By Ryan Cushman Posted April 28, 2010
A lot of people think that P.A.S.S. is a place where the losers and delinquents go because they are not good enough to be at the high school. This is not true.
While some of us are here because we get into trouble or just don’t come to school, a lot of us are here because of tragic events that have befallen us while we’re at the high school and just really need to make up for what they lost. We needed an alternate way to get our credits and that’s where P.A.S.S. came in.
We can work at our own pace and don’t have to deal with a lot of the drama we would normally have to face if we were at the high school.
There are two great instructors here and they can pretty much help you with whatever you need. We have tutors that come down quite often to help anyone who needs it. We have more freedom with our work and don’t have to adhere to a schedule when it comes to what class you want to work on. Doing all of our work on computers can get pretty boring, but if you stay concentrated you can fly right through it.
In conclusion, I would say that P.A.S.S. is hope for anyone that needs or wants a second chance at graduating.
Guest Editorial: What is P.A.S.S.?
By Ricky Wharff Posted April 28, 2010
What is P.A.S.S? Contrary to popular belief, P.A.S.S. is not for drug addicts and social delinquents. P.A.S.S. is for students who want a fresh start.
The students came to P.A.S.S. because they had trouble at the high school, not because they were trouble. We are here because we weren’t getting the credits we needed at Lowry, and can work at our own pace. The work environment is very calm and soothing and can be very peaceful. Most of the work we do is on the computers, with some written assignments.
Yes, the work can be a little tedious, but we P.A.S.S. students just grit our teeth and do our work, not because we have to, but because we want the education.
