Thousand Oaks, CA – CCS is proud of its scholars and uses its Scholar of the Month program to recognize their achievements. Scholars are nominated by teachers and staff for their academic excellence, work ethic, leadership skills, and virtual involvement, and selected by our leadership team for the monthly honor.
Elementary School Scholar of the Month: Jessenia G., of CCS of San Diego
“Jessenia is a model Compass scholar. She attends and participates in every book club, math, writing, science and art Learning Lab,” said Michelle Kenbeek, elementary school teacher. “She is a self-directed learner who is mastering all of her courses. I am so proud of her hard work!”
Middle School Scholar of the Month: Nicole W, of CCS of Los Angeles
“During this school year, Nicole has been an active scholar in all of her courses,” said Stacy Burns, middle school teacher. “Her academic ability and eagerness to acquire knowledge is evident in her assignments, which are completed with care and extreme detail. In addition, she epitomizes an independent scholar: one who recognizes weaknesses to turn them into strengths. We are all so proud of you!”
High School Scholar of the Month: Elianna G., of CCS of Los Angeles
“Elianna has worked hard this semester to improve her work habits and revise her writing assignments in American Literature,” said Jennifer Jennings, high school teacher. “She has made a point of phoning me immediately if she has a question and has worked hard to stay on track with the pacing schedule this semester. As a result she has earned an A in semester 2 and has become one of my best scholars this year!”
Home Study Scholar of the Month: Cameron R., of CCS of Los Angeles
“Cameron is a very talented young man, and he has excelled in our Options program,” said Lindsey Chalco-Paz, educational facilitator. “Cameron has a variety of interests. and he pursues those
wholeheartedly in his studies. He loves to study and identify rocks and gems, he is teaching himself to play the violin, and he is an incredible writer. I am so proud of Cameron and all he has accomplished this year!”
“The CCS Scholar of the Month program is one of the many ways we recognize and celebrate our talented scholars,” shared J.J. Lewis, President & CEO. “Please join all of us at CCS in celebrating
Jessenia, Nicole, Elianna, and Cameron for being named our May Scholars of the Month!”
About Compass Charter Schools
Compass Charter Schools (CCS) operates five WASC-accredited public charter schools (Academy of Arts & Sciences: Sonoma, Academy of Arts & Sciences: Thousand Oaks & Simi Valley, Compass Charter Schools of Fresno, Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles, and Compass Charter Schools of San Diego), serving thousands of scholars throughout the state. Catering to TK-12 grade scholars, CCS offers the choice of either their home study or online academic program. CCS is committed to creating a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for lifelong learning, and preparing scholars to take responsibility for their future successes.