Upcoming Events:
"Turned-off Teen"? Talk to Mr. Cook 219-279-2771 Mailing address above.
Recent Postings:
Sat 102007 "Latest News" - Opry
101507 - Cookie Jar - Solution to Drop-out Funding
92907 Under "Latest News"- Thanksgiving & Memorial Campaigns
Under "Commun.." Cookie Jar
92807 Under "Latest News"
Under Communications 92507 - Donors
Under communications 91607 - "Advice to Teens" and also "Cookie Jar".
Won't you help??? (Will YOU be a "Committee of 1" and raise at least $5000 from your circle of contacts [farmers, businessmen, churches, attorney, etc]?) Regardless of where you live in the USA, even if you can't donate anything, would you at least talk to friends? Your interest in "Making a Difference" is appreciated.
91207Mrs. Kae Fuller drove 3 boys to 6 or 7 businesses in less than an hour as they explained the LGS program. They meet the business folks and briefly explain the school and leave a flyer. Can YOU help? One hour every week or MONTH is all that it would take.
Life Gaps School
219-279-2771 Jerry Cook 4064N 750W Wolcott, IN 47995
Formula for Success:
- STUDENTS +
- PARENTS +
- TEACHERS +
- COMMUNITY =
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The "GAP" is being filled for local teens who have the Courage and MOTIVATION to work with Mr. Cook and his friends.
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Teachers and Staff:
Cook, Jerry - Teacher, Director
Cook, Jacque - Advisor /Tchr
Blume, Bruce - Work Study
Crabb, Larry - Science
Davidson, John - Art
Dondlinger, Rod - Work Study
Fleck, Bob - Math
Furrer, Brian - Work Study
Hathaway, Sandy - Guidance
Lehe, Mike - Work Study
Milligan, Joe - Math
Stevens, Linda - Art
VonHolten, Hubert - Work Study
Ward, Karen - Read, Speech
Also we are allowed to do some P.E. at Brandywine.
The "work study" teachers teach the teens about the world of work. In most cases the teens go to the place of business.
The "classroom teachers" come in whenever they desire!! In some cases it is 1 hour per week; others whenever!!. They don't get paid much and they are their own boss and that makes them VERY independent! Ha! (They are VERY, VERY GOOD!!!)
Latest News:
Today is July 8. 2008. It's been many, many months since this was updated. There have been numerous activities since last updated.
During '07-'08 13 teens attended LGS. The ages ranged from 10 to 16. Grade improvement and attitude improvement was evident in each teen. One most outstanding improvement was a 14 year old who tested at grade 5 level. He was turned off to school. He entered around March 1. When tested at the end of May he had improved to GRADE 9 of above in ALL areas - Reading, Math, Language Arts, Vocab, Spelling. Also he has been one of the hardest workers in the LGS Job-Training program. He has been "job-shadowing" with Mike Lehe and Bruce Blume. He is pleasant to be around. He will probably be part of a trip to DC and also to Nashville (Grand 'Ol Opry) this fall.
[Always a huge thanks to son-in-law Dave Black for quickly (1 evening) organizing this website. He's a computer genius!!!! He's a scuba diver, deer hunter, married to Laura and they have 2 of our grandkids - Mandy and Aaron.]
- Some comments I've heard lately have been about a so-called Jail School. (that's really NOT my LGS even though some may think it is.) Some have said that they are very "thankful" for what I try to do at the school. I am constantly trying to build good "MEMORIES" that can be of PRACTICAL use for the future (academic education, vocational (hands-on) education, family-based activities, etc.) That's why we "do" Nashville, fishing trips, DC, Boston, farm work, sports, etc.
- At-risk kids can be identified very, very early. At LGS the children can return to public school when they achieve certain educational levels and are adjusted enough to think for themselves and survive in this tough world! They may choose to continue with LGS and ultimately attend IVY Tech or a trade school. We can prevent out teens from going to jail.
CHURCHES - This school is for teens in the White County area. I deal with kids who have been "given up on" and also who have given up on themselves. Many see NO hope for the future. Could you, as a "small" church become a $10 per WEEK supporter? If you are a member of a "LARGE" church, could you do $20 or more per week? Use this as a part of your local "Missions" or "Outreach" program. You are welcome at ANY time to visit school in the Fairnet building across the street east of McDonald's in Monticello. When sending a check mail it to Life GAPS School - Jerry Cook; 4064 N 750 W; Wolcott, IN 47995.
Another GREAT BIG thanks to the Wolcott Methodist Church for their monthly contribution. Huge!!
-I have jobs available in my "Work-Study" program. However, first I must teach the teens "HOW to WORK". Then I have some selected locations where the teen can work (if he passes my "How to Work") However, most teens do NOT know how to work..... the foremost thing on their mind is getting money in their hands. That's why every previous teen that I've helped has failed AND, therefore, now I require that they must complete my work study program BEFORE they get to work in the community. Interested? Call me - 219-279-2771.
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Life GAPS school is a broad-spectrum school designed for "at-risk" (Turned-off Teens) who are having great difficulty in conventional school. Tremendous importance is placed in strongly guiding the teen to reach his grade level in Math, Reading, and Language Arts. Then we add practical education and trips.
Mission Statement
To be a "Bridge over Troubled Waters" in the storms of life. The lives of today's teens are very challenging. They are floating through very rough water. The storm clouds have been brewing. They need a PRACTICAL education. They also need an attitude adjustment. They need strong guidance. WHERE can they get that? The solution is Life GAPS.
