Parents of rising freshmen students in Hall County can participate in several upcoming opportunities to learn more about special programs their students can choose for the new school year.
The Hall County School District has started the application process for the High School Programs of Choice for freshmen applying for the 2020-2021 school year.
A District Parent/Student Information fair will be held on Thursday, October 24 at Lanier College and Career Academy from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. for those wishing to meet the coordinators of all high school Programs of Choice. Each high school will be hosting its own meetings from October 28-November 7 to give parents and students more detailed information and a chance to meet the coordinator and students from the program.
Chestatee High School will have an information meeting for their RACE program on October 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in their RACE room at CHS. Renaissance Academy of Creative Enterprise (RACE) is a program which “engages the natural talents of individuals by incorporating interdisciplinary curriculum, real-world problem-solving opportunities, and rigorous academic goals,” as said on their website. The coordinator of RACE is Kimberly Holland.
Johnson High School will host their JISA meeting on October 29 in their media center from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Johnson International Scholars Academy (JISA) is a 9th and 10th-grade pre-IB program with over 100 students all focused on building community, thinking at an advanced level, and learning how to act globally. “Our students focus on their academics, fundraising, service projects, and they like to have fun too,” coordinator Holly Wilson says.
West Hall High School’s i2 and WSP meetings will be held on October 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the WHHS Learning Commons. The Innovation Institute (i2) is a program where “students are able to unleash creativity, imagination, and talent through a rigorous academic program,” as stated on their website. The i2 coordinator is Leigh Ann Nicolella.
World Scholars Program is a program for students wanting to continue their language immersion. Along with AP and IB Spanish, students in the program will take Spanish immersed core classes. Coordinator Marlene Goodall says “The main goal for the program is for our students to exceed at the challenges found in an interconnected world of the 21st Century. Through these experiences, a World Scholar student will develop cognitive flexible skills to thrive as a true global citizen.”
East Hall High School is having its EPiCC meeting on November 4 in their EPiCC building from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 PM. Endless Possibilities in Creativity and Collaboration offers 9th and 10th graders an opportunity to work in collaborative and creative classrooms with activities geared towards individual interests and learning styles. The EPiCC coordinator is Daniel Stainback.
Flowery Branch High School will hold its STEAM meeting on November 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. in their FBHS Theatre & Engineering Lab. The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) program is focused on teaching students how to apply art concepts in real-world engineering and technology solutions. “We want to challenge preconceptions, encourage divergent thinking, and fuel passionate learning in an environment that fosters opportunity for success and failure,” as said on their website. The STEAM coordinator is Cheley Woodall.
North Hall High School’s ATLAS and STEM meetings will be on November 5 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the NHS media center. ATLAS is a 9th and 10th-grade program that offers a well-rounded curriculum along with academic rigor, leadership opportunities, and experiences that will shape students. “Students will be offered a program of study that ensures a challenging curriculum to prepare them for both college and career,” as stated on their website. The ATLAS coordinator is Kate Warner.
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math program allows their students to utilize state-of-the-art tools and technology within their learning. Their website states that “The STEM Academy is a technology-rich environment where students are encouraged to recognize and develop connections between content areas using real-world problems as a basis for learning.” The STEM Coordinator is Deana Harper.
Cherokee Bluff High School will have its LEGACY meeting on November 6 in the CBHS Learning Commons from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 PM. LEGACY, which stands for Leadership, Experience, Grit, Achievement, Character, and Youth-Led Acts of Service, is a program that focuses on student leadership while serving the community. “One thing I love about the LEGACY program is that it offers flexibility for our students to continue in a pathway they feel best fits their interests and skills while also integrating them with their peers on a daily basis,” coordinator Lauren Howell said,
Lanier College and Career Academy will hold their meeting on November 7 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Willow Conference Room in The Oaks at LCCA. Students in Hall County interested in taking classes focused on Agricultural Mechanics (including welding), Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Hospitality & Tourism, or HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) will have the opportunity to take two periods a day at LCCA. “We have focused on the needs of local business and industry to enhance our instruction and develop programs that ensure our students gain the skills necessary to meet the demands of the job market,” coordinator Carol Summer says.
The applications will be available for students by November 11 or earlier depending on the school and program of choice. All applications are due by December 9.
More information about all programs can be found on each school’s website as well as the Hall County School District Programs of Choice web page.
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