Carmel Clay Schools Offers Its Expedition Program for Carmel Residents Writer // Janelle Morrison • Photography // Courtesy of CCS
Did you know that since 2011, Carmel Clay Schools (CCS) has offered a program—Expedition Program— that offers eight educational sessions to a select group of Carmel residents. The program provides these residents an exclusive educational journey and in-depth understanding of the operations, programs, incredible educators and outstanding students of CCS.
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hroughout the year, participants are immersed in CCS’ school buildings and participate in extended dialogue and hands-on activities as they explore the following topics: • Business & Finance • Curriculum • Extracurriculars • Food Services • Human Resources • Role of the School Board
• Student Services: Mental Health; School Safety; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion • Technology • Transportation Participants also have fun meeting students and staff, dining on healthy school meals and uncovering the culture of excellence at CCS.
Some Words From Former Participants The first “class” who completed the Expedition program in 2011–12 consisted
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of men and women from various backgrounds and professions, including Carmel Dads’ Club President Jack Beery. Beery shared his thoughts on the program and why people from the community should register for this program. “I felt the expedition was kind of a behind-the-scenes tour of Carmel Clay Schools,” Beery shared. “It was a great experience to learn more about things that I really didn’t understand. Having grown up in the [CCS] school system and having the partnership between CCS and Carmel
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