The school, located at 2612 Gilbert Ave., has planned an open house 5-6:30 p.m. Feb. 5.
For information, call 513-475-0222.
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Showing posts with label Ohio LSC Cincinnati. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Monday, January 14, 2008
Congratulations graduates
The Cincinnati Enquirer profiled the school's graduation on Friday. Photos are courtesy of the paper. Read story here
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Cincinnati, Hamilton County students learn to work together
Students from Life Skills Centers in Cincinnati and Hamilton County have been gathering at the African-American Cultural Research Center (on the campus of the University of Cincinnati) every Monday for the past several months. "Pathways to Success," headed by Bluzette Marshall, is a program that allots students the opportunity to participate in structured, team-oriented activities after the school day has concluded.
Each Monday afternoon provided a different challenge for the Life Skills students. From learning proper dining etiquette, to overcoming fears of public speaking, each component of the "Pathways" curriculum focused on improving the social skills of the program's participants.
This evolutional journey culminated in a celebration of the group's accomplishments. Friends, family, and school personnel gathered on UC's campus to enjoy a shared meal, and, more importantly, a shared journey.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
School helps self-starter graduate
Keisha Slocum is able to reach her goal of graduating before she turns
18 through Life Skills Center of Cincinnati.
Slocum, who entered the school in February in hopes of graduating early,
is expecting to graduate in January, an amazing feat considering she
works at her home and has been living on her own after undergoing family
problems.
The 17-year-old Cincinnati resident has always been interested in
academics.
After sixth grade, she said teachers were so impressed by her academic
achievement that she skipped the seventh and eighth grades.
Slocum said she's impressed by the individual attention offered by
teachers at Life Skills Center of Cincinnati.
"You can have more one-on-one time with teachers there," Slocum said.
"They help you more there."
Master teacher Rebecca Smith says the student meets with her weekly to
discuss her academics.
"She was the one who pushed herself for her diploma and would call on me
for advice," Smith said. "Most would give up after what she's gone
through, but she really stuck with it."
After graduating, Slocum wants to enter hair stylist school and
eventually wants to pursue law school.
18 through Life Skills Center of Cincinnati.
Slocum, who entered the school in February in hopes of graduating early,
is expecting to graduate in January, an amazing feat considering she
works at her home and has been living on her own after undergoing family
problems.
The 17-year-old Cincinnati resident has always been interested in
academics.
After sixth grade, she said teachers were so impressed by her academic
achievement that she skipped the seventh and eighth grades.
Slocum said she's impressed by the individual attention offered by
teachers at Life Skills Center of Cincinnati.
"You can have more one-on-one time with teachers there," Slocum said.
"They help you more there."
Master teacher Rebecca Smith says the student meets with her weekly to
discuss her academics.
"She was the one who pushed herself for her diploma and would call on me
for advice," Smith said. "Most would give up after what she's gone
through, but she really stuck with it."
After graduating, Slocum wants to enter hair stylist school and
eventually wants to pursue law school.
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Life Skills Center of Cincinnati graduation details
The school will hold its winter graduation 4:30 p.m. Jan. 11 at Crossroads Community Church, 3500 Madison Road, Cincinnati.
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Helping Out
Slide show from Life Skills Center of Cincinnati staff members visit to the Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati
Thursday, September 27, 2007
Schools in the process of adding lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Cincinnati and Hamilton County are in the process of adding a lunch program for its students.
The board of the schools recently approved the program.
Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones said the program should take 3-6 months to be implemented.
"We're ready to move forward and offer free meals to everyone," Jones said.
Students will be asked to fill out a lunch application prior to the implementation of the program.
A pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successfully implemented, Life Skills Center Vice President Rodd Coker said.
The board of the schools recently approved the program.
Life Skills Centers Special Projects Coordinator Ron Jones said the program should take 3-6 months to be implemented.
"We're ready to move forward and offer free meals to everyone," Jones said.
Students will be asked to fill out a lunch application prior to the implementation of the program.
A pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successfully implemented, Life Skills Center Vice President Rodd Coker said.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Cincinnati schools consider pilot lunch program
Life Skills Centers of Cincinnati and Hamilton County are considering launching a pilot lunch program for students who qualify financially.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
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.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
"We're in the process of talking to the boards this month about the program," said Life Skills Centers Vice President Rodd Coker.
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.”
The pilot program was started at Life Skills Centers of Canton, Summit County and Dayton earlier this year and was successful, Coker said.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Field trip
Life Skills Center of Cincinnati staff and students recently participated in a trip to Kings Island.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Helping out
Life Skills Center of Cincinnati staff recently volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati during an inservice day.Guests at the Ronald McDonald House in Cincinnati were treated to a pair of home-cooked meals prepared by Life Skills teachers and staff.
The staff at Life Skills Center Cincinnati split into two groups and served meals on two different days to children and their families receiving long-term care at Children’s Hospital.
The experience proved valuable both as community service and as a team building exercise.
The groups met early at the grocery store and bought supplies to feed approximately fifty children and family members.
Then they drove to the Ronald McDonald House and invaded the kitchen.
The Life Skills teams prepared a hearty brunch consisting of virtually every kind of breakfast food, including several unique “family recipe” entrees.
The food must have been good, as very little was left behind.
Some guests even took “doggie bags” of favorite dishes to their family members still in the hospital.
Sincere thanks were offered by almost all of the diners.
After the crowd was gone and the kitchen was clean, the crew was treated to an extensive tour of the facilities. The House is truly a first-class facility and the staff was visible moved by the good work being done there. All in attendance agreed that this was an experience that should be repeated.
Ronald McDonald House Web site
Thursday, June 21, 2007
Spotlighted Life Skills Center of Cincinnati graduates
Jemar Hood
It took me a long time to get to this time in my life.
I am 21 years old; I will be graduating June 15, 2007.
I have had to repeat every grade twice, dropped out of school, tried the GED and returned t o finish school.
My brother died July 18, 2006 and then I lost my mother Sept. 29, 2006.
I was very sad, lost and confused, but now I have seen the light.
I now know that the things I do now will make my mother proud.
Thank you Life Skills Center!
Talisha Cogsville
My name is Talisha Cogsville.
I am 23 years of age.
I am a soon to be graduate of Life Skills Center of Cincinnati.
I re-enrolled in LSC in July of 2006 after being there prior in 2001. I didn't accomplish anything when I was enrolled during the year of 2001, so I dropped out without earning any credits.
I had two kids by August of 2001, so I felt that at the time, my children needed me.
I gained custody of my sister that is only one year younger than me but she suffers from Cerebral Palsy.
It was very hard to care for her and my two kids. While all of this was taking place I was just 18 years of age.
Everything was overwhelming, but I managed.
At ages 19-21 I had a baby each year. I was 21 years old with five babies.
My sister graduated which inspired me to get back into school. Her graduation was bittersweet. I was happy for her, but yet sad for myself. At that moment I knew what I had to do. I re-enrolled in LSC once again. It was July 2006.
I didn't have any credits. I had to earn 20 credits in 9 months in order to receive my diploma. I pushed myself to attend school everyday and worked until I fell asleep at my computer sometimes. By December I had 14 credits.
In April I earned my last two credits. In December I found out that I was once again pregnant.
I kept going even with the complications I was having. It is now June, I'm still pregnant (8months) and I am graduating on June 15th, 2007. I DID IT!!!!!
There was a lot that could and tried to stop me, but nothing can stop God's will.
I thank God and all the dedicated staff at LSC.
I've had the support of wonderful teachers, administrators and my family advocate. Thanks so much I love you all!
It took me a long time to get to this time in my life.
I am 21 years old; I will be graduating June 15, 2007.
I have had to repeat every grade twice, dropped out of school, tried the GED and returned t o finish school.
My brother died July 18, 2006 and then I lost my mother Sept. 29, 2006.
I was very sad, lost and confused, but now I have seen the light.
I now know that the things I do now will make my mother proud.
Thank you Life Skills Center!
Talisha Cogsville
My name is Talisha Cogsville.
I am 23 years of age.
I am a soon to be graduate of Life Skills Center of Cincinnati.
I re-enrolled in LSC in July of 2006 after being there prior in 2001. I didn't accomplish anything when I was enrolled during the year of 2001, so I dropped out without earning any credits.
I had two kids by August of 2001, so I felt that at the time, my children needed me.
I gained custody of my sister that is only one year younger than me but she suffers from Cerebral Palsy.
It was very hard to care for her and my two kids. While all of this was taking place I was just 18 years of age.
Everything was overwhelming, but I managed.
At ages 19-21 I had a baby each year. I was 21 years old with five babies.
My sister graduated which inspired me to get back into school. Her graduation was bittersweet. I was happy for her, but yet sad for myself. At that moment I knew what I had to do. I re-enrolled in LSC once again. It was July 2006.
I didn't have any credits. I had to earn 20 credits in 9 months in order to receive my diploma. I pushed myself to attend school everyday and worked until I fell asleep at my computer sometimes. By December I had 14 credits.
In April I earned my last two credits. In December I found out that I was once again pregnant.
I kept going even with the complications I was having. It is now June, I'm still pregnant (8months) and I am graduating on June 15th, 2007. I DID IT!!!!!
There was a lot that could and tried to stop me, but nothing can stop God's will.
I thank God and all the dedicated staff at LSC.
I've had the support of wonderful teachers, administrators and my family advocate. Thanks so much I love you all!
Wednesday, June 6, 2007
Life Skills Center of Cincinnati graduation details
WHERE: Cross Roads, 3500 Madison Avenue, Cincinnati
WHEN: 3 p.m. June 15
SPEAKER: Vory Billups
WHEN: 3 p.m. June 15
SPEAKER: Vory Billups
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.
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.
Monday, May 21, 2007
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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