NRHS STUDENTS FIND JOBS AT LOCAL BUSINESSES
In a challenging
economy, getting a
job these days is a big
deal. For some students
at North Rowan High
School, it’s a very big
deal.
There is a class at NRHS
that teaches students
life skills, money skills,
customer service, and
how to fill orders, along
with common-core
curriculum. The students
take field trips to places
such as local businesses
and warehouses.
Several students have
recently landed jobs at
local businesses, such
as fast-food restaurants,
service stations, fire
departments and
museums.
All of these students find great support and assistance by the North Rowan
staff, including lead teacher Tina Dixon, job coach Bonnie Goodlett Krider,
and teacher assistant William Cranford. All three go into the community to
meet with business owners who might employ their students.
“The driving force behind this program is that the community is willing to
give our students opportunities,” Dixon says. “They say it takes a village
to raise a child, and it really is our community coming together to help our
students out.”
Goodlett Krider says she’s had the most success at local fast-food
restaurants. She visits business and retail stores in the Spencer-Salisbury
area, and some have been very receptive to the program.
Cranford has used his personal business connections to help students find
jobs. Goodlett Krider said all the students placed so far are doing well.
9th Grade: As part of
the diploma program,
students complete
150 volunteer hours
at school during ninth
grade. Options have
included the coffee cart
and custodial work.
The students are also
helping with props for
the spring musical.
10th Grade: Students
must have 225
community-based
volunteer hours.
Students volunteering
in the health care area
have the opportunity
to pass out ice cups
and visit with patients.
Goodlett Krider says,
“The patients really look
forward to seeing our
students." The students
are also assisting with recreational activities, Dixon says, to give them
experience in careers related to this field.
11th & 12th Grades: Students must complete 225 paid employment hours.
Students who complete the program receive a diploma versus a certificate.
Goodlett Krider says, “That’s why I work so hard to find jobs for these
students.”
Staff members transport students to sites during the school day and often
remain with them in a supervisory capacity. They also take students to job
shadowing events. “This gives students exposure in careers that they are
truly interested in as life-long careers,” Dixon says. “The community and local
business owners are vital to students having these opportunities.”
She adds, “Our administration gives us the flexibility to do what’s best for our
students. Our students are wonderful workers. They just need the community
to believe in them and to give them a chance.”
RSS Wins Six State Blue Ribbon Awards For Public Relations
Rowan-Salisbury Schools received six (6) NCSPRA (NC School Public
Relations Associations) Blue Ribbon Awards at the annual Blue Ribbon
Awards Ceremony held recently in Greensboro. This marks the twelfth
consecutive year that RSS has been recognized by NCSPRA for achieving
excellence in communications, public relations and marketing.
The winning categories are as follows:
MARKETING
1.
RSS Introduction to Becoming a Renewal School System
EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
2.
“So What is Renewal”
ELECTRONIC MEDIA
3.
Introduction to Renewal
DIGITAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT
4.
RSS District Website
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SPECIAL EVENTS / PROGRAMS
5.
6.
Student-Led “Edcamp Rowan” for Teachers
‘Celebrations’ BOE Monthly Meetings