High School Resource Officer Speaks At ASOP

 

   

  Officer Jose Carrillo, from the Overland Park Police Department, recently spoke about bullying and the importance of attendance at the Accelerated Schools of Overland Park.

       The School Resource Officer at Shawnee Mission West High School, Officer Carrillo spoke to both the middle school and high school students in two separate groups.  He explained that being bullied is not a reason to miss school and gave ideas to help if this is an issue.  Both groups had many good questions for Officer Carrillo, but the middle school students were especially engaged by the program.

      Officer Carrillo’s visit to the school as a guest speaker was arranged by Principal Sara Tate Goldstein.  “Principal Julie Crain, of Shawnee Mission West, graciously loaned the school’s resource officer to the Accelerated Schools for this program,” said Sara.

      “The biggest benefit to the students was learning that it is a priority of the community and the police officers to help students stay in school,” said Sara.  “The police officers want students to understand the benefits of being in school.  But most important, students need to realize that staying home from school because they are being bullied is not the answer to bullying. It is best to find a safe adult, who the student trusts, to get help.  A school resource officer can be this person if needed.”

        The Accelerated Schools is considering having a DARE/Resource Officer at the school one half day a week next school year.  “We are trying to determine the cost and work it into our budget,” said Jane Curran, ASOP Director.

        If any parent, current or former, would like to help underwrite this program or a part of this program, please contact Jane or Ellen Portnoy at the school:  913-341-6666.

2014 Summer Programs Set

 Looking for a summer camp program for your child that combines art and academics?  If you have a child entering fourth through eighth grade, who needs a little extra help during the summer to keep up with academics, but also loves art, computer graphics, video production and photography, then sign up for the Accelerated Schools’ program. 

Offered from June 2 until August 8, 2014, the Academic and Arts Camp is in session form 9 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday.  Each day, campers spend 2 ¼ hours in individualized tutoring and 90 minutes in creative expression. Students must sign up for a minimum of three weeks of camp.  Start and stop dates are optional within the camp schedule.  Go to this link to see the camp flyer:  http://www.acceleratedschoolsop.org/assets/Uploads/middlecamp.pdf.

High school students, entering grades 9 to 12,  looking to take extra credits during the summer….or to improve a grade, can also attend the Accelerated Schools.  Accredited by the State of Kansas and AdvancED, the school offers high school credit in a variety of courses including math, science, social studies, English and Spanish. Students can earn up to 1 ½ credits during the summer.  Each class takes three weeks, or 60 hours to complete.  Students are in a classroom setting, learning from an accredited teacher.

The high school summer school program is also offered from June 2 to August 8, 2014.  Students must enroll for at least three weeks. Weeks do not have to be consecutive, but dates must be determined in advance.  Go to this link to see the High School Summer School Flyer:  http://www.acceleratedschoolsop.org/assets/Uploads/summercamp.pdf

Students who just need some extra tutoring over the summer, but do not want to be in a set program, can participate in private tutoring at the Learning Center.  Information about the tutoring programs can be found in either summer program flyer.

If the links do not work, you can go to the school's website at www.AcceleratedSchoolsOP.org to see the camp flyers.

If you have questions, please call Jane Curran at 913-341-6666.