All Clark County School District high school sophomores, as well as non-proficient juniors and seniors, will take the Nevada High School Proficiency Exam on April 1.
All students must pass this test to earn a high school diploma. To help prepare for the math portion of the exam, students can use an online tutorial at www.mathtest.ccsd.net.
LAMB OF GOD OFFERS SCHOOL TOURS
Lamb of God Lutheran Elementary School and Preschool are offering tours of the facilities in conjunction with enrollment for the 2008-09 school year.
Located adjacent to the Lamb of God Lutheran Church, 6232 N. Jones Blvd., this private Christian elementary school educates students in full-day kindergarten through fifth-grade classes.
Its preschool offers two- and three-day half day programs, as well as full-day programs for children ages 3 to 5.
Both schools operate on a traditional nine-month school calendar. Enrollment for fall classes, slated to begin in August, is under way.
For more information or to schedule a tour, call 645-1626 or visit www.lambschool.org.
SHADOW RIDGE STUDENT PARTICIPATES IN CONFERENCE
Lauren Noorda of Shadow Ridge High School, 5050 Brent Lane, was one of 102 high school students from across the U.S. selected to participate in the annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit Journalism Scholarship and Conference program that was held March 16-19.
HOST FAMILIES FOR STUDENTS SOUGHT
The STS Foundation, a nonprofit student exchange organization, is seeking host families for international exchange students studying in Las Vegas for the 2008-09 school year.
A host family must provide a separate bed, family meals and a safe environment.
If interested, call Lillian Clemente at 1-800-522-4678, e-mail lillian@stsfoundation.org or visit www.stsfoundation.org.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Clark County Board of School Trustees is looking for volunteers for an audit committee.
Applications are due by Sunday. Applicants should have a financial background and must be able to understand financial reporting issues.
For more information, visit www.ccsd.net or call 799-1072.
PALO VERDE TO HOST JOB FAIR
Palo Verde High School, 333 Pavilion Center Drive, is hosting a job fair from 7 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. on April 18. For more information, call 799-1450.
CORTNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL TO HOLD EMPLOYEE REUNION
Cortney Middle School, 5301 E. Hacienda Ave., will hold an all-employee reunion at 1 p.m. on April 12 at Sunset Park, 2601 E. Sunset Road.
The event is open to all staff members who have worked at the school since its opening 10 years ago.
The cost is $10 per person, and children younger than 10 are free. The school will provide food. For more information, call Liz LaRocco or Susie Bageant at 799-2400.
CSN'S CHEYENNE CAMPUS TO HOST CAREER FAIR
College of Southern Nevada's Cheyenne campus will host a career fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 30 in the student lounge, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave.
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