The following students have been selected as students of the month by their teachers:
March
Brooklyn R- Nominated by Dr. Ritchie
She does good work in Physics.
Cal R- Nominated by Ms. Allard
Always present, attentive, participating.
SaNiya A- Nominated by Ms. Guy
Consistently engages in class and takes pride in the quality of her work. She demonstrates strong ownership of her learning by putting forth effort and responsibility in all that she does.
SaNiya A- Nominated by Ms. Erb
Sa'Niya is a model student in Biology and always engages in the lessons and has a postitve attitude and encourages others in class.
Myiah W- Nominated by Ms. Defreitas
I am nominating Myiah because she has really excelled since joining us here at COLA. She has worked very hard to improve her Algebra grade and actively participates daily no matter what she has going on personally. She is always on camera and giving her best effort each day. She is the sweetest student, and I cannot wait to see her progress through high school.
Sonya S- Nominated by Coach Whitaker
Sonya is an excellent student that starts every morning with a bright smile. She demonstrates a good attitude and a willing to learn every class. Sonya has awesome energy.
Annalysha R- Nominated by Mrs. Newman
Annalysha is so sweet and hard-working. She greets the class each day, checks in with her teachers, and puts effort into all of her work. We are so proud of you, Annalysha!
Angel H- Nominated by Mr. Allen
Angel is a very diligent and hard-working student. She gives her best effort and asks questions for better understanding. Angel is very respectful to teachers and her peers providing a perfect role model for others.
Tristan B- Nominated by Mr. Buckmon
Tristan consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and takes pride in producing high-quality work. He participates in class, adds valuable information to class discussions and is truly a pleasure to teach.
Ivyonna W- Nominated by Ms. Engle
For working hard and always coming to class. You always have a kind word to say and you are a wonderful student!
Cory A- Nominated by Mr. Clancy
Always has a positive attitude and participates in class discussions.
Charis M- Nominated by Ms. Champion
She is a wonderful student!
Angel H- Nominated by Mr. Baker
Angel consistently participates in class, brings thoughtful ideas into class discussions, and helps others think more deeply. Her excellent attendance reflects her dedication, and she consistently submits high-quality work.
Brooklyn R- Nominated by Mr. Bellus
She is working very hard to overcome really difficult problems.
Terrance L- Nominated by Ms. Holcombe
Terrance is always on top of his assignments and participates well!
Averi G- Nominated by Mr. Wright
Works hard and is willing to go the extra step to create amazing music.
February
Paige C- Nominated by Ms. Champion
This scholar has demonstrated excellence with her assignments, participation and attendance.
Milton A.- Nominated by Dr. Goss
Milton has really been pushing himself lately in digital photography and producing beautiful work. He always has incredibly thoughtful comments for his classmates and in class discussions. I can tell he really thinks about things deeply and I really appreciate his hard work and his show of empathy and connection with his peers.
Garrison L- Nominated by Ms. Jackson
Garrison is a Spanish student who works hard and tries to learn the language as we go. He asks questions and takes feedback well. He is always eager to better himself in the language.
Alizon V- Nominated by Ms. Swinson
She's an outstanding student!
Virginia C- Nominated by Ms. Morgan
There's not enough space on this form to enumerate all the reasons Virginia demonstrates excellence in Lit/Comp IV. She's a fantastic student, interesting and hilarious person, and really makes our class fun and engaging.
Jayla R- Nominated by Ms. Allard
Always in class, always on camera, always smiling!
Caiden W- Nominated by Dr. Engle
Caiden works hard in Spanish and does a good job at participating. He is always attentive and completes his assignments accurately and on time. He asks for help and clarification when needed. I enjoy having him in my class!
Liz L- Nominated by Dr. Ritchie
She is an excellent student in Physics.
Luis M- Nominated by Mr. Bellus
Outstanding academic performance in Economics
Jordyn W- Nominated by Mr. Baker
Jordyn is an outstanding student who consistently goes above and beyond. She is an active member of the school newsletter, where she contributes thoughtful and creative work. In mythology class, she participates regularly and brings great insights into discussions.
Catherine R- Nominated by Ms. Erb
Catherine is engaged in class conversation every day and has an enthusiasm for learning!
Josaih J- Nominated by Mr. Allen
Josiah is a very diligent and hard-working student. He gives his best effort and asks questions for better understanding. Josiah is very respectful to teachers and his peers providing a perfect role model for others.
Baraka M- Nominated by Mrs. Newman
Baraka is an active participant in class, asks questions, and completes his work with fidelity. Keep it up, Baraka!
Virginia C- Nominated by Mr. Buckmon
Virginia shows exceptional responsibility and holds herself accountable for her learning. She actively seeks feedback and uses it to strengthen her understanding and performance.
Heaven K- Nominated by Ms. Phyfe
She works so hard in Computer Science and wants to truly understand the concepts behind the code.
Camren W- Nominated by Ms. Defreitas
Camren is new to COLA, but since arriving, he has shown growth and works hard every single day in class. He asks questions, actively participates daily by unmuting and answering questions, and finishes his assignments on time. He is a joy to teach.
January
Michael M- Nominated by Mrs. Defreitas
I'm nominating Michael because he is that student that always shows up ready to learn and participate daily. He gives his best effort and always asks questions for better understanding. He never rushes through his independent practice and continues to improve on showing his work and thinking.
Jaelyn B- Nominated by Mr. Allen
Jaelyn is very diligent and hard working. She completes all her work in a timely manner and is very respectful. Perfect role model for students.
Sonny S- Nominated by Ms. Champion
This scholar has been stellar with his work ethics.
Zana H- Nominated by Ms. Holcombe
Zana is always on top of her assignments and advocates for taking control of her own learning. She seeks to improve her mistakes and keeps a positive attitude with a growth mindset.
Juan Q- Nominated by Ms. Jackson
Juan is an ideal Spanish student. He puts a lot of care and thought into anything that he does in class. He is an avid participator and always adds great insights to the discussion at hand.
Katime T- Nominated by Ms. Westmoreland
I am nominating this student because they are always prepared, actively participate in class, and consistently complete all required work. Their positive attitude and strong work habits make them deserving of Student of the Month recognition.
Mina P- Nominated by Ms. Stewart
Mina always does her best and perseveres through her challenges with grace and kindness.
Kaiden A- Nominated by Mr. Wright
Kaiden is an active listener and hard worker. He has a joy for music that is reflected in his compositions and apply what we have learned in class to make his music better.
Micah L- Nominated by Coach Whitaker
Micah consistently show leadership by setting a positive example, helping others, and taking responsibility for their actions. His is a respectful, dependable, and a role model to his peers.
Jahaziel B- Nominated by Dr. Ritchie
Jahaziel is an excellent student in Environmental Science.
Ligia L. C - Nominated by Mr. Baker
Ligia consistently brings a positive and encouraging energy to class each day, helping to create a welcoming learning environment for everyone. She actively participates in discussions, stays engaged in lessons, and approaches her work with effort and responsibility.
Alexander G- Nominated by Mr. Buckmon
Has shown remarkable academic growth due to persistence, focus, and determination.
Dalonte H - Nominated by Ms. Newman
Dalonte has made huge improvements this quarter! He is participating in class discussions, using his resources, and working with integrity to finish all of his assignments.
December
Ms. Newman: Josiah A.
Josiah is such an excellent example of student perseverance and willpower! He participates in class, takes his time, puts maximum effort into his work, and has a great attitude every day. He is such a wonderful addition to our class!
Mr. Allen: Heaven K.
Heaven is one of the hardest working students. She completes all her work in a timely manner and is very respectful. Perfect role model for students.
Ms. Defreitas: Yalixa Z.
She shows up ready to learn and engage in the lesson daily. She gives her best effort and asks questions for better understanding. She always comes in with a smile and participates consistently. Even when she is absent, she comes back ready to work hard and understand the math.
Coach Whitaker: Teela W.
Excellent student that is very engaged in class. She is a great leader in class discussions and does and excellent job with her assignments. Awesome student and person.
Ms. Phyfe: Leandro C.
He is a wonderful student and finished my class with a 100%.
Ms. Swinson: Toria S.
She's a wonderful student, always does her best, and pushes herself daily!
Ms. Jackson: Sandi R.
Sandi is a pleasure to have in Spanish 2 class! She is one of the top participators in class and always adds to any discussion we have. She is hard-working and thorough with her schoolwork. I have appreciated having her in my class this semester!
Ms. Champion: Michael M.
This scholar had great attendance throughout the semester, participated every day and completed his assignments on time. He always gives 100% attention to class. He is truly a wonderful student to have in class.
Mr. Baker: Sonya S.
Sonya consistently demonstrates exceptional academic focus by submitting high-quality work on time and actively contributing to class discussions.
Mr. Wright: Bobby A.
He showed remarkable growth through his ability to write and compose music.
Dr. Ihrig: Caiden W.
Caiden is a focused learner - always on-time, participates in class, completes work, and is a model student.
Ms. Stewart: Mina P.
Mina is a kind person who cares deeply about her people and the world around her. She is conscientious about completing her work, and she communicates with her teachers about absences and works to complete assignments due to those absences. She is engaged in her classes and participates often. She asks questions when she doesn't understand, and she helps others when she can.
November
Lis L.: Nominated by Coach Whitaker
Great student with an awesome personality
Braylan M.: Nominated by Miles Price
Braylan is a good example of what we want all of our virtual students to be. He attends class on time, participates in class discussions, gets along well with his peers, stays on task, and he's respectful towards his teachers. He brings a positive attitude on a daily basis which uplifts everyone!
DeMarcus F.: Nominated by Mr. Widness
Positive attitude
Katelyn M.: Nominated by Mr. Baker
I am nominating Katelyn for student for the Month of November because she consistently demonstrates consistent strong academic performance and personal responsibility.
Alexis L.: Nominated by Mr. Buckmon
Her combination of strong character, effort, and leadership makes them truly deserving of Student of the Month.
Jayden G.: Nominated by Mr. Allen
Jaydan goes above and beyond on everything he does. He completes all work in a timely manner and shows respect toward his teachers and classmates. Perfect role model for students.
Jinan H.: Nominated by Ms. Defreitas
She actively participates in class daily; she has maintained her academic integrity through tough times and continues to advocate for herself daily.
Jorlene H.: Nominated by Mr. Wright
Jorlene is a joy to work with in class. She works hard and participates in class. When challenged with writing a music composition, she rises to the occasion taking what was learned in class and applying it to create something amazing.
Teela W.: Nominated by Dr. Ihrig
Teela consistently works above and beyond in her classes. She is a dedicated committed student. (8th grade)
Tristan B.: Nominated by Ms. Allard
Tristan has been a role model student in class. He participates, he shares his sense of humor, and he does all his work!
Sherlyn M.: Nominated by Ms. Davis
Sherlyn has been a joy to have in Zoology. She participates every day in class (and the conversations and comments are always a good laugh) and she completes her work. Sherlyn has been a role model student and most definitely has a sense of humor!
Emoni C.: Nominated by Dr. Ritchie
Emoni consistently completes her work with care.
Kaiden A.: Nominated by Ms. Westmoreland
I am nominating this student because he consistently demonstrates outstanding engagement and responsibility. He is always on camera during virtual sessions, actively asks thoughtful questions, completes all assignments on time, and maintains a polite and respectful attitude toward both peers and teachers. His commitment to learning and positive behavior make him an excellent role model for others.
Harmony T.: Nominated by Ms. Kim
Harmony consistently demonstrated a positive attitude and consistent effort this entire semester.
Juan Q.: Nominated by Ms. Cobb-Walls
Juan is always trying to make others smile.
Javonte J.: Nominated by Ms. Holcombe
He participates well all during class and does very well with his assignments.
Azariah A.: Nominated by Ms. Goss
Azariah is always working hard, even when her circumstances are difficult. She is creative and resourceful, always participates in class and has meaningful feedback for classmates
Alizon V.: Nominated by Ms. Swinson
She is an outstanding student! Respectful, amazing quality work, quiet but asks questions if needed!
Anai R.: Nominated by Ms. Champion
This scholar has demonstrated exceptional responsibility, and work habits this semester by submitting all assignments on time, participating and being present every day.
Allison M.: Nominated by Ms. Phyfe
Allison is always prepared for class, ask questions, and participates. I love to hear her marketing ideas.
Kayla D.: Nominated by Mr. Clancy
She is always present and ready for class. Does a great job and always participates in anything we do in class.
Jaydon R.: Nominated by Mr. Hibbler
Jaydon exhibits an eagerness to learn and participates in discussions on every topic discussed in class. He is a pleasure to have in class.
Kourtney P.: Nominated by Mr. Bellus
Excellence in American Government
Micah L: Nominated by Ms. Engle
For always working hard, trying your best, and learning from your mistakes.
Billy M.: Nominated by Ms. Jackson
Billy is a great Spanish 2 student! He is always on time, on task, and on camera. Additionally, he brings his own experience and culture to the class while showing curiosity about other countries and cultures. It is a joy to have him in class!
Liam R.: Nominated by Ms. Stewart
Liam is always engaged in class, completes his work, and is proactive about completing assignments when he has been absent. He is kind, hard-working, and is a great student!
Carlos M.: Nominated by Ms. Morgan
Carlos has worked very hard in Lit III this semester. He attends class regularly, asks questions when needed, participates, and submit quality work. He cares about his education, and it really shows this year!
Micah L.: Nominated by Ms. Dock
This student is a great student all around. He is a pleasure to teach, is willing to help his teachers and peers, and also does great work outside of school.
Natalia S.: Nominated by Ms. Guy
Good student works hard
DeMarcus F.: Nominated by Ms. Erb
DeMarcus is a hard worker and always engaged in class and has his camera on throughout the class.
Sonny S.: Nominated by Ms. Newman
Sonny is an excellent advocate for his own progress and education. He works hard, comes to office hours when he needs to, and does it all with a positive attitude. Great job this semester, Sonny!
October
Josiah J.
Always puts in 110% and pushing himself to do better.
Averi G.
I am thrilled to nominate this Averi for Student of the Month for October! He shows up every day ready to learn, actively engage in class, and put forth outstanding effort. His dedication shines through in their continuous progress and impressive improvement in math skills. His hard work and positive attitude truly make him stand out. What also makes Averi stand out, is that he knows how to make math fun and just comes in every day with joy and jokes that makes everyone laugh.
Jasmine H.
I am nominating Jasmine for Student of the Month because she consistently goes above and beyond on assignments and projects. She completes all work promptly, treats teachers and classmates with respect, and demonstrates outstanding effort in everything she does.
Zana H.
She communicates her needs, seeks help as needed, heeds to instruction, and overall does her very best to be her very best! She is cheerful, a problem solver not a complainer, and overall a model student!
Keyla C.
Keyla completes all work promptly, is always participating, and treats teachers and classmates with respect.
Jennifer C.
Jennifer has been working very hard over the last few weeks to bring her grade up and turn in missing assignments. She has attended class consistently and participated. She is a joy to have in class! I'm proud of all of her hard work.
Luis M.
Luis is kind and thoughtful and is always giving great feedback to his classmates. He comes up with fun ideas when someone is stuck. His artwork is always pushing the bounds creatively and he is always in class participating.
Baraka M.
Outstanding Academic Achievement
Lily K.
Lily Kerns is an outstanding Literature IV student! She participates in all class discussions and makes them richer for including her voice and perspective. Lily is polite and respectful to all in the class, but isn't afraid to defend her position or opinion during class debates. She's joyful, kind, encouraging, and just an overall bright light in our class!
Alexander G.
Alexander joined my music theory class a little bit later in the semester and has had to catch up on some pretty advance concepts. He attended many office hour sessions and has persevered through the standards to create amazing music.
Maja P.
She is persistent in her learning and strives for excellence daily.
Braylan M.
Braylan always participates in class discussions, initiates conversations, and works hard!
Max F.
Goes above and beyond on individual assignments.
Demarcus F.
Demarcus is being recognized for his consistent effort in completing assignments on time and actively participating in class. He approaches each task with determination and a positive attitude, demonstrating responsibility and pride in his work. During class, Demarcus stays engaged, contributes to discussions, and shows genuine interest in learning. His commitment to both participation and quality work sets a great example for his peers and reflects his dedication to academic success.
Jazmine T.
Jazmine brings cheerful energy to class and shows great creativity in her science projects.
Jorlene H.
Math doesn't come easy for Jorlene, but she continues to do her best. She came to PSAT Prep, took the PSAT, and is already asking about the SAT. She is focused on her future which is a great quality to have.
Liam M.
Liam is a great leader in the classroom. He helps keeps the students engaged. Liam is an awesome with participation and staying on top of his work.
Xavier F.
Excellent High Achieving student - high class engagement, turns in highly rigorous work. Brings great insights into class discussions.
Kayla D.
Great Student, Hard Worker and always participates in class
Elijah A.
Most Improved: This scholar has attended office hours to improve his grades and is actively engaging more since the start. He has demonstrated that he cares about his grades.
September
Lily S.
She's always engaged, participating, and focused for the lesson!
Yalixa R.
I am thrilled to nominate this Yalixa for Student of the Month for September! She shows up every day ready to learn, actively engage in class, and put forth outstanding effort. Their dedication shines through in her continuous progress and impressive improvement in math skills. Her hard work and positive attitude truly make her stand out.
Gabriel R.
I am nominating Gabe for Student of the Month because he consistently goes above and beyond on assignments and projects. He completes all work in a timely manner, demonstrates respect toward both teachers and classmates, and puts forth exceptional effort in everything he does. His dedication and positive attitude make him a role model for others
Yuliya V.
She is the shining star in my 1st block class.
Khloe H.
Khloe is a model Spanish student. She arrives on time, participates in class, and has a genuine curiosity about the Spanish language. It is evident that her goal is to learn more of the language, so she puts in a lot of effort in everything she does in class. I love seeing her language ability grow from year to year!
Victor T.
He is always pushing himself creatively and technically. He works hard every class from beginning to end. He participates and asks great questions. He is improved so much with his peer feedback during critiques and leaves, thoughtful criticism and comment for his classmates.
Christian L.
Outstanding Academic Achievement
Tayshaun H.
Tayshaun attends class regularly, completes assignments, attends help sessions as needed, and advocates for himself if he has questions or needs any addition support. He takes his education seriously, tries his best, and is super polite and respectful while doing so. He's just a delight to have in class!
Braylan M.
Braylan frequently attends office hours and works hard to persevere through problem solving to master the standards in both math and music class. He always has a positive attitude and is ready to learn and improve upon his knowledge.
Ariana A.
I am nominating Ariana because she perseveres through challenges to achieve her goals.
Landon V.
Landon always gives 110%. He's always checking in on classmates and his teachers. He cares for others and has a huge heart!
Liam M.
Liam is always prepared for learning and participates in our lesson each day.
Taylor P.
Taylor consistently demonstrates strong leadership and active engagement during class. They not only participate in discussions but also help guide and encourage their peers to share their ideas. Their positive attitude and willingness to assist others make them a role model in class. She approaches the concepts that are presented in class with enthusiasm and a genuine desire to learn and contribute.
Britney J.
Britney comes to Biology each day with a positive attitude and a smile. She stays engaged, and has completed all of her assignments.
Abigail O.
Abigail is a hard worker during 1st period. She asks questions, participates, and has a unique way to add humor to the classroom.
Sophia W.
Absolutely amazing student. She stayed on top of her assignments when she was out. Has an amazing personality.
Alyssa P.
Most Improved - From the beginning of the semester to now, Alyssa has really turned around her class engagement, brought up her grade in the class, and now participates much more. She has really taken ownership of her learning
Christopher R.
Great Student, hard Worker, and always participates in class.
Aaria R.
This scholar has actively participated in the class every time and does outstanding work.
