CSSS: Be prepared when attending college fairs Education by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 The beginning of autumn is more than just a time for pumpkins, apple pie and scary movies. For high school students, it is also the time to narrow down the search for colleges. As part of this search, many organizations host college fairs throughout the fall and winter semesters. At these
Broward helps special needs teens transition to adulthood Education by Li Cohen - October 2, 2017October 2, 2017 For students who have learning disabilities, transitioning into adulthood can be difficult for them and their families. To help prepare Broward County youth and their families prepare for this transition, the T2I Special Needs Advisory Coalition, a subcommittee of Children’s Services Council of Broward County’s Children’s Strategic Plan, hosted the
PECS students of the month Education by The Seminole Tribune - October 2, 2017September 28, 2017 BRIGHTON — The following students earned Student of the Month honors for August 2017 at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School: PECS Elementary: Miranda Tommie, Dylanie Peak, Nakoa Smiley, Onnie Osceola, Russell Osceola, Rosie Jones, Kulipa Julian, Jalene Smith, Jenna Huff, Logan French, Lucianna Banda, Zooey Bowers, Landon French, Tehya Nunez, Joleyne
Summer fun with a splash Education by Beverly Bidney - August 31, 2017 Kids in Big Cypress and Immokalee spent a hot summer’s day June 28 cooling off with some wet and wild activities thanks to the health department, recreation, Boys & Girls Clubs and the Seminole fire department. The dash part of the program was intended to get the kids moving, which they
Boys and Girls Club teaches kids kindness Education by Li Cohen - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The Boys and Girls Club in Hollywood is more than just an extracurricular venture for children; the organization aims to mold children into community leaders. To celebrate the end of summer and kick off the new academic year, the club hosted Kindness Week from Aug. 7 to 11. During
Student ambassador program leads students to success Education by Li Cohen - August 31, 2017August 31, 2017 Figuring out a career path takes much time and advisement. With the help of the Center for Student Success and Services’ new student ambassador program, however, this process has become a lot easier. CSSS created the program to match up tribal college students and seasoned professionals with tribal members looking to
Preparations commence for SAT testing Education by Li Cohen - August 31, 2017 Getting into college takes more than high grades and a substantial list of extracurricular activities. Students who plan to further their education are usually required to take the Scholastic Aptitude Test, more commonly referred to as the SAT. To help students prepare for this exam, College Board, the organization that creates
Students honored for academic achievements Education by Li Cohen - August 31, 2017 DAVIE, Fla. — The school year may have just started, but recognizing academic accomplishments does not have a set term. To bring in the new academic year and motivate students to pursue high academic standards, the Center for Student Success and Services honored students’ academic achievements from the 2016-17 school year
Students, teachers return to school for 2017-18 academic year Education by Beverly Bidney - August 31, 2017October 2, 2017 After a few, seemingly short, months of summer, the time has come for students to return to school. The excitement of the 2017-18 school started with back-to-school bashes and meet and greets a few days before classrooms opened at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School Aug. 8 and Ahfachkee School Aug. 11, bringing
Class of 2017 Education by The Seminole Tribune - July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 Graduating high school is a major accomplishment. The Class of 2017 is filled with designers, social champions, athletes, and many diverse personalities that are ready to take on the world. As high school ends, it is time for a new journey into adulthood to begin and graduates from around the