues such as: Anger Management hosted by the Family Advocate, Gang Violence by a Police Officer, STD/Pregnancy Prevention by a nurse, parenting by a guest speaker, and a special HIV/AIDS workshop hosted by the school psychologist, Dr. Maria Arana.
The kids found these workshops to be an eye opener and very informative. Furthermore, English teachers, the Family Advocate, and the Purchasing/Personnel Secretary attended Professional Development Workshops.
LSC Cincinnati student to attend freedom camp
Life Skills Center of Cincinnati student Janischcia Cottingham will be attending Camp Journey to Freedom, July 8-22.
The camp is a Congressional Academy for History and Civics Education funded by the United States Department of Education.
It's free for 40 high school students.
Participants will live for two weeks at Camp Campbell Gard, a 600-acre YMCA adventure camp located on the Great Miami River.
They will take part in educational and outdoor activities and will receive instruction in American history and government at the Miami University Hamilton campus.
Campers will also travel to former plantations in Kentucky, to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, and to the Abraham Lincoln museum in Springfield, Illinois.
They will be given digital cameras to record their experiences and will then share their experiences and thoughts on the Internet through podcasts and blogs.
All participants who successfully complete the camp will also receive a $500 scholarship to the college of their choice.
The information about this camp was given to our students by Danielle Battle, LSC Cincinnati teacher.
Students had to apply and be selected in order to participate.
The camp is a Congressional Academy for History and Civics Education funded by the United States Department of Education.
It's free for 40 high school students.
Participants will live for two weeks at Camp Campbell Gard, a 600-acre YMCA adventure camp located on the Great Miami River.
They will take part in educational and outdoor activities and will receive instruction in American history and government at the Miami University Hamilton campus.
Campers will also travel to former plantations in Kentucky, to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati, and to the Abraham Lincoln museum in Springfield, Illinois.
They will be given digital cameras to record their experiences and will then share their experiences and thoughts on the Internet through podcasts and blogs.
All participants who successfully complete the camp will also receive a $500 scholarship to the college of their choice.
The information about this camp was given to our students by Danielle Battle, LSC Cincinnati teacher.
Students had to apply and be selected in order to participate.
Students complete carpentry module
Six Life Skills Center- Escambia students, (Cordarron Boykin, Byron Franklin, Gerrard Graham, Willie James, Alton Moss, and Steven Sherrod), successfully completed their first carpentry module in April. These students have volunteered over 480 hours of labor with Habitat for Humanity.
The carpentry program has four modules. Each module consists of various aspects of carpentry from measuring to framing. Students who enroll in the program will have the opportunity to build homes throughout the community. More importantly, once completed they will have the opportunity to negotiate competitive salaries in this field.
The Life Skills Center (LSC) Escambia and Pensacola Junior College (PJC) have collaborated to dual enroll students in several of PJC’s vocational and academic programs. Students who dual enroll in one of PJC’s vocational or academic programs have the opportunity to earn college credits, valuable skills and/or experience in a particular field of study or trade while earning their high school diploma at the LSC Escambia.
Since January 2007, the LSC Escambia has had 10 students participate in the carpentry program, 1 student in the electrical program, and 3 students in the automotive program. Currently, the school has 9 students enrolled in carpentry and 3 students waiting to attend PJC’s automotive program in June. As enrollment increase, the LSC Escambia is anticipating more students' involvement in the months to come.
The carpentry program has four modules. Each module consists of various aspects of carpentry from measuring to framing. Students who enroll in the program will have the opportunity to build homes throughout the community. More importantly, once completed they will have the opportunity to negotiate competitive salaries in this field.
The Life Skills Center (LSC) Escambia and Pensacola Junior College (PJC) have collaborated to dual enroll students in several of PJC’s vocational and academic programs. Students who dual enroll in one of PJC’s vocational or academic programs have the opportunity to earn college credits, valuable skills and/or experience in a particular field of study or trade while earning their high school diploma at the LSC Escambia.
Since January 2007, the LSC Escambia has had 10 students participate in the carpentry program, 1 student in the electrical program, and 3 students in the automotive program. Currently, the school has 9 students enrolled in carpentry and 3 students waiting to attend PJC’s automotive program in June. As enrollment increase, the LSC Escambia is anticipating more students' involvement in the months to come.
Graduation Committee holds senior parent meeting
On May 9, LSC Escambia invited the parents of the June 2007 graduates to an informational graduation meeting. The meeting lasted over an hour. During the meeting, the graduation committee discussed pertinent information concerning their child’s academic, testing, and vocational status. Parents were given a copy of a contract signed by their child, the vocational specialist, and their homeroom teacher. The contract stated areas that their child will have to complete in order to meet the graduation requirements for June.
The parents were able to learn more about the Life Skills Center and how they can become more a part of their child’s educational endeavors.
The parents were able to learn more about the Life Skills Center and how they can become more a part of their child’s educational endeavors.
School hosts first junior/senior prom
On May 19, the Life Skills Center (LSC) Escambia hosted their first Junior/Senior Prom. The event was held in the center’s auditorium.
The junior and senior class along with parents, and staff pulled together to transform the auditorium into an “Upscale Elegant Ballroom.”
The theme for the prom was “The Stars Are OutTonight”.
The students’ exemplified shining prosperous celebrities. The stars (students) modeled their After Five gowns and tuxedos with elegance and dignity. The prom showcased two talented senior class students (Gabriel Martinez and Rodney Brewton) who performed two songs. LSC Escambia also had one of the senior class parents perform as the disc jockey (DJ) for the evening.
The students were able to capture their memories of the prom by having their pictures taken from a parent, who has her own photography business. The food was catered by KANDJ BAR-B-Q & CATERING.
To conclude the night, LSC Escambia announced the Prom King (Freddy Medina) and Prom Queen (Lameka Shaw).
The students, staff, and parents enjoyed the fun-filled evening.
The junior and senior class along with parents, and staff pulled together to transform the auditorium into an “Upscale Elegant Ballroom.”
The theme for the prom was “The Stars Are OutTonight”.
The students’ exemplified shining prosperous celebrities. The stars (students) modeled their After Five gowns and tuxedos with elegance and dignity. The prom showcased two talented senior class students (Gabriel Martinez and Rodney Brewton) who performed two songs. LSC Escambia also had one of the senior class parents perform as the disc jockey (DJ) for the evening.
The students were able to capture their memories of the prom by having their pictures taken from a parent, who has her own photography business. The food was catered by KANDJ BAR-B-Q & CATERING.
To conclude the night, LSC Escambia announced the Prom King (Freddy Medina) and Prom Queen (Lameka Shaw).
The students, staff, and parents enjoyed the fun-filled evening.
School participates in Children’s Home Society Event
On April 28, the Life Skills Center of Broward County had the opportunity to positively promote our school at a local Children’s Home Society event, which featured acclaimed author and actress Victoria Rowell. The LSC team was provided with an exhibitor table and distributed brochures and other informational items.
The LSC team also had the opportunity to visit with representatives from other local organizations including CHS, Camelot Community Care, Make-a-Wish, Children & Families, Club Z Tutoring, Under the Sun leadership camp, ARC Broward, and more.
Invitations to tour LSC Broward were extended to many partner organizations. One of the first representatives to accept our offer was Monica Frigoletto, Transition Specialist at Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers (ARC Broward). While touring LSC Broward, Frigoletto indicated that she was very impressed with Life Skills Centers and would begin referring students our way. She felt that a natural partnership existed between our two programs.
Author Victoria Rowell’s presentation was extremely impressive. Rowell spoke of the numerous challenges that she experienced growing up through the foster care system. Although she was provided with all the basic necessities of life and lived with loving families, Rowell longed for the opportunities that more fortunate young people had available to them. For instance, something as simple as ballet shoes required government approval.
Rowell met these challenges head on and became an educated and successful woman as a writer, actress, and public speaker. Rowell has starred in television and movies. For years she appeared on the daytime drama “The Young & The Restless” and costarred in the movie comedy hit “Dumb & Dumber.”
Rowell shared many positive messages with her audience that also included some of Broward County’s foster children. She often spoke of the importance of perseverance combined with hard work and hope.
The LSC team also had the opportunity to visit with representatives from other local organizations including CHS, Camelot Community Care, Make-a-Wish, Children & Families, Club Z Tutoring, Under the Sun leadership camp, ARC Broward, and more.
Invitations to tour LSC Broward were extended to many partner organizations. One of the first representatives to accept our offer was Monica Frigoletto, Transition Specialist at Achievement and Rehabilitation Centers (ARC Broward). While touring LSC Broward, Frigoletto indicated that she was very impressed with Life Skills Centers and would begin referring students our way. She felt that a natural partnership existed between our two programs.
Author Victoria Rowell’s presentation was extremely impressive. Rowell spoke of the numerous challenges that she experienced growing up through the foster care system. Although she was provided with all the basic necessities of life and lived with loving families, Rowell longed for the opportunities that more fortunate young people had available to them. For instance, something as simple as ballet shoes required government approval.
Rowell met these challenges head on and became an educated and successful woman as a writer, actress, and public speaker. Rowell has starred in television and movies. For years she appeared on the daytime drama “The Young & The Restless” and costarred in the movie comedy hit “Dumb & Dumber.”
Rowell shared many positive messages with her audience that also included some of Broward County’s foster children. She often spoke of the importance of perseverance combined with hard work and hope.
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Elyria graduate says school saved her life
Amanda Renish, a 2003 graduate of Life Skills Center of Elyria, said the school has saved her life.Renish told attendees at a recent school rally in Cleveland that she started to struggle in school after her father died.
“That was the beginning of my struggle in school,” she said. “My mother and I were forced to move two sometimes three times a year in order to make ends meet. Another apartment, another group of friends, and ultimately another school! I moved three times in high school alone. After so many moves my grades were slipping tremendously. I was screaming inside for stability. Honestly I was just waiting for my mom to let me drop out. All my siblings did, so I figured I would just fall through the cracks at my school while waiting on my mom to give me the “okay” to quit.”
Renish said she was able to find hope at Life Skills Center of Elyria.
“But when I heard about Life Skills Center of Elyria and how the choice to go to the school was so easy and the curriculum was invented for a kid like me, I started to feel the spark I used to feel when I was in elementary, and my father was alive,” she said.
After Renish graduated from Life Skills, she’s training to be a social worker and works at the school, teaching UPSHOTS, a program on drug and alcohol awareness.
Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Summit County school offering pilot lunch program
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before participating in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program is also being held at the Life Skills Centers of Canton and Dayton.
For information, call 330-745-3678.
Read story in Beacon Journal (sixth brief down)
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program is also being held at the Life Skills Centers of Canton and Dayton.
For information, call 330-745-3678.
Read story in Beacon Journal (sixth brief down)
Dayton school offering pilot lunch program
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before participating in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program is also being held at the Life Skills Centers of Summit County and Canton.
For information, call 937-274-2841.
Read story in Beacon Journal (sixth brief down)
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
The pilot program is also being held at the Life Skills Centers of Summit County and Canton.
For information, call 937-274-2841.
Read story in Beacon Journal (sixth brief down)
Canton school offering pilot lunch program
Participating students are asked to fill out a lunch application before taking part in the program.
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
So far, school administrator Scott McClain said 20-25 lunches are being served each day. The program is expected to continue through August.
The pilot program is also being held at the Life Skills Centers of Summit County and Dayton.
For information, call 330-456-4490.
Read story in Beacon Journal (sixth brief down)
Read Repository story here
“Research shows that there is a correlation between good nutrition and student achievement,” said Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones. “One of out goals is to provide every Life Skills Center student a nutritious meal at no charge.”
So far, school administrator Scott McClain said 20-25 lunches are being served each day. The program is expected to continue through August.
The pilot program is also being held at the Life Skills Centers of Summit County and Dayton.
For information, call 330-456-4490.
Read story in Beacon Journal (sixth brief down)
Read Repository story here
Monday, May 28, 2007
Lake Erie students earn scholarships
Rafeal Saavedra III obtained a full scholarship to Ohio Business College of Lorain, while Kristen Manville received a $42,000 scholarship to study game design at ITT at Strongsville. In addition, Ronisha Artis received a scholarship to North Coast Medical Training Academy.
Story in May 22, 2007 edition of El Sol
Lake Erie students earn scholarships
Rafeal Saavedra III obtained a full scholarship to Ohio Business College of Lorain, while Kristen Manville received a $42,000 scholarship to study game design at ITT at Strongsville. In addition, Ronisha Artis received a scholarship to North Coast Medical Training Academy.
Story in May 22, 2007 edition of El Sol
Friday, May 25, 2007
Lake Erie school mentioned in El Sol
Dora Pruce, District Director for U.S. Sen. George Voinovich, recently paid a visit to the school.
From the paper's May 16, 2007 edition
From the paper's May 16, 2007 edition
Married couple preparing for college through Life Skills
A young area married couple is being able to prepare for college through Life Skills Center of Trumbull County.
Dan and Sabrina Hall were married last June.
They met out of school and dated for eight months before they were married.
Life Skills Center of Warren is an alternative education charter school which accommodates students ages 16-22.
“The teachers would ignore me at my previous school,” said Dan, 19. “I felt disrespected. I got jumped because of my race (Asian). That was the last straw.”
This is Dan’s third year at the school and he wants to graduate in June 2008.
“No one makes fun of anybody here,” he said. “The teachers help a lot and help me understand the material. No one ignores you. (When I went to a public school and didn’t understand something, I didn’t do it, but now I feel more comfortable asking for help.”
"My teachers (at my previous school) were rude,” said Sabrina, 18. “I wanted to finish early and didn’t like it over there. There was too much drama. I enjoy the help and the respect (at Life Skills).”
Sabrina plans to graduate in June.
Both students are looking to go to college, Dan for design and Sabrina to be a veterinarian.
Dan said he likes to go to school with his wife.
“It’s someone I can talk to,” he said. “We study together.”
Cleveland rally backs school choice
Life Skills Center of Elyria graduate Amanda Renish represented Life Skills Centers at a school choice rally Thursday in Cleveland.
"My family and I are lifelong supporters of Life Skills Center and I will continue to be an advocate for school choice because it is what saved my life," she said.
Renish said she wanted to drop out of school before learning about Life Skills Center of Elyria.
Other speakers at the event included Ohio House Speaker Jon Husted, Ohio Rep. Josh Mandel (R-Lyndhurst) and other students, parents and administrators.
"We shouldn't restrict the opportunity - we should expand the opportunity," Husted said. "I want every state senator to hear from you."
Here is a link to Amanda's speech.
Life Skills Centers of Lake Erie, Cleveland, Northeast, Elyria and Canton were represented as well as Hope Academy and Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Teacher receives doctorate from NOVA Southeastern
Deanna Albershtat, 33, a Twinsburg resident who is a science teacher at Life Skills Center of Lake Erie, recently received her doctorate in Health Care Education Higher Education Leadership from NOVA Southeastern University.
Dr. Albershtat, also teaches medical assisting courses at Cuyahoga Community College and volunteers for the local organ procurement organization-LifeBanc.
Dr. Albershtat’s family originally emigrated from Chernovtsy, Ukraine.
She says while being in a new culture, she had to learn a new language and adjust to a new culture quickly since she wanted to study health, science and education.
Her special interests are health sciences and organ transplant education. These interests were initiated through the volunteering experience in the local district hospital in Ukraine while assisting doctors and public health professionals, which were working together to treat the victims of the Chernobyl’s Nuclear Plant accident.
She said experiencing the pain of these patients and observing the doctors’ dedication and skills in bone marrow transplantation has left a tremendous impact on herself, her education and future career as she looks for ways to improve.
Dr. Albershtat has worked in the medical field since she was 16.
She says from the onset, she has been fortunate enough to receive the experience, knowledge and ability to serve as a channel of information to anyone in need of health information and for those who wished to be informed on the subjects of organ /tissue donation, prevention and disease management.
Dr. Albershtat has volunteered for LifeBanc and has been a public educator and advocate for organ donation for over ten years.
Life Skills Center of Lake Erie is an alternative education charter school which accommodates students ages 16-22 who are experiencing difficulties with the routine of traditional public schools.
Dr. Albershtat, also teaches medical assisting courses at Cuyahoga Community College and volunteers for the local organ procurement organization-LifeBanc.
Dr. Albershtat’s family originally emigrated from Chernovtsy, Ukraine.
She says while being in a new culture, she had to learn a new language and adjust to a new culture quickly since she wanted to study health, science and education.
Her special interests are health sciences and organ transplant education. These interests were initiated through the volunteering experience in the local district hospital in Ukraine while assisting doctors and public health professionals, which were working together to treat the victims of the Chernobyl’s Nuclear Plant accident.
She said experiencing the pain of these patients and observing the doctors’ dedication and skills in bone marrow transplantation has left a tremendous impact on herself, her education and future career as she looks for ways to improve.
Dr. Albershtat has worked in the medical field since she was 16.
She says from the onset, she has been fortunate enough to receive the experience, knowledge and ability to serve as a channel of information to anyone in need of health information and for those who wished to be informed on the subjects of organ /tissue donation, prevention and disease management.
Dr. Albershtat has volunteered for LifeBanc and has been a public educator and advocate for organ donation for over ten years.
Life Skills Center of Lake Erie is an alternative education charter school which accommodates students ages 16-22 who are experiencing difficulties with the routine of traditional public schools.
Summit County summer educational opportunities offered
Life Skills Center of Summit County is offering students a chance to advance their high school education by enrolling as a Life Skills Center student this summer.
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
Dayton summer educational opportunities offered
Life Skills Center of Dayton is offering students a chance to advance their high school education by enrolling as a Life Skills Center student this summer.
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
Middletown summer educational opportunities offered
Life Skills Center of Middletown is offering students a chance to advance their high school education by enrolling as a Life Skills Center student this summer.
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
Students win blood drive
Students at Life Skills Center of Middletown topped Life Skills of Springfield students in a Community Blood Center drive which was held at both schools on Friday.
The contest was judged by which school had the most participants in the event.
Forty students and staff members participated at Middletown, where 23 pints of blood were donated.
At Springfield, 32 students and staff members registered for the drive.
“I felt good about our participation,” Life Skills Center of Middletown Administrator Charles Hall. “We had all of our time slots filled. It was inspiring. We had kids you didn’t expect to give blood.”
“Middletown won, but we are proud of our effort,” said Life Skills Center of Springfield Administrator Edward Haskins. “Also, we had two people (students) who gave for their 4th time on Friday and they will be getting a T-Shirt and a coupon for ½ gallon of ice cream at Young's Dairy Farm in Yellow Springs for donating their half gallon of blood.”
Hall said he would like to make the blood drive an annual event.
“It’s a great cause,” he said.
Life Skills Centers are alternative education charter schools which accommodate students ages 16-22 who are seeking alternatives to the routines of traditional public schools.
The contest was judged by which school had the most participants in the event.
Forty students and staff members participated at Middletown, where 23 pints of blood were donated.
At Springfield, 32 students and staff members registered for the drive.
“I felt good about our participation,” Life Skills Center of Middletown Administrator Charles Hall. “We had all of our time slots filled. It was inspiring. We had kids you didn’t expect to give blood.”
“Middletown won, but we are proud of our effort,” said Life Skills Center of Springfield Administrator Edward Haskins. “Also, we had two people (students) who gave for their 4th time on Friday and they will be getting a T-Shirt and a coupon for ½ gallon of ice cream at Young's Dairy Farm in Yellow Springs for donating their half gallon of blood.”
Hall said he would like to make the blood drive an annual event.
“It’s a great cause,” he said.
Life Skills Centers are alternative education charter schools which accommodate students ages 16-22 who are seeking alternatives to the routines of traditional public schools.
School helping teen parents
Life Skills Center of Middletown is taking steps to equip students who are teen parents with the skills needed to do well in life.
Administrator Charles Hall said 40 of the school’s 315 students are enrolled in a weekly GRADS program offering help to teen parents.
The alternative education charter school accommodates students ages 16-22 who are experiencing difficulties with the routine of traditional public schools.
Classes for the first-year program started in November. One student graduated in December and three students are expected to graduate in June.
Hall said female participants in the 12-week program are either pregnant or parents, while participating males are already parents.
“I don’t support teen pregnancy, but the reality is we’re going to continue to have teens who are pregnant,” Hall said. “We’re trying to support students who are already in that situation. That’s what Life Skills is about; meeting students needs to help them stay on track with their education. We’re proud of what we do here.”
“This program helps ensure that (the students) graduate,” Life Skills Center president Charles Parsons said. “Our full-year, shorter-day program helps ensure they can find childcare.”
“We want to get students to be responsible for their choices and to do the right thing,” said Tami Augustine, who serves as the Southern Ohio Regional Director of Life Skills Centers. “We give guidance to get their lives on track."
Family advocate Shannon Warren, who leads the Middletown program, says male students play a vital role.
“It is stressed to the fathers that their role starts during pregnancy,” Warren said. “During pregnancy, the fathers to be can be an excellent support for the mother. The fathers can assist the mother with transportation to prenatal appointments and encourage the mother to eat right and exercise.
“When dads’ participate in the class I focus on the following, coping with pregnancy, labor and delivery, legal issues related to parenthood, child support, balancing work, school, and family, baby basics/parenting skills, developing healthy partner relationships, career planning and working parents concerns.”
Hall said issues discussed during the state recognized and accredited program include prenatal care, breast feeding, nursing, nutrition as well as family values.
In addition, the students also learn about self-esteem, developing healthy relationships, leadership, economic impendence, how to manage stress, and work skills.
Warren said students also host a required community service project.
“The kids really look forward to it,” she said. “Some have more support at home than others. This program gives direction for where to go to find help.”
Administrator Charles Hall said 40 of the school’s 315 students are enrolled in a weekly GRADS program offering help to teen parents.
The alternative education charter school accommodates students ages 16-22 who are experiencing difficulties with the routine of traditional public schools.
Classes for the first-year program started in November. One student graduated in December and three students are expected to graduate in June.
Hall said female participants in the 12-week program are either pregnant or parents, while participating males are already parents.
“I don’t support teen pregnancy, but the reality is we’re going to continue to have teens who are pregnant,” Hall said. “We’re trying to support students who are already in that situation. That’s what Life Skills is about; meeting students needs to help them stay on track with their education. We’re proud of what we do here.”
“This program helps ensure that (the students) graduate,” Life Skills Center president Charles Parsons said. “Our full-year, shorter-day program helps ensure they can find childcare.”
“We want to get students to be responsible for their choices and to do the right thing,” said Tami Augustine, who serves as the Southern Ohio Regional Director of Life Skills Centers. “We give guidance to get their lives on track."
Family advocate Shannon Warren, who leads the Middletown program, says male students play a vital role.
“It is stressed to the fathers that their role starts during pregnancy,” Warren said. “During pregnancy, the fathers to be can be an excellent support for the mother. The fathers can assist the mother with transportation to prenatal appointments and encourage the mother to eat right and exercise.
“When dads’ participate in the class I focus on the following, coping with pregnancy, labor and delivery, legal issues related to parenthood, child support, balancing work, school, and family, baby basics/parenting skills, developing healthy partner relationships, career planning and working parents concerns.”
Hall said issues discussed during the state recognized and accredited program include prenatal care, breast feeding, nursing, nutrition as well as family values.
In addition, the students also learn about self-esteem, developing healthy relationships, leadership, economic impendence, how to manage stress, and work skills.
Warren said students also host a required community service project.
“The kids really look forward to it,” she said. “Some have more support at home than others. This program gives direction for where to go to find help.”
Summer educational opportunities offered
Life Skills Center of Columbus Southeast is offering students a chance to advance their high school education by enrolling as a Life Skills Center student this summer.
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
Summer educational opportunities offered
Life Skills Center of Toledo is offering students a chance to advance their high school education by enrolling as a Life Skills Center student this summer.
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
Life Skills Center helps change Dayton teen’s life
Life Skills Center of Dayton has greatly helped a local resident as she prepares for her nursing career.
Whitney McGary, 19, of Dayton, left Col. White school in Dayton in March 2004.
“I had to be on bedrest at the end of my first pregnancy,” McGary said.
She spent the next two years at home before deciding to return to school.
“I was taking care of my child and became pregnant again,” McGary said. “But I wanted to go back to school.”
McGary had to wait until she was 18 to reapply for school since she didn’t have a legal guardian.
“But I didn’t have enough credits to enroll,” she said.
That’s when McGary turned to Life Skills, an alternative education charter school which accommodates students ages 16-22 who are experiencing difficulties with the routine of traditional public schools.
In addition to her sons, Daquan, 3, and Antwain, 2, McGary also takes care of her 14-year-old brother and two sisters, 11 and 7, in a two-bedroom apartment in Dayton. She was temporarily awarded custody of her siblings.
“I haven’t seen anyone had to take on that much responsibility,” Administrator James Brown said. “She’s just a great kid, a star student.”
“She is remarkable and a really outstanding young lady,” said her teacher, Tonjua Wilkes.“To assume what she had and to keep going has been totally amazing.”
McGary was recently certified as a state tested nursing assistant through assistance from the Miami Valley Youth Career Services and is hoping to graduate from Life Skills in December.
In addition, McGary said the school helped her deal with setting up the funeral of her grandmother, who died from cancer in March.
“She was able to make sure the grandmother who raised her had a good funeral,” Brown said.
Whitney McGary, 19, of Dayton, left Col. White school in Dayton in March 2004.
“I had to be on bedrest at the end of my first pregnancy,” McGary said.
She spent the next two years at home before deciding to return to school.
“I was taking care of my child and became pregnant again,” McGary said. “But I wanted to go back to school.”
McGary had to wait until she was 18 to reapply for school since she didn’t have a legal guardian.
“But I didn’t have enough credits to enroll,” she said.
That’s when McGary turned to Life Skills, an alternative education charter school which accommodates students ages 16-22 who are experiencing difficulties with the routine of traditional public schools.
In addition to her sons, Daquan, 3, and Antwain, 2, McGary also takes care of her 14-year-old brother and two sisters, 11 and 7, in a two-bedroom apartment in Dayton. She was temporarily awarded custody of her siblings.
“I haven’t seen anyone had to take on that much responsibility,” Administrator James Brown said. “She’s just a great kid, a star student.”
“She is remarkable and a really outstanding young lady,” said her teacher, Tonjua Wilkes.“To assume what she had and to keep going has been totally amazing.”
McGary was recently certified as a state tested nursing assistant through assistance from the Miami Valley Youth Career Services and is hoping to graduate from Life Skills in December.
In addition, McGary said the school helped her deal with setting up the funeral of her grandmother, who died from cancer in March.
“She was able to make sure the grandmother who raised her had a good funeral,” Brown said.
Summer educational opportunities offered
Life Skills Centers in Ohio are offering students a chance to advance their high school education by enrolling as a Life Skills Center student this summer.
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
Teacher is world-traveler
A Columbus teacher has taken her message of peace worldwide.
Linda Hancock, a teacher at Columbus Life Skills North who is an author and prize-winning poet, has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people and world leaders about her global organization entitled Poetry and Praise Productions Inc.
The group was recognized by the State of Ohio and Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman during its tenth anniversary last year.
Through her group, she travels globally to talk about ways to make the world a better place.
She’s met with the President of Cambodia and the vice-president of South Korea. She’s also met with presidents Ronald Reagan, George Bush and George W. Bush.
Her most recent trip was a three-week trip to Africa in January to train teachers to teach. She was sent by the United States Department of Aid for International Development (USAID), and the International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH).
Linda Hancock, a teacher at Columbus Life Skills North who is an author and prize-winning poet, has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people and world leaders about her global organization entitled Poetry and Praise Productions Inc.
The group was recognized by the State of Ohio and Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman during its tenth anniversary last year.
Through her group, she travels globally to talk about ways to make the world a better place.
She’s met with the President of Cambodia and the vice-president of South Korea. She’s also met with presidents Ronald Reagan, George Bush and George W. Bush.
Her most recent trip was a three-week trip to Africa in January to train teachers to teach. She was sent by the United States Department of Aid for International Development (USAID), and the International Foundation for Education and Self-Help (IFESH).
Students take part in school choice hearing
Students from Life Skills Centers of Columbus Southeast, Columbus North and Springfield participated in a recent House Finance Committee Hearing on school choice.
The Ohio House recently unanimously voted to adopt a budget which protects school choice.
School hosting college fair
A college and technical school fair will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 5 at the rear parking lot of Life Skills Center of Cleveland, 4600 Carnegie Ave.
Over 20 colleges and trade schools are slated to participate in the event. Armed Forces Recruiters will also be present.
Parking is available at the St. Andrews parking lot on 49th Street and Cedar.
Call 216-431-7571.
Over 20 colleges and trade schools are slated to participate in the event. Armed Forces Recruiters will also be present.
Parking is available at the St. Andrews parking lot on 49th Street and Cedar.
Call 216-431-7571.
Lake Erie teacher receives doctorate from NOVA Southeastern
Deanna Albershtat, 33, a Twinsburg resident who is a science teacher at Life Skills Center of Lake Erie, recently received her doctorate in Health Care Education Higher Education Leadership from NOVA Southeastern University.
Dr. Albershtat, also teaches medical assisting courses at Cuyahoga Community College and volunteers for the local organ procurement organization-LifeBanc.
Dr. Albershtat’s family originally emigrated from Chernovtsy, Ukraine.
She says while being in a new culture, she had to learn a new language and adjust to a new culture quickly since she wanted to study health, science and education.
Her special interests are health sciences and organ transplant education. These interests were initiated through the volunteering experience in the local district hospital in Ukraine while assisting doctors and public health professionals, which were working together to treat the victims of the Chernobyl’s Nuclear Plant accident.
She said experiencing the pain of these patients and observing the doctors’ dedication and skills in bone marrow transplantation has left a tremendous impact on herself, her education and future career as she looks for ways to improve.
Dr. Albershtat has worked in the medical field since she was 16.
She says from the onset, she has been fortunate enough to receive the experience, knowledge and ability to serve as a channel of information to anyone in need of health information and for those who wished to be informed on the subjects of organ /tissue donation, prevention and disease management.
Dr. Albershtat has volunteered for LifeBanc and has been a public educator and advocate for organ donation for over ten years.
Life Skills Center of Lake Erie is an alternative education charter school which accommodates students ages 16-22 who are experiencing difficulties with the routine of traditional public schools.
Dr. Albershtat, also teaches medical assisting courses at Cuyahoga Community College and volunteers for the local organ procurement organization-LifeBanc.
Dr. Albershtat’s family originally emigrated from Chernovtsy, Ukraine.
She says while being in a new culture, she had to learn a new language and adjust to a new culture quickly since she wanted to study health, science and education.
Her special interests are health sciences and organ transplant education. These interests were initiated through the volunteering experience in the local district hospital in Ukraine while assisting doctors and public health professionals, which were working together to treat the victims of the Chernobyl’s Nuclear Plant accident.
She said experiencing the pain of these patients and observing the doctors’ dedication and skills in bone marrow transplantation has left a tremendous impact on herself, her education and future career as she looks for ways to improve.
Dr. Albershtat has worked in the medical field since she was 16.
She says from the onset, she has been fortunate enough to receive the experience, knowledge and ability to serve as a channel of information to anyone in need of health information and for those who wished to be informed on the subjects of organ /tissue donation, prevention and disease management.
Dr. Albershtat has volunteered for LifeBanc and has been a public educator and advocate for organ donation for over ten years.
Life Skills Center of Lake Erie is an alternative education charter school which accommodates students ages 16-22 who are experiencing difficulties with the routine of traditional public schools.
Lake Erie student traveling between Italy, U.S.
Elizabeth DeAngelis is moving at a fast pace.
Literally.
The Life Skills of Lake Erie student is finishing her school as she travels between her families in Parma and Italy.
DeAngelis, 17, was born in America and moved to Italy at 3-4 years of age. She came back from Italy at 5 before moving back in August.
She returned in November and hopes to graduate in June.
DeAngelis, who is fluent in English and Italian, said she chose Life Skills after not being able to pay for school fees in Parma.
“(I like Life Skills) since I can do it at my own pace,” she said.
Her teacher, Christopher Stoll, said he’s been impressed by her progression in the classroom.
“She finished sophomore and junior level English in a month’s time,” he said. “(Elizabeth’s) a creative writer.”
DeAngelis said she enjoys the Italian culture.
“The whole Italian custom is different than America,” she said. “I like it. The whole country shuts down in August.”
Literally.
The Life Skills of Lake Erie student is finishing her school as she travels between her families in Parma and Italy.
DeAngelis, 17, was born in America and moved to Italy at 3-4 years of age. She came back from Italy at 5 before moving back in August.
She returned in November and hopes to graduate in June.
DeAngelis, who is fluent in English and Italian, said she chose Life Skills after not being able to pay for school fees in Parma.
“(I like Life Skills) since I can do it at my own pace,” she said.
Her teacher, Christopher Stoll, said he’s been impressed by her progression in the classroom.
“She finished sophomore and junior level English in a month’s time,” he said. “(Elizabeth’s) a creative writer.”
DeAngelis said she enjoys the Italian culture.
“The whole Italian custom is different than America,” she said. “I like it. The whole country shuts down in August.”
Teacher takes part in Amsterdam trip
Life Skills Center of Lake Erie ESL Teacher Mia Nottoli recently took part on a 10-day cultural/educational exchange trip in Amsterdam.
She was chosen by the Case Western Reserve University Language Department to participate in the all-expense paid program.
She sent daily e-mails which update the staff and students about the daily activities.
“This is a well-deserved honor (given) by the university for this very talented, creative and knowledgeable teacher,” school administrator Joe Czerwien said, adding she adeptly instructs the school’s large Hispanic/Latino population and also the growing Eastern European, Russian, West African and Arabic populations as well.
Nottoli is also proficient in both Hungarian and German.
“Having taught in the Middle East, Nottoli is truly a global teacher and with such an eclectic background and wealth of experience, is very much an asset to our school and its diversity of cultures,” Czerwien said.
She was chosen by the Case Western Reserve University Language Department to participate in the all-expense paid program.
She sent daily e-mails which update the staff and students about the daily activities.
“This is a well-deserved honor (given) by the university for this very talented, creative and knowledgeable teacher,” school administrator Joe Czerwien said, adding she adeptly instructs the school’s large Hispanic/Latino population and also the growing Eastern European, Russian, West African and Arabic populations as well.
Nottoli is also proficient in both Hungarian and German.
“Having taught in the Middle East, Nottoli is truly a global teacher and with such an eclectic background and wealth of experience, is very much an asset to our school and its diversity of cultures,” Czerwien said.
School to hold bloodmobile
Life Skills Center Northeast will host an American Red Cross bloodmobile 8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. June 5.
Akron summer educational opportunities offered
Life Skills Center of Akron is offering students a chance to advance their high school education by enrolling as a Life Skills Center student this summer.
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Youngstown, Trumbull summer educational opportunities offered
Life Skills Center of Youngstown is offering students a chance to advance their high school education by enrolling as a Life Skills Center student this summer.
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
All coursework is computer-generated and supported by qualified teaching staff. Credits are awarded when students demonstrate 70 percent mastery of required material. Coursework is free when participants enroll as Life Skills students.
To register, students must withdraw from their home school effective at the conclusion of the 2006-07 school year and enroll as a LifeSkills Center student during the summer.
Seating is limited.
The average student should be able to earn one-half credit needed for graduation every three weeks.
Classes are four hours a day Monday through Friday and are available at three different times: 8 a.m. to noon, 10:15 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. Times may vary slightly.
Classes being offered include fundamental math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, physical science, Earth science, biology, chemistry, history, geography and economics.
For more details, call (866) 543-3754 or visit:
www.LifeSkillsCenters.com
School hosts career fair
Representatives for about ten area businesses will speak to Life Skills Center of Youngstown students during a college fair 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday at the school.
Monday, May 21, 2007
Life Skills Center of Summit County's basketball team
The Life Skills Center of Summit County’s basketball team took part in the Akron Recreation League.The team consists of boys ages 14-17.
“It gives some of the kids opportunities to live out a dream,” said head coach Marquel Brewer. “Some of them have never played on a team before. Now, some students want to transfer to our school to get a chance to play on a team. We believe in kids, regardless of skill level. This intervention basketball program keeps our learners on task during and after school.”
Assistant coaches are Robert Garnett II, Markita Roberts and LaShawn Terrell.
The team’s leading scorer is Matt Harris, and Jordan Buchanan leads the team in rebounds and blocked shots. Dominic Gray is the team’s leading defender.
“There were some difficulties at first fielding a team, but once the season got going, Akron Recreation League has been wonderful, and we hope to be in their league for years to come,” said Brewer. Shown below, from left, is Garnett, Gray, Steven Reed II, Aris Mann, Buchanan, Jasper Smith, Matt Harris, Brewer and Roberts.
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Middletown school offers GRADS program
Life Skills Center of Middletown is taking steps to equip students who are teen parents with the skills needed to do well in life.
Administrator Charles Hall said 40 of the school’s 315 students are enrolled in a weekly GRADS program offering help to teen parents.
Classes for the first-year program started in November. One student graduated in December and three students are expected to graduate in June.
Hall said female participants in the 12-week program are either pregnant or parents, while participating males are already parents.
“I don’t support teen pregnancy, but the reality is we’re going to continue to have teens who are pregnant,” Hall said. “We’re trying to support students who are already in that situation. That’s what Life Skills is about; meeting students needs to help them stay on track with their education. We’re proud of what we do here.”
“This program helps ensure that (the students) graduate,” Life Skills Center president Charles Parsons said. “Our full-year, shorter-day program helps ensure they can find childcare.”
“We want to get students to be responsible for their choices and to do the right thing,” said Tami Augustine, who serves as the Southern Ohio Regional Director of Life Skills Centers. “We give guidance to get their lives on track.
Family advocate Shannon Warren, who leads the Middletown program, says male students play a vital role.
“It is stressed to the fathers that their role starts during pregnancy,” Warren said. “During pregnancy, the fathers to be can be an excellent support for the mother. The fathers can assist the mother with transportation to prenatal appointments and encourage the mother to eat right and exercise.
“When dads’ participate in the class I focus on the following, coping with pregnancy, labor and delivery, legal issues related to parenthood, child support, balancing work, school, and family, baby basics/parenting skills, developing healthy partner relationships, career planning and working parents concerns.”
Hall said issues discussed during the state recognized and accredited program include prenatal care, breast feeding, nursing, nutrition as well as family values.
In addition, the students also learn about self-esteem, developing healthy relationships, leadership, economic impendence, how to manage stress, and work skills.
Warren said students also host a required community service project.
“The kids really look forward to it,” she said. “Some have more support at home than others. This program gives direction for where to go to find help.”
Administrator Charles Hall said 40 of the school’s 315 students are enrolled in a weekly GRADS program offering help to teen parents.
Classes for the first-year program started in November. One student graduated in December and three students are expected to graduate in June.
Hall said female participants in the 12-week program are either pregnant or parents, while participating males are already parents.
“I don’t support teen pregnancy, but the reality is we’re going to continue to have teens who are pregnant,” Hall said. “We’re trying to support students who are already in that situation. That’s what Life Skills is about; meeting students needs to help them stay on track with their education. We’re proud of what we do here.”
“This program helps ensure that (the students) graduate,” Life Skills Center president Charles Parsons said. “Our full-year, shorter-day program helps ensure they can find childcare.”
“We want to get students to be responsible for their choices and to do the right thing,” said Tami Augustine, who serves as the Southern Ohio Regional Director of Life Skills Centers. “We give guidance to get their lives on track.
Family advocate Shannon Warren, who leads the Middletown program, says male students play a vital role.
“It is stressed to the fathers that their role starts during pregnancy,” Warren said. “During pregnancy, the fathers to be can be an excellent support for the mother. The fathers can assist the mother with transportation to prenatal appointments and encourage the mother to eat right and exercise.
“When dads’ participate in the class I focus on the following, coping with pregnancy, labor and delivery, legal issues related to parenthood, child support, balancing work, school, and family, baby basics/parenting skills, developing healthy partner relationships, career planning and working parents concerns.”
Hall said issues discussed during the state recognized and accredited program include prenatal care, breast feeding, nursing, nutrition as well as family values.
In addition, the students also learn about self-esteem, developing healthy relationships, leadership, economic impendence, how to manage stress, and work skills.
Warren said students also host a required community service project.
“The kids really look forward to it,” she said. “Some have more support at home than others. This program gives direction for where to go to find help.”
Columbus teacher gets grant
Columbus resident Jeremy Deyoe, a science teacher at Life Skills Center of Columbus Eastland, recently received a $600 mini-grant from the Ohio Space Grant Consortium to help fund supplies for aerospace-related lessons he plans to implement into classes at the school.
This is Deyoe's first year at the school.
He received his Master's Degree in education from Cleveland State University in 2006.
This is Deyoe's first year at the school.
He received his Master's Degree in education from Cleveland State University in 2006.
Guitarist rocks school
Guitarist Michael Kelsey recently performed at Life Skills Center of Springfield.
"The students were completely enthralled by him, even the students who were unsure because they only listen to hip-hop," teacher Kristina Jackson said. "His energy and creativity is contagious, many of the students stayed late asking him questions. A few of them play guitar themselves, and were very curious about his style."
"The students were completely enthralled by him, even the students who were unsure because they only listen to hip-hop," teacher Kristina Jackson said. "His energy and creativity is contagious, many of the students stayed late asking him questions. A few of them play guitar themselves, and were very curious about his style."
Columbus teacher gets grant
Columbus resident Jeremy Deyoe, a science teacher at Life Skills Center of Columbus Eastland, recently received a $600 mini-grant from the Ohio Space Grant Consortium to help fund supplies for aerospace-related lessons he plans to implement into classes at the school.
This is Deyoe's first year at the school.
He received his Master's Degree in education from Cleveland State University in 2006.
This is Deyoe's first year at the school.
He received his Master's Degree in education from Cleveland State University in 2006.
Life Skills Center student writing about dad's service in Iraq
Jeanne Mills, a student at Life Skills of Columbus North (Ohio), recently had her children’s book “When a Father Goes to War” published by Nationwide Learning Inc., based out of Topeka, Kansas.
Mills’ father Grant, served on the Army National Guard Recovery Team from June 2005-June 2006 in Iraq, helped recover equipment damaged by attacks.
Her book deals with being separated from a loved one serving overseas.
“My dad was in the Marines when I was little,” she said. “(But since then) I never was separated (from him) for over a week. It was very hard.”
The 18-year-old Columbus resident started her work in March, when she wrote a poem for a school assignment.
The poem developed into an essay and then the book, which was published in December.
Mills said she wants to share her experiences with other students in the area.
Life Skills Center of Cincinnati student participates in scholarship program
Dannielle James, a student at Life Skills Center of Cincinnati, was the first Life Skills student to participate in the Greater Cincinnati Debutante Scholarship Program, which ended with a Cotillion at the Downtown Phoenix Banquet Center.Dannielle, 18, is a Cincinnati resident who is part of school’s Student Council.
Her brother, Chris, also graduated Life Skills. He’s now attending college at the University of Cincinnati.
She won a $250 scholarship at the program.
Story in the Cincinnati Call and Post (click on attachment)
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