The Durango Herald 08/20/2011 | So long, summertime
From the article:
With its first class of juniors, Animas High School will be putting more emphasis on college preparation, including advising and test preparation, said Head of School Michael Ackerman.
The school's efforts will be helped along by a $375,000 grant from the Colorado Department of Education. The curriculum for juniors will include a nearly monthlong, full-time internship to give students a "deep dive" into the experience, Ackerman said.
Other changes the 190 students enrolled in the school can expect: two new math teachers; chemistry labs at Fort Lewis College; and a 5,000-square-foot expansion of the school, located in a former strip mall.
