Education Notes (3/25/15)
LAMS partners with local Iberia Bank
The Lehigh Acres branch of Iberia Bank visited Lehigh Acres Middle School on Junior Achievement “Dress for Success Day” to visit the AVID Program.
Representatives from the bank visited AVID classes and tutored students on making career choices.
They also assisted students as they explored all aspects of a chosen profession, including financial reward opportunities within the chosen profession.
Dong named to Dean’s List
Andy Dong, of Lehigh Acres, was named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester for the Emory College of Arts and Sciences at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Students must be in the top 20 percent of Emory College or have approximately a 3.850 grade point average or higher to be named to the Dean’s List.
Student Assignment Open Enrollment to end
The Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period for the 2015-16 year ends on March 27 at 4 p.m.
Parents or guardians of any student entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade, as well as any student new to the district, must complete and submit a Student Assignment application by the deadline.
Parents of children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1 should apply for kindergarten for the 2015-16 year. Parents need to register their child, even if they have an older child already in school.
Student Assignment utilizes a lottery system. A family who registers the first day has the same chance of getting a school as that of a family who registers the last day.
The district unveiled a new “Find My School” tool for parents this year. Parents are encouraged to visit the website to map their address and find schools that are available in their subzone.
Parents may come to any of the following locations between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to register children:
– Lehigh Acres Office, 1262 Wings Way, Suite 207
– Cape Coral Office, 370 N. Santa Barbara Blvd.
– Fort Myers Office, 2855 Colonial Blvd.
Job training in medical office skills available
Lee County residents working at low-skill, low-paying jobs who have not had an opportunity for higher education or previous job training can take advantage of cost-free job training in medical front-office skills to increase their pay.
The seven-month no-cost job-training program starts April 21 and runs through November.
Telephone interviews will be accepted now to April 17; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and fills up quickly.
Applicants must be working, provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, proof of high school diploma or GED, proof of Lee County residency, and pass a criminal background check and basic assessment in reading, language and spelling.
The Medical Office Skills (certificate) Program provides instruction in keyboarding and computer applications, medical terminology, medical office procedures, HIPAA, and billing and coding.
Students also receive assistance with resumes, interview skills and job searching, as well as one year of intensive case management.
Applicants must have reliable transportation to the classes, which are held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Fort Myers Institute of Technology, at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers.
The program covers all costs for tuition, books and can cover childcare cost during class hours.
To determine eligibility, call Barbara Goins at (239) 533-7902.
Scholarships available
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will award several $500 scholarships to single parents with minor children living at home.
The applicant must: be a resident of Lehigh Acres; currently be enrolled in continuing education classes at an accredited college, university or technical school; and be in good standing.
There is no pre-printed application form; the following information is required:
– Proof of Lehigh Acres residence, such as a utility/electric bill or rent receipt
– Street address and telephone number; P.O. boxes not accepted
– Name of college, university or technical school enrolled in
– Brief biography that includes area of study
Applications must be received no later than April 17 in order to be considered.
Mail applications to: Mrs. Diane A. Lashua, Scholarship Chairman, 123 Sebring Circle, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.
Awards will be issued May 15.
For details, contact (412) 708-0422 or lashuad@comcast.net.
Auxiliary accepting scholarship applicants
The Lehigh Regional Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applicants for its annual scholarship award.
The scholarships are offered to residents of Lehigh Acres who are ages 18 and older.
They are provided for any type of medical education.
Applications may be obtained at the information desk in the front lobby of Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
Applications must received no later than April 30.
Education Notes (3/25/15)
LAMS partners with local Iberia Bank
The Lehigh Acres branch of Iberia Bank visited Lehigh Acres Middle School on Junior Achievement “Dress for Success Day” to visit the AVID Program.
Representatives from the bank visited AVID classes and tutored students on making career choices.
They also assisted students as they explored all aspects of a chosen profession, including financial reward opportunities within the chosen profession.
Dong named to Dean’s List
Andy Dong, of Lehigh Acres, was named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester for the Emory College of Arts and Sciences at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Students must be in the top 20 percent of Emory College or have approximately a 3.850 grade point average or higher to be named to the Dean’s List.
Student Assignment Open Enrollment to end
The Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period for the 2015-16 year ends on March 27 at 4 p.m.
Parents or guardians of any student entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade, as well as any student new to the district, must complete and submit a Student Assignment application by the deadline.
Parents of children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1 should apply for kindergarten for the 2015-16 year. Parents need to register their child, even if they have an older child already in school.
Student Assignment utilizes a lottery system. A family who registers the first day has the same chance of getting a school as that of a family who registers the last day.
The district unveiled a new “Find My School” tool for parents this year. Parents are encouraged to visit the website to map their address and find schools that are available in their subzone.
Parents may come to any of the following locations between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to register children:
– Lehigh Acres Office, 1262 Wings Way, Suite 207
– Cape Coral Office, 370 N. Santa Barbara Blvd.
– Fort Myers Office, 2855 Colonial Blvd.
Job training in medical office skills available
Lee County residents working at low-skill, low-paying jobs who have not had an opportunity for higher education or previous job training can take advantage of cost-free job training in medical front-office skills to increase their pay.
The seven-month no-cost job-training program starts April 21 and runs through November.
Telephone interviews will be accepted now to April 17; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and fills up quickly.
Applicants must be working, provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, proof of high school diploma or GED, proof of Lee County residency, and pass a criminal background check and basic assessment in reading, language and spelling.
The Medical Office Skills (certificate) Program provides instruction in keyboarding and computer applications, medical terminology, medical office procedures, HIPAA, and billing and coding.
Students also receive assistance with resumes, interview skills and job searching, as well as one year of intensive case management.
Applicants must have reliable transportation to the classes, which are held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Fort Myers Institute of Technology, at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers.
The program covers all costs for tuition, books and can cover childcare cost during class hours.
To determine eligibility, call Barbara Goins at (239) 533-7902.
Scholarships available
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will award several $500 scholarships to single parents with minor children living at home.
The applicant must: be a resident of Lehigh Acres; currently be enrolled in continuing education classes at an accredited college, university or technical school; and be in good standing.
There is no pre-printed application form; the following information is required:
– Proof of Lehigh Acres residence, such as a utility/electric bill or rent receipt
– Street address and telephone number; P.O. boxes not accepted
– Name of college, university or technical school enrolled in
– Brief biography that includes area of study
Applications must be received no later than April 17 in order to be considered.
Mail applications to: Mrs. Diane A. Lashua, Scholarship Chairman, 123 Sebring Circle, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.
Awards will be issued May 15.
For details, contact (412) 708-0422 or lashuad@comcast.net.
Auxiliary accepting scholarship applicants
The Lehigh Regional Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applicants for its annual scholarship award.
The scholarships are offered to residents of Lehigh Acres who are ages 18 and older.
They are provided for any type of medical education.
Applications may be obtained at the information desk in the front lobby of Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
Applications must received no later than April 30.
Education Notes (3/25/15)
LAMS partners with local Iberia Bank
The Lehigh Acres branch of Iberia Bank visited Lehigh Acres Middle School on Junior Achievement “Dress for Success Day” to visit the AVID Program.
Representatives from the bank visited AVID classes and tutored students on making career choices.
They also assisted students as they explored all aspects of a chosen profession, including financial reward opportunities within the chosen profession.
Dong named to Dean’s List
Andy Dong, of Lehigh Acres, was named to the Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester for the Emory College of Arts and Sciences at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia.
Students must be in the top 20 percent of Emory College or have approximately a 3.850 grade point average or higher to be named to the Dean’s List.
Student Assignment Open Enrollment to end
The Student Assignment Open Enrollment Period for the 2015-16 year ends on March 27 at 4 p.m.
Parents or guardians of any student entering kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade, as well as any student new to the district, must complete and submit a Student Assignment application by the deadline.
Parents of children who will be 5 on or before Sept. 1 should apply for kindergarten for the 2015-16 year. Parents need to register their child, even if they have an older child already in school.
Student Assignment utilizes a lottery system. A family who registers the first day has the same chance of getting a school as that of a family who registers the last day.
The district unveiled a new “Find My School” tool for parents this year. Parents are encouraged to visit the website to map their address and find schools that are available in their subzone.
Parents may come to any of the following locations between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to register children:
– Lehigh Acres Office, 1262 Wings Way, Suite 207
– Cape Coral Office, 370 N. Santa Barbara Blvd.
– Fort Myers Office, 2855 Colonial Blvd.
Job training in medical office skills available
Lee County residents working at low-skill, low-paying jobs who have not had an opportunity for higher education or previous job training can take advantage of cost-free job training in medical front-office skills to increase their pay.
The seven-month no-cost job-training program starts April 21 and runs through November.
Telephone interviews will be accepted now to April 17; the class is filled on a first-come, first-served basis and fills up quickly.
Applicants must be working, provide proof of earned income or unemployment compensation, proof of high school diploma or GED, proof of Lee County residency, and pass a criminal background check and basic assessment in reading, language and spelling.
The Medical Office Skills (certificate) Program provides instruction in keyboarding and computer applications, medical terminology, medical office procedures, HIPAA, and billing and coding.
Students also receive assistance with resumes, interview skills and job searching, as well as one year of intensive case management.
Applicants must have reliable transportation to the classes, which are held 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday at the Fort Myers Institute of Technology, at 3800 Michigan Ave., Fort Myers.
The program covers all costs for tuition, books and can cover childcare cost during class hours.
To determine eligibility, call Barbara Goins at (239) 533-7902.
Scholarships available
The General Woman’s Club of Lehigh Acres will award several $500 scholarships to single parents with minor children living at home.
The applicant must: be a resident of Lehigh Acres; currently be enrolled in continuing education classes at an accredited college, university or technical school; and be in good standing.
There is no pre-printed application form; the following information is required:
– Proof of Lehigh Acres residence, such as a utility/electric bill or rent receipt
– Street address and telephone number; P.O. boxes not accepted
– Name of college, university or technical school enrolled in
– Brief biography that includes area of study
Applications must be received no later than April 17 in order to be considered.
Mail applications to: Mrs. Diane A. Lashua, Scholarship Chairman, 123 Sebring Circle, Lehigh Acres, FL 33936.
Awards will be issued May 15.
For details, contact (412) 708-0422 or lashuad@comcast.net.
Auxiliary accepting scholarship applicants
The Lehigh Regional Medical Center Hospital Auxiliary is accepting applicants for its annual scholarship award.
The scholarships are offered to residents of Lehigh Acres who are ages 18 and older.
They are provided for any type of medical education.
Applications may be obtained at the information desk in the front lobby of Lehigh Regional Medical Center, at 1500 Lee Blvd.
Applications must received no later than April 30.
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