New Student Interviews for Rotation 4

Last Day of Rotation 2

Kenai Alternative Giving Tree Project

Early Release

Grinch Day

No School for Winter break.

First Day of Rotation 4

After School Academy starts

• Culinary Arts
• Photograph and Graphic Design

Aubrey was selected by the Staff at Kenai Alternative as November's Student of the Month.

November flew by much too quickly. Kenai Alternative students successfully provided our community members, parents and guests Thanksgiving Dinner. Each class was responsible for one of the side dishes. The staff rotated their classes through our kitchen assisting the students in their preparations. RayAnn Nye organized the Serving Crew, and a good time was had by all.

The students are now focusing on our Giving Tree Project. The Giving Tree is a service project completed by the students of Kenai Alternative High School. Our community does a lot for Kenai Alternative. This is our way to demonstrate our gratitude for this by giving back to the children of Kenai. This project would not be possible without the generosity and contributions from the Kenai Elks Wendy Standifer Christmas Fund and the Kenai Community Library. We thank them for their efforts and continued support of our school.

Each gift is wrapped and labeled with a corresponding age group. The age groups are 0-3, 4-7, 8-11, and 12-14. On December 13th, the gifts will be transported to the Kenai Community Library. Parents needing a gift are welcome to take a gift for their child.

Schoolwide we are focusing our efforts on increasing attendance. As the weather gets colder and the days stay dark longer, our attendance has been slipping. This is a historic pattern we are trying to overcome. Please encourage you students and remind them of the importance of daily attendance.

This month brings an end to our third Rotation, and an eagerly awaited Winter Break. January 7th kicks off the fourth rotation and our After School Academy, where students have the opportunity to gain elective credit in after school classes. This session of After School Academy offers culinary arts and photography/graphic arts.

If you are interested in joining us in Rotation four, student interviews are set for the week of December 9th - 13th. Give us a call and set up an interview.

We do not have a full time counselor at this time and are looking forward to searching for one in the coming months.

Shannon Dodge and her crew from Kenitze are here every Wednesday to help with career planning, resume writing, interview assistance, and general mentorship. Please don't hesitate to stop in.

Middle College has opened and is taking applications. They are anticipating 5 openings. If you are interested act quickly to get on the waiting list.

Job Center opportunity. We will be setting up a presentation and a visit for a small group of students to the Job Center across the street.

Home Town?

Wasilla

What is your favorite Holliday and why?

Halloween. It's my birth month and I like to get dressed up.

Most Influential Person?

My Mom. She has always been there for me.

What do you like most about Kenai Alternative?

Getting to talk to people and to interact with the teachers. This school is very welcoming and I like it a lot.

What advice do you have for future students at the Alt?

Don't take it for granted. Take advantage of it, you can have fun and still get your work done.

What are your future plans / Goals / Next Steps?

I an still not sure.

Home Town?

San Diego

What is your favorite Holliday and why?

I like Halloween because I usually go trick or treating with my friends.

Most Influential Person?

Kanye

What do you like most about Kenai Alternative?

Leaving with my friends is fun.

What advice do you have for future students at the Alt?

Do your work to pass.

What are your future plans / Goals / Next Steps?

I want to be a painter of mechanic.

Our goals for the 2024-25 school year are a continuation from the progress we made last year in the areas of improving attendance and graduation rate and social emotional awareness.

For SY 204-25, Kenai Alternative High School will increase the graduation rate to 55% and in turn decrease our drop out rate to less than 25% by offering credit earning opportunities through the continues implementation of the 6 rotation schedule, offering Academic Academy classes and partnering with community organizations with credit offerings

For SY 2024-35 Kenai Alternative will continue working to increase student's ability to remain clam even when under stress by 8% (to 80%) and the KPBSD Climate and Mindset annual survey through the mentorship classes and community building activities.

For SY2024-25 Kenai Alternative will be working to increase our attendance rate past 73% by emphasizing relationships in our mentorship classes.

Attendance rates are up overall but showing a winter slump. Please help your students get to school.

Four month attendance averages:

• 10th grade- 78.48% Down 0.01% from last month's average.
• 11th grade- 77.63% Down 3.97% from last month's average.
• 12th grade- 74.15% Up 0.83 % from last month's average.

The application for the 2024-25 free and reduced lunches are open now. Please take a moment to fill out this form if you haven't done so already - please note that this form is also part of the online forms on the District webpage. If you need to add money to your student's lunch account, you can do so through PowerSchool or by sending cash or a check in with your student.. Pricing is below.

Breakfast

· Students approved for Free and Reduced meals: $0.00

· Students K-12: $2.50

· Adults: $3.00 excluding milk

· Second meal: $3.00

Lunch

· Students approved for Reduced meals: $0.40

· Students 7-12: $4.00

· Adults: $5.50 excluding milk

· Secondary second meal: $4.50

The Safe School Helpline is provided to allow students, parents, and community members the ability to confidentially submit reports of threats of violence, suicide, bullying, or illegal activity that impact KPBSD schools, students, or staff. This service provides users the opportunity to leave a message or speak with a live crisis counselor for immediate needs. The helpline is administered by an independent, outside company. All communications remain private, confidential, and anonymous.

Four Ways to Report to the Safe School Helpline:

Call: 1-800-418-6423 or 1-800-4-1-VOICE (Ext. 359)

Text: TIPS to 614-426-0240

Online: SafeSchoolHelpline.com

Mobile App: Download FREE on the App Store or Google Play

Your message will be communicated with school officials. All information will remain anonymous to encourage the reporting of all safety concerns. Your report will be assigned a case number, which you may use later to confirm that your report was received.

*The Safe School Helpline does not replace 911. Please call 911 if you know an emergency is actively occurring.