Stories for AI
Spring Event at Bair Bistro
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Forty-three members and guests of the Steilacoom Chamber of Commerce enjoyed a “Spring Evening at The Bair” on Thursday, April 22. Representing the Port of Tacoma, Connie Bacon was the featured guest speaker during the dinner. She stated that the Port is currently conducting a “nationwide search for a new CEO who is trustworthy, who will tell us the right story in business for the Port of Tacoma, who understands strategic thinking, and is a go-getter.” According to Bacon, the Port of Tacoma is “beginning to see a tiny rise in activity, but anticipates steady growth over the next five years.” She added that the Port has spent $170M to clean-up Puget Sound and Commencement Bay. There are ongoing negotiations with the Puyallup Tribe about possibly operating a terminal, as well. Bus tours of the Port of Tacoma are available to the public and scheduled every couple of months.
Class of 2009 shines at graduation ceremonies
Posted by | CommentsSeniors from Clover Park School District’s four high schools—Alternatives for Individuals, Clover Park and Lakes High Schools and Harrison Preparatory School— took part in graduation ceremonies June 15-17.
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CP Kiwanis name award/scholarship winners
Posted by | CommentsThe Clover Park Kiwanis met at the Clover Park Technical College Rotunda on Tuesday to award students from Lakes, Clover Park and the AI high schools their well earned awards.
From Lakes (left to right): Amber Hanson, Gretch Phillips, principal Brian Laubach, Kevin Quimosing, Brianne Morrison and Charles Jacoby.
From Clover Park (left to right): Counselor Brian Rodenbeck, Daniel Maiava, Megan Martin, Darrell McKinney, Zhirty Laulu, Virma Dizon and Stephanie Cassidy.
From AI are teacher Jill Pearson and Austin Pstrag.
Students were earned awards in Sportsmanship, Music (vocal and instrumental) and Art categories and scholarships of $500 and $1,000. See below for more photos from the luncheon. Congratulations. Read More→
Letter: Back to the future
Posted by | CommentsFinally! This is the way it was in the 60’s and 70’s. Those students who wanted or needed a trade rather than a college diploma can receive the training they want.
Education does not fit a mold, the education is molded to fit the person.
Larry Smith
Lakewood
AI High School program changes bring new opportunities
Posted by | CommentsIn the spring of 2008, a task force was established to study the educational program at Alternatives for Individuals (AI) High School. Although AI High School provided students with a nurturing, supportive and caring environment, district officials saw a trend of low student achievement and graduation rate; and, a majority of students focused on the state’s 19 credit diploma versus the district’s 30 credit diploma.
The task force investigated whether the AI program, as designed, met the needs of students as they prepare for college, career and citizenship. The task force worked through a structured process to arrive at their recommendations:
- Where are we now;
- What can we learn from research about the problem;
- What can we learn from model programs; and
- What makes sense for this school and the district?
