Tuesday, August 16, 2011
"We teachers believe in these student. They are capable and smart,"said Diana Schumacher, teacher in Parkway's alternative programs.
By the time teens graduate from high school, they will have spent the equivalent of six years in the presence of teachers. Schools therefore can play a key role in how the rest of our lives turn out. Because of this influence, parents may expect a great deal from our community's schools. School districts must meet the needs of the so-called average student and the student with special needs. Teachers are asked to challenge gifted students and mentor those who may struggle more. Patch has highlighted the Alternative Education Program in the Parkway School District over the past five weeks. These programs tend to address the students who may struggle with typical classroom education. The objective is to target students in their home …
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Thursday, August 11, 2011
Paul Schwent helps students build confidence on the academic path to high school graduation.
Patch: How did you come to teach at Fern Ridge? Paul Schwent: Fern Ridge was my first teaching job. I was 21 years old and just out of college. I was called by the school's assistant principal for an interview and really took a liking to the place immediately. The small classes and a chance to build relationships with students. Patch: What was your relationship like with students as a first-year teacher at Fern Ridge? Schwent: It was a bit challenging at first. I wasn't much older than some of my students. But as I got to know my students they realized I had their best interests at heart and I was there because I wanted to be. Patch: Fern Ridge seems like an unstructured, flexible environment. Would more structure be helpful for Fern …
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Thursday, August 4, 2011
Amelia Baum teaches alternative education students to take responsibility for their education and reach their goal—a diploma.
As part of our "Alternatives in Education" series, we're talking to the people closest to Parkway School District's six alternative programs. This week, we asked Amelia Baum, a teacher involved with the Missouri Options Program, an alternative education program, a few questions. (Read Previous Story: Missouri Options Provides Path to High School Diploma) Patch: How did you become involved in alternative education? Amelia Baum: I started teaching in 1982 at community college and taught predominantly in alternative ed. Patch: What are your responsibilities as the ony teacher in the Missouri Options Program? Baum: I am basically case manager for each student. I determine where students need to improve to succeed in MOP, develop a study…
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Tuesday, July 26, 2011
The Parkway School District's PACE program teaches more than just the academic basics.
In high school, many students buckle down and rack up great grades and high GPAs in the quest for college scholarships. But for some students, adapting to high school coursework and higher expectations can be a struggle. The Parkway School District offers several alternative programs to address behavioral and academic problems which prevent at-risk students from thriving in school. The district's semester-long PACE program aims to help high school students reboot through a structured program that emphasizes student accountability. Parkway’s program enrolls fifty students per semester who might benefit from the structure and individual attention of the program. Students are identified by counselors and administrators at their home school…
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Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Eighth-grade students in the Parkway School District's REACH Program say individual attention from teachers is key to their success.
Say your seventh-grade student is struggling in school. You get regular notes from teacher about missed assignments, and it seems the principal is always calling home with another discipline issue. Is there anything to be done? What if there were a way to hit the reset button, giving your student a chance to change his or her behavior and get back on track? In the Parkway School District, there is. REACH is a special curriculum for struggling eighth-grade Parkway students. The program’s goal is to pinpoint and alter student behaviors that negatively impact the learning environment and a student’s ability to succeed. Students are also prepared for the challenges of high school. Principals identify students who might benefit from the REACH …
