Tuesday, November 20, 2007

School staying active in the community

A team from Life Skills Center of Leon County marched in the HIV/AIDS Walk on Oct. 14. The school had a booth at the Explore Asia event on Sept. 29, which was attended by over 8,000 people.

In addition, the school had a booth at the Southwood Community “Don’t Sit—Get Fit” event.

At the school’s recent open house event, senior Melanie Dawson was the winner of the Bring a Friend contest.

Nicholas Dawson completed his graduation requirements in August and is the school’s first 2007-2008 graduate.

Shavellory Roundtree is credited for improvements In student behavior by starting Life Skills Junction, a school store where students purchase items with Life Skills Bucks they earn in a variety of ways which include completing credits, perfect attendance, being on task, helping a staff member, passing FCAT or GED, etc. They can purchase food, CD players, batteries and school supplies.

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