Enjoying the Break

Students, I hope you're having a blast during your fall break. We are so fortunate to live in an area of the country that has such awesome weather. Thousands of people from all over the world pay big bucks to come visit this part of the U.S.

Don't waste your time playing video games or watching TV. Get outside and hike, fish, bike, walk, jog, breathe. Share your smile with someone. There are people right outside your door who really need a smile, a listening ear, a helping hand, or something else that only you can give them.

And remember to be kind.

Arizona Department of Education
Arizona Student Education & Career Action Plans

On February 25, 2008 the Arizona State Board of Education approved Education and Career Action Plans for all Arizona students grades 9-12 (R7-2-302.05).

Philosophy:	We as educators believe that integrating an Education and Career Action Plan (ECAP) process into all facets of the school experience enables students to be lifelong learners and problem-solvers, developing and applying 21st century skills to their life experiences, as students, as workers, as consumers, and as responsible citizens. With the ability to identify skills and interests and to apply that knowledge to create their own ECAP, our students will have developed needed skills to advance in a more fluid, seamless transition, meeting 21st Century technologies and work place postsecondary requirements.
Definition	An ECAP (Education and Career Action Plan) reflects a student's current plan of coursework, career aspirations, and extended learning opportunities in order to develop the student's individual academic and career goals.

As always,

R. Burd