Let’s all give a huge round of applause to CSD student Ethan for completing his APEX algebra class! Algebra has been a thorn in Ethan’s side for some time now and he’s finished. Ethan has been working tirelessly to complete and pass this credit recovery course throughout the year and now he doesn’t need to worry about math until his senior year next year. Here is a photo of the moment Ethan told Mr. James and Ms. Taylor the amazing news. In a time of virtual learning we are so glad we could share this moment with him. Go [...]

Tiana is 19 years old and a graduating senior in the class of 2020. In her spare time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and listening to music. Her key to success when it comes to graduating was completing her work first and partying second. This summer she plans to travel but says that right now “she is just traveling from her room to the kitchen.” After graduation, Tiana plans to continue her pet care business and hopes to become a veterinarian and open her own clinic. Congratulations Tiana on your accomplishment! Learn more about our [...]

As we wrap up the first semester, students at KAP are focusing on what they need to do to round out a successful year. For some, it is catching up in a class or two that they have fallen behind in, as every assignment becomes more and more important as we approach the end of the year. With over half of our program being seniors, graduation is on the line and the buzz is about what exciting things are coming afterward! Others are completing their service learning hours out in the community, another piece of their graduation requirements. We have visits [...]

Here at KAP we take pride in all that our students do, but this month we want to give an extra big shout out to our seniors. They come to school everyday and work hard to be role models for the younger students in our program to take the right path towards graduation. This month, we have had three seniors complete their senior paper. This paper was an argumentative essay and our students showed up! They chose very controversial topics such as violence in video games, gun control, and police brutality. We are proud of our seniors and look forward to [...]

We’ve got a new club going on here at KAP, but you can only be a part of it if you come to school every day of the week! When you are here Monday through Thursday, on Friday you get to take part in The Breakfast Club. This means a special morning treat for students provided by KAP. Our Friday breakfasts range from breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, bacon and eggs, or even hot cinnamon rolls. The purpose of the Breakfast Club is to encourage students to improve their attendance and come to school each day. Since beginning the Breakfast Club [...]

Brandon has completed Spanish II and already earned a high school credit this year! He is using a special program called Apex which is designed to help students recover credits. Brandon has already received his first high school credit this year within the first month of school. Brandon only needs a few more credits in order to graduate and he is motivated to get out and head to college. His goal is to become a welder after taking the proper courses at Chesapeake Community College.

The staff and students here at the Kent Alternative Program are working together with two community partners to give back! We will be taking a trip to our neighbors, the Worton Community Center to bake PINK goodies and treats to then sell to staff and students at the Kent County High School. The entire of proceeds from this event will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation. What is the best part of this event? It was brought to life by one of our students who wanted to do something for Breast Cancer Awareness month! We here at KAP [...]