Pictured: Bryan Raach, special Education
Coordinator; Chuck Fair, Byesville Rotary President; and Ryan Caldwell,
Superintendent Rolling Hills School District.
Byesville Rotary learned from Ryan
Caldwell, Superintendent of Rolling Hills Schools, that “… good things are going on at Rolling Hills Schools.” Caldwell stated
that the new educational opportunities offered at Rolling Hills help, “…students
advance their career and college education as well as provide opportunities to
learn outside of the traditional classroom.”
Rolling Hills now
offers 3 different types of learning environments: traditional classes, on-line
classes, and partnerships with local colleges that allow Meadowbrook students
to earn college credits while attending high school.
On-line classes such as
those offered by the A+ program allow students to take courses outside of or in
combination with a traditional classroom setting. Students can choose to learn
at home and continue to participate in school activities while they earn a
Meadowbrook diploma .The A+ program is currently funded by a grant from the
Ohio Department of Education.
In the dual enrollment
program, Meadowbrook has partnered with Ohio University Zanesville and Zane
State College to develop a program that looks and feels like college and offers
college curriculum. Meadowbrook students will be able to earn 2 years of
college credits at Rolling Hills at no extra cost to the student. Over 100
course offerings will be available and will enable Meadowbrook students to earn
Associates Degrees in Oil and Gas, Business, or General Studies.
The college level
courses are offered in Meadowbrook’s 21st century classroom which
includes a 70 inch high-definition TV, 25 all-in-one desktop computers, a
state-of-the-art High-definition projector and a complete hi-def remote
presence learning platform which allows students full access to college classrooms
and lectures. In many classes, a college instructor will teach classes on the
Meadowbrook campus.
A 4th type
of educational program is currently in development. This program, being
developed in partnership with Foxfire, an alternative school located in
Zanesville, is designed to appeal to students who do not want to be in school
and are at high risk of dropping out.
Caldwell credited involvement of
teachers and staff as well as addition funds obtained through grants awarded to
the District and private donations for contributing to the success of the new
programs. Caldwell pointed out that grant and donation monies received since
July 2010 total almost $6 million dollars.
Connect with Byesville Rotary at: www.Byesvillerotary.blogspot.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Byesville-Rotary/256548047818283.
The club
meets 7:30 am, Tuesday at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299)
Southgate Road, Byesville. Walk-ins are welcome at the club’s meeting.
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