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Dear Families,
One of the first things that stood out to me about Oleander
Elementary School when I entered the campus was how well the staff
is promoting the importance of attending college after high school
graduation. As soon as you enter our front office you will notice
that college banners are displayed. On the bulletin board that is
posted in front of the Health Office, there is a map displaying the
names and locations of the colleges and universities our staff
members attended. Each classroom has adopted a four year university.
During the year students become more familiar with the university,
learning the location and in some cases the fight song. We want our
students to learn as soon as possible how vital a bachelor’s degree
is to future success.
According to a 2007 research study “Education Pays”, the yearly
earning by education level of a person with a bachelor’s degree is
more than double of someone without a high school diploma. According
to the study, if an individual obtains a doctorate their yearly
earning is almost triple of someone that did not complete high
school.
Oleander Elementary School is the first step on the road to college
for all of our students. This year we will continue to teach our
students how important graduating college is. The focus of future
Bear Chats will be how to start preparing our students for college
now. Counselors from the local high schools will visit to share
about college entrance requirements. I also will work with a
financial planner to come out and share about some different college
savings plans available.
It is never too early to think about the future. I encourage all of
parents to start discussing future career aspirations with their
children and what it takes to reach that goal.
Sincerely,
Craig J. Baker
Principal
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