Clark Weekly News (5/24/24)
Celebrating 20 years of success!
Congrats and Goodbye for Now to the Class of 2024!
Last Saturday was a wonderful celebration of 98 students who were part of the 20th class to earn Clark diplomas. So many had to overcome obstacles while in high school, including deaths of parents and friends, mental health issues, academic struggles, social justice issues, and more. But this resilient group of students had a goal and finished what they set out to do. Many achieved even more than expected! Check out some stats from this class... wondering if the Class of 2025 or 2026 will raise the bar even higher?
Associate degrees have been earned by more than 60% of the Class of 2024.
Clark seniors collectively complete more than 4,000 hours in the local community through Internships each year in cooperation with over 100 community business partners.
College readiness rates for the class of 2024 demonstrated 97% college readiness in English, 98% college readiness in reading, and 97% college readiness in math.
Clark seniors engage in diverse service learning and community projects and accumulated more than 6,500 service hours during high school.
Clark seniors earned more than $229,500 in local scholarships and more than $400,000 in Bright Futures Scholarships.
Clark seniors have been accepted to more than 58 colleges and universities.
State test scores are in!
We are most definitely on the road to another A and top ranking with the outstanding effort and achievements of our students and their teachers.
Biology EOC- 100% pass rate! 60% level 5. Clark average = 438 District = 405 State = 404
Geometry EOC- 97% pass rate. 31% level 5. 39% improved at least one level from their Algebra 1 EOC. Clark average = 427 District = 403 State = 402
US History- 60% pass rate. 40% level 4 or 5. Clark average = 405 District = 404 State = 408
FSA Grade 10 ELA- 93% pass rate. 71% level 4 or 5. Clark average = 266 District = 245 State = 245
Growth scores being calculated, but they almost all made gains which means a lot of learning occurred this year!
New News or Needs Repeated
Summer hours have begun: Mon- Thurs. 7:00 am- 5:30 pm. Closed Fridays as well as July 4.
Laptops and chargers need to be returned ASAP. Students who have no other technology and are enrolled in summer classes can request and extension to keep it by emailing ljudd@irsc.edu
Remember, you will not get the brand new laptop until these are returned and school issued devices are ONLY for academic purposes. We will continue to monitor for violations of the AUP over the summer. Downloads as well as use for non academic purposes could prevent you from receiving a laptop for the fall semester.
Summer books and codes- Make sure you contact Mrs. Whelpley if you need any for summer A or B. Our budget shuts down soon so if we need to order something, it needs to happen this week.
Tecknow Camp still has spaces. Spread the word for this awesome FREE camp! http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/81/technology
Did you move this year or will be over the summer? If so, you must provide a new address document to Mrs. Farias kfarias1@irsc.edu
Health forms on the way- in the next week, you will receive a letter with information for the MANDATORY orientation/ update session August 7 as well as a health form to complete. We require this annually.
Bus for next year needed? If you MUST have a bus in the morning, you need to email swhelpley@irsc.edu by June 13. We will be working with MCSD to see where stops can be placed based on student need.
A few spaces remain for grade 10 students. Also, our wait list for grade 11 is currently very short, so encourage interested friends to apply today. http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/p/10/admissions
Study Abroad 2025 official Interest Form- If you have more than one student that you would like to send on the trip, please include both students' names on the form so we can have an accurate count. https://forms.gle/wV6Qx1Sse3jDUkEB9
Suite 360 still open for those who didn't complete. If not done, you will be monitored to finish this grade level in addition to next year's requirement. https://martinco.suite360sel.org/ Clark email is username and PW is Cranes1!
We still have some yearbooks left for purchase! If you haven’t purchased a yearbook, they will be sold at that time for $80 cash or check, or you can go online and purchase yours with a debit or credit card at yearbookforever.com
Loggerhead Marinelife Center is looking for students for their Evening Beach Programs Summer Internship. This is a seasonal position that we offer to college students to gain more experience and exposure with field work, sea turtle biology, and public programs. If you know of someone who may benefit from such an internship, please have them fill out the application which can be found here Internship Application.
Clark shirts and hoodies still available! See attached form at end of newsletter or printed copies in the rack by the front desk. Don't miss out on these awesome dri-fit and cotton shirts and hoodies!
Gratitude and Celebration!
Congratulations to Clark grads, David Olmedo-Torres and Brenda Lopez-Martinez (pictured), who received the Take Stock in Children Scholarship! Thanks to all who have mentored! Extra thanks to Ms. Dunn who served as Brenda’s mentor since grade 10.
We are grateful to the many years of dedication Ms. Dunn has given to our Clark family and wish her the best in retirement! We are thrilled to welcome our new ELA teacher, Mrs. Megan Croft, who will begin with us this fall.
Congrats to all the students who earned academic achievement and excellence awards at the assembly on Monday. It was wonderful to have so many families in attendance!
Congrats to recent grad, Falene Arick, on her recent Youth Service Award from the Soroptimist of Stuart!
Gratitude to ALL of our students and family members who have made this an outstanding year with multiple reasons to celebrate!!!
We are super grateful for our partnership with Boys and Girls Club of Martin County who will be helping us begin the first ever CTE program at Clark this fall! Chef Dan will be guiding our students to certifications and job opportunities in the culinary field. Limited space available.
Shout out to Project Graduation who donated gift cards for our seniors! Our students are also able to attend with their former schools so they too can celebrate the culmination of many years of hard work in a safe environment.
Save the Dates
August 7- RETURNING student Update/Orientation Session
August 11- 20 years of Clark celebration
August 12- ALL Clark classes begin (includes DE classes in Clark building)
August 21- IRSC Fall semester begins
Link to the 24-25 Clark calendar: http://www.clarkadvancedlearningcenter.org/uploads/docs/blocks/347/24-25-clark-calendar-final-w-bell-schedule.pdf
Bell Schedule for next year:
Block 1- 8:00 -9:25
Block 2- 9:30-10:55
Block 3- 11- 12:25
LUNCH 12:25- 1:00
Block 4- 1:05-2:30
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