High School Articles
An affordable (free) option for postsecondary education
Competition once again trumps the status quo in the postsecondary education sector. The “affordability” factor is consistently cited as a barrier for many seeking to continue their postsecondary education. But, did you know you can learn from some of the most prestigious universities for free? Thanks to technology and a change in mindset a growing number ...
Idaho College Access Network Summit Take Aways
The JKAF team attended the Idaho College Access Summit (I-CAN) yesterday at BSU and came away with a number of important take-aways. - A high level of awareness was generated about the problems associated with a lack of post high school educational attainment and its impacts civically, economically, our political position in the world, as well ...
Meridian Teen wins the second Go On essay contest
Patrick Adams’ essay describes his goal to become a good citizen. Patrick Adams, 16, was already having a great day on Monday, when he found out he won the second J.A. and Kathryn Albertson and Idaho Statesman Go On essay contest. “You totally made my day,” Adams said. A student at Rocky Mountain High School, Adams is involved ...
West Side students:racking up college credits, saving cash
West Side High School in Dayton, Idaho started offering college level courses to their students in 2001. What started as a desire by Superintendent Melvin Beutler to expand the course offerings for college bound students has turned into the model for Distance Education programs in the state of Idaho. Mr. Beutler contacted nearby Utah State University ...
Idaho Statesman “Go On” Challenge Contest Update
Rebecca Nazer won $275 in the May, Idaho Statesman “Go On” Challenge contest. June’s contest is coming up. All contests are open to Idahoans, statewide. Click here for details. http://www.idahostatesman.com/idahogo/ Congratulations Rebecca for your winning essay: “Why Do I Want to Go On?” by Rebecca Nazer, Nampa Imagination is anchored in the hearts and minds of all children as ...
Apprenticeship: Learn While You Work
Apprenticeship is a form of education that allows an “apprentice”, novice or beginner, to learn about a specific trade or craft from a “master”. Apprenticeship is one of the oldest forms of education. Programs date back to the Middle Ages when master craftsmen would take in young people and provide them food and housing in ...
Statesman’s Statewide “Go On” Contests to Win Cash
Why do you want to Go On? Hey Idaho students! Want to win $275? Enter the Idaho Statesman’s statewide essay contest. It’s simple. Tell the Statesman why you plan to Go On to college or other training after high school in 500 words or less. You want to earn more money? You love learning? You want to ...
KnowHow2GoIdaho.org – on line now
Visit the Idaho KnowHow2Go web site for advice, tips, resources, and the 4 action steps to college. Middle school, high school, college students, and adults will find information they can use to go on to education beyond high school.
5 of my favorite college links
Here are five excellent web sites with useful information for students, teachers, and policymakers: http://www.actstudent.org/explore/ things students need to know to plan for high school courses, prepare for the ACT, or choose a career direction http://www.knowhow2go.org/index.php 4 steps you must take to get to college for high schoolers or adults http://www.pathwaystocollege.net/ easy access to research-based policies, practices, and ...
How do I calculate my G.P.A.?
It is nearly the end of the semester at most middle schools in Idaho and now is an ideal time for middle school students to learn about grades and grade point averages, also know as GPA. When I go into the classroom after first semester grades are distributed and ask students if they know what ...
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