By Jamie Rasmussen
Joining the Mini-School program is the best thing I could have possibly done for my academic career. The program is very organized and offers many opportunities. The students and staff welcome you with friendly hand shakes and introductions, making you feel like you’re part of a family.
Education is taken seriously in Mini-School even though it is run more lenient. Doors have been opened to me. I am now part of a school newspaper, allowing me to write, which is something I love to do. I can take classes outside of Mini-School seen as how it is within main stream high school. I am able to keep myself fit by taking advantage of a free weight lifting program that is offered. I am also able to get ahead in school by working to provide for my own personal recognition. Trips are a huge plus to the program. They give students something to work for and to look forward to. You achieve credit by enjoying yourself and learning about different places which is a great deal in my eyes. On top of that you are given the chance to relieve yourself of stress at the end of the day by shooting a game of pool if you wish to do so.
When I attended my first day I didn’t think that there was going to be as much enthusiasm as there is. I had planned on keeping to myself but the environment I was in allowed me to open up and get to know new people. People that I am pleased to be acquainted with.
Motivation is a must for success. I feel that Mini-School motivates students to out do themselves. Being taught by a staff that truly cares about YOU and takes the time to get to know about YOU along with peers who are more than willing to help makes learning desirable. Thanks to Mini-School, I now look forward to each up coming day and plan on doing very well here.