Hyojeong Kim

Telesis Preparatory Academy would like to welcome Hyojeong, our first foreign exchange student from South Korea. Hyojeong (pronounced Ho-chjung) is in traditional 11th grade and is a delight to talk to; she’s a real “people person.” Hyojeong has made a smooth transition to live with her host family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cox, but, of course, she misses her real family she left behind for this school year in Suwon, South Korea, which is southeast of Seoul. Her mom and dad and younger sister have supported her in her goal to come to America to be a student here for a year.

Today, October 3rd, is the day approved by the Arizona Department of Education that public schools can announce their annual achievements. Telesis is busting with pride to announce that it has once again maintained its AYP status. AYP stands for Adequate Yearly Progress. In addition, Telesis Preparatory Academy has achieved a Performing Plus label for both the Academy (high school) and the Lower Levels (K-8).

It has been the hard work of a dedicated staff, maintaining high standards for our students that have made both of these achievements possible.

 

The first inductees of the Telesis Chapters of the National Honor Society and Junior Honor Society were sworn in at a special candle ceremony at the Island Inn on March 27^th marking another important “first” for Telesis.  They were joined by family and friends, as well as Telesis staff and Board Members.  Seven Telesis Academy students took the oath to uphold the principles of the National Society; they were joined by three freshmen and six Junior Academy students inducted into the National Junior Honor Society. The new members received their membership cards and pins before listening to our guest speaker from Mohave Community College, Linda Reisdorph, who stressed the importance of the traits beyond academics associated with the National Honor Society. 

The new members and guests also took part in a reception afterward to honor their membership achievement.   A memorable evening was had by all.

The National Honor Society inductees are Yuri Hartley, Shane Flynn, Donavan Tanner, Sean Walters, Michael Weatherby, Leah Gunnell, and Cody Kramer.

The National Junior Honor Society inductees are Lauren Bower, Talitha Campista, Rebecca Dewey, Daniela Ruiz, Kyrene Anderson, Tyler Fallis, Yamini Koyye, Amr Nasef, and Jahnnan Patel.