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ADULT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | December 2011 1
Welcome to ACDC! Mr. Bradford, Assistant Principal &
Ms. Stevens, Teacher Assistant in Room 105
Congratulations to Mr.Brown ACDC 2011-2012
Teacher of the Year!
Welcome Back, Mrs.Callender ACDC School Social Worker
returning after 3 years on the FAPT team
- January 3rd Return back from holidays
- January 16th MLK Holiday
- January 31 st
End of 1 st Semester
- February 3rd Teacher Work Day/ Student Holiday
- February 20th Presidents’ Day Holiday
- March 2nd
Interim Report
- March 15th -16th Parent-Teacher Conference
119 WEST LEIGH STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA 23220 (804)780-4388 ADULT OFFICE (804)780-8311 WWW.RICHMOND.K.12.VA.US/SCHOOLS/ACDC
Dear Stakeholders,
Season’s Greetings. I know you are excited about the holidays and so are we. The enthusiasm is in the air for the holiday season and the other exciting things happening at ACDC.
We are thrilled that since July 2011, 14 students have earned their GED. Also, ACDC is featured in two publications: Education Next, Fall 2011 and Principals Leadership, October 2011. Additionally, we welcome our new assistant principal, Mr. Ronald Bradford, Jr., former Lead Math teacher at Albert Hill Middle School. And finally, we have a new elevator!
I hope you enjoy this edition of “The Chronicle”, which covers much of our exciting news. Happy Holidays to you and your family.
A Message from our Principal -Dr. Clara James Scott
The Chronicle
ADULT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | December 2011 2
We are off to a spectacular start!
Guidance Counselors
Ms. Christian (A-L)
Mr. Riley (M – Z)
Dr. Turner (PLC & DPI)
See your Guidance Counselor today if you have any questions about graduation requirements, the Official GED test or the Official Practice Test.
Some helpful websites:
www.i-am-the-one.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.fafsa.ed.gov
www.act.org
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GRASP is a non-profit organization specializing in helping students and their families, regardless of financial
resources, to develop an educational plan for after high
school. ACDC GRASP's professional financial aid advisor,
Mr. Price, is here every Wednesday without charge to students and families, to assist in overcoming
financial and motivational challenges to the goal of higher
education.
Schedule an appointment today in the Guidance Office (Room 103) to
meet with Mr. Price!
Performance Learning Center (PLC)
SOL Testing December 5th -16th
Congrats to the following GED recipients as of July 1, 2011:
Alston,Antwan Bell,Brittney Brown,Asia Clack, Darrell Cooper, Kenya Cooper,Ralpahel Hall,Aaron Jenkins,Eleini Kanmegni,Manuella Mayfield,Javon Nesbitt, Darnell Scott-Hurt, Malaysha Talley, Benjamin Townes, Tiara Winston,Keytwan Wyche,Le-Shaun
The Performance Learning Center is up and running to a wonderful start at ACDC! Students are engrossed in completing their online modules for their classes, and have anxiously awaited their first opportunity for SOL testing that began last week.
In addition to their fulfillment of course requirements, PLC students have also participated in other components of the PLC program as operated by Communities in Schools (CIS), to include Job Shadowing (Retreat Hospital), First Element (investment club), Nurturing Parents workshops, and transitional activities such as a field trip to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College.
The fall administration of the SOL began on December 6, 2011 and will continue through December 16, 2011. Encourage all PLC students to make the mark!
Dr. Curl, Academic Advisor
Ms. Muse, Service Coordinator
Dr. Turner, Counselor
ACDC Counseling
Corner
ADULT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | December 2011 3
ADULT CLASSESE AT ACDC
Mr.Steinke preparing his adults by using technology in the classroom. His students prefer using the Smartboard.
ESOL students engaged in an activity with their teacher
NEWS FLASH:
New Test In 2014 there will be a new version of the Official GED
Test and it will be computerized!
Price Change
The new price is $58.00 for the complete battery and partial tests and retests are $10.00 per subject.
FOR MORE INFO
Contact 780-8311 or stop by Room 104
Adult Education Information
Adult Basic Education Classes Courses are offered to adults 20 years and older who do not complete his/her education in the traditional time and manner. Instruction stresses remediation in reading comprehension, vocabulary enrichment, spelling, writing, grammar and mathematics. Emphasis is also placed on the basic skills of everyday life situations. Upon completion of the Adult Basic Education Program, students may enter the G.E.D. preparatory program. The major goal of the Adult Basic Education Program is to produce better citizens, parents
and workers.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Designed for speakers of other languages who wish to learn to speak, read and write English in an American cultural context. Classes are available for beginner, intermediate and advance levels.
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) The CNA program is offered to Richmond City adult residents enrolled through the Adult Education program. The course provides students with the opportunity to become "Health Professionals" and "Public Servants". The training and education offered at ACDC is taught by a licensed RN and is designed to prepare students to pass the state board examination. Passing the CNA certification exam will provide more employment opportunities. The program runs for 18 weeks. A standardizes test and registration fees are required to enter the program.
Mr.Amos encourages his class to work together.
Mr.Amos pictured with one of his ABE students, Nancy Thompson.
ADULT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | December 2011 4
Get Moving RPS Activity Challenge at ACDC
From October 10th
to November 18th
, 40 ACDC staff members joined RPS in the “Get Moving RPS” activity challenge that rewards you for being active!
At the end of the challenge there was one winner for each school, department or location. Our goal was to move across the State of Virginia and stop at historic locations along the route on a virtual reality tour. Participants tracked and submitted
Family Literacy is an umbrella term that is used to describe various programs involving family members and literacy activities. Richmond Public Schools has played a vital role in the area's efforts to embrace comprehensive Family Literacy Programs since the late 1980's. Currently this comprehensive program is located at the Adult Career Development Center.
The components of this program include:
-Adult Basic Education
-Parenting Classes -PACT (Parent and Child Together Time)
The goals for RPS's Family Literacy Program are:
-Strengthen the family.
-Prepare the child for school, socially and academically. -Assist parents in achieving personal goals (education, job search), while increasing their parenting awareness.
their minutes of activity through the program website so that their team will get credit for the activity. Participants were eligible for weekly incentives.
Each year families are served with many success stories of families gaining independence. The adults in the program are finishing with a GED, job skills and/or higher academic accomplishments and the children are leaving prepared for school. In addition, parenting skills are built and enhanced, making each household affected, stronger. The success of the program can be attributed to its continuity and the collaboration with other Richmond Public School programs and community partners.
Congrats to all that participated
& Way to go!
To those participating in Lap 2!
ACDC Weekly Winners:
Mr. Muhammad Mr. Robinson Mr. Tharseese Mrs. Ella Jones Ms. Bryant Ms. Richardson Mr. Spain
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about Family Literacy, call Debra Hall, Family Literacy Specialist at 804.780.6083 or The Adult Education
Office 804.780.8311
Sign up for this FREE GED class for parents TODAY!!!
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about Family Literacy, call Debra Hall, Family Literacy Specialist at 804.780.6083 or The Adult Education
Office 804.780.8311
Sign up for this FREE GED class for parents TODAY!!!
Special Thank You to our community partners, Intercept,
for providing a Thanksgiving Basket to one of our families.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
To learn more about Family Literacy, call Debra Hall, Family Literacy Specialist at 804.780.6083 or The Adult Education
Office 804.780.8311
Sign up for this FREE GED class for parents TODAY!!!
L to R ; Mr.Bradford(Asst. Principal), Tina(Student), Ms.Jackson(Instructor), Ms.Macklin(TDT Counselor)
Congrats to our 1st graduate this year,
Malaysha Scott
ADULT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | December 2011 5
ACDC’s CAG (Citizens’ Advisory
Group) sponsored a staff career costume challenge for our
head start students on October 31st.
Check out some of our staffs’ photos that participated in this event.
Kudos to Mrs.Mutespaugh
(pictured below) who was awarded best career costume.
Career Costume Challenge
by [Article Author]
Career Costume Challenge
by [Article Author]
Fridays Focus days at ACDC give our students an opportunity to focus on rigor, relevance and building relationships in many ways.
Our rigor component is fulfilled each Friday during first block through content area academic review sessions. With emphasis on Mathematics and Writing, our team teachers use all core content areas to hone in on improving math and writing skills with students in group sessions.
Our relevancy component is fulfilled each Friday during second block through assemblies and gender-based group mentoring activities. The assemblies and mentoring activities are designed to help students in life-planning. Since September, the students have benefitted from speakers from GRASP, the Richmond City Fire Department, The Richmond Technical Center, The Certified Nursing Aide program. Students have also enjoyed smaller group-mentoring sessions with School Counselors, Teachers and representatives from J. Sargeant Reynolds, Fortis College, and the City of Richmond Health Department.
Our relationship component is fulfilled each Friday during third block with emphasis on student and teachers building stronger relationships. Starting with D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything And Read), students and teachers read together and then head to designated areas in the building for recreational activities together.
Friday Focus!
Friday Focus!
ADULT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | December 2011 6
3 & 4 year old Head Start
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. sponsors a Holiday Gathering for ACDC’s Teen Moms
ACDC’s Head Start and Early Head Start programs provide instructional and developmental opportunities for children from six months to five years in preparation for transition to kindergarten.
The ladies have committed to meeting with our young teen mothers once a month to help them with the resources that they may need. This commitment has been in place for at least 12 years here at ACDC. The two young ladies pictured in the center photo below were recently recognized for their achievement. Malaysha (Left) recently received her GED and former student Tyesha received her GED last year and with the help of this program is now a student at the University of Richmond majoring in Criminal Justice while working with RPS as a Title I tutor.
ACDC’s Head Start students participated in several activities throughout the school year thus far, including trips to the Pumpkin Patch and the Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. The pictures above are from our Halloween festival.
ADULT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | December 2011 7
Zeta Amicae of Richmond Presents “A Time To Share” In Memory of Mrs.Otelia Smith
Zeta Amicae of Richmond Presents “A Time To Share” In Memory of Mrs.Otelia Smith
On Monday, December 5th
Ms. Thorpe and members of Zeta Amicae of
Richmond provided at least 25 Parenting/Pregnant
students with pajamas for their children.
This event started six years ago, by Otelia Smith
(pictured on the right), former ACDC secretary.
In remembrance, Mrs. Smith’s
husband and daughter were in attendance for this
event.
On Monday, December 5th
Ms Thorpe of ACDC along with members of Zeta
Amicae of Richmond provided at least 25
Parenting/Pregnant students with Pajamas.
This invite was started 6 years ago, by the late
Otelia Smith (pictured on the right),whom was the
school secretary.
In remembrance of her, Mrs. Smith’s
Husband & Daughter were in attendance for this
year event.
Thanks to the Men of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity Inc. Upsilon Nu/Phi Phi
Chapters
Thanks to the Men of Omega Psi Phi
Fraternity Inc. Upsilon Nu/Phi Phi
Chapters
The theme for the motivational assembly for the young males of ACDC was
“I AM SOMEBODY!” The Omega men presented information to the
ACDC gents on the importance of coming to school daily and the many
benefits of staying in school. Each young male received a necktie after the
words of encouragement and a tie tying presentation.
ADULT CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER | December 2011 8
Newsletter
In accordance with federal laws, the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the policies of the School Board of the City of Richmond, the Richmond
Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, disabilities or national origin in the provision of employment and services. The Richmond Public Schools operates equal opportunity and affirmative action programs for students and staff. The Richmond Public Schools is an equal
opportunity/affirmative action employer. The Title IX Officer is Ms. Angela C. Lewis, Clerk of the School Board, 301 N. 9th St., Richmond, VA 23219-1927,
(804) 780-7716. The Section 504 Coordinator is Mr. Harley Tomey, Director of Exceptional Education and Student Services, 301 N. 9th St., Richmond, VA, 23219-1927, (804) 780-7911. The ADA Coordinator is Ms. Valarie Abbott Jones, 2015 Seddon Way, Richmond, VA 23230-4117, (804) 780-6211, for the
Relay Center dial 711. The United States Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights may also be contacted at 550 12th Street SW, PCP-6093
Washington, DC 20202, (202) 245-6700.
Adult Career Development Center Dr. Clara James Scott, Principal
Kasaundra Blount, Assistant Principal
Ronald Bradford, Assistant Principal
Estelle Jones, Instructional Specialist, Adult Education
Dr. Sherman Curl, Academic Advisor, PLC
Newsletter Committee Katrina Jackson
Kasaundra Blount
Steve Amos
Laurie Thompson
Thank you Ms. Sok, Program Assistant with the Virginia
Cooperative Extension, for coming in twice a month to help students learn about nutrition education.
Thanks to all of our ACDC staff who supported our United Way
campaign! It’s never too late to make a contribution. See Ms.
Thorpe.
Congratulations Ms. Briggs for being the most festive from head to
toe for our holiday celebration!