Wednesday, October 27, 2010

"Your right to write"

Mr. John runs a writing workshop with students from the after school studio program at Base HS/Home Project site.


The students are amazing and super talented!!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Back To School

Mr. John and Casara our JetSetters Youth Instructor explain JetSetters to over 300 parents and friends.

"Cut it Out" Barber Shop class every Thurs. 3:30-5:30

1st Session "Basic Tape Up"
The Ladies even began the cosmo class



"Dinner with Dex" Cooking Class every Wed. 4-6pm

Mexican Food was this past Wed. ummmm




Last Week was Italian food...






Sunday, September 19, 2010

After School

The after school programs at Encinal H.S have gotten off to a great start. There are lots of new programs starting Oct. 4th but for now here is some of what's been happening.

Wood-Shop Class
B-Boy/B-Girl & Turf DancingGLOW (Girls Leading Ourselves to Womanhood)
The Snack is Back!!
Homework Time
Reading is Fun-damental
Some down time before H.W.Making posters and signs for outreachThe Diaz Dance class is off and dancing... Peer TutoringAfter School Band Rehearsal
Drop in H.W. support and Study HallAuto Shop class learns how to detail a car...check the fluids...and change the oil.Art of the Community class begins their 1st project

Monday, August 30, 2010

Welcome back!!

Welcome back Jets!! Jetsetters after school program will begin on Tuesday 9/7/10. If you're interested in participating in one of our many after school programs including tutoring, hands on learning, credit recovery and elective classes please stop by Portable 703 for an application. We look forward to A GREAT YEAR!!

Here are some classes we offer for Credit:

Cyber High
Cyber High is a comprehensive electronic high school that is available to any student with Internet access. The Cyber High curriculum is aligned with the Content Standards and Frameworks of California. Jetsetters is offering Cyber for free to students who stay after school and want to take on-line classes.

Diaz Dance
Diaz Dance incorporates modern, jazz, and hip-hop dance styles. Students receive elective credits for their participation.

Flip The Script
This class teaches students the art of video & film production using Flip Cameras. Students are required to choose and research a topic and then create a short film or video on that issue. Students will learn how to operate a Flip camera and edit videos using today’s state of the art equipment. Classes offered 2 days a week in Room 407.
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The Art of Community
This class will focus on various visual art projects that create positive outcomes in our community. Students will learn how to identify community-based issues and create art projects around those issues. Students learn how to blend colors, mix paint, and work in teams. Students will receive elective credits for full participation.


Other Fun classes:

Passion For Fashion
Passion for Fashion gives students the opportunity to design, create and model clothes. Students choose different eras and are responsible for two Fashion Shows. (Think Project Runway)

Photojournalism
This class focuses on the art of digital photography and editing. Students will learn how to take quality pictures and edit them using today’s latest software. The Photojournalism class will also be responsible for newsletters and updating & maintaining the JetSetters blog.


Culanary Academy
The JetSetters Culinary Academy is a class of 12 students who meet once a week in portable 703 to cook meals from around the world. The students identify and research different countries then choose local foods to cook from that country. They learn about the history of the country, the people, and about the food they will cook.

“Cut it out” Cosmotology/Barber Shop

Two days a week students will learn how to style and cut hair. After each student learns the basics of cutting and styling hair they will be given a written and physical exam. All students’ who pass the exams will be eligible to go to the Middle and Elementary Schools and give haircuts to students for community service hours.

S.W.A.G (Sophomores Wanting Academic Growith)
All 10th graders are encouraged to attend a study hall one day a week (TBD) in the cafeteria. A JetSetters instructor will supervise the study hall. Students will show up right after school 3:05pm, sign in, get snack and study/do homework. Students who come to SWAG will receive points. The students with the most points/attendance will receive a grand prize at the end of the semester. The study hall will go until 4:15pm.

The Center
The Media Center is open Monday – Thursday from 3:05-5pm for homework support and computer use. Students can come to do homework, study, work on power point presentations, check e-mails and ask questions.

G.L.O.W (Girls Leading oursleves to womanhood)
GLOW’s mission is to empower our young women to take responsibility for their actions and behavior, give them skills and tools to overcome obstacles, and inspire them to be positive active members of the school community and learning environment.


And many more...


See ya!

JetSetters Staff

Monday, May 24, 2010

Looking good, fashion class!

Here are a couple extra photos taken as the fashion class was getting ready for the spring performance. Looking good, guys!

Here are a couple extra photos taken as the fashion class was getting ready for the spring performance.

Last Week of Program!

Last official day of program is this Thursday, May 27th. However, anyone still in need of extra help for finals week should inquire in the media center about special opportuties for academic support. Let's finish strong! Thanks everyone for an amazing year.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

A few highlights from spring performance...






Here are a few photos for those of you who didn't get to see the spring performance last week...or for those of you that want to see it again!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Good job Expressions Mural Class!

Congratualations to the Expressions art class. Today was the official unveiling of the mural in the 300 building. Over 100 students showed their support by attending the ceremony during lunch. Even if you missed the ceremony, it's not to late to check out the student's artwork.