ARISE Academy

We have a great group of young men and women starting the year off in our program. Today we had our first family meal......tailgate style.

Just before winter break, we had a PBIS activity at APA. The boys got together for a Barber Shop Talk, where free haircuts were given, conversations were had and some games were played. The ladies were in another room making quilts and enjoying some "guy free" time.

The December Family Meal took on an Asian theme. Lots of good food as the staff and students enjoyed a meal together.

As part of our APA mission to serve others, the students and staff brought in food items to fill three overflowing boxes. These boxes were then sent to Grasonville Elementary, Sudlersville Elementary, and Centreville Elementary schools where they were given to a family to help brighten their holidays.

Congratulations to our December Students of the Month!

Sorry we haven't posted in a while. Here are some pictures from our November Family Thanksgiving Meal. Staff prepared lots of traditional foods, and staff & students sat and enjoyed the meal!

Congratulations to our September students of the month!! These four young adults were recognized for Academic Achievement, Academic Grit, Noteworthy Improvement, and PBIS Role Model. We are proud of each of them.

Well, APA had it's first collaborative STEM activity. The Roller Coaster Challenge! Our focus was on teamwork and perseverance. Here are some photos of the kids planning and developing roller coasters, given very limited supplies.

Congratulations Brandon! APA is so proud of you for being the winner for 12th grade Short Story! Thank you Mrs. Hildebrand for your encouragement.

Thanks to the generosity of a very special parent, the staff at APA received some staff appreciation love today!

Anchor Points finished our pre-spring break week with another Family Meal. Breakfast for lunch, including blueberry and chocolate chip pancakes, sausage, egg casserole, sweets, and drinks.

Mr. Kintop recently attended the National Alternative Education Association conference. There are many great people out there working to fill all the alternative needs of children. There were great opportunities to hear how things are done around the country through break-out sessions, guest panels, and Keynote speakers. This will only help us improve what we do, how we do it, and who we do it for, here in Queen Anne's County!