Carson High School Alternative Standards Program students with their Peer Tutors and educators will host a silent auction and bake sale fundraiser Dec. 13 in the school library.
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Some Carson High School students enrolled in an Independent Living course got into the spirit of Thanksgiving by helping prepare a Thanksgiving meal for fellow students, staff and administrators. As part of the activity, special needs students worked with several other students, or “peer tutors,” who helped assist in coaching the life skills.
The Alternative Standards Program at CHS is dedicated to equipping students with practical tools for independence and success. With the assistance of some parents and educators, students learn life skills like cooking, place setting, cleaning and many other skills essential for everyday living.
“Our goal is to give students the opportunity to develop skills they can use in everyday life,” said Lance Hendee, ASP/special education teacher. “Cooking a Thanksgiving meal allows them to practice with their peers everything from following a recipe to time management, all while building confidence in the kitchen.”
For the past five years, the activity has become a tradition at CHS. Parents, families, educators and friends have helped make the event possible with turkeys, gravy, rolls, mash potatoes, stuffing, yams, corn, salads, pies, etc.
To help offset the costs, the ASP and Special Education Departments at Carson High will host a Silent Auction and Bake Sale Fundraiser from 7 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. Dec. 13 in the Carson High Library. For questions or details on how to contribute, email jjorgensen@carson.k12.nv.us.