Welcome This is your April 2014 edition of the Alternative Edge Online. We invite you to flip the pages, read the articles, and let us know what you think. We want you to enjoy the Alternative Edge Online and to continue reading news about the good things happening at our schools. Please take this opportunity to find out about the people, places, and things that make the Department of Alternative Schools a success. Dr. Joris M. Ray, Director Department of Alternative Schools Ebony Suggs, Editor Renee Stewart, Ed.D. Web Designer ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CELEBRATING
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Welcome
This is your April 2014 edition of
the Alternative Edge Online.
We invite you to flip the pages,
read the articles, and let us know
what you think. We want you to
enjoy the Alternative Edge Online
and to continue reading news
about the good things happening
at our schools.
Please take this opportunity to find
out about the people, places, and
things that make the Department
of Alternative Schools a success.
Dr. Joris M. Ray, Director
Department of Alternative Schools
Ebony Suggs, Editor
Renee Stewart, Ed.D.
Web Designer
~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
CELEBRATING
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Read the good news happening at Northeast Prep Academy: March 31, 2014
Students were accepted into the Memphis Ambassador Program for summer where they received mentoring, academic benefits, and a curriculum based on four core values: Education, Health, Civic and Social Responsibility, and Employability. Participants will receive quarterly stipends based on a point system determined by program attendance and participation. Congratulations!!!
Tazaren Grant
Tedrick Abram
Shaun Murphy
Clayton Barrett
April , 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Mrs. Valerie Matthews, her staff and students at Westhaven Success Academy join 400 other schools across Tennessee in a program that has been instrumental in raising funds for lifesaving cancer research. Westhaven Success Academy took part in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS), Pennies for Patients Program for three weeks during the month of February. Students received boxes to collect spare change to support LLS’s mission to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. Students in grades K-5 participated in this influential fund raiser and raised a grand total of $279.11. Ms. Parker’s K-1 class came in first place, Ms. Payne’s 5th grade class came in second place and Mrs. Edward’s 2nd grade class came in third place. Individually, students raised a considerable amount which includes Martaveon Boyce being the first place winner, Austin McCall the second place winner, DeShaun Ricks the third place winner, and Jaylin Ash the fourth place winner.
Raising Funds for Leukemia & Lymphoma
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Dr. Aura Palacio presents at the Memphis in May International Teachers’ Conference
Dr. Aura Palacio is a native of Panama, and has been teaching Spanish as a foreign language for the school district for the past sixteen years. She has taught at the elementary, middle and high school levels. In addition to foreign language education, she holds a MAE and a doctorate degree in Education with a focus in Teacher Leadership. Aura was a recipient for MCS’ Prestige Awards in 2010-2011 and 2012-2013 school years. Outside of the SCS classroom, she is a course instructor at The University of Memphis, teaching entry level Spanish courses.
Dr. Palacio was a guest speaker at this year’s Memphis in May International Teachers Conference. Memphis in May will honor Panama this year. Dr. Palacio’s workshop was titled, “History of the Panama Canal”. During this workshop, she presented, via powerpoint, a historical account of the Panama Canal to the conference attendees. Additionally, she introduced an activity titled, “Passing by the Panama Canal”. The activity included creating a ship, a passport, an imaginary trip using the Panama Canal and maps. I am certain the conference attendees had a meaningful experience, while learning a wealth of information with Dr. Aura Palacio. She is an awesome asset to The Adolescent Parenting Program, so we know they
enjoyed her!
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
ZUMBA comes to Adolescent Parenting
Wednesday, February 12th was an exciting day for the staff and students at
The Adolescent Parenting Program. Our school nurse invited a guest to
teach a Zumba class to the staff and students. Zumba is an aerobic fitness
program featuring movements inspired by various styles of Latin American
dance. All students and staff who wanted to participate were allowed to
do so. Everyone involved had a great time while getting a great workout!
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Physical Science Project
In our Physical Science classes, students took what they learned
about momentum, force, speed, kinetic and potential energy and
used it to create a roller coaster. The students’ goal was to design a
roller coaster ride with hills and turns that would deliver a marble
safely to the end.
Afterwards, the students calculated the mass of the marble, tracked
height, horizontal distance traveled, and the time it takes the marble
to complete the ride so that they can calculate the velocity, potential
energy, kinetic energy, energy lost, and percent efficiency of the
ride. Upon completion, students presented their roller coaster to the
class and demonstrated 3 successful runs as well as presented their
research on roller coasters and how the scientific laws are
demonstrated.
Also, students discussed
personal stories of when they
rode roller coasters and how to
be actively engaged in creating
their own was a fun experience
for them. This was a great
alternative to the paper/pencil
assessment because students
were able to collaborate with
peers, integrate technology, and
be hands own while
demonstrating their knowledge
of the concepts learned.
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Poetry Project Poetry is literary work in which special intensity is given to the expression of feelings and ideas by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature. Perhaps the most vital element of sound in poetry is rhythm. Often the rhythm of each line is arranged in a particular meter. Free verse, the rhythm of lines is often organized into looser units of cadence. Project: Students will make a poetry book of at least 6 original poems (IF THE STUDENT WANTS TO DO MORE THAN 6, THAT WOULD BE GREAT!). Each poem must be at least 15 stanzas or lines with a different theme for each. Every student will do a “Photo Poem”. The Photo Poem is a poem that will consist of a personal photo, picture from a magazine or newspaper. Students will create a 15-line poem telling the story of the photo, or from the perspective of the person in the photo. If the photo is of a place or thing, students will write a poem from the perspective of that place or thing.
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
The University of Memphis will soon be collaborating with MLK Academy. Stay tuned for more details…
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
FAFSA Completion Project MLK once again obtained the goal of 100% FAFSA completion for seniors who anticipate enrolling in college in August of 2014. The deadline in order for students to receive both federal and state aid was January 31, 2014. This was accomplished by making meetings available in different areas of the city through partnerships with various churches, schools, community organizations, and the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC). Many thanks to Ms. Felicia Orr from TSAC for assisting with this endeavor! Bar Kays come to MLK On Wednesday, February 26, the Memphis Bar Kays blessed the students and staff at MLK Academy with a surprise visit. Dr. Jeffrey Futrell of Young Men University arranged the visit. Mr. Larry Dodson came to tell the kids about a scholarship opportunity at LeMoyne Owen College. He closed his visit with one of his hit songs.
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
This year’s African American
History program featured
aspects from the performing
arts. Students performed a skit
of Rosa Parks on the bus in
Montgomery, Alabama. They
also performed a rap Self
Destruction, which was
centered around the theme
Power of a Dream. Poetry by
African American authors and
poets was resisted. The
program closed with a big
surprise. Students were
surprised to learn their English
teacher, Ms. Morris could rap.
The guest speaker Dr. Jeffrey
Futrell of Young Men University.
MLK Scholar recites a poem written by an African
American Scholar
MLK Scholars perform Self Destruction
African American History Program
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
MLK Honored
MLK’s principal C. R. Daniel and staff were recognized
at the February Educator’s Night Out at Memphis
Sounds in Downtown Memphis. Each month, a group of
Shelby County Schools educators, both retired and
active, meet at Memphis Sounds in downtown Memphis.
During these meetings different schools and their staff
are recognized. Food and fellowship follow, as well.
Mr. Daniel, Dr. Taylor, and Ms. Thornton pose on Educator’s
Night out at Memphis Sounds in Downtown Memphis.
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Career Day Thursday, February 27, 2014, marked MLK’s annual Career and College Readiness Day. The day featured representatives from various colleges and employment firms. The purpose is always to match students up with real time experiences in employment fields that are lucrative, attractive to the students, and have a need our students will one day fulfill. This year’s event featured the Memphis Fire Department, Tennessee College of Applied Technology, Brick Masons, Mid South Community College, LeMoyne Owen College, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, United States Navy, United States Post Office, and Financial Aid. Students were provided the opportunity to visit each booth in small groups. Ambassadors for this year’s event were Shanekquah Beason and Marquis Greer.
MLK Scholars are busy completing college interests cards at the 2014 Career and College Readiness Day with Mid South Community College.
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
MLK Scholars are proud to be College Bound.
MLK Scholars try on real firemen gear at the 2014 Career and College Readiness Day.
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
MLK Scholars are proud to be College Bound
MLK’s own to train at Board of Education
Our own, Mr. Michael Alford is one of the featured trainers for SCS for the
month of May. His sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays and begin on
May 1st - May 29th from 4:30-6:30. Please go out and support our
colleague and participate in our fitness room at the SCS BOE.
Mr. Fisher at Honored by Local Church
Special Services teacher, Mr. Juan Fisher, was recently honored by his
church Lakeshores Community Church at Coro Lake. The recognition was
in honor of ten years of service as the church musician. MLK staff came out
for the 4 p.m. service to see their coworker recognized. The church is
pastured by Dr. Barbara Thompson, former Memphis City School principal
at Westhaven Elementary School.
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
MLK Scholars are proud to be College Bound
Ms. Thornton to Write 6th Grade Language Arts Curriculum for SCS Recently, Ms. Thornton was selected to write Summer School Language Arts Curriculum for middle school. This project will ensure that all teachers who teach during summer school will have an up to date lesson that includes Common Core. She was selected several years ago to write 8th grade curriculum for language arts for the Memphis City Schools district for the school year. Officers Brown and Crutcher: The Best Fit for the Best School Officers Brown and Crutcher, MLK Security Officers, are to be commended for a job well done in helping MLK Academy keep order. MLK Academy has one of the lowest incident rates of all schools in the district. Keep up the good work!
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
MLK Scholars are proud to be College Bound
On Thursday April 10th , Mrs. Stacey Taylor's Visual Arts Class won 3rd Place in a Media Art competition for 2014. They created a puppet show production which included creating puppets, theatre, and their scripts. All shows were recorded.
Cowan, Antoniesha Davis, Alura Edgeston, Belle Gandy, Kaylan James, Christopher Marshall, Sydney Reese, Eriel Roberts, Cornetrice Tate, Deja Williams, Keishuna Willis, Antwoniesha
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Adolescent Parenting Program
Principal’s List Jerrica Norvell Shantavia Strickland
Distinguished Honor Roll Khatira Blaylock Bobbi Casey A’yana Cox Myra Kerr Pearlean Parker Kimberly Smith
Honor Roll Kiara Applewhite Jasmine Bates Shareeka Bates Victoria Booker Shakia Cash Shanice Davis LeDeija Elion Kyleigh Heath Akila Hewlett Keonna Johnson Niesha Lowe Caprice Morris Toyneshia Nesbitt Tatyana Potts Monica Sparkman Crystal Townsel Madison Whitehead Dushana Williams Lenisha Wright
Good Citizenship A’yana Cox Kyleigh Heath Akila Hewlett Keonna Johnson Mya Kerr Niesha Lowe Jerrica Norvell Shantavia Strickland Crystal Townsel Madison Whitehead
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Hollywood Success Academy
Honor Roll
Kamyla Bright Kaitlin Langston Rahyme Valentine Kania Taylor TaNiya Payne Jeremiah Dotson Terry Austin Alaysha Wilson Jeremiah Whitmore Branard Odom Nicholas McMillon Aliciah Young Kamarion Green
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Westhaven Success Academy
Principal’s List Alexander Cannon Rhaquel Franklin Honor Roll Deshawn Ricks Antonio James Austin McCall Kylan Williams Daelin Williams
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Southeast Prep Academy
Honor Roll
Jasmine Stevison Kyra Tillman Markayla Wilkins Taylor Townsend Mariah Fitzgerald Kuwonn Gibson De’Ja Webster-Monger Martissa Garrett Cettarius Wheeler Shawntale Johnson Ashley Brooks Cynthia Llamas Tyranni Snerley Malik R.Smith Shaquille Travis Inri Gonzalez Javaraski Jackson
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Northeast Prep Academy
Principal’s List Jonasia Pink Savon D. Pierre Distingished Honor Roll Victoria Coates Tenia Tousana Derek Puryear Darrell Randolph Kevin Jamal Watkins Honor Roll Kaylum Brianna Bell Maurice Boles Billy Dexter Chasity Gragg Angle Scott Di’Andre Street DeAntonius Taper Najee Taylor Kimberly Triplett Raneva Wray
Good Citizenship Cameron Austin Darryl dates Savon Pierre Quaneshia Sistrunk Myisha Farr DeAntonius Taper Ben Jones Taylor Townsend
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Northwest Prep Academy
Honor Roll Kiera Mackey
Keyreanna Palm
Terri Williams
Robert Lewis
Cameron Walker Rosi Hernandez
DeQuaius Maclin
Evert Tatum
Destiny Henderson
Gwendolyn Reid
Shahem Moore
Donterio Chatman
Diego Fragoso
Donnell Jones
Te'Narrious Liggons
Jermaine Thomas
Justin White
Ladeshia Wiggins
Kenneth Greene
Frederick Howell Jason Kilgore
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
MLK Transition Center
Honor Roll Kevin Ambrose Shanekqua L Beason Shawn M Burse Fredrick Butler Joshua Campbell Marquis Greer Kedarion L Hawkins Joshua C Hoyle Tyreanna D Kirk Joshua McNeal Therron X McRoberts Shyday S Montague Tierney R Reid Marcus D Rhodes Shane E Smith Terrence D Warren Kevin D Wilson
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Hollywood Success Academy Carlos Ross Jamie Rivers Anthony Bratcher Terry Austin Alaysha Wilson Brianna Hull Termarion Holder
Good Citizenship Kamarion Green KeMaury McCracken LaShawn Jones Jakias Cox Alaysha Wilson Zackery Williams Kamyla Bright Harmione Campbell Hunter Curtis Torian Pittman Beatrice Hampton Camron Jones
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Westhaven Success Academy Keymon Bledsoe Matthew Cole Cordale Luttress James Woods Diakavante’ Golden Dominick Holley Omar Hudson Marcus Jackson Jeremiah Jamison Brandon McGhee Demarco Miller Andre Chism
Good Citizenship Martaveon Boyce
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Southeast Prep Academy Ashely Brooks Rodrick Frison Kuwonn Gibson Omar Hooper Darrica Jeans Barron Jeffreys Glen Johnson Mykel Johnson Shawntale Johnson Dewayne Mack LaMiracle Scott Kyra Tillman
April, 2014 Volume 10, Issue 3
Ida B. Wells Academy Ashford, Lawrence Austin, Sanaa Bafford, Artie Bates, Derrick Beatty, Camberon Bell, Malcom Brittmon, Roydarius Brown, Jeremy Brown, Malik Chambers, Andrew Clifton, Shemary Conard, Jeremy Deberry, Courtney Dewey, Jahlin Edwards, Skylar Edwards, Wilfred Gandy, Kaylan Gatewood, Tianna Gatewood, Tyrek Gilmore, Ronesha Gleeton, Mikavion Hardaway, Aryonna Hassell, William Hill, Anthony Johnson, J.C. Johnson, Jasmine Karim, Jasmine Lathan, Kaylin
Marshall, Sydney McCalister, Laquesha McCalister, Jarvis McNeil, Landarius Odom, Ambra Onry, Markia Perry, darraun Reese, Eriel Smith, Aaron Toney, Jermaine Walters, India Wilburn, Raquan Williams, Kishuna Williams, Madison Williams, Mardisty
