Aiden Kirby, a high school junior at Options-Carmel
What grade are you in?
11th. I am going to be a senior next year!
Do you have any hobbies, passions or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
Boating, gaming, hanging out with friends, skateboarding
What is your favorite thing about Options so far?
The teachers are great, the work is understandable
What is your favorite subject in school?
History
Have you improved in any areas since enrolling at Options? Not only with academics, but overall.
All of my grades went up, dramatically. School is a whole lot less stressful.
What makes Options teachers different than teachers you had previously in school?
They are super friendly, they like me as a person, understand my learning challenges and work with me. They are super chill, easy to approach and cool to talk to.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate? If so, please explain.
I’m doing my dream now. I got a summer job in welding and construction and want to continue that after I graduate. I want to start my own welding company.
How have your classes been since transitioning to eLearning?
Good, the teachers are great.
How have you been maintaining a good schedule while eLearning?
Yes, up in the morning, do my work so I can go to work or hang out.
Do you have any tips or tricks for staying productive while eLearning?
Just get the work done and play hard after.
Have you & your family been doing anything creative at home to stay active?
I work out every day. Going forward I will be working every day.
About Options Schools
Serving students in grades 6-12, Options Schools are free, public charter schools with brick and mortar campuses in Carmel and Noblesville & a new campus opening in Westfield in August 2021. Options also offers additional programs that serve students throughout the state of Indiana (serving over 90 school corporations). With a high-quality, individualized approach, Options was founded in 2002 and specializes in providing students with an inclusive environment and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1.
