On Tuesday the Board held their annual meeting with Tahoma graduates. It is an opportunity for former students to share what they are currently doing and how their experiences in our school system have prepared them for higher education and the work force. The turnout was small, 12 former students and 1 current student, with 9 of those currently attending college.
Some of what was shared is similar to previous years, especially as it relates to being prepared for college where the responses are usually positive. They feel that their learning experiences have prepared them, though they are sometimes surprised by the amount of reading expected at the college level.
This year we heard from some students that they wish they had been more active in high school by participating in activities and from others that they should have challenged themselves to take more difficult classes. The key learning for me, however, was the almost universal agreement that some type of “life” skills class would have been helpful. Some type of class that focuses on everyday life skills, like banking, interest rates, buying insurance, renting, purchasing stocks, and purchasing a car is important for us to consider. Many shared how they appreciated the brief opportunity during the senior project fair to hear and learn from people in the business sector, but it was too brief and limited in scope.
Next year we hope to have a larger turn out with more graduates that are in the work force. If you know of someone that might like to attend, please let me or one of next year’s ASB officers know.
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