At last year’s Legacy Gala, Suzanne Fernandez shared her family’s journey through the special education system. That evening, her daughter Melissa turned 21. While it was a happy day, it was also a very scary one for Suzanne as her parent. Turning 21 meant that at the end of the...
Follow Up from Mrs. Berkhammer: As we enter month two of the lunch program, I was thinking a little bit about JPII this time last year. What a difference a year’s time can make. We have definitely made progress! We have evolved and made huge strides in the right direction. ...
Exciting News from Mrs. Berkhammer: This year has been trying to say the least. Let us start by saying that since the start of this pandemic, we have always tried to find the positive in the mess of the past year. Some days are better than others. Just like everyone...
Beating the Summer Slump is tough but we’ve compiled a list of go-to’s to start your Summer off on the right foot and carry you through those tough dog days of the heat. We hope this will help give you some ideas about what you can do this summer to...
From the time students start at JPII there is emphasis placed on independence. As each individual progresses toward graduation, they are able to participate in transitional activities such as our Work for Independence Program, preparing a resume, and attending events like the BCTCC EmployAbility Expo. “The MISSION of BCTCC is...
Evolving To Work Independently John Paul II Center’s Work For Independence Program is something we offer to our Secondary class as a way to help aid in the transition process. By partnering with local work sites, we are able to offer students a chance to try out various jobs and...
Like anyone else in high school, our secondary students often tailor their classwork to prepare for life after school. John Paul II Center is all about giving our students the tools and skills necessary to not only be independent post-graduation, but to earn a job as well. Transition Through coursework...
