Members and business organizations within the surrounding community have supported Grizzly by providing job shadowing experiences for our students. Students go to work 3 days a week for 4-6 weeks and learn first hand what it is like to have a job. Students receive academic credit for this course. We have placed students in job with a golf course, TV and radio stations, medical offices, college administrative offices, pet stores, animal shelters, auto body repair, landscaping, restaurants, computer repair, retail sales, and construction. We are very grateful to the community for their support.
Some students qualify to take community college courses while attending the academy.
Course offerings have included construction, electrical repair, computers and auto body repair. Students receive college credit for these courses. Our on-site administrator has a Master's degree in special education with an emphasis on learning disabilities and the instructional aide has over 10 years experience working with students who are academically challenged. These students receive extra tutoring and assistance with homework and classroom activities. IEP goals and objectives are addressed throughout the educational program.