Tuesday, June 13, 2006 — Stanly Early College High School welcomed its first class of 46 freshmen and their families to a “Get Acquainted Evening” Thursday at the new school’s home, the campus of Stanly Community College.
Although part of the Stanly County Schools system, the new five-year high school will follow the SCC schedule and will open for classes Aug. 9.
When this class graduates in 2011, they will do so with both a high school diploma and either an associates degree from SCC or two years of college credits that will transfer to a university.
At Thursday evening’s open house, the new freshmen met the school’s staff: Dean of Curriculum, John Balls; Dean of Student Affairs, Curtis Parker; teachers Laura Almond (math), Jeff Covington (social studies), Teresa Crump (English), Jean Harrington (math/art), and Serenity Smith (science); guidance counselor Joyce Hansen; and administrative assistant/data manager Rita Little.
Mike Hogan, SCC Dean of Instruction and liaison between the two schools, welcomed the students to SCC’s campus.
“This is an exciting event, not only for Stanly Early College, but for SCC as well,” Hogan said. “We’re really looking forward to getting this new year kicked-off.”
As the new class prepares for their new adventure, they were given their first assignment as students of SECHS - summer reading and of the book, “THE & Habits of Highly Effective Teens” by Sean Covey.
As part of that summer reading, the students are to begin a journal and make entries a minimum of three times a week.
They’re to answer pre-reading questions regarding already established good habits and bad habits.
Then as they progress through the book, they’re to answer how these seven habits can improve their lives; construct principles to guide their living; and consider such ideas presented by Covey as “comfort zone vs. courage zone” and how to utilize “synergy” in the classroom.
“This is a great book, I’ve read it once and I want to read again,” Parker said.
With that the evening conclude with a wish for a “relaxing and fun-filled summer vacation.”
“We look forward to seeing you at Orientation in early August,” Parker said. “Be safe and always do your best.”
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