Because
of the unique background of the students at the Scheel Center some of them will
not be able to continue their academic pursuits after the 8th or 9th grade level, or they will at least need to secure a part time job in order to
do so. In an effort to equip all our students for life after school the
following technical courses are currently being offered to students when they
start their "basico" year. Each course's objective is to prepare a student with
the prerequisite knowledge and skill required to get a job in that field.
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The
carpentry program at the Scheel center began in 2009 and is off to a great
start. During the first few months of the program both boys and girls were
taught theory and took part in hands on training. First, students built their
own workbenches, they then moved on to coat racks, frames for paintings and
most recently: study desks, which they will later be able to take home and use
for their other studies. (Many of our students do not have any hard surface to
do homework on.)
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This course is taught by local business owner and expert carpenter Tomas Hernández Hernánde |
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The cooking class is a favorite amongst many of the
students of the Scheel Center. The cooking class focuses on:
Sanitary cooking practices
Use and care of commercial grade cooking equipment
Preparation of both basic and advanced entrees and desserts
Promoting a love for the culinary arts
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Edna Súarez is the head of the kitchen and is one of the teachers the cooking class. |
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Ana Maria Trujillo is the other teacher for the cooking class. |
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Computers: Starting in
October of 2009 students of the Scheel Center have access to a computer
lab to begin acquiring the computer skills to prepare them to succeed in a high
tech world
Computer courses will cover:
Basic computer skills:
typing, navigation of Windows, use of a word processor, use of a spreadsheet,
accessing the Internet, using email.
Research skills: performing
Internet searches, criteria for a reputable Internet source.
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