TEACHER IN-SERVICE

On Tuesday, May 23rd, all MBA teachers attended a workshop on ADD/ADHD.  The in-service was taught by Dr. John Taylor of Western Oregon University.  Teachers learned strategies to assist students with ADD/ADHD at MBA with both their classroom learning and campus behaviors.  Well over half of the students at MBA have ADHD characteristics.  One sequence of strategies involves dealing with student behaviors without drawing negative attention to students.  Other strategies will involve effective time management, proper nutrition and modification to classroom lighting.

RIVER RAFTING

Mount Bachelor Academy’s River Classroom trips are offered four times per year during our Alternative Curriculum Weeks.  These academic/adventure trips are led by Charyn McDonnell and assisted by Mike Zielaskowski; both are certified American Canoe Association Instructors.  Trips are four to six days in length and are conducted on the Deschutes River.  River Classroom trips are a complete instructional course that teaches paddle rafting, rowing, river rescue, boat repair, river camping, cooking and etiquette. Students who successfully complete the course receive a course completion card and certificate from the American Canoe Association and .25 credit of high school PE or elective credit.  MBA also conducts Friday raft rips on the Deschutes River which are recreational in nature and one day only.

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