DeSoto ISD Dropout Recovery Program Celebrates Soon To Be Graduates!

| May 30, 2016 | EDUCATION, LEAD STORY, LOCAL, NEWS | No Comments
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Brittany Blake, Kayla Richard, Valerie Viveros and Bryan Robles (not pictured) came in and GOT ‘ER DONE! Despite the number of courses needed to meet graduation requirements, they decided on a plan of action, and did not lose sight of it. They came early, stayed late, worked nights and weekends to complete courses needed for graduation.
Brittany Blake, Kayla Richard, Valerie Viveros and Bryan Robles (not pictured) came in and GOT ‘ER DONE! Despite the number of courses needed to meet graduation requirements, they decided on a plan of action, and did not lose sight of it. They came early, stayed late, worked nights and weekends to complete courses needed for graduation.

(DESOTO, TX) — In celebration of the pending graduation ceremonies, WINGS staff invited students and families to a luncheon recognizing the significant strides that have been made.  WINGS (Where I Now Gain Success) is the DeSoto ISD dropout prevention and recovery program launched in 2005.  It is an alternative program for students to attend self-paced courses and gain their diploma.

Principal Homer Webb encouraged the students to continue to make progress by making good decisions.  While announcing available scholarship information to the students, Webb shared his personal story of making poor choices that resulted in the loss of his college scholarship.  “Every month I write a check to pay off a student loan and I will have to do that for 30 years.  How many of you could use an extra $200 per month?  Then make good decisions!”

 

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Deja Scott congratulates and encourages students, then celebrates with Mom.

The ceremony recognized student milestones and celebrated business partners and mentors who had supported the staff and students throughout the school year.

2016 STUDENT AWARDS

2016 FIRST TO COMPLETE – Deonta Thomas – plans to attend Jarvis Christian

2016 SECOND TO COMPLETE – Kyle Dotson – now working at Best Buy

DETERMINATION – Elizabeth Baltimore and Jayson Martinez

PERSISTENCE: “GET ‘ER DONE” – Brittany Blake, Kayla Richard, Bryan      Robles, and Valerie Viveros

THANK YOU LORD – YOU DID IT (passed TAKS Science) – Todd Mathews

U.S. NAVY RECRUIT – Charles Lee

Deja Scott congratulates and encourages students, then celebrates with Mom.
Isis Bradley (pictured with Mom) actually completed studies in December and began matriculating at Tyler Junior College where she has completed her first semester.

In addition to several students attending or planning to attend colleges or trade schools, there was a recognition of an ‘interesting story’ that had occurred during the school year.  Cameron Cole had been admonished to get to class on time all the time.  One day Cameron got a speeding ticket trying to get to WINGS on time!  Mr. Mack Tubbs, WINGS counselor, was a character witness for him in court.

The WINGS staff was recognized by parents and students thanked the staff.  Graduation is slated for Friday, June 3 at DeSoto High School.