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
Jenna Billie right at home with Mensa gathering Education by Kevin Johnson - July 31, 2017 HOLLYWOOD — What is the capital of Wisconsin? Stumped? Jenna Billie wasn’t. Even though she is only 5 years old, Jenna can name all 50 state capitals without much hesitation. The daughter of Jennifer and Jonah Billie from Hollywood knows a lot more than just the capitals, too. Jenna’s high intelligence
Recent grads learn about the Tribe Education by Beverly Bidney - July 31, 2017 ORLANDO — Newly minted Tribal high school graduates traveled to Orlando July 16-18 for an education about the Tribe. The mission of the program, held at Sapphire Falls Resort, was to provide an overview of what services the Tribe offers its members. About a dozen graduates participated in the program,
Tribalwide summer jobs keep students learning, earning Education by Beverly Bidney - July 31, 2017 Thirty-six teenagers gained valuable experience in the working world this summer through the Summer Work Experience Program (SWEP) sponsored by the Center for Student Success and Services Department. Founded in 2005, the program aims to prepare students for the workforce and expose them to opportunities within the Tribe. The participants chose
PECS wins Little Red Schoolhouse award Education by Beverly Bidney - July 31, 2017August 31, 2017 BRIGHTON — Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School won the 2017 Little Red Schoolhouse award in June for its Creek immersion program. Sponsored by the Florida Association of Elementary and Middle School Principals (FAEMSP), the award recognizes programs that make education engaging, challenging and meaningful for students. “It’s an exciting award that recognizes