Adult Continuing Education

ACE students had the  opportunity to meet with representatives  from agencies in the  community such as Department of Labor, Ralph Q. Wheatley Skills Center staff and students, Department of Education,  University of the Virgin Islands and  Military recruiter. They were able to get a sense of Post-Secondary opportunities that are currently  available and speak with  representatives. All guest  had an opportunity to speak to the  entire student body about the  opportunities and  application process. Recruiters were able to  prospect for significant  potential contributors to their  establishments. Students learned about  career options in the  Military, Skill Center and University  of the Virgin Islands and applied  for jobs through Department of Labor and VI Department of Education.

On a campus with a large ESL population, students and staff celebrated the diversity  of cultures at ACE  and promoted an understanding  among the  following  six (6) communities (African, British, Haitian, Latino, Philippines and US Virgin Islands). Communities came together and shared;

* Cultural performances - performed dances, poems, skits, cultural games, etc.

* Historical Background - creatively presented historical  and cultural context, art exhibition, etc.

* Cultural Dishes - prepared  traditional  food that was sampled by students and staff. 

ACE Class of 2024  felt compelled  to give  back to education, which is the  foundation  of their future. ACE students and staff donated school supplies and gave financial  contributions to purchase supplies to donate  to the  "Foundation of their Future". They identified two (2) Elementary Schools with Pre-K classes (Yvonne E. Bowsky and Ulla F. Muller  Elementary Schools) and  one  (1) Head Start Center (Bovoni Center). During the  visits  to each  school/center, they made presentations to each student, staff and the  entire  class. Finally, they engaged in games with the  students. 

To culminate Class of 2024 Senior Week, seniors celebrated with staff. friends  and family at Magens Bay. They relaxed "In the Sun" and created  lasting memories before their departure after graduation.

BOE Financial Aid Coordinator, Sylvanie Rhymer, presented a financial aid  workshop to the seniors at ACE. She shared  information regarding  BOE Territorial Scholarships and the  Special Legislative  Programs  for the academic school year 2024-2025. Students received a detailed  list of all the  different  types of  scholarships including  those specific to career paths. It was an informative session for seniors who were not aware of the  financial assistance provided by BOE.

Director Mason provided preparedness training that educated staff on how  to respond to an active shooter (run, hide, fight). The  information  shared  helped the  staff understand  what to do when faced with a shooter on campus  and  in the  community and prepared the staff for the  upcoming  drill on campus.

ACE Students and Staff attended "Lights On In The  Library" at CAHS and learned;

* How to identify the behaviors  that  let parents know their children are in crisis.

* What parents can do to support  their children who are in crisis.

* Why parents should act quickly with early  interventions when their  children exhibit behavior outside of the  norm.

* What resources and services are available to assist children and their families.