A Small School Takes Big Steps for the Whole Child
Post submitted by Whole Child Blogger Robyn Gee
What could prompt a high school student who once upon a time wanted to become an Egyptologist or a race car driver to decide in her senior year that she wants to become a teacher?
Maybe it’s the fact that Janet Gil is a student at Quest Early College High School, which was recognized this year with the Vision in Action: The ASCD Whole Child Award.
Working in partnership with Lone Star College-Kingwood, students at Quest can earn a high school diploma while simultaneously earning an associate’s degree or two years of credit toward a bachelor’s degree. “We