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Entries by Justina Janas
Graduate Spotlight: From ESL Student to ESL Teacher
Giselle G. is a perfect example of what happens when a hard working student connects with a teacher who understands how to help them succeed. As a sophomore, her battle with Graves’ disease (an immune system disorder) and requirements as an ESL (English as a second language) student made traditional schools a hard fit for […]
Highlighting Visions’ Partnership with Outschool
Since 2017, Visions In Education has partnered with Outschool to offer our students and parents online group classes led by independent teachers. With thousands of online enrichment activities to choose from, Outschool has helped connect Visions students to valuable educational resources and opportunities, even as in-person enrichment opportunities became limited in 2020. “We partner with vendors who […]
Visions Gives Back
Last month, Human Resources organized an Adopt A Student program to give back to our community. Nine students were randomly selected to receive gifts to uplift their spirits. Gift and monetary donations were provided by teachers and staff. HR collected information about each of the students and went shopping while other staff helped wrap the […]
Student Spotlight: Racetrack Superstar Drives At His Own Speed
The cars Doug L. drives might be a little smaller than normal, but his skill behind the wheel always gets him to the finish line. A talented RC car racer, Doug’s hobby has garnered him national success and attention from more seasoned RC enthusiasts. So when it came time to look for a high school, […]
Happy Holidays from Superintendent Olmos
Dear Visions students, staff, and families: As Winter Break quickly approaches, I can’t help but think about how our lives have drastically changed over the last two years. And yet I am deeply encouraged by how we’ve navigated the challenges and ever-evolving realities with diligence, resilience, and a willingness to embrace change. We have come […]
Student Spotlight: Independent Study Offers Student a Personalized Path
Isabella Paul is no stranger to Visions In Education. From first to sixth grade, her family worked with the Home School Academy staff to provide her a personalized education. But after leaving Visions and spending two years in more traditional schools, Isabella felt like her needs weren’t being met. “I wasn’t really learning anything on […]
Students Learn to Save Lives
On November 3 and 4, twenty one high school students gathered in Carmichael to learn skills that might one day save someone’s life. Led by Independent Study Principal Shannon Alward and Teacher on Special Assignment Nancy Ortner, Visions students learned the fundamentals of CPR and basic first aid as part of Visions’ Career Technical Education […]
Steve Phelps American Dream Scholarship Receives Generous Donation
Thanks to the efforts of former Visions employee Peter Breton and the members of the Sober Riders Motorcycle Club, Sacramento Chapter, the Steve Phelps American Dream Scholarship received a $500 donation on behalf of the club. Peter, who retired from Visions in 2019, helped to raise funds for the scholarship by selling raffle tickets to Visions […]