As many of you now know, Carol Douglas will continue as the director of KORE Academy through the next school year, 2015-2016!

As the search committee met, reviewed survey results, and evaluated our current school position, we realized that in order to move forward and achieve the goals we have set, it is critical to establish multiple funding sources. Tuition and parent-driven fundraisers will not enable us to achieve our goal of increasing salaries for our most valuable asset: our teachers. Nor will we be able to increase our investment in tuition assistance, technology, curriculum, professional development and more.

The board has approved the addition of a part-time development officer to assist us in implementing a development plan. This individual will be responsible for building relationships with individuals, corporations and family foundations to provide sources of income to sustain KORE Academy. The search committee will immediately begin to search for a development officer with the intent to have someone in place in June. Once this position is filled, the search committee will renew our search for a school director for the school year 2016-2017.

The board is deeply grateful to Mrs. Douglas for her commitment to KORE and our students. We look forward to working closely together for another year!

What
Happens After High School
Transition Planning Event

Tuesday, Feb.3  6:30pm-8:30pm

Fellowship Hall, KORE Academy

You asked for it and we listened!! Annual surveys have told KORE that parents are looking for more information on how to prepare for the transition from high school. Learn how you can help your student PLAN and PREPARE for:

• Technical training or a certificate program
• 2- or 4-year college
• Employment

Do NOT miss this opportunity to find out about your RESOURCES! This is for anyone who has questions about next steps.

You will hear from former parents who will share their insights and the path their former KORE student is now following. You will hear from representatives from:

• UK Supported Higher Education in Kentucky
• EKU Disabilities Services
• Vocational Rehab
• BCTC Disability Services
• Opportunity for Work & Learning (OWL)

 

 KORE Academy
 Science Fair 2015
 Tuesday, Feb. 24, 6:30pm

Mark your calendars for the KORE Science Fair!

Science projects are an amazing opportunity to expose kids to the world around them. KORE students are currently exploring concepts in physics, chemistry, human behavior, and more. Each is conducting an investigation that will answer the questions they have posed! Find out how it all turns out!

 REALITY STORE
 Monday, March 23

 

For the first time, KORE Academy students will experience our version of the Reality Store! The Reality Store is a program that is designed to help students get a glimpse of what it is like to live in the real world. Students will receive "paychecks" and have marital status and parenthood decided randomly. Using that information, they will make financial decisions about housing, food, entertainment and more. The Reality Store is a fun way to learn about personal responsibility and individual choices.