The Fastest Growing Unified School Districts
March 5, 2010
Heading a school district is not an easy task. A county’s success can be initially be identified by how school boards manage a particular school district.
A School District or school division is an organization of public schools in a particular state that gives the residents their basic educational needs. It is headed by a school committee or school board. They are usually called school administrators. They ensure that all policies are implemented and that school activities, functions and even student-employee activities are carried out smoothly.
Most of the school districts support and participate in the city’s business operations, including television stations, public libraries, kitchens, medical clinics, school bus yard, school laundries, warehouses and police departments. There are also recreational areas available in a school district. Oftentimes, school districts become a contributing factor to the success or the recession of the city’s economic and political status.
The performance of a school district can be equated to the performance of the schools itself. Schools are not just for students. Schools are community centers. They cater to a number of different people and different businesses. Therefore, a good school should include a good learning environment. Discover why these unified district schools are making a reputable name.
Flagstaff Unified School District
The success of Flagstaff in Arizona is through the collaboration and commitment of parents, educators and its community. They have qualified teachers, wherein, most of them have a master’s degree, are certified counselors, librarians and administrators. A number of their teachers are also recipients of citations and awards.
In 2002, the National Principal of the Year came from their district. Flagstaff Middle School received the Golden Bell award, the highest commendation for innovative instruction in Arizona. This district, founded in a log cabin, has now 6 elementary schools, 3 high schools, 4 middle schools and 1 alternative combination of high school and middle school. It also has a number of school buildings, libraries and recreational areas. Magnet schools were also opened to concentrate on academics, especially in Science, Arts and Citizenship and Character Education and Technology.
Flagstaff has a rich mix culture, excellent tourist destinations along with a scientific but family-oriented community that knows how to established good schools and a good quality of life. The community supports the districts’ entire program by opening opportunities for both faculty and students alike. Some companies that provide it include a Lowell Observatory, W.L. Gore & Associates, a number of museums and symphony orchestras.
For the schools comfortable and safe environment, the community provides bus fleets, food services, health services and basic social services. In return, the students consistently score above national average on achievement exams, in which, drop out rates are lower than the state average. They garner gold medals in state and national competitions. They are also well prepared for careers in technology, trade and business. Graduates have been accepted at prestige universities including Princeton, Stanford and Yale.
Lake Elsinore Unified School District
Lake Elsinore in California is fast growing when it comes to commerce, retails, residential and light industry. The city provides excellent public service programs that include fire and police protection, public and commercial transportation and job opportunities in industries like tourism, computer animation, telecommunication, machining, aero sports and construction products. This school division provides students opportunities for academic excellence, extra curricular and athletic programs along with scholarship and employment opportunities.
This district consists of 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, and 4 alternative education schools. For the last two years, this school district is making a name in academic achievement and was even placed in the top 10 in riverside County ranking. Schools in this area are also known for its community involvement doing charitable works.
This school district has implemented a magnet program called Visual and Performing Arts and is now proving to be a success specifically in Butterfield Elementary School. It is making a name for arts and theaters in its 14 yrs of successful performances. They have received a number of honors and awards including Golden Bell, Los Angeles Music Center “BRAVO” award, healthy Start Grant and as a Treatment School for Reading and Arts Integrated for Student Excellence.
This school alone offers great amenities which make the school district unique. These include computer labs with eMacs for research, a theater fully equipped with lighting and sound system and BESTv green-screen, Reader’s theater and classrooms with document cameras; plus Internet access.
Best 2009 USA High School Track & Field Performances Feature 10 New Records – Part 1
February 17, 2010
Copyright © 2009 Ed Bagley
Ten new records were set this season when the automatic timers finally stopped and the best 2009 USA high school track and field competitive performances were in the books.
The only double record-setter was not an individual, but the Track East Carolina relay team made up of New Bern High School sprinters from Raleigh (NC). Their 3:19.58 effort in the 1,600 sprint medley relay swept away the old mark of 3:21.1 with Fuquawn Greene’s 21.5 and Miles Sparks’ 21.8 in the 200, Andrew Hendrix’s 46.6 in the 400 and brother Anthony Hendrix’s 1:49.7 in the 800.
Track East Carolina also set the 800 sprint medley relay record with a 1:28.20 clocking that erased the old mark of 1:28.43. The absolute dominance of the Track East Carolina team was shown as they also ran the nation’s fastest times in the 4×200 relay and the 4×400 relay.
Albemarle High School’s 4×800 relay team also got into the act by setting a new standard of 7:30.67, wiping out the old mark of 7:32.89. Albemarle’s 800 runners were fast and deep—Garrett Bradley went 1:55.43, Zach Vrhovac 1:50.57, Luke Noble 1:55.34 and Anthony Kostelac 1:49.33.
The other 7 new USA high school records were set by Reggie Wyatt in the 300 hurdles (35.02), Marquise Goodwin in the long jump (26-10), Mason Finley in the discus (236-06), Curtis Beach in the decathlon (7,466), Shelby Greany in the 2,000 steeplechase (6:33.7), Toni Young in the high jump (6-04), and Anna Jelmini in the discus (190-03).
Last year the two dominant athletes were German Fernandez and Jordan Hasay. Fernandez set new records in the 3,000 and 3,200 and led all comers in the 1,500, 1,600 and mile. Hasay set a new record in the 1,500 and led all comers in the 3,000, 3,200 and 2 mile.
This year college recruiters saw more quality athletes emerge. Among of the boys were Andrew Springer who led everyone in the 1,500, 1,600 and mile; Trevor Dunbar who was first in the 3,000 and 2 mile; Lucas Verzbickas, a freshman who led the 3,200 and 2 mile; and Marquise Goodwin in the long jump.
Among the girls were Chelsey Sveinsson, a sophomore who led the nation in the 3,000 and 2 mile; Kori Carter who swept the 100 and 300 hurdles; and Ciarra Brewer, a sophomore in the triple jump.
Two of last year’s outstanding graduates—German Fernandez and Christine Babcock—continued to perform at a national caliber level as college freshmen. Fernandez went to Oklahoma State and promptly became the NCAA Division 1 champion in the 1,500, running 3:39.00 compared to his high school best of 3:44.8.
Babcock went to the University of Washington and, combined with incoming freshman and Canadian junior national cross-country champion Kendra Schaaf, led the Huskies to their first ever NCAA Division 1 Cross-Country Championship. Babcock finished 5th in 20:02 in team competition at the 2008 NCAA Championship meet and Schaaf finished 9th.
Babcock ran 4:33.82 last year to set the new national high school record for the 1600-meter run and clocked 4:35.41 in the mile, the 2nd best high school time ever (the national record is 4:35.24).
Here are the current United States high school track and field records through 2008 followed by the best performances by high school competitors during 2009:
USA Boys High School Track and Field Records and Best 2009 Performances:
100 Meters: – 10.01 – 10.30 by Randall Carroll of Cathedral High School in Los Angeles (CA).
200 – 20.13 – 20.58 by Dentarius Locke of Chamberlain HS in Tampa (FL).
400 – 44.69 – 45.48 by Tavaris Tate of Starkville (MS) HS.
Other elite prep sprinters include Andre Carter, Kenneth Gilstrap, Prezel Hardy, Blake Heriot, Qunicy McDuffie, Ryan Milus and Clayton Parros.
800 – 1:46.45 – 1:48.66 by Robby Andrews of Manalapan (NJ) HS.
1,500 – 3:38.26 – 3:45.46 by Andrew Springer of Westerly (RI) HS.
1,600 – 3:53.43 – 4:01.06 by Andrew Springer of Westerly (RI) HS.
Mile – 3:53.43 – 4:02.70 by Andrew Springer of Westerly (RI) HS.
3,000 – 7:59.83 – 8:14.11 by Trevor Dunbar of Kodiak (AK) HS.
3,200 – 8:36.30 – 8:50.70 by Lucas Verzbickas of Lincoln-Way Central HS in New Lenox (IL).
2 Mile – 8:34.40 – 8:49.79 by Trevor Dunbar of Kodiak (AK) HS.
Other elite prep distance runners include Mac Fleet, Elijah Greer, Patrick McGregor, Zachary Mellon, Chris Stogsdill and Zachary Wills.
2,000 Steeplechase – 5:43.90 – 5:53.13 by Alex Dier of Honeoye Falls (NY) HS.
3,000 Steeplechase – 8:50.01 – 9:09.97 by Joe Whelen of Hamburg (NY) HS.
5,000 – 13:37.91 – 14:18.42 by Lucas Verzbickas of Lincoln-Way Central HS in New Lenox (IL).
10,000 – 28:32.7 – 31:18.13 by Parker Stinson of Cedar Park (TX) HS. 110 Hurdles – 13.30 – 13.31 by Wayne Davis of Southeast HS in Raleigh (NC).
300 Hurdles – 35.28 – 35.02 by Reggie Wyatt of La Sierra HS in Riverside (CA). New USA High School Record.
400 Hurdles – 49.38 – 49.78 by Reggie Wyatt of La Sierra HS in Riverside (CA).
Other elite prep hurdlers include Kelby Dias, Kendall Hayes, Camern LaCour, Dale Morgan, Cody Riggs, Jordan Rispress, Tyler Stephenson and Neamen Wise.
4×100 Relay – 39.76 – 40.54 by Monsignor Pace HS in Miami (FL).
4×200 Relay – 1:23.31 – 1:24.80 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS.
4×400 Relay – 3:07.40 – 3:08.05 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS. 4×800 Relay – 7:32.89 – 7:30.67 by Albemarle HS of Charlottesville (VA). New USA High School Record.
4×1 Mile Relay – 17:06.06 – 17:17.21 by The Woodlands (TX) HS.
800 Sprint Medley Relay – 1:28.43 – 1:28.20 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS. New USA High School Record. 1,600 Sprint Medley Relay – 3:21.10 – 3:19.58 by Track East Carolina of New Bern (NC) HS. New USA High School Record. 4,000 Distance Medley Relay – 9:49.78 – 9:55.17 by The Woodlands (TX) HS.
High Jump – 7-07 – 7-05.75 by James White of Grandview (MO) HS.
Pole Vault – 18-03 – 18-00.25 by Jack Whitt of Norman North HS in Norman (OK).
Long Jump – 26-09.25 – 26-10 by Marquise Goodwin of Rowlett (TX) HS. New USA High School Record.
Triple Jump – 54-10.25 – 52-06.25 by Bryce Lamb of Chandler (AZ) HS.
Other elite prep jumpers include Chase Cooper, Damar Forbes, Ricardo Jaquite, Erik Kynard, Ricky Robertson and Hammed Suleman.
Shot Put – 81-03.50 – 72-08 by Nick Vena of Morristown (NJ) HS.
Discus – 234-03 – 236-06 by Mason Finley of Buena Vista (CO) HS. New USA High School Record.
Javelin – 241-11 – 239-00 by Sam Crouser of Gresham (OR) HS.
Hammer – 260-00 – 256-09 by Conor McCullough of Chaminade HS in West Hills (CA).
Other elite prep throwers include Hayden Baillio, Devin Bogert, Matt Kosecki, Stephen Saenz, Justin Shirk and Cameron Tabor.
Decathlon – 7,359 – 7,466 by Curtis Beach of Academy HS in Albuquerque (NM). New USA High School Record Using International Implements and Hurdles.
(This is Part 1 of a 2-Part Series.)
Harv’s Air Flight Training: Part 3
January 7, 2010
Flight Training, discussing learning to fly at Harv’s Air Pilot Training in Manitoba, Canada
Duration : 0:8:24
World Class Flight Training
December 13, 2009
Come fly with the best in the Northwest. Be a part of the world class partnership between Spokane Falls Community College and UND Aerospace (University of North Dakota)flight training. Based in Spokane, Washington, you will be a part of the 2+2 program in which you can earn a Bachelor of Science in one of SIX aviation fields. See more at http://www.spokanefalls.edu/Academic/Aviation/Home.aspx
Duration : 0:8:26
Harv’s Air Flight Training presents Citabria flying
October 23, 2009
Harv’s Air Pilot Training located in Manitoba, Canada offers all types of flight training including tailwheel and aerobatics. Enjoy this preview of our aerobatic flying. More info at www.harvsair.com
Duration : 0:3:33
Guardian Aerospace Flight School
October 23, 2009
We provide Flight Training in Prince George and Vanderhoof. Please visit us at www.guardianaerospace.net
Duration : 0:4:28
Orlando Flight Training
June 11, 2009
Orlando Flight Training (OFT) is conveniently situated in the heart of Central Florida just 10 miles South of Orlando International Airport (MCO) and 15 minutes away from the now world famous Walt Disney World attractions. With year round warm temperatures and beautiful blue skies, the conditions are aviation perfect. OFT is in a unique position being approved to conduct European JAA, FTO 082 approval and American FAA flight training courses from the basic Private Pilot to the complete Airline Transport Pilot License.
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Duration : 0:3:49
Helicopter training flight school in Albuquerque, New Mexico
May 16, 2009
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Duration : 0:0:34
AFA DGCA Promo
April 8, 2009
FAA Part 141 + Indian DGCA Commercial Pilot 6 Month Fast Track Program
Duration : 0:6:14
Cessna 152 Flight Training
March 21, 2009
Harv’s Air Flight Training presents Cessna 152 flying. Awesome air to air shots and flying over southern Manitoba, Canada Website: www.harvsair.com
Duration : 0:3:52
