MONTEREY HIGH AMONG TOP IN STATE CONTINUATION CAMPUS HONORED AS ROLE MODEL.Byline: Jason Kandel Staff Writer BURBANK - A ``buddy system'' matching teachers and students and an agriculture program that helps teens learn life skills earned Monterey High honors Thursday as one of the state's top continuation schools continuation school: see vocational education. . The 210-student campus and 17 others were recognized by state schools chief Jack O'Connell
Jack T. O'Connell (born October 8, 1951) is a California politician. for student performance, commitment by teachers and staff, and strong guidance and counseling guidance and counseling, concept that institutions, especially schools, should promote the efficient and happy lives of individuals by helping them adjust to social realities. programs. ``I feel fabulous about it. It's wonderful,'' said Principal Ann Brooks. ``I think it serves as validation of what we do.'' Brooks credits the year-round school's nine teachers and nine staff members, many of whom have been there for more than 10 years - for working closely with teens to help them improve their study habits and outlook on life. ``We work hard to make sure that our students learn,'' said Keith Lang, 35, who teaches social studies, history and government. ``We teach them the appropriate standards and skills, and we care about our students.'' Burbank Unified Superintendent Gregory Bowman noted that Monterey was named a model school from 1997-2002. ``There's a proud heritage here,'' he said. ``From its inception, the district and the community have welcomed Monterey High School Monterey High School can refer to the following secondary schools:
Crystal Dunning, 18, transferred from John Burroughs High School John Burroughs High School is a public high school located in Burbank, California. Emilio Urioste, Jr. is the current principal. The school was built in the 1920's, but wasn't established as a high school until 1948. The school was named after naturalist John Burroughs. in 2004 so she could more intensely focus on her studies and get away from the chaos of a large high school. ``It's a great atmosphere,'' said Dunning, who is also taking English classes at Los Angeles Valley College LAVC redirects here. For the software library, see libavcodec. The university is adjacent to Grant High School. Often called "Valley College" or simply "Valley" by those who frequent the campus, it opened its doors to the public on September 12, 1949, at which time the campus was and aspires to be a writer. ``The teachers are beyond helpful. Everyone here just wants to work. They wouldn't be here if they didn't want to work.'' In a statement, O'Connell said the model continuation schools ``provide promising practices that other continuation high schools A continuation high school is an alternative to a comprehensive high school primarily for students who are considered at-risk of not graduating at the normal pace. The requirements to graduate are the same but the scheduling is more flexible to allow students to earn their credits may choose to emulate as they support students with diverse needs in completing their high school education.'' Jason Kandel, (818) 546-3306 jason.kandel(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: (color) Monterey High teacher Keith Lang, far left, and Principal Ann Brooks, second from left, stand with students after the Burbank continuation school was honored by the state. Alex Collins/Special to the Daily News |
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