January 2013

The Brains of ALC

Submitted by preston.powell on Mon, 01/28/2013 - 15:27

The health science pre-medical students at the ALC are showing off their brains...literally. They recently completed their nervous system module with Weber State University and were asked to dissect and flag the important structures of an animal brain. The students were excited to give their learning a three-dimensional, hand-on perspective.Also, this was intended to prepare them, in addition to there many other upcoming dissections, for the annual cadaver lab field trip. On this Springtime trip the students will have a day to study cadavers that were prepared by the U of U medical school students. They will gain valuable experience in preparation for their careers in healthcare.

Attributions
Article by Sean Curtis. Photos by Chrystel Bardsley

Sterling Scholars

Submitted by preston.powell on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 19:19

We at the ALC would like to recognize and congratulate our students who were named as Sterling Scholars.

MMHS:

Business and Marketing: Melissa Olsen

Skilled and Technical Science: Ryan Johnson

PHS:

Mathematics: Heather Sorensen

Computer Technology: Justin Wride

SHS:

Computer Technology: Bradley Borget

SFHS:

Mathematics: Chet Oxborrow

Music: Sarah Insalaco

Visual Arts: Alexa Baker

Business and Marketing: Jarius Pace

Health Science Students Excel on State Skills Test

Submitted by preston.powell on Thu, 01/17/2013 - 18:51

The pre-medical health science students had some celebrating to do at
the end of term 2.  At the end of the medical terminology course each
year, students have the chance to receive a certificate of proficiency
from the state of Utah.  This certificate can be included in their
college applications, scholarship packets, and resumes.   Needless to
say, it is a great accomplishment!  Mr. Curtis challenged the medical
terminology classes to receive proficiency certifications on their
end-of-course state skills test.  They decided that if eighty percent
of the class became proficient in medical terminology, they would
celebrate with a waffle party.  They exceeded the challenge and more

Attributions
Sean Curtis

A new and exciting year at the ALC

Submitted by preston.powell on Fri, 01/04/2013 - 16:42

This week students returned to the ALC from Christmas break. Our students have had a great 2012 year.

The film students created several short films including "Swamp Date." They filmed the State Championship football game. And have produced many school highlight videos.

Students in Mr. Curtis' class have participated in mock crime scene investigations and the processing of evidence. They have had hands on experience in many labs and exercises. One of which was the dissection of cow femurs .

In Mr. Eastmond's robotics class students built robots that move in all directions and utilize a mechanical arm that will clamp onto any object it can fit in its claw.