Amboy

from SVM_Pride Magazine_2022-2023

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The focus of the last couple of years at Amboy High School has been the idea of being College and Career Ready. We’re doing this by implementing a course all freshmen students are enrolled in that focuses on skills ranging from note taking, test taking, and answering the basic high school questions, to working through Xello and determining possible career pathways each student could enjoy. The class continues with working through a 4-year course plan and the discussions of all the options we have available to students as they progress through high school to become ready to become productive members of our society.

Throughout high school, students have the opportunity to attend Sauk Valley Community College to get some general education credits out of the way for all or part of their day. They can attend Whiteside Area Career Center to be trained in one of 17 different occupational areas. Students also have the opportunity to complete internships at area businesses in any career choice they desire. AMBOY cont’d to page 6

Valentin Vazquez works at Allied Locke as part of Amboy High’s internship program.

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On top of this, Amboy High school was able to grant three Illinois College and Career Pathways Endorsements in the area of Human and Public Service (education) and we are looking at adding endorsements in the areas of Manufacturing and Agriculture soon. Students in our Pathways Program are able to spend over 60 hours observing or working in their field of interest; they also need to participate in two team activities where they find a problem and work toward a solution, along with other requirements of the program.

Last year, three of our students created a Literacy Night for Central school students and their parents. It was a great experience for the students in elementary school and high school alike.

In September, Amboy High School hosted a College and Career Fair that brought in over 50 colleges and businesses to share their knowledge with our students in grades 5-12. Vendors gave 20-minute presentations about their organization and shared employability skills and tips with our students. We are looking forward to expanding the event in the future. n Amboy High School’s College and Career Fair.

Madison O’Malley and Alexa Morris take part in Health Occupations training at WACC. Olivia Miller, Ian Eller and Olivia Dinges hosted Literacy Night.

Sensient Flavors is very proud of all of the achievements of the students at Amboy High School and our neighboring community schools. Continue to work hardand take pride in everything you do!