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LAKEPORT, Calif. – Konocti Christian Academy (KCA) students kicked off the school year with a rousing Renaissance of Reading competition.
The lower grade students accrued minutes while the upper grade students accrued pages.
The top four students who read the most for the quarter were Audrey Bridges with 1,145 minutes, Peyton Ewing with 3,435 minutes, Erik Nelson with 1,273 pages and Jon VanDerWall with 802 pages.
The Renaissance of Reading competition continues throughout the year in celebration of KCA's annual fundraiser, Shakespeare in the Meadow and Renaissance Faire where students perform Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor setting.
Guests are treated to a gourmet lunch in a meadow and are entertained with song, games and shopping.
KCA is located at 401 Martin St., Lakeport. For information call 707-262-1522.
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SACRAMENTO – California charter public schools grew significantly this 2011-12 school year, opening at high numbers statewide, and serving more students and families in both urban and rural areas, according to data released by the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA) Tuesday.
This school year, 100 new charter schools opened their doors across the state, while enrollment surged by more than 13 percent, from 364,024 students in 2010-11 to over 412,000 students. This growth brings the total number of charters in California to 982 – the most of any state in the nation.
The enrollment figures are also significant, as charter school students now represent 7 percent of the total number of students attending public schools in California.
“This unparalleled growth shows tremendous momentum for the charter movement, as it took place despite incredible budget challenges and during a year of unprecedented legislative attacks against charter schools,” said Jed Wallace, president and CEO, CCSA. “We want to thank the supporters of the charter movement, including students, parents and teachers, for recognizing the important role of charter schools in public education, and for supporting efforts to expand quality education opportunities to more students. The numbers show that more and more parents are joining charters, and recognizing that they are a symbol of hope.”
Of the 100 new schools, 30 are located in Los Angeles County, 28 of those in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) alone. LAUSD was also the biggest authorizer of new schools in the state.
In addition, San Diego and Santa Clara counties increased their charter schools by eight each, while Riverside and San Joaquin counties followed with six each.
Alameda County grew by five new charter schools, Sonoma County by four and Sacramento County with three.
“This coming year, the California charter movement will commemorate its 20th anniversary, and to continue to see these upward trends is phenomenal and encouraging. We will continue to advocate for charter schools as they confront challenges in funding and facilities, and for quality choices for students and parents throughout the state,” added Wallace.
Charter schools are public schools of choice that are tuition-free, have open enrollment, and serve all students.
For more information on the new charter schools in California, including a list of schools, visit http://www.calcharters.org/blog/2011/11/2011-12-new-schools-press-kit.html.
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COBB, Calif. – Calpine Corp. recently hosted approximately 60 students from Middletown and Kelseyville high schools.
Students from both schools were treated to a tour of The Geysers and spoke with a variety of employees about career opportunities in energy.
The event known as Geothermal Education and Career Day was organized as part of Calpine’s 2011 Community outreach and tour program.
Calpine’s goal is to focus on regional occupational program (ROP) classes at each of the high school because they are known for teaching students skills that help prepare students for the workforce.
Local teachers Mike Jones and Robert Griffith from Kelseyville High and Karen Jones from Middletown High, escorted the students from a variety of ROP classes including welding, computers and agricultural.
Students were able to gather information on a variety of jobs including geologists, engineers, administrative work, mechanics, welders, power plant operators and more.
Each school was taken on a bus tour to The Geysers and a tour of a geothermal power plant lead by Calpine tour guides Josh Wade and Jim Horne.
Students heard from a variety of Geysers employees and asked questions about the educational requirements and responsibilities.
Sonoma County’s Department of Education’s Water and Energy program for Sonoma County high school students participated that day and although only Kelseyville and Middletown participated in this year’s event, Calpine will host similar events in 2012 for participation by the other Lake County school districts.
That day, Calpine also sponsored 80 fourth grade students from Lower Lake Elementary school. That tour, led by Calpine’s Josh Wade and Evelyn Hansen, toured the West Ford Flat power plant.
Tammy Serpa works with the Lake County Office of Education.
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The digital guide includes pre-visit activities, an on-site scavenger hunt, and post-visit projects.
It encourages students and teachers to make a fall or winter visit to this special homegrown exhibit, which remains on view until March 18, 2012.
Support for this publication came from the Bradford Foundation, Sparetime Supply, Landcestry, Phyllis Curtis, and Cathy Monroe.
Guide activities link to science and history curriculum standards for grades fourth through sixth. Some activities will accommodate younger children and high school students.
Everyone, especially teachers and home schooling parents, is invited to view the guide at www.mendocinomuseum.org. It’s two clicks away under the heading “Carl Purdy.” The beauty of the digital model is that users may print out just the sections they want to use.
The museum, at 400 E. Commercial St, in Willits, is open Wednesdays through Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information, contact 707-459-2736 or visit www.MendocinoMuseum.org.