They are tolerated only because government regulations demand it. There is a very different scenario at Owsley County High School in the team-teaching classroom of Linda Witt and Donna Cann. Here hands-on activities are used to teach the basic skills. They have entered into agreements with local businessmen to market their products. For each sale they receive five percent profit which is used to buy new materials to continue the project.
Every student participates in some phase of the business.
Students Forty students are participating in the Classroom Creations business. They are learning skills and concepts which will help them make a successful transition into the world of work. By working cooperatively in a group, they learn team skills such as communication and conflict resolution. They learn the importance of good work habits and how good work ethics can impact the success of a group or organization. In addition to these, this special project helps them in their regular education classes.