{"id":13108,"date":"2018-06-06T13:26:44","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T20:26:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=13108"},"modified":"2018-06-11T15:30:27","modified_gmt":"2018-06-11T22:30:27","slug":"venture-academy-celebrates-the-class-of-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnews.pylusd.org\/?p=13108","title":{"rendered":"Venture Academy celebrates the Class of 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

On June 6, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District\u2019s (PYLUSD) Adult Transition Program, known as Venture Academy, held its annual\u00a0commencement ceremony in honor of the Class of 2018.<\/p>\n

Following the graduates\u2019 procession, Principal Kim Smith welcomed the PYLUSD Board of Education members and administrators in attendance, including Trustees Judi Carmona and Karin Freeman, as well as Superintendent, Dr. Greg Plutko, Assistant Superintendent, Kevin Lee, and Director of Instructional Support, Carrie Bisgard. Principal Smith also acknowledged the families, staff members, and most importantly, the school\u2019s nine graduates attending the ceremony.<\/p>\n

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Principal Kim Smith.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Principal Smith\u00a0went on to\u00a0discuss how proud she was of the nine graduates\u2019 accomplishments working at local businesses such as TJ Maxx, Sears Outlet, Home Goods, and more. She noted how many students also had created personal portfolios, participated in mock job interviews, and completed job applications during their time in the academy. In addition to work skills, the students were also taught valuable life skills such as using public transportation, making simple purchases, and enjoying activities in the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether students dream of living with family or living on their own someday, our goal for all students is to become the best, most independent version of themselves,\u201d she shared.<\/p>\n

After a brief video including fun pictures of the graduates over the years, Trustee Judi Carmona accepted Venture Academy\u2019s Class of 2018 as having completed all mandatory program requirements. She also offered sincere words of encouragement and praise to the young adults.<\/p>\n

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Trustee Judi Carmona.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Venture Academy teachers Ryan Shaw and Jamie Randall then presented each graduate with their certificate of completion and invited them on stage to shake hands with Trustees, District administrators, and teachers. Of note, student Maricarmen Jimenez received a $350 scholarship on behalf of the District’s Placentia-Linda Unified Managers (PLUM) to help her with her next venture in attending Fullerton Community College for her higher education.<\/p>\n

\"Maricarmen<\/a>

Maricarmen Jimenez receiving her PLUM scholarship from Principal Smith.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Congratulations, Venture graduates!<\/p>\n

Venture Academy Class of 2018<\/span><\/strong>
\nCarlo Alvizuri
\nJacob Bolin
\nAlexander Fischer
\nMaricarmen Jimenez
\nJose Martinez
\nJesus Raygoza
\nAndrew Ritchie
\nPerla Torres
\nEduardo Zavala<\/p>\n

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