March 24, 2010 Volume 1, Number 5

In This Issue From the Directors Desk Easter Quiz Senior Spotlights Teacher Spotlights Academy News

o Career and Tech o Advanced Studies o Fine Arts

Scenes from LCBA Calendar of Events Contact Information

Easter Quiz 

(answers on last page) 1. What is the origin of the 

word "Easter"?  2. The visit of the Easter 

bunny is based on what?  3. Why was Easter Island 

called "Easter Island"? 4. In what country would you 

find an ancient Easter tradition called "Smingus‐Dyngus" ‐‐ a custom of people pouring or splashing water on each other? 

5. What country had an armed uprising called the "Easter Rebellion" which started on Easter in 1916? 

6. Easter begins with Lent, a period of penitence, which lasts for how many days? 

7. Easter is a combination of religious and pagan rituals. Religiously, it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. What is its pagan significance? 

  

From the Director’s Desk    

“We believe that you are a student of promise and that your promise continues here at the

Lake Charles-Boston Academy of Learning.” Greetings from the faculty and staff of the Lake Charles-Boston Academy of Learning. If you are interested in a career in criminal justice or law and order, a new curriculum that we will be offering in the fall of 2010 may be right for you. Preparations are currently underway to offer the students of Calcasieu Parish a law curriculum with a concentration in criminal justice or law and order. With a concentration in this curriculum, you could begin your studies in hopes of becoming an investigator, police officer, forensic scientist, paralegal, or an attorney. The courses to be offered include Law Studies I, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Criminal Courts, Forensic Science, and Computer Forensics. Each of these courses is a one hour, full year course. If you are interested in pursuing this curriculum, you can schedule either two one hour courses or three one hour courses for the school year. You may choose any combination of the courses as there are no pre-requisites. In addition, we are planning to incorporate a state-wide event named “Mock Trial” into the curriculum. Mock Trial is a competitive event where schools conduct a trial based on a set of circumstances given to each school in a prepared packet. Participants are given different roles within the legal proceedings and judged on how they fulfill those roles. Mock Trial promises to be an exciting event! We have also made an application with the Louisiana Center for Law and Civic Education to be designated as a Law Signature School. If we are able to receive that designation, we hope to be eligible in the competition for a grant for the conversion of our classroom into a mock court room. In years to come, we hope to expand the Law Curriculum to include Law Studies II/III and Business Law. How exciting it is for our students to have the opportunity to participate in such an outstanding curriculum. If you or someone you know is interested in pursuing these courses, contact your counselor or log on to http://lakecharles.boston.cpsb.org for a 2010-2011 school year application. Hope to see you in class!  

 

 Mrs. Bridgette Culpepper 

Full‐time faculty  

I have been teaching for twelve years in Calcasieu Parish and am currently pursuing a master’s degree at McNeese State University in Educational Leadership. I am thoroughly enjoying my new teaching assignment at LCBA. I am the instructor for Early Childhood Education and the Teaching Professions Program. I have the opportunity to do all of those “teacher” things that I wish I had time for in the regular classroom, because that is the basis for these classes. I have been married for thirteen years and have three beautiful children. My oldest, Emily, is ten years old and in the fifth grade at Nelson Elementary. Grace, who is four-years-old, also attends Nelson and is in Pre-K. Last, but certainly not least, is Ryan who is 9 months old. I enjoy spending as much time as I can with my children. My professional accomplishments include: February 2004 – LAFCS Louisiana Teacher of the Year March 2004 – Family, Career and Community Leaders of America Distinguished Service Award April 2006 – Sulphur High School Teacher of the Year May 2006 – Calcasieu Parish High School Teacher of the Year July 2006 – LRA Southwest Chapter Associate Member of the Year May 2008 - City of Sulphur Teacher of the month August 2008 - LACTE Louisiana Outstanding Teacher of Community Service. I am also currently serving as state president of my division of LACTE and state treasurer of LACTE.  

Senior Spotlights

Collin B. Destiny B. Bonnie B. Drafting EMT-Basic AP Physics

Barbe High School LaGrange High School

Barbe High School

“After graduation I plan to start off at Sowela with basic

studies. After that I don’t know which

university I want to go to.”

“Once I graduate I plan on going to

college to further my career in health care.”

“After graduation I plan to study

astrophysics or geology and go on to teach at a high school

or university.”

Kelly B. Sven B. Christopher B.

AP Physics Networking AP Physics Barbe High School LaGrange High

School Sam Houston High

School “Play volleyball in

college. Major Choices: Architecture,

Engineering, Pharmacist, Nurse.”

“To attend the university of Louisiana in Lafayette and major in graphic design and

minor in music performance or music

education.”

“Attend LSU with my best friend Marc

Johnson, major in Mechanical

Engineering! I get to room with, babysit my

older brother.”

 Mr. Samuel Dondapati Adjunct Instructor 

 

  Teaching math and science is my passion. I have completed four Masters’ degrees in Mathematics, Psychology, Ecology & Environment and Education. This is my nineteenth year of teaching. I taught Math, Physics and Chemistry in India for 15 years. I was a master teacher for math, physics and chemistry and conducted professional development programs for teachers in India. I taught lessons through Live TV telecast in India. I was teaching Algebra 1 Honors for Gifted and Algebra 1 and Pre – Algebra for students at Columbia, South Carolina in an International Baccalaureate School for the past three years. My hobbies are assembling circuits, exploring computer software and hardware and new gadgets. 

  

   

Henry C. Ethan Kane D. Alex G.

Networking TV Production TV Production Barbe High School Sulphur High School Sulphur High School

“Go to college.” “Go to UNO for film, then work for Mel

Brooks.”

“I plan on working my way through film

school at the University of New

Orleans as a pharmacy technician.”

Dalton G. Rachel G. Sloan H. Networking TV Production Networking

Sulphur High School Westlake High School

Sulphur High School

“I plan to go to Sowela to be an operator in the

plants.”

“I plan to start my first year of college at UL and major in media

arts/film.”

“I plan on going to McNeese and attaining

a double major in Computer Science and

Mathematics.”

    

Marc J. Autumn J. Sean L.

AP Physics LCB Class Drafting Sam Houston High

School Westlake High

School Sulphur High School

“Attend LSU with my best friend Chris

Brown and major in Mechanical

Engineering. I’m going to play the

trumpet in the The Golden Band from

tigerland.”

“I plan to go to ULL and major in Mass

Communications with a minor in Speech or

Theatre.”

“Go to school for one year then go on my mission for church. Return to college

when I’m done with my mission.”

Ashley M. Luke M. Evan M.

Early Childhood Drafting EMT-Basic Washington Marion

High School Sulphur High School Sulphur High School

“After graduation, I plan on going to

college and major in education.”

“College. Fire Department. Pilot.”

“I plan on going to LSU for 4 years. Afterwards, I am

going to get a job that I will enjoy and earn a lot of money from it.”

Michael O. Cristhian P. Erick T. EMT-Basic AP Physics ESL

Sam Houston High School

Sam Houston High School

LaGrange High School

“What I plan to do is become a radiologist

with a minor in graphic design.”

“I plan to go to McNeese for either

business or engineering.”

“Go to Sowela and get a career.”

Jamarick V. Shawn W. Jer Reeka W.

Digital/Web Design EMT-Basic Early Childhood LaGrange High

School Sulphur High School Barbe High School

“My plans are to go to the University

Louisiana of Lafayette. I want to further my

study in Graphic Design and major in

Engineering.”

“I plan on pursuing a career in fire safety.”

“After high school I plan on going to real

estate school and next spring go to UL and

study dental hygiene.”

Ben M. Kirstie B. Amber C.

Networking Pharmacy Tech Pharmacy Tech Iowa High School Sulphur High School Sulphur High School “After I graduate I

plan on working at the Garden’s Assisted

Living, as I do now, and hopefully become a nurse and work on a

cruise ship.”

“After I graduate, I plan to get a job in a pharmacy after I turn 18. Then in the Fall I

will be starting college, hopefully at

Lamar State College.”

“I plan to go to UL at Lafayette and major in

dental hygiene.”

Colton D. Steven M. Jade R. Pharmacy Tech Pharmacy Tech Pharmacy Tech

Sulphur High School Sulphur High School Sulphur High School “Go to college and get my pharmacy degree.”

“I plan on going to college.”

“Attend McNeese, LSU, or LA Tech and earn my Bachelor’s in

Mechanical Engineering. Then I

plan to pursue a Master’s in Aerospace Engineering at Texas

A&M University.”

Vanessa N. Shayla A. Pharmacy Tech Early Childhood LaGrange High Barbe High School

“Take my Pharmacy Tech exam and work

as a tech. Then in January go to college

for nursing.”

“I plan to go to a college that offers

marine biology, but my initial plan is to go

to college for the medical field.”

Career and Technical News

Digital Media and Web Design

The Digital Media/Web Design students have been working with the TV Production students to complete an informational DVD to give to the public about LCB Academy. Our students created the interface with information and links/interactivity and TV Production students created the videos. It was fun to combine “forces” with another class. The students are also learning Dreamweaver – not the 70s smash hit by Gary Wright – but the web design program by Adobe. Dreamweaver certification is coming up and then on to Flash!! Newsletter manager this six weeks was Lori C. (pictured last) – Good Job, Lori!

~Submitted by Mrs. Fiser, Web Design/Digital Media Instructor

Drafting Design Technology

Assignment: Design and build a bridge to support 50 lbs.

Tools:

Popsicle Sticks and Glue

Result: A creative display of bridges, some supporting

5 lbs. and some supporting over 50 lbs.

Our school record of 120 lbs. remains unbroken.

Shane F. 1st Place

At 55 pounds

Chance G. 2nd Place

At 50 pounds

Devin D. 3rd Place

At 45 pounds

~Submitted by Mrs. LeBlanc, Drafting Instructor

Early Childhood Education Students in the Early Childhood Education program recently completed requirements to receive CPR certification through the American Heart Association. This program prepares students for careers working with young children. Any person employed by a licensed child care facility must be CPR and first aid certified. Receiving this certification, which is valid for two years, may help these students be employable as a child care provider.

~Submitted by Mrs. Culpepper, Early Childhood/Teaching Professions Instructor

 

Sports Medicine This six-weeks period, students in Sports Medicine class have been working to improve their athletic taping and bandaging techniques. The class held a round robin taping tournament to help improve their tape application times. At the end of the unit students participated in the Second Annual Double-Elimination Heel-Lock Tournament. The competition was fierce and all students showed great improvement in their ability and time. Tanner H. from Sam Houston was the winner in the end. Congratulations Tanner!

~Submitted by Alex Dibbley, Sports Medicine Instructor

E.M.T. and First Responder February was Career & Tech Month so we packed the month with guest speakers. We had a wide variety of speakers! We started on February 4 with The American Red Cross speaker S. Bennet who spoke to us about blood borne pathogens. As a class we gained a much needed certification. Mr. Dibbley’s class of athletic trainers joined us gaining certification as well! February 12 saw Officer Broussard speaking to us about illegal street drugs and abused prescription drugs. Mr. Dibbley’s and Ms. Davis classes joined us for this guest speaker, too. February 19 Officer Broussard of the Sheriff’s Office was back with information on gangs, including the hybrid gangs in our area. We learned to read the different gangs’ tagging, territories and signs. Mr. Dibbley’s and Ms. Davis classes joined us again. February 26 We concluded when the Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council came in for a very informative discussion on HIV, AIDS, and STDs. Both the athletic trainers and pharmacy tech students were in attendance. As you can see we had a fun filled career & tech month!

~Submitted by Mrs. Mhire, EMT Instructor

Advanced Studies News

ESL classes

Both advanced and beginning ESL students are studying novels. The advanced ESL students are reading Dracula, and the beginning ESL students are enjoying The Elephant Man. The two classes have also read a folktale from Japan, “The Peach Boy”, and a legend from China, “The Ballad of Mulan”. In the Speech I class, the advanced students are preparing a demonstration speech.

~Submitted by Mrs. Dewey, ESL High School Instructor

 

Event Calendar

March 23-25: GEE Phase I Testing March 29–April 5: Easter Holiday/Spring Break April 12th -16th: GEE Phase II Testing April 20: 6th six weeks -------------------------------- Answers to Easter Quiz?

 1. “Eostre", the ancient Anglo‐

Saxon goddess of the dawn 2. A German fable about 

coloring eggs so they could be identified in case of famine.

3. Europeans first discovered it on Easter Sunday, 1772

4. Poland 5. Ireland 6. The season of Lent spans 

forty‐seven days, there are only forty days of fasting in Lent. 

7. The celebration of Spring ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ 

Contact Us: 1509 Enterprise Blvd. Lake Charles, LA 70601 Phone: 337.217.4390 Fax: 337-217-4391 Website: http://lakecharles-boston.cpsb.org Questions or comments about this newsletter, e-mail: renee.fiser@cpsb.org

This newsletter is created by Digital/Web Design students at LCB Academy of Learning.

Manager: Lori C.

Editor: Aaron M

Fine Arts News

The Lake Charles Boston Academy Music Mastery course includes over 85 middle school students with representatives from all CPSB middle school band programs. These middle school students earn high school Carnegie credit by studying, rehearsing and performing high school music literature.

These students performed March 16, 2010, at the LMEA District Band Festival and earned a “Sweepstakes” trophy with superior ratings awarded by all judges in both concert performance and sight reading.  

 Middle School Music Mastery

The High School Music Mastery students also earned a “Sweepstakes” trophy for their top rated performance and sight-reading at the District Band Festival on March 17, 2010. Both middle school and high school trophies will go to Mr. Adkins at the LCB Academy.

A total of 168 middle/high school students have earned or are in the process of earning Carnegie credit in Music Mastery I. Students must complete 90 hours of participation/practice with 60 hours of face to face instruction to receive ½ credit.

Hours of participation and instruction can be accumulated over multiple semesters/school years.

High School Music Mastery