Wellness and Life Skills
For the past twelve years, our Residential educators have offered a "Wellness" class on Thursday evenings. This class generally covered topics...
During their work with our college counselor or weekly meetings with their advisors, students explore who they've been, who they are now, and who they want to be. There is a big focus on personal qualities and values, but students are also encouraged to explore potential career paths. Staff can help them connect with professionals in the community.
This week, a student visited Richmond Animal Hospital and got a guided tour by Michele Tulis, a veterinarian who ran a home practice for 35 years. The staff at the Animal Hospital were friendly and helpful. They showed us x-rays and explained medical issues, and Michelle gave us a demonstration of a regular physical exam, on her adorable and wonderful dog Dobby. Professionals spoke to us about their various paths to and through Vet Tech and Veterinarian training.
CSI: Rock Point School
Most science classes include instruction in scientific methodology and discussion of the advantages this system of problem solving presents. However,...
T.R.Y. for the Environment!
This fall a group of students at Rock Point applied for and were accepted into Teens Reaching Youth for the Environment (TRY). The TRY program was...