Choices Aug/Sep Newsletter - HAPPINESS
Dignitaries Tour Choices New Energy Academy
Thursday, September 5th, 2013
Congresswoman Doris Matsui, PG&E's Senior Vice President Greg Pruett and Twin Rivers Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Steven Martinez toured the New Energy Academy at Foothill High School with Principal Brian Welborn and Academy Coordinator David Yeroshek. Local media were present to interview students and record the entire event for posterity.
Article on TRUSD
Article on FHS Press
Article on PG&E Website
Slideshow on TRUSD
Video from KCRA
2012 & 2013 SMUD Solar Regattas
2013 Choices Senior Banquet
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Choices Apr/May Newsletter - PROBITY
Choices New Energy Academy awarded $25,000 prize
Choices New Energy Academy at Foothill High School (FHS) is the winner of a $25,000 prize for PG&E's "Unplugged Competition." FHS was one of five high schools that reduced the most carbon dioxide. CLICK HERE
Academy Students perform energy audit...
...at Habitat for Humanity.
Six Flags Discovery Kingdom 2012
ENROLLMENT OPEN FOR CHOICES ACADEMY
Choices New Energy Academy is a school-within-a-school that focuses on careers in the power industry. Students have four classes a day with the same group of academy students (for example ELA 10, World History, Algebra II, and Intro to Energy) and then two non-academy classes (PE, Chemistry, Spanish, etc...)
The academy faculty (Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Rupley, Mr. Saltzen, and Mr. Yeroshek) work closely together and get to know our students well. In the Intro to Energy class you will learn about Wind, Solar, Water and other energy sources and build solar cars and air pressure rockets. We also go on several field trips. In our locker to the left, you can see some videos from last year.
CA Dept of Education News Release
http://www.cde.ca.gov/nr/ne/yr09/yr09rel139.asp
California Students to Receive Education in "Green Energy"
CDE and PGE Help Make Students Career and College Ready
SAN FRANCISCO — The California Department of Education (CDE) and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PGE) are laying the groundwork for a new "green energy" academy pilot program. The New Energy Academy, launched today, is designed to provide energy career education for students who might otherwise not have the opportunity. CaliforniaALL (CalALL), a non-profit committed to enhancing the success of California's students, has also supported development of the Academy.
