Welcome to the Aiken College and Career High School web page. Thank you for visiting. I am Karen Barrett, the School Community Coordinator. I can be reached at any time at 363-6719.

At Aiken College and Career we put a high priority on parents’ and community members’ participation in the programs of our school. Last school year when many other schools were eliminating the School Community Coordinator position from their budgets, Mr. Thomas, our Principal, added the position to the Aiken College and Career budget. This proves his level of commitment to involving parents and community members in our school.

Our Parent Teacher Organization and Local School Decision Making Committee both meet on the 4 th Monday of the month. The LSDMC meets at 6:00 PM and the PTO at 7:00 PM. Both of those meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend.

We are grateful to those who are currently participating in these groups and ask that you please join us as we explore innovative and fun projects to further school, parent, and community member interaction. Much of our success depends on YOU.

Sincerely, Karen Barrett

Karen Barrett, School Community Coordinator, welcomes your calls to, support for, and involvement in the school. Contact her with any questions.

SUCCESSFUL PARENT PROGRAMS :

• September Open House with over 250 in attendance
• November Parent Workshop and 1 st Quarter Awards Assembly catered by our student Cooking Club and Transition Academy students.
• November Board of Education meeting parent presentation
• December Parent Tea with the Success Academy (10 th grade)
• December College Workshop with the Upper Academy (11 th and 12 th grade)

SUCCESSFUL COMMUNITY PROGRAMS :

• Ongoing Tutoring Programs with our Partner In Education – General Electric
• October College Hill Pumpkin Patch Scarecrow Contest participation by Young Ladies of Aiken
• October College Hill Recreation Center Halloween Party participation by our students
• November Board of Education meeting community member presentation
• November Thanksgiving Baskets donated to Christ’s Community in College Hill
• December Christmas Baskets donated to Christ’s Community in College Hill

FUTURE PLANS :

• 4th Quarter Awards Assemblies with programming to highlight our students and their talents
• Spring Health Fair open to all parents and community members
• Academy specific programs for parents

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