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Click on the Links below to see our Past Newsletters. The most recent is at the top of the list. Below the list of PDF links is some of our older news of interest. News - Mar. 19, '10 Valentines - 3rd & 4th Newsletter News - Feb. 12, '10 News - Jan. 22, '10 News - Dec. 17, '09 Fall '09 Newsflash — This year's standardized testing shows that our students average 2.5 grades above grade level! News - Nov. 6, '09 Poem by Nikisha Ryan, October '09 - DLA student in 11th grade News - Oct. 8, '09 News - Sept. 10, '09 News - Aug. 28, '09 News - Aug. 13, '09 News - May 7, '09 Article about HCS in April 09 edition of Southern Tidings News - April 8, 09 News - Mar 20, '09 News - Feb 26, '09 News - Feb 13, '09 AE21 Community Service News - Feb 3, '09 News - Jan 23, '09 News - Jan 12, '09 News - Dec 16, '08 News - Dec 4, '08 News - Nov 19, '08 News - Nov 4, '08 News - Oct 23, '08 Article in 'Natural Awakenings' March 09 edition - Hoover Christian School Promotes Healthy Lifestyle Vegetarian lunches, 100 percent fruit juice, and lots of fresh-air play fit into the educational philosophy of Hoover Christian School on the corner of Old Rocky Ridge and Lorna Roads. "As a school that emphasizes a Christian holistic view of education, we naturally look for ways to introduce our students to healthy lifestyles," remarks Gaylan Herr, the school's principal. The health emphasis begins with a conscious decision to keep outside play as a part of the curriculum. "We have recess two times a day, plus PE. We spend a lot of time outside," comments Sarahi, a new 7th-grader. The school has a gym, but she prefers to play outdoors. The upper grades enjoy playing ultimate Frisbee and other games on its field adjacent to Aldridge Gardens. Some of the classes have been designated as Walk Fit classrooms dedicating time for walking every day. Students also notice a difference in the cafeteria. The menu is completely vegetarian and drinks are 100% fruit juice or water. Desserts are served only once a week. Students may also bring sack lunches to accommodate special dietary needs or do a combination of the two. Safety is another area of emphasis. The school recently purchased an AED heart defibrillator and the whole staff has current CPR training. One of the staff is an ex-EMT and the registrar is a former nurse. Jorge, another 7th-grader, sums it up like this: "At Hoover Christian School you don't have to worry about getting hurt, getting bullied, or anything else. This school is very safe and healthy." Oct 1, '08 Article in B'ham News
"The eight-grade graduation ceremony featured Bobby Humphrey as the commencement speaker. He challenged the students to build on their Christian foundation and to have confidence in themselves. The former University of Alabama star running back and 1989 NFL Rookie of the Year told the class of nine graduates that it was the smallest graduation he had attended, but it was also the best. Graduates are Carrie Joiner, Daniel McFall, Camille Moore, Malachi Partlow, Perrin Marbury, Salvadore Perez, Jennifer Pitts, Taylor Woodall and Vianca Williams. Principal Mark Grice was honored for his leadership. During his tenure, the school moved into its new facility and has doubled the enrollment. Misty McFall was also recognized for her nine years of service as the school's secretary."Hoover Christian School's 8th Grade Graduation was featured in the May 28, 2008 edition of Birmingham News — Honors — In 2005 we came in first place for the Southeast US Region in a New York Stock Exchange competition called "The Stock Market Game" for highschool students. Our class was Fourth in the Nation! Our high school teacher, David Haley, led out in this project. |
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