Welcome to Silver Creek Alternative School

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Senior Picnic                                                                                SCAS lucked out with the weather last Tuesday!!!!!!!   As  we pulled into Durkees Park, at Shoshone Falls, the skies opened up to sunshine.  Some of the students hiked to the Hidden Lakes, others swam, and a couple went bouldering.  In between activities we had a picnic lunch.  We were back in time for the seniors to report to graduation practice.

GRADUATION!!!!!!!!                                                         Once again SCAS had a successful graduation.  Nine seniors walked,  and  six are going off to college.  Congratulations to Andrew Daigh, Kaitlyn Farrington,  Megan Jensen, Kaylee Merritt, Jenny Powell,Adriana Hinojos, Yenni Hinojos, Esmer Silva, and Haylee Tamez.  We are so proud of each and everyone of you.  It was a good ending to a great year.

Scholarship Awards at SCAS                                       On Tuesday, May 20, 2008, SCAS held their Annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony.  We are all so proud of our students here at Silver Creek.  A big thank you to Hailey Rotary, Sawtooth Board of Realtors, Students of Hispanic Origin, Odd Fellows & Rebekahs, Dollars for Scholars, and Dick Metz Scholarship Foundation for choosing our students to receive their scholarships.  The recipients from left are Adriana Hinojos, Kaylee Merritt, Jenny Powell, and Yenni Hinojos. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!

SCAS Soars to the Zenith of Quigley                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            This past block SCAS has been enjoying their PE Class.  Three days a week we work out at Blaine County Fittness Center.  On Tuesday and Thursday  we take a cardio-vascular hike up the many Gulches and mining roads of Hailey.  Pictured here are Nathan Arters, Kaitlyn Farrington, Joana Guerro,  Danny Mills, and Karina Valasco overlooking Hailey from atop Quigley.

Senior Project Presentations   On April 16, 2008, SCAS held their Senior Presentations at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in the Parish Hall.  A big day in the life of a Senior, a Rite of Passage.  We had eight presenters:  Kaylee Merritt---CPA, Esmerelda Silva....Dual Immersion Elem. School Teacher,Andrew Daigh....Personal Trainer, Yenni Hinojos....Law Enforcement, Adriana Hinojos....Chef Asst. Chapala Restaurant, HayLee Tamez....Food Drive, Blaine County Hunger Coalition,  Meggie Jensen....Okinawa Goju-Ryu Karate,  and Jenny Powell....Drug and Alcohol Counselor. Eleven panelists consisting  of School Board Members, lawyers, law enforcement officers, teachers, stockbrokers and counselors acted as judges.

Health Class......Cooking Light This month, in Jill Baileys Health class, the students learned about nutrition.  They learned to read labels.  They each were assigned 3 fast food restaurants and found out how much FAT is in a combo meal.   Quite a shocker for some.  Dr. Andrea Girman spent an afternoon with the students and conducted a super market walk at Atkinsons.  They only  opened and tasted items that were "healthy".  The final week of class Suzanne Cannon, past owner of Chi Chi's and catering manager at the Community Campus, spent the day teaching 4 ways of serving pasta, emphasizing light and healthy.  She introduced to the students a French, Greek and Italian Pasta, using all fresh ingredients.  Now the students are ready to cook a meal at Home.

We are the Dragons...

The students at Silver Creek Alternative School (SCAS) have a dynamic motto:  Own it, fix it, move on!

Our school offers an innovative and flexible learning environment to a limited number of students in grades 9 through 12 who don't thrive in a traditional school setting.  Our students must meet at least three state-mandated "at risk" factors.  They are appropriately referred through Wood River High School, and we are governed and abide by Blaine County School District policies.

Our small, dedicated staff focuses on each student's special gifts and needs.  Students receive a lot of individual attention to master the basics, while being given the opportunity to explore areas of learning that really appeal to them.  Our student's senior projects are wide-ranging and inspiring.

Many alternative learning experiences are available to SCAS students.  We encourage them to learn and be good citizens.  They are expected to participate in community service projects such as the Thanksgiving Food Drive, Souper Supper, and collaborative projects with the Sun Valley Center for the Arts.  Every year we publish a year book, do a major presentation of senior projects, and hold a graduation ceremony.

We take pride in our students' achievements and invite you to learn more about our dynamic school.

Barge Levy
Director