COMPASS
July 6 11, 2008
Compass is a week-long exploration into the
world of independent living and work.
The focus on the Expanded Core curriculum for
Blind and Visually Impaired students is critical for success in all areas of
their life. When a student is provided opportunities and direct instruction in
the areas of orientation and mobility, social interactions, and independent
living skills they are enabled to achieve, thrive and feel successful. During
the Compass Program students will be involved in the following:
Explore Your World
On campus work experience
Community restaurant simulation/trip
Meal preparation
Public transportation experience
Independent living skills
Work appropriate behavior
Self advocacy
General Information
The 2008 Compass
Program will accommodate visually impaired high school students in the state of
Enrollment is open
to visually impaired students in the state of Washington. Priority is given to (1) public school
students who have never participated; (2) previously attending public school students;
and (3) out of state students (tuition required - space available only).
Enrollment is
limited: Application deadline is May
12, 2008. Letters of acceptance will
be mailed during the third week of May.
For additional information please call:
Return all
applications to:
Summer School 2008
2214 East 13th Street
Registration
3:00 5:30 on Sunday, July 7th
Cottages
open at
Arrival and Departures
Arrival: Sunday, July 6th between 3:00 and 5:30 pm
Departure: Friday, July 11th between 1:00 and 3:00pm
What to bring
Summer School
is very informal. Shorts, T-shirts and
jeans are all appropriate. Remember, the
weather can change, and so a sweater and jacket should also be packed. Dont forget your swimsuit. PLEASE MARK CLOTHES AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
Students should bring their cane, medications, sunscreen and all personal
hygiene items. Sheets, towels and linens are provided. The school pays most fees for recreational
activities; however, some additional fees may be required. Snacks, soda machines, and candy bars are
available on campus. We recommend that
students arrive with approximately $20.00 for the week.
Special Transportation Arrangements
If your child will arrive and/or depart by bus,
train or airline, WSSB will make arrangements to meet them at that location
while staff is on duty. Thus arrival
times must be after
Questions:
Residential, Medical, Special
Transportation, Recreation
E-mail: Renee.Corso@wssb.wa.gov
Educational Program, Enrollment
E-mail: craig.meador@wssb.wa.gov
Two ways
to register:
Download COMPASS Application HERE (Word DOC)