Thousand Oaks, CA – CCS is proud of its scholars and uses the Firebird of the Year program to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of a select group of scholars at the end of each school year. These scholars received the Scholar of the Month award during the 2017-18 school year. From this pool, the leadership team selected the inaugural Firebirds of the Year based on their academic excellence, work ethic, leadership skills, and virtual involvement.
Online Elementary School Firebird of the Year: Ayden A., of Long Beach
“Ayden is a true shining star,” said Erin Smith, Director of Online Learning. “This year he achieved tremendous academic progress and personal growth. Ayden truly embodied each of CCS’ core values because he was always respectful to his teachers and peers. He participated during his learning labs and accomplished great achievements. All year long Ayden was a great team player who worked well with others and always acted with integrity. The elementary school is proud to name Ayden the Firebird of the Year!”
Online Middle School Firebird of the Year: Michael S., of Perris
“Michael exemplified all of the CCS core values and was an outstanding scholar this year,” said Ashley Daugherty, K-8 coordinator. “Michael maintained excellent grades all year long in his courses. He always spoke to his teachers and peers with the utmost respect inside and outside of the classroom. He was in constant communication with his teachers to ensure that he succeeded in his courses and he actively participated in all of his learning labs. The middle school is elated to give Michael the Firebird of the Year award.”
Online High School Firebird of the Year: Alani S., of Newbury Park
“Alani exemplified all of CCS’ core values. She was a self-motivated scholar who always did her best in all of her courses,” said Janae Smith, high school coordinator. “She worked hard to achieve her educational goals. She actively participated in her learning labs and worked closely with her teachers to ensure that she understood all of her coursework. Alani was respectful to her teachers and peers and was a team player as she collaborated with classmates in learning labs. The entire high school team is honored to name Alani the Firebird of the Year. We look forward to seeing how far she will go with CCS as her guide.”
Options Program Firebird of the Year: Thor S., of Clovis
“Thor is an impressive young man,” said Kristy Smith, Director of Options Learning. “He is kind and friendly but, more than that, he is compassionate and respectful. “All year long Thor made himself available to help younger scholars or adults at The Learning Village and in the community at large. This year he was truly a team player who always acted with integrity. This young man gets things done! The Options Program is truly honored to name Thor the Firebird of the Year.”
“Congratulations to all of our inaugural Firebirds of the Year! There are many talented scholars at CCS, and this new program is just one of the many ways we recognize and celebrate the exceptional work of a select group of scholars,” shared J.J. Lewis, President & CEO. “Please join all of us at CCS in celebrating Ayden, Michael, Alani and Thor for being named our Firebirds of the Year!”
About Compass Charter Schools
Compass Charter Schools (CCS) is a WASC-accredited virtual public charter school serving thousands of scholars throughout the state. Catering to TK-12 grade scholars, CCS offers the choice of either their homeschool or online academic program. CCS is committed to creating a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for lifelong learning, and preparing scholars to take responsibility for their future successes.
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Ayden A., Online Elementary School Michael S., Online Middle School
Alani S., Online High School Thor S., Options Scholar