December 2023 – Students of the Month
Congrats to our December Students of the Month!
As we approach Winter Break and the conclusion of the 2023-24 school year’s first semester, these students were selected after impressive showings in their respective program & in the classroom over the last month! Scroll down to read our Q&A with each program’s Student of the Month selection.
December 2023 – Students of the Month:
- Zane (Simon Youth Academy at Options Noblesville)
- Desirae (Options Indiana North)
- Osiris (Options Westfield High School)
- Connor (Options Indiana Middle School)
- Ryan (Options Indiana South)
- Bryon (Options with ABA)
- Desmond (Options Westfield Middle School)
Zane
Simon Youth Academy at Options Noblesville
Grade: 12th
When did you begin attending Options?
I started coming here earlier in this school year.
Do you have any hobbies or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
I like working and staying busy. I currently have a job at Texas Roadhouse. I started working there a few months ago and was named Employee of the Month for November so that was cool. I started off as a bus boy, now I’m a food runner and will soon start training to be a food expeditor. When I’m not working, I enjoy playing video games.
What have you enjoyed most about the Options experience?
I like how it is smaller than other schools because it is easier to be more connected with the teachers and other students.
What is your favorite subject in school?
I’ve always liked Math. I understand it, so that helps enjoy it more.
Have you improved in any areas since starting at Options?
I think the environment here has helped me get good grades and improve in that area. The support is there, so if you take advantage, you can really be successful.
Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member?
It is hard to pick a favorite because everyone here is really supportive & cares about students being successful.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
I want to attend Lift Academy, which is a pilot training school in Indianapolis. I went to their Aviation Career Day with information from our Counselor Rob (Stewart), and that made me realize that I want to become a commercial airline pilot. Life Academy works with Republic Airways and if you do well, they can sponsor you and help cover tuition costs.
Desirae
Options Indiana North
Grade: 12
Hometown: My hometown is Cicero, IN. I now live in Elwood, Indiana with my fiancé.
When did you enroll at Options?
The first time I enrolled into Options was back in 2010! This time around August 2023.
Do you have any hobbies, passions, or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
My hobbies include spending time with family, friends and having the most alone time possible.
What have you enjoyed most about the Options experience?
My favorite thing about Options is most importantly zero judgment from anyone, they want to help and see you succeed! One-on-one help is truly magical.
Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member in Options Indiana?
My favorite teacher from Options is Carrie! She has never once thought about giving up on me, and not to mention always sends me a wonderful Xmas card every year.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
My plan after I graduate is to work on my health and perhaps look more into college courses for the subject, I am most interested in! Thank you, Options Indiana!!!
Osiris
Options Westfield High School
Grade: 11th
How long have you been enrolled at Options?
During my freshman year.
Do you have any hobbies or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
I like to sleep, and I also really like playing video games. I’m also big into reading and drawing.
What is your favorite thing about attending Options?
The environment is great. I like how the classes are smaller, and how everyone is approachable & can also be themselves.
What is your favorite subject in school?
History. It is fun to learn about all the different aspects of the past, and to become informed on those things.
Do you have a favorite Options teacher or staff member?
Probably Sean. He is a great teacher / person and runs the Dungeons & Dragons club, which I joined previously and really like being involved in.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
I’m in dual credit classes now to get trained in welding, so I am definitely considering that. I also think I would enjoy being a history teacher as a college professor.
Connor
Options Indiana Middle School
Grade: 6th
Hometown: Fishers
When did you begin attending Options?
September 2023.
Away from school, do you have any hobbies or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
Cooking, VR, FNAF
Do you have a favorite Options teacher or staff member?
Probably Stacie. She’s so nice and always lights up the room.
What have you enjoyed most about the Options experience?
I like that I don’t have to get on zooms.
What is your favorite subject in school?
Science. Because I like science.
Do you have a favorite Options teacher or staff member?
No favorite.
Have you improved in any areas since you first started attending Options?
Science because the stuff we’re learning in 6th grade is the same stuff my 9th grade brother is learning.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
I plan to go to culinary school.
Ryan
Options Indiana South
Grade: 12th
Hometown: Brazil
When did you begin attending Options?
I enrolled in Options Indiana in 2019.
Away from school, do you have any hobbies or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
I love to build things with Legos and with Transformers. My room is full of all different kinds of Legos. Now I like to play on my Nintendo Switch. I have many different games to play that challenge me.
What is your favorite thing about Options Indiana?
I like that I can go at my own speed and there is not a room full of kids that bother me or make fun of me. I don’t read well, and my handwriting is poor. The kids would make fun of me all the time. The teachers and students at this school have been great to me.
What is your favorite subject in school?
I really don’t have a favorite subject, but if I chose one it would be Earth Space and Science. I enjoyed it a lot.
Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member in Options Indiana?
All my teachers are great. I love Mrs. Emily and Mrs. Julie; they always make sure I keep on track of my lessons and always encourage me.
Have you improved in any areas since enrolling at Options?
Yes, I have improved in communication with others.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
After I graduate, I want to take some time off to just be with my family. I have a 93-year-old great grandmother I want to spend some time with.
Bryon
Options with ABA
Grade: 10th
Quote from teacher about student’s successes and/or why student was selected…
Bryon always comes in ready to tackle the day. He is successful academically and always participates in class. He demonstrates his creativity in his classroom everyday through his artwork and class discussions. He is driven by his goals that we have no doubts he will achieve. Bryon demonstrates leadership in the classroom by accepting and listening to all peers.”
How long have you been enrolled in Options with ABA?
3 years
Do you have any hobbies, passions or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
Drawing, Pokémon and video games.
What is your favorite thing about attending Options with ABA?
My classmates!
What is your favorite subject in school?
Math because I feel strongest in this subject.
Have you improved in any areas since enrolling at Options?
I think I have improved in reading and writing.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for after you graduate?
I would like to go to college and do something with interior design.
Desmond
Options Westfield Middle School
Grade: 7th
When did you begin attending Options?
I started coming here in February 2023.
Away from school, do you have any hobbies or ways you enjoy spending your free time?
I have a drone that I’ve had for a couple years, and really enjoy flying it around & recording videos. I also enjoy playing video games.
Do you have a favorite Options teacher or staff member?
I don’t have a favorite, but I like all the teachers.
What have you enjoyed most about the Options experience?
I like how it is easy to meet people and make friends. It is also a nice size school, and not too big.
What is your favorite subject in school?
Probably gym class.
Do you have a favorite teacher or staff member?
I don’t have a favorite, but I like a lot of the people here.
Have you improved in any areas since you first started attending Options?
I’m a lot more productive and better at getting things done.
Do you have any current plans or aspirations for when you’re older, or after you graduate?
Not right now.
* About Options Schools *
Founded in 2002, Options Schools are free, public charter schools serving grade 6-12 students in all 92 school districts in the state of Indiana. With a high-quality, individualized approach to education, Options Schools specializes in providing students with an inclusive environment, unparalleled support, and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1. With brick-and-mortar campuses in Noblesville and Westfield, Options also offers additional programs in virtual & in-person formats.
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