DSC Center of Opportunity

DCS CENTER OF OPPORTUNITY

The Black History Month Quiz Bowl Competition

“It was a great opportunity for us to showcase our talents,”

- Ty’Marcus Newton

The Black History Month Quiz Bowl Competition featured the Booker T. Washington Scholars against the W.E.B. Dubois Scholars. A er two halves of intense battle the W.E.B. Scholars prevailed in a thrilling 24 – 19 victory.

This month-long celebration a orded students and sta the opportunity to learn about the contributions and achievements of African-Americans.

“It was a great opportunity for us to showcase our talents,” says student participant Ty’Marcus Newton.

11th grade

Catherine Johnson

I am currently in the Gateway Program. I don’t have just one thing that makes school special for me. School is more like my second home. The way everyone is there for each other is lovely. I am a big family person. I like having teachers that will be there for you when you need them. Everybody has each other’s backs if they feel like it’s the right thing to do. I honestly don’t have a favorite subject. The Center of Opportunity is the rst school that I like.

My role model is my best friend and partner in life. I look up to him because he shows me that there is nothing I can’t do in life. He always pushes me to do my best, and he helps me the most.

My role model is my best friend and partner in life. I look up to him because he shows me that there is nothing I can’t do in life.

10th grade

Christian Sanchez

My school is special because the teachers take their time with us and we are not rushed to learn. The environment of the school is quiet and peaceful. It is nothing like the noisy environment at my home school.

My favorite subject is English. I can relate to my English teacher George Brown. I relate to him because of his love for reading.

I would like to go to England to further my education.

I desire to become a Police O cer. I am headstrong and I am focused on reaching my goals.

I desire to become a Police O cer. I am headstrong and I am focused on reaching my goals.

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9th grade

Asma Almontaser

While my home school is WallaceRose Hill, I am currently in the COVID High-Risk program at the Center of Opportunity. I like the support I have been given here. I have a chance to succeed in my online classes because of their support. I feel I can achieve and succeed in my academic goals and standards.

My favorite subject is Art. I am able to express creativity and express my emotions in drawing, painting. I get to use my imagination to create. I am undecided on my career path; I do want to go to college and major in Art or work in the medical eld. My role model is my future self. I look up to the person I am going to be.

I do want to go to college and major in Art or work in the medical field.

8th grade

King Powell

Dr. Kea is special. I admire the way he remains calm and has patience with all of the students under his care. He and the rest of the Center of Opportunity team make the environment a very calm place for me to think about my life decisions. My favorite subject is Math. I want to be a future game developer, which requires a background in coding. Math helps build my knowledge in that career. My inspiration for being a game developer is CoryxKenshin because he’s an African American YouTuber, who has made a living through gaming. He not only plays the games, but he also shares inspirational messages with his followers to keep them upli ed.

I want to be a future game developer, which requires a background in coding.

My philosophy for teaching is that everyone can achieve their goals through a good education.

Danny Taylor

Ihave been employed in education for 21 years. I received my Bachelor of Religious Education from Heritage Bible College.

Education is essential to me, and I want to make a di erence in children’s lives.

My philosophy for teaching is that everyone can achieve their goals through a good education.

My place here at the Center of Opportunity is exceptional because we are a family. We all work together to make a di erence in our students’ lives by helping them to reach their goals.

Principal Kea says, “Mr. Taylor is a Bright Spot. He helps wherever he is needed. Mr. Taylor doesn’t complain. He is polite and kind to everyone.”

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