A group of female students from will visit Spelman College for a tour of the campus. … [Read more...] about College 4 Careers – Spelman College Tour – July 17th
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Highlights of 2012-2013 Reef House Teen Center Programming!
Created by Glen Hordges, Reef House Teen Center Lead Teacher. … [Read more...] about Highlights of 2012-2013 Reef House Teen Center Programming!
Teenage Pregnancy Month – Testimonials Part 3
I found out I was pregnant when I was 16 years old I had my baby when I just turned 17. I didn't imagine the huge responsibility there is to have a baby. My baby daddy was happy when he found out I was pregnant because he didn't imagine how expensive babies are! I got lucky because I had my baby in summer vacation I went back to school being a senior in high school. Luckily I graduated got my diploma and now I’m in college trying to get my associates degree. I just turned 18 and I am trying my best to do well in school to get a good career and provide my child with everything he needs. The dad only comes around when I ask him to take care of the baby so I’m learning how to do this on my … [Read more...] about Teenage Pregnancy Month – Testimonials Part 3
2013 Graduate Highlight – Part Two
Bria Jackson graduated from Banneker High School with honors. She will attend the University of Georgia. Elexus Hutchins graduated from Banneker High School with honors. She will attend Georgia State University. Chinelo Egbosiuba graduated from Banneker High School at the top of her class with honors. She will attend the University of Georgia. Hannah Watkins graduated from Banneker High School with honors. She will attend Georgia Southern University. Ta'Laisja Gilliam graduated from Westlake High School. She will attend Valdosta State University. Vanae Soloman, Zykera McKnight, and ShaMarcus Johnson graduated from Banneker High School. Vanae will attend … [Read more...] about 2013 Graduate Highlight – Part Two
Camping with 4-H at Rock Eagle – May 23rd
Tomorrow our Reef House Learning Center staff and students along with student team leaders from our Teen Center will travel to Rock Eagle to go camping as a reward for finishing out yet another strong academic school year. Students and staff with spend the night and return Friday evening. Special thanks to our partner, The University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, Georgia 4-H. … [Read more...] about Camping with 4-H at Rock Eagle – May 23rd
GA DOE’s New Accountability System Reaffirms A Need for Academic Interventions in South Fulton
Two very important reports were released this week. First, the GA Department of Education released their new school accountability system, College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI), that measures schools and school districts on an easy-to-understand 100 point scale. The CCRPI is the new accountability system that replaces the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) measurement in Georgia. It will help parents and the public better understand how schools are performing in a more comprehensive manner than the pass/fail system previously in place under AYP. A link to online reports for each school and district can be found at: http://ccrpi.gadoe.org/2012. The … [Read more...] about GA DOE’s New Accountability System Reaffirms A Need for Academic Interventions in South Fulton