-
May 14, 2011
With the help of a new academic program, Zominique Williams, 18, is a 2011 high school graduate. She and 13 other students on Friday became the first group of graduates from Bridge Academy, a program by Ombudsman Education Services that is aligned with Tennessee educational standards. The program partnered with Jackson-Madison County Schools this school year to help nontraditional students finish high school with the rest of their class.
Full story
Tracie Simer
The Jackson Sun
News Coverage
nontraditional learners
Doris Battle
Jackson-Madison
Jackson
Jackson-Madison County School System
Liberty High School
The Bridge Academy
Ombudsman
Jackson Central-Merry High School
Tennessee
Liberty Technology
Graduation
-
February 11, 2011
Ombudsman Educational Services invites students, parents, administrators and members of the public to a community open house at its Mundelein Learning Center on Wednesday, Feb. 23.
Full story
Calendar Editor
Chicago Tribune Local: Mundelein Section
News Coverage
nontraditional learners
Chicago
Open House
tuition-based
Ombudsman
Alternative Education
Illinois
Mundelein
-
February 10, 2011
Jackson-Madison County School System invites the public to an open house at The Bridge Academy, its new program to help nontraditional learners graduate from high school from 3:00-6:00 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 24.
Full story
Educational Services of America
Ombudsman Educational Services News Release
News Releases
nontraditional learners
Doris Battle
whole school reform model
Jackson-Madison
JMCSS
Jackson
Jackson-Madison County School System
Liberty High School
RttT
Tennessee Department of Education
Ombudsman
Jackson Central-Merry High School
Tennessee
Race to the Top
-
December 07, 2010
JMCSS partners with Ombudsman to create The Bridge Academy to help nontraditional learners graduate from high school. Prospective students and their families can learn more by coming to an Information Day anytime between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 9, in the Jones Room at the Casey Jones Old Country Store and Restaurant located at 56 Casey Jones Lane in Jackson.. Ombudsman is approved by the Tennessee Department of Education as a “whole school reform model” provider, and JMCSS is accessing federal Race to the Top monies to fund the program.
Full story
Ombudsman Educational Services
Ombudsman Educational Services News Release
News Releases
nontraditional learners
Doris Battle
Jackson Central Merry high school
credit recovery
Jackson-Madison
JMCSS
Jackson
Jackson-Madison County School System
Liberty High School
Information Day
Tennessee Department of Education
The Bridge Academy
Ombudsman
Tennessee
Race to the Top
-
December 04, 2010
Jackson-Madison County school officials hope a new program will help their students meet federal requirements and graduate on time from high school.
Full story
Associated Press
WMC-TV 5 - Memphis, TN
News Coverage
nontraditional learners
Doris Battle
Jackson Central Merry high school
Jackson-Madison
JMCSS
Jackson-Madison County School System
Nontraditional learner
The Bridge Academy
Ombudsman
-
November 30, 2010
Admitting he had a problem staying focused at Sonoraville High School, 17-year-old Mikey Ouellette enrolled in “alternative” school to get back on track for the semester.
Ouellette, who was unable to focus in a normal high school classroom setting, first learned of a new type of alternative school option known as Ombudsman through his teachers.
Earlier this school year, Gordon County Schools began a partnership with Ombudsman Educational Services to help students graduate from high school.
Full story
Karissa Stewart
Calhoun Times
News Coverage
nontraditional learners
Accredited
Diploma
Gordon County Schools
Alt Ed
Georgia
Ombudsman
Alternative Education
Calhoun City Schools
-
November 29, 2010
Jackson-Madison County Schools and Ombudsman have partnered to create Bridge Academy, a program to help students graduate on time from high school.
An informational day for parents and students will be held from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 9 at 180 Old Hickory Blvd.
Bridge Academy is scheduled to open on Jan. 4. There will be openings for 60 students from Jackson Central-Merry Academy of Medical Technology and Liberty Technology high schools.
Full story
Tajuana Cheshier
The Jackson Sun
News Coverage
nontraditional learners
Doris Battle
No Child Left Behind
Jackson Central Merry high school
Jackson-Madison
JMCSS
The Br
Jackson-Madison County School System
Nontraditional learner
Ombudsman
Tennessee
Race to the Top