Megan Layton credits Life Skills Center of Springfield for giving her a second chance.
After dropping out of ECOT and being on drugs, becoming pregnant and having her boyfriend kick her out of her house, Layton said she couldn't live her life the same way.
"I looked at my life and thought I needed to make some changes," she said.
Layton said staff members at the school have been a major help.
"The teachers support me and allow me to work at my own pace," she said.
"The fact that she hasn't given up when she's had the opportunity to give up says a lot about her," said Administrator Edward Haskins.
After graduation, Layton said she's planning on attending Clark State College in Springfield to study journalism and mortuary science.
Showing posts with label Ohio LSC Springfield. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ohio LSC Springfield. Show all posts
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Life Skills Center of Springfield open house
The school, located at 1637 Selma Road, will host an open house 4:30 p.m. Feb. 6.
For information, call 937-322-2940.
For information, call 937-322-2940.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Group to see "Romeo and Juliet"
Life Skills Center of Springfield teacher Kristina Jackson will take a group of Muse Machine students Wednesday to the Victoria Theatre in Dayton to see a production of "Romeo and Juliet."
Blood drive a success
Life Skills Center of Springfield officials reported that 22 participants took part in a blood drive which supported the Springield Community Blood Center.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Featured graduate
Megan Layton talks about her experiences at the school. She is slated to graduate in January.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Tutoring services available
The school provides Supplemental Educational Services and free tutoring to families who qualify.
Students can receive free Reading and Math tutoring if their family meets the income requirements and if their test or assessment scores qualify them.
For information, call School Administrator Ed Haskins at 937-322-2940.
Students can receive free Reading and Math tutoring if their family meets the income requirements and if their test or assessment scores qualify them.
For information, call School Administrator Ed Haskins at 937-322-2940.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
Life Skills Center of Springfield Intervention Assistance Team
Master teacher Maura Buckalew talks with student Matt Woodruff, 18, about the school's Intervention Assistance Team.
Blood drive scheduled
Life Skills Center of Springfield will host a blood drive 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 29 run in cooperation with the Community Blood Center.
Food drive being held
Life Skills Center of Springfield is hosting a food drive through Dec. 19 with the Second Harvest Food Bank of Springfield and Caring Kitchen of Urbana. Donations will be given to the two organizations.Canned foods and non-perishables are being collected.
A game day is planned for students who bring in food.
Monday, December 3, 2007
Saturday, October 27, 2007
State representative visits Dayton school
Ohio Rep. Arlene Setzer (R-Vandalia) visited the Life Skills Center of Dayton Friday.The visit was requested by Springfield GRADS Coordinator Peggy Kelly and coordinated by Ohio Coalition for Quality Education President Ron Adler.Thirteen GRADS teachers as well as Mound Street Academies Superintendents Sue Garretson and Anne Bean joined Setzer in the visit.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Update from Life Skills Centers Southern Region
Tami Augustine, Ohio Southern Regional Director, reports that it’s an exciting time of year as the staff works on new and innovative ways to educate students.
The Life Skills Centers in her region have adopted a new lab model with subject-specific labs.
Students work in the labs after meeting with their homeroom teachers to establish daily goals.
Augustine reports the Southern Region is experiencing more consistent enrollment than ever before, indicating fewer students are leaving for different educational experiences.
Life Skills Centers in the region had their highest percentage of students taking the Ohio Graduation Test during the 2006-2007 school year.
Another result of the enrollment gains is more students taking part in the interesting field trips offered, such as a visit to the Ohio Legislature where students have voiced their support for school choice.
Students at Life Skills Center of Springfield have also taken part in the Muse Machine, a program which brings the arts to schools and students to Dayton where they visit various museums.
The staff and students at the Life Skills Centers of Dayton also seem to be excited about a pilot lunch program. For the first time last year, LSC students were served a hot lunch daily.
It seems to have contributed to increased attendance, fewer behavioral difficulties and, most importantly, more focused students.
The remaining six schools in the region hope to implement the lunch program this year.
The Life Skills Centers in her region have adopted a new lab model with subject-specific labs.
Students work in the labs after meeting with their homeroom teachers to establish daily goals.
Augustine reports the Southern Region is experiencing more consistent enrollment than ever before, indicating fewer students are leaving for different educational experiences.
Life Skills Centers in the region had their highest percentage of students taking the Ohio Graduation Test during the 2006-2007 school year.
Another result of the enrollment gains is more students taking part in the interesting field trips offered, such as a visit to the Ohio Legislature where students have voiced their support for school choice.
Students at Life Skills Center of Springfield have also taken part in the Muse Machine, a program which brings the arts to schools and students to Dayton where they visit various museums.
The staff and students at the Life Skills Centers of Dayton also seem to be excited about a pilot lunch program. For the first time last year, LSC students were served a hot lunch daily.
It seems to have contributed to increased attendance, fewer behavioral difficulties and, most importantly, more focused students.
The remaining six schools in the region hope to implement the lunch program this year.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Springfield school considers pilot lunch program
Life Skills Center of Springfield is 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, June 8, 2007
Springfield graduation candidate list
SAMANTHA ARTHUR
CHRIS BUTLER
SOPHRONIA CRAIG
JESSY DAVIS
COURTNEY GIVENS
NINOSKA GUERRERO
ASHLEY FRANTZ-HARRISON
BRADLEY FULTZ
CORY HILDENBRAND
PATRICIA KELLAS
JEREMIAH LINE
PHILIP LONGWORTH
DARNETTA O’BRYANT
NATHAN PRESTON
MATTHEW QUESINBERRY
KRISTEN RHODES
STEVEN TEETS
CHARLES VANHOOSE
TRINITY WHITE
JOSEPH WINDON
CHRIS BUTLER
SOPHRONIA CRAIG
JESSY DAVIS
COURTNEY GIVENS
NINOSKA GUERRERO
ASHLEY FRANTZ-HARRISON
BRADLEY FULTZ
CORY HILDENBRAND
PATRICIA KELLAS
JEREMIAH LINE
PHILIP LONGWORTH
DARNETTA O’BRYANT
NATHAN PRESTON
MATTHEW QUESINBERRY
KRISTEN RHODES
STEVEN TEETS
CHARLES VANHOOSE
TRINITY WHITE
JOSEPH WINDON
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
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.
Monday, May 21, 2007
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."
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