The work takes readers into a world where unforgettable characters named Ponyboy, Darry and Soda Pop struggle to make their way to maturity while straining social boundaries.
When a senseless act of violence sets these two groups against each other, Ponyboy and his best friend Johnny find themselves swept up in events beyond their control, with no easy way out.
The Outsiders brilliantly constructs an emotional roller coaster as Ponyboy and his friends respond to their environment, including today's hot-button issues of peer pressure, gang violence and maturing one's individual identity.
The Outsiders timeless relevance and ‘in your face’ message makes it a must-read for teens and their parents alike.
Excerpt
“It ain't fair!” I cried passionately, “It ain't fair that we have all the rough breaks!”
I didn't know what I meant, but I was thinking about Johnny's father being a drunk and his mother a selfish slob, and Two-Bit's mother being a barmaid to support him and his kid sister after their father ran out on them, and Dally - the wild, cunning Dally- turning into a hoodlum because he'd die if he didn't, and Steve - his hatred for his father coming out in his soft, bitter voice and the violence of his temper. Sodapop… a dropout so he could get a job and keep me in school, and Darry, getting old before his time trying to run a family and hold down two jobs and never having any fun - While the Socs had so much spare time and money that they jumped us and each other for kicks, had beer blasts and river bottom parities because they didn't know what else to do.
Things were rough all over, all right, all over the East Side.It just didn't seem right to me.
"I know," Two-Bit said with a good-natured grin, "The chips are always down when it's our turn, but that's the way it is, like it or lump it."
Book Review
Better Books Feature on Susan E. Hinton
Andy Draper
For the Lonesome Valley Newsletter
S.E. Hinton took a perceived lack of good teen fiction and a view of life in a Tulsa, OK high school and turned them into literary success.
In 1967, 16-year-old Hinton published The Outsiders, giving young readers a gritty, high-energy look into the trials and tribulations of teens on the journey to self-discovery.
Often called ‘the voice of youth,’ Hinton parlayed the success of The Outsiders into other novels in the same vein, including: That was Then; This is Now, Rumblefish and Tex, giving young readers a gold standard ensemble of timeless teen literature.
Hinton's insights make the reader's journey into the mental and emotional landscape of the teen characters a discovery of themselves.
Hinton's books are required reading in many school districts nationwide.
According to her website, www.sehinton.com, Hinton still lives in Tulsa with her husband David and now writes books for younger children.
The Outsiders
While still a youth herself, Hinton's The Outsiders gave the young reader a ringside seat as the economically and socially opposed "Greasers" and "Socs" (short for 'Socials') each deal with their own dissatisfaction in their lives.
7/05
Computer School Teaches “Marketable” Skills
By Andrew Draper
For Lonesome Valley Newsletter
The less fortunate in the local community now have a place to learn skills they need to get back on their feet.
The Yavapai Food Bank (YFB) recently announced the opening of a computer training center within the Food Bank building.
YFB Director Ann Wilson said the mission of the center is to teach clients computer skills they can parlay into a job.
“It's just amazing. When people begin to realize that they can do what the rest of the world is doing, they gain a lot of self-confidence," she said. "We can even help them with a resume.”
The center has 20 computers and teaches Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Internet Explorer and Outlook.
The classes meet each Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Food Bank building located at 8400 Spouse Dr. in Prescott Valley.
Wilson said volunteer assistants guide students at their own pace.
“Most of what we teach is geared toward a client's needs, abilities and skills,” She said.
Computer Center student and YFB client Jerry Ediger said he realized his lack of training was holding him back.
“Everybody in the world is on computers these days,” he said. “If you want to stay up with the rest of the world, you need to know your way around a computer.”
Ediger said he used the knowledge gained in class to open his own on-line business. “On the computer, I have a worldwide market,” he said.
Wilson said the program also includes building a resume and marketing their new-found skills.
Wilson said those skills give the students a real chance at landing a job and working their way back to self-sufficiency and self-respect.
“They have more confidence in going out and looking for a job,” she said. “Because when the question comes up, 'Do you have any computer skills?' they can say 'yes'.”
Wilson said the center also offers students a place to register for Department of Economic Security programs and access to on-line job service bulletin boards.
“There is a large database of jobs in the Tri-city area,” she said. “When jobs come in that meet the criteria, we can send them (clients) out, and it's working.”
Wilson said these services are critical to the Food Bank's mission of giving clients a way to work themselves out of poverty.
For more information on computer classes call the Yavapai Food Bank at 775-5255.
Photo Caption: Students at the YFB computer Training Center work on building basic, marketable skills. Jerry Ediger used his skills to open his own on-line business.
Burgers and 'Bigs' at Hit for BB/BS
By Andrew Draper
Tri-city residents showed their support for Yavapai Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BB/BS) June 26, 2005 turning up in the hundreds for the "Big Family Festival" at the Frontier Village Burger King.
Co-sponsored by Burger King and the New Magic 99.1 FM and KNOT AM 1450 Classic Country, the three hour event offered food, fun and information about BB/BS programs.
BB/BS officials said about 20 people signed up, including Magic 99.1/KNOT Station Manager Tamie Phillips, who chose to be a 'Big' for a day.
“It's an exciting opportunity to mentor an young person for a day,” she said. “And, see what the program is all about.”
BB/BS officials said more than 20 people signed up for the program.
BB/BS Community Development Director Debbie Marks said the many programs BB/BS offers are a great way to invest in a child's future.
“There are so many kids who don't get enough time or attention,” she said. “By becoming a big brother, big sister, or family match, you make a direct impact on the kids.”
Burger King Owner Joe Schmidt said he believes the program is a great way to pro-actively build better communities.
“I believe in getting kids when they're young and getting them on the right track,” he said. “And what could do a better job than pairing them up with a caring adult?”
Marks asked the community to take an active role in supporting its youth and mentor a child.
“Right now, we have more than 350 waiting kids,” she said. “Our goal is to match them all.”
The event also featured a live remote broadcast from Magic 99.1 FM announcer Gregory Scott and a drawing for tickets on the Verde Canyon Railroad.
For more information about becoming a “Big”, call BB/BS at 775-5336.
Above photo: BB/BS recruiter Tiffany Phillips fills in a potential “Big” on the program at the “Big Family Fun Day” June 26 at the Frontier Village Burger King.
Side photo: Kids burned some energy in the Jumping Castle during the event.
7/05
Over 100 Local Students Seek Degrees at Old Dominion University
Fall 2005 appears to be a banner year for Old Dominion University registrations on both the Prescott and Verde Valley Campuses, according to Steve Parker, Site Director for Old Dominion University. Currently one hundred and five students have been accepted to the university and are actively pursuing bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees. Twenty five bachelors, seven masters and a Ph.D. degree are available in a number of delivery formats. "Although the majority of classes are delivered as live televised broadcasts from the campus in Norfolk, Virginia, more and more online courses are being developed to meet the needs of today's student market," Parker said.
“We believe there are many definite advantages in getting your degree with Old Dominion University. Our tuition rates are the least expensive university tuition in the state, and we have on site advisors to help plan your educational career. With satellite delivery, there is a natural feel to the class; you see the professor and by microphone, you can participate just as if you were in the classroom on the main campus.”
“I am looking forward to the rest of the summer. About August 1, a number of students suddenly realize they must start thinking about classes for the fall. We will do our best to get students into the classes they want and need,” said Site Director Parker.
To receive information on this exciting partnership program between Old Dominion University and Yavapai College, call 928.445.4616 on the Prescott campus and 928.639.4481 on the Verde campus.
Press Release
FROM: Dr. Henry E. Schmitt, Superintendent
SUBJECT: Enrollment for the 2005-2006 school year
DATE: July 29, 2005
Various schools in the Humboldt Unified School District
Bradshaw Mountain High School West– Grades 10-12
6000 E. Long Look Dr., Prescott Valley
Main Office: 759-4100
Counseling Office 759-4124
8:45 am – 3:15 pm
Bradshaw Mountain High School East – Grade 9
6411 N. Robert Road, Prescott Valley
Main Office 759-5100
8:00 am – 2:30 pm
Bradshaw Mountain Middle School – Grades 6-8
12255 Turquoise Circle, Dewey
Main Office 759-4900
8:00 – 2:45 pm
Glassford Hill Middle School – Grades 6-8
6900 Panther Path, Prescott Valley
Main Office 759-4600
8:45am – 3:30 pm
Liberty Traditional School
3300 N. Lake Valley Road, Prescott Valley
Main Office 759-4500
8:00 am – 2:45 pm
Lake Valley Elementary School
3900 N. Starlight Dr., Prescott Valley
Main Office 759-4200
8:45 am- 2:45 pm
Mountain View Elementary School
8601 E. Loos Dr., Prescott Valley
Main Office 759-4700
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Coyote Springs Elementary School
8101 E. Highway 89A, Prescott Valley
Main Office 759-4300
8:45 am – 2:45 pm
Granville Elementary School
Temporarily housed at Bradshaw Mountain High School East
6411 N. Robert Road, Prescott Valley
Main Office 759-5094
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Humboldt Elementary School
2750 S. Corral Street, Humboldt
Main Office 759-4400
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sarah describes two major problems she was dealing with in her young life. "People were bullying me, picking on me. And I had ADD an anxiety disorder." These problems made it hard for Sarah to cope with every day life, such as staying at school, talking with her mother, making friends, or doing homework. Her mother Francis Mardis, says, "She used to get violent. She had broken windows, and run away from home."
Sarah described a typical situation at school that she could not handle. "[A classmate] would make fun of me. If I made friends she'd talk to them and tell not to hang out with me and say I was mean. Then I wouldn't have friends." The confidence Sarah has developed through her lessons at the Self Defense Academy in Prescott Valley changed things.
"Now I tell people to back off or leave me alone. I go talk to my friends again," she says.
Sarah also deals with classroom situations better. She describes, "One time this year I was having trouble with multiplication. I used a tool that helped me. A girl said 'you're cheating.' I got upset, so after math I went to the principal's office and we talked about it. The principal had us be nicer to each other. That girl didn't know that I was allowed to use that tool."
Her mother expands, saying, "Before, if something happened at school, she'd call me and say she was sick and wanted to come home. Now I can talk with her and help her through it. I couldn't talk with her before."
Sarah has even begun standing up for other children. She says, "A bully was picking on another kid, and I told him 'that's not nice' and I told him to apologize. And he did."
Sarah and her mother credit her medication, but mostly her lessons with Rick Frye at the Self Defense Academy for these changes. Her grades have improved from failing to Cs and higher.
Rita Frye, co-founder of the Academy, says, "Our main goal is to build confidence in kids so that they can be themselves. We give them a place they feel safe and secure in learning. It's not just martial arts. We have a parents' night out, Easter egg hunts, and summer camp, too."
Because Sarah's father is disabled, and her mother is his full-time caregiver, the Mardis' income is limited. Sarah's lessons are paid for by a scholarship fund. Her mother is working to build up that fund so that several children can attend the Academy, and gain the benefits that she's seen in Sarah. "The kids don't compete," says Rita Frye. "They're doing what they're doing for themselves." And Francis Mardis notes that's a good thing for everyone.
For more information about helping the scholarship fund, please call the Self Defense Academy at 772-1998.
Article submitted by Kristin Jacobsen, of Higher Power Communication, (928) 775-9575.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters, Yavapai County, their mission is to enhance the lives of children through quality mentoring relationships. Their Vision is to match every child in Yavapai County for whom assistance is requested, and to expand the program through outreach to children who are in need but have not yet requested service.
Main Office: Prescott
103 E Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ 86301, Phone: 928.778.5135
Fax: 928.445-8909, Email: ybbbs@azbigs.org,
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
website: www.azbigs.org/mission.htm
Prescott Valley
5940 Copperhill Drive Suite D, Prescott Valley, AZ 83614,
Phone: 928.775.5336, Fax: 928.775.9176
Email: ybbbs@azbigs.org
Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
• Boys and Girls Club of Central Yavapai, 759-3205 website: www.bgccy.org
8201 E Loos Corner of Robert Road and Loos, M-F 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm. The Boys and Girls Club of Central Yavapai (BGCCY) is a youth development organization that provides programs for young people between the ages of 6 and 18. Also offers a TEEN CENTER, for teens to hang out with their friends. Other things to do: view favorite sport games on their large screen T.V. equipped with DVD home theater surround sound system and Play Station 2, with the best games available.
• Prescott Valley High School is proud to announce, Youth Chamber of Commerce, a great new club that studies the exciting world of Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce and the community that it represents. This exciting and fun club will use a wide variety of techniques, including case studies, videos, group discussions, filed trips, inter-active games, guest speakers and a project on volunteerism. Call 759-9863 for more information.
• Did you know that Yavapai County has a Community Outreach & Independent Living Services organization. This organization offers various programs for teens, from learning life skills to homeless youth intervention. This program prepares individuals for self-sufficiency. Participants learn about job readiness, budgeting, housing, nutrition and healthcare. Their classes integrates the concepts of individual responsibility and community awareness while emphasizing assertive communication skills. For more information on these services call (928) 776-0425. They are located are 1718 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301.
• Open-Inn Runs Several Programs Including:
Turning Point Youth is a non-profit youth crisis center and shelter, operating since 1984. Their services are two tiered: shelter, for immediate crisis intervention and Community Outreach Program, for prevention. Their objectives are to: provide shelter, counseling and specialized intervention to youth and families in crisis; reunite youth with their families; encourage the resolution of intra-family problems; and strengthen family relationships. Financial support comes from federal and state grants as well as local contributions. They do a wonderful work of teaching young people to be responsible citizens. Right now they are in need of various house hold items including furniture, landscaping items, gift certificates for food or movies. If you have anything you can donation, please give Karen Benson a call at (cell phone) 899-1338 and she will be happy to pick them up and deliver them for you.
Volante Academy of the Arts offers Music, Art, Dance & Drama to children of all ages, in an after school program at Franklin Phonetics School in Prescott Valley. Private lessons in Piano, Voice & Guitar are also available for all ages, including adults. This non-profit organization has dedicated, talented teachers who love to encourage children & adults to develop their gifts and talents. Call Jan Luke at 772-1218 for further information.
Do you Know a Struggling Student?
The Family Learning Center, in Prescott Velley is a non-profit organization whose goal is to assist children and families in Yavapai County particularly with academics and behavior issues. No age/grade limit. An individualized program is established from the start and informal assessment is part of the on-going learning process.
Strategies, techniques, and resources are shared with the family for greatest success. Mastering the basics and helping students prepare for success on the Aims tests are of great importance. Call Mary Topero, Success Coach for Kids, at 928-759-0760, for more information on how you can best help your child be a total success.
Learning Self Defense Technics Can Help Build Self Confidence
Sarah Mardis, age 12, started classes in Kung Fu school two years ago. One might think that a young girl shouldn't take lessons on how to fight, and Sarah agrees. "I'm learning not to fight, and how to be in control of myself, and how to walk away from situations."
Old Dominion University is Strong Partner with Yavapai College
Since arriving on the campus of Yavapai College in 1999, Old Dominion has continued to grow and provide the opportunity for students to earn a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree without leaving the Prescott or Verde Valley campuses. Site Director Steve Parker said, "This year is a banner year with student enrollment increasing approximately 80% since spring. We are thrilled to have so many students taking advantage of this great educational opportunity."
Old Dominion currently offers 23 Bachelors, 7 Masters and 1 PhD along with several higher education certificates. The Old Dominion Advantage of on site advisors, affordable tuition, interactive classes, and year round programs, makes your education within easy reach. Stop by our offices on either the Prescott or Verde Valley campuses and see if we have a program that is just right for you. For information call 445-4616 Prescott or 639-4481 in Verde Valley.
Or contact Site Director Steve Parker by emailing him at srparker@odu.edu, Jane Carlson, Asst. Site Director of the Prescott campus, by emailing her at jcarlson@odu.edu or call 445-4616.
Information About Charter Schools in Arizona
Ten years ago, Arizona's legislature passed a bill that broadened school choice for students and their families in this state. Under this new law, a new kind of public schools was created called charter schools. Now, a decade later, there are over 80,000 students in charter schools in Arizona. There are over 450 charter schools across the state.
Because charter schools are public schools, they must comply with the same rules and regulations as traditional district public schools in areas like the following:
· Teaching to curriculum aligned with the Arizona Academic Standards
· Administering all state mandated testing, such as the AIMS and Terra Nova
· Providing special education services to eligible students
· Having teachers who are highly qualified under No Child Left Behind
· Having annual external audits to evaluate the use of the organization's use of generally acceptable accounting practices and other compliance measures as outlined in state statutes.
How are charter schools different?
· A charter is a contract, so essentially, the organization is contracting with the state to provide public education services to students at no cost to the families.
· The board of a charter school is an appointed board, not an elected board as is the case with traditional district schools.
· The limit on enrollment of a charter school is stated in the school's contract, which allows the school to keep class sizes smaller in many cases than with district schools.
· As long as the student is living in the state of Arizona and there are openings at the school, a student is eligible to enroll in a charter school. In other words, there are no geographical boundaries for attendance areas for charter schools.
· Many charter schools have a mission focus around which curricular and instructional decisions are made. For example, some charter schools are focused on the arts, which others have a Montessori approach or a Core Knowledge approach.
As a new parent in Prescott Valley, you are fortunate to have many educational options for your students. Students have different learning styles, different interests and do well in different environments. When deciding on a school for your student, you may want to consider the following:
· First, think about your students' learning style and interests. Does he/she do well in a small learning community or a larger one? In what types of classrooms has your student be most successful? In what types of activities does your student like to participate? What do you want in a school? Remember, while test scores are important, there is a lot more to evaluating the effectiveness of a school than just looking at test scores. Consider what factors will make a school the best "fit" for your student.
· Check with the Arizona Department of Education, www.ade.az.gov and with the Chamber of Commerce and find out what district schools, charter schools and private schools are in your area or within a distance you would be willing to transport your student.
· Call the school and ask to set up a time to visit. Find out if the school has a website, and look at the school's website before visiting. Write down your questions before visiting. During your visit, you should be able to see the facilities, talk with an administrator and possibly visit a classroom.
· After visiting, review the responses you got and determine which school would be the best fit for your student.
Debra Slagle is the Superintendent of Park View Middle School, located in the heart of Prescott Valley at 8300 East Dana Drive. Park View serves students in grades 6,7, 8. Class size is limited to 25 students. Named an "Excelling" school by the Arizona Department of Education, Park View is also the department's "Rural School of the Month" for March 2005. You may view the article under the Hot Topic section of the department website www.ade.as.gov For more information call Park View at 775-5115.
April Consumer Tip Article:
Is Your Teen’s Identity Protected?
The parents of teenagers spend many hours teaching them how to drive safely, discussing the importance of an education and warning about the dangers of illegal drugs. Now they can add identity theft to the list of items meriting special attention.
Identity theft is an ever-increasing threat for all consumers, but children and teenagers make particularly good targets. That is because they have “unblemished” credit records (indeed, they have no credit records at all!); once their identity is stolen it can go undetected for months, if not years, and teenagers and children are likely to be ignorant to any signs that their identity has been compromised.
What can parents to do protect their teens and pre-teens? The Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizona suggests the key to shielding your kids from identity theft is to protect their personal information and teach them to question anyone who requests their Social Security number, bank account number, credit card number or other personal financial information.
• Schools, athletic teams and pediatric offices routinely request children's Social Security numbers for registration purposes. Before giving that information, always ask: Is this required? By whom? If you do not like the answer, then decline to provide the data.
• Don’t carry your child’s Social Security card in your wallet or purse and do not permit your teen to do so.
• When your teen applies for his or her driver’s license, make certain that they do not permit their Social Security number to be used as the driver license identification number.
• When your teen opens their first checking account, discuss how important it is to safeguard their checks and their banking account number and advise them to carefully monitor their accounts for suspicious activities. Do the same when they apply for their first credit card.
• Limit the copies of your child’s birth certificate that you give out. If copies are requested in order to allow your children to participate in sports or other extracurricular activities, ask who will have access to the information and where it will be stored.
• Talk to your teen about why he or she should not give out personal financial information in response to phone calls from telemarketers or e-mails from unknown individuals or businesses. Be sure to stress the importance of safeguarding information on the Internet.
• Advise your teen to protect their credit cards and checkbook at all times. Only carry what is necessary in their wallets or purses. They should not take their credit cards or checkbooks with them when they go out partying, for instance.
• If your teen is headed off to college, discuss the importance of safeguarding financial documents, bank account statements, credit cards, and other personal records in their dorm room or apartment. Roommates, friends and casual visitors can have “prying eyes.”
• Check your child’s credit report annually for any unauthorized accounts and requests for credit
Some warning signs of identity theft include pre-approved credit card offers arriving in your child’s name; unfamiliar bank, credit card or other financial statements that are in your child’s name; and/or collection agency notifications or calls in your child’s name.
If you believe your child’s identity may have been stolen, contact one of the three major credit bureaus; immediately dispute any bills with fraudulent charges; and, visit the ID Theft Resource Center on the Federal Trade Commission Web site at www.ftc.gov .
Imformation provided by Better Business Bureau of Central/Northern Arizona, a membership-based, nonprofit organization funded by BBB member companies. The BBB is dedicated to promoting and fostering the highest ethical marketplace relationship through voluntary self-regulation, consumer and business education, and service excellence. The BBB receives approximately 2,400 inquires a day through our website www.arizonabbb.org and phone lines 602-264-1721 and 928-772-3410 in Yavapai County.
8/05
Children Vision
Your child's eyes must function properly to accomplish the many visual tasks he or she will encounter in the years ahead. Because you cannot look through your child's eyes, it's impossible for you to judge how well he or she sees. Children do not know what they are supposed to be able to see, therefore they may not complain until the problem becomes advanced.
Do not confuse a vision screening (a brief check which tests how well a child sees an eye chart from a distance of 20 feet) with a comprehensive examination. Problems with near vision, eye coordination, and focusing are among the many problems not identified in a vision screening. Also, state pass/fail guidelines for a vision screening are NOT 20/20!
80% OF LEARNING IS VISUAL! Untreated, vision deficiencies can affect learning speed and ability, athletic performance, and even a child's self-esteem. School screenings are statistically likely to identify only 1 out of 4 children with a vision problem. Reduced vision is often not detected until it well exceeds an unacceptable level.
Yearly eye exams are important as vision can change very rapidly in children. School starts soon - schedule your child's comprehensive eye exam today!
Information provided by Teri Antone of Antone Optical, 775-9393.
Youth Chamber Receives Grant
Bill Suedmeyer, Faculty Advisor
The Prescott Valley School Youth Chamber of Commerce has just received a grant check for $250.00 from Youth Counts Youth in Philanthropy committee. The check arrived with a letter of congratulations from Jason Sanchez, the Youth in Philanthropy Chair.
The grant application outlined a new program for the Youth Chamber called Teaching Volunteerism to Kids. The program is a service learning experience for Youth Chamber students grades seven through twelve. These students will develop a curriculum and then teach it to chosen four grade classes in the tri-city area. Included in this learning experience will be research skills, organization skills, presentation skills, and evaluation skills.
The $250.00 grant will allow the Youth Chamber to purchase five book sets on volunteerism for its use, as well as for each fourth grade group taught. One fourth grade class will be selected each semester to participate in this exciting venture. Each class will receive three one-hour programs. The first program will be an introductory session on the principles of volunteerism. The second program will help the fourth graders select a project to pursue with their teacher. The third program will both evaluate the success of the selected project and the learning experience.
Funds will also be used by the Youth Chamber to develop and print work guides and time schedule books for each class. All fourth graders participating in each project will receive certificates of completion that will also be developed by the Youth Chamber.
This innovative project will involve some twenty-five Prescott Valley School students. Senior, JaNai Reynolds, has been chosen to be the Teaching Volunteerism to Kids Student Coordinator. The Youth Chamber club thanks Mr. Lew Rees, Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, and the entire staff at Youth Count, for their support and encouragement. This project is a direct result of a classroom visit from Mr. Rees last school year. In a brainstorming session with the students, Mr. Rees recommended that the Youth Chamber pursue such a project. When the Youth Count grant program was announced, everything came together.
The Youth Chamber of Commerce is a Youth Volunteer Corps Chapter and is open to all Prescott Valley School students. In addition to projects that help the community, students learn valuable skills for their future lives. In the past, the volunteer hours have helped the students receive community service awards such as Champions For Kids and the President's Volunteer Service Award. More information on the club and its activities can be received by calling the school at 772-8744.
Photo caption: Front row- Samantha Ortega, President; Rear row (l-r)- JaNai Reynolds, Treasurer;, Neil Hintze, Secretary; Joey Bowman, Vice-President
9/05
Websites for Kids
By MARK DAVIS, General Manager, CommSpeed Internet Service Co.
The Internet is loaded with resources for kids. Parents – take some time with your children to visit the sites listed here.
www.ala.org/parentspage is a good starting point. “Great Web Sites for Children” is sponsored by the American Library Association. The site is organized by subject, and contains hundreds of links to useful sources of information for kids.
www.bandwidthmoms.com can be used by dads too! This site will help you to help your children with their homework. It’s indexed by age group, from pre-school through college.
www.yahooligans.com is like the standard Yahoo! index to the Internet, only it’s designed for kids. Yahooligans is an excellent “home page” for your kids.
www.ajkids.com – Ask Jeeves for Kids is similar to Yahooligans. Like the grown up version of Ask Jeeves, you can ask questions and Jeeves will find the answer for you. Try “Why do I need to sleep?”
www.thinkquest.org/library contains more than 5,000 web sites, every one built by kids for kids to use and learn.
www.kids.gov – Our tax dollars are at work here. Kids.gov has links to THOUSANDS of government agency sites designed for kids. Most of them are really well done, too.
www.nick.com – The official site for the Nickelodeon TV channel.
http://kids.discovery.com is produced by the folks from the Discovery Channel.
www.beritsbest.com is another “portal” for kids, with links to hundreds of great sites. I like this site because it’s comprehensive and contains no advertising.
Other portal sites worth a visit include
www.4kids.com
www.kidsites.com
www.greatsitesforkids.com
www.netsmarts.org
www.surfnetkids.com
There’s more, but I ran out of space!
Legal Site for Kids
A Project of the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education www.LawForKids.org has legal information for young people and about young people. The information is easy to understand and includes LawToons (a series of cartoon strips about serious subjects), information about laws that impact young people, and an opinion area for kids to ask questions and receive answers from volunteer lawyers. The site also has information about young people and the law for teachers, counselors, and parents.
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Public Schools-Humboldt Unified School District |
8766 E. Hwy. 69 |
928-759-4000 |
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Bradshaw Mountain High School |
6000 Long Look Dr. |
759-4100 |
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Bradshaw Mountain Middle School-Dewey |
12255 Turquoise Cr. |
759-4900 |
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Coyote Springs Elementary |
8101 Hwy. 89A |
759-4300 |
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Glassford Hill Middle School |
6901 E Bear Path |
759-4600 |
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Lake Valley Elementary School |
3900 Starlight Dr., |
759-4200 |
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Liberty Traditional School |
3300 N Lake Valley Rd. |
759-4500 |
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Mountain View Elementary |
8601 E Loos Dr. |
759-4700 |
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Charter Schools and Colleges |
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Acorn Montessori Charter School |
8556 E Loos Road |
772-5778 |
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Arizona Montessori Charter School |
7555 Long Look Dr. |
775-0238 |
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Excel Educational Centers |
7515 Long Look Dr. |
775-6681 |
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Franklin Phonetic School |
6151 N. Copper Hill Dr. |
775-6747 |
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Mingus Mountain Academy |
3071 Robert Rd. |
602-249-1311 |
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PACE Preparatory Academy |
6287 E. Copper Hill Dr. |
775-9675 |
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Park View Middle School |
8300 E. Dana Dr. |
775-5115 |
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Prescott Valley Schools - (District office) |
9500 Lorna Lane |
772-8744 |
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Yavapai College-Prescott |
1100 E Sheldon Str. |
445-7300 |
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Yavapai College-Prescott Valley |
6955 Panter Path |
772-5001 |
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YCFA Achieve Academy (at Fair Grounds) |
10401 Hwy. 89A |
775-8000 |
Various Schools in Prescott Valley Area
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