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SALT offers flexibility and individuality, a bedrock for success

Published on February 28, 2015 By Pegge Erkeneff

Soldotna Alternative (SALT) is new program at Soldotna High School designed to serve primarily juniors and sophomores who are at risk of dropping out or not graduating from high school on time. SALT enables students to earn credits at an accelerated rate through an individualized learning experience, smaller class size and an altered school schedule. […]

To attain a high school diploma: take a College or Career Ready assessment

Published on September 17, 2014 By Pegge Erkeneff

Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Contact: Pegge Erkeneff, 907.714.8888 NEWS RELEASE College and Career Ready Assessments replace HSGQE Soldotna, September 17, 2014—Students no longer need to take and pass the High School Graduation Qualifying Exam (HSGQE) to earn a high school diploma. In May, 2014, the Alaska State Legislature repealed the HSGQE requirement with the […]

Making News: Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula

Published on September 26, 2011 By Pegge Erkeneff

The US Department of Education awards Project GRAD Kenai Peninsula a 128,000 grant! I posted a news release–along with others–on the KPBSD Media and Public Relationships Communications page. I’m excited about this grant–Project GRAD empowers and inspires  low income students students to obtain a high school diploma, and achieve success in post-secondary education.  The $128,000 Gear Up Grant […]