http://focuslearn.org It's not too late for a bright future. Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:33:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Power 107.5 DJ, City, visited Focus North on October 23 to speak to students. City told the story of his own life, from growing up in Columbus, to becoming a nationally recognized DJ. He was an open book, telling students how he sold drugs in college and made a lot ... http://focuslearn.org/2008/11/05/power-1075-dj-city-speaks-to-students-at-focus-north/ Students and Staff at Focus East heard the first hand stories of a man and woman who have experienced homelessness. Many people in the room were tearful after hearing their stories. Students took away the important lesson that their education is the one thing no one can take from them. ... http://focuslearn.org/2008/11/05/students-hear-the-hard-truth-about-life-on-the-streets/ The North school conducted its first Presidential Debate on October 15. The debate’s focus was to inform students about the upcoming presidential election and the two primary candidates running for office. Students arguing for Democrat Barack Obama were Matthew Pitts (team captain), Katrina Clark, Tequisiana Flowe, Raisa Land and Tiara ... http://focuslearn.org/2008/11/05/students-hone-debate-skills-for-presidential-face-off/ Congratulations to our 2008 graduates. North Thomas Lee Allen Allman Bryan J. Bowman Ebony Monique Brown Nicolaas Ray Burchwell Andre L. Cammon Amy Caserta Charles Roger Davis, Jr. Angela Kristen Eyerman Kimberly Louise Lahrmer Michael Keith Shelton Amber Marie Snyder Nicole Renee Starr Benjamin Alexander Steed Renekah Nicole Swann Krystal Lane Tyler East Marvin Clayborne Bozeman Abraham Nehemie Camara Anthony Christopher Carpenter Charyl Patrice Black Clay Aaron Christopher Collymore Sam S. Goddard Darrah ... http://focuslearn.org/2008/10/10/class-of-2008-graduates/ On May 28, Focus students Miguel Bowers, Steven Craig and Shawn McCree had the opportunity to spend their lunch with Power 107.5 DJ City at the radio station’s downtown studio. These lucky students were rewarded with this exciting opportunity because they earned the most credits at their school this year. ... http://focuslearn.org/2008/10/10/students-spend-lunch-at-power-1075-studio-with-dj-city/ Focus Learning Academy is making every effort to offer students the best total educational experience. To accomplish this, Focus has hired a School Resource Officer at each of the three Academies. “Respecting ourselves and everyone around us at the Academy is our number one goal,” explained Focus Executive Director, Ms. Williams. ... http://focuslearn.org/2007/12/20/another-%e2%80%9cresource%e2%80%9d-for-focus-learning-academy/ Focus Southwest recently received a certificate of commendation from the State Board of Education, recognizing their exemplary performance during the 2006-07 school year. Focus Southwest improved by an impressive 10 points on the Local Report Card. The Academy and its Director, Mr. Ater were further praised in the a letter ... http://focuslearn.org/2007/12/20/focus-southwest-commended-by-state-board-of-education/ A traditional ceremony was held Thursday, June 14, to honor those seniors who earned high school diplomas. The ceremony was at Lighthouse Ministries in Columbus and was highlighted by an inspirational speech from State Representative Josh Mandel. Parents and friends cheered and clapped as the students walked across stage to ... http://focuslearn.org/2007/06/25/congratulations-to-the-following-2007-focus-learning-academy-graduates/ Leveraging excitement over learning how to create, record and produce music with Sound Forge and ACID Music Studio software is helping improve attendance and interest at Focus Learning Academy East in Columbus, Ohio. The state-funded charter school is designed to give high school students, teens and young adults an opportunity ... http://focuslearn.org/2007/06/04/sony-music-creation-software-gets-attention-of-high-school-students/ Focus Learning Academy could be affected by Governor Strickland’s budget proposal which threatens the future of charter schools. Staff and students at Focus have proudly stood up for their school in a variety of ways over the past few months though. As part of a letter-writing campaign to legislators, many ... http://focuslearn.org/2007/05/10/focus-students-and-staff-show-support-for-charter-schools/