RPS Works to Improve School Attendance
Edifying Parents Prime Factor in Attendance Efforts
Richmond Public Schools (RPS) has embarked upon a new campaign in an effort to increase attendance amongst elementary school students in the Richmond area. “Everyday Counts” is a collaborative effort amongst the district’s office of Dropout Prevention, entitled Safe and Nurturing Schools, as well as the Richmond Redevelopment and [...]
Travon Graves of Petersburg High School
He’s the top of his class at Petersburg High School with a 4.19 GPA. In addition to succeeding in his classes, Graves balances his time between Future Business Leaders of America, his school’s drama club and other community service groups and projects through The One Club. On top of all that, he’s a crew leader at his local Hardee’s. He’s had the job since he was legally able to hold a job.
Britney Davis of Thomas Jefferson High School
Britney Davis
GPA – 3.6
College of Interest – Virginia Military University
Will pursue studies in – Computer Science
Major community service – Visiting and helping at middle schools as part of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Strong interest – computer science, cooking, tennis
Favorite activity – tennis, internship at Richmond Technical Center
When Thomas Jefferson High School senior Britney Davis [...]
Great Tips to Turn Kids into Regular Readers
From http://www.indianriverschools.org/
(StatePoint) With all the gizmos, gadgets and electronic media available these days, it can be tough for parents to get kids to sit down with good old-fashioned books. But regular reading, done for fun, is linked to better school performance and can expose kids to a world of knowledge.
Experts advise parents of reluctant readers [...]
Dreams Into Reality ~ Partnership for the Future
By: J. Chevont’e Alexander
Class of 2012 volunteering at A Grace Place.
The direction in which education starts a man will determine his future in life. ~Plato
Partnership for the Future (PFF) is creating leaders, entrepreneurs, businessmen, inventors, strategists, and our next generation, by encouraging them to pursue their dreams, and lifting them up to reach the stars. [...]
