Revised by Carroll County Adult Learners (603)-323-5100;  P. O. Box 2305, N. Conway, NH  03860. Originally Compiled by the Appalachian Mountain Teen Project (603)-569-5510; P.O. Box 1597, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 November 2008.

GENERAL RESOURCES

Tri-County Community Action Program

A program that links people with other programs and also provides fuel assistance, utility assistance, weatherization, housing, food, emergency health needs, clothing, financial assistance. 603-323-7400; 448 White Mountain Highway, Tamworth, NH 03886, www.tccap.org

Welfare Offices:
Emergency relief, housing assistance, clothing, financial assistance
Effingham: 539-7770, Open Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 9am-2pm, Fri. 9am-12pm
In Municipal Office Building, 68 School Street, Effingham
Ossipee:  539-4181, Ms. Sam Martin, Open Tues. & Thurs. 12pm-2pm
In Town Hall, 55 Main Street, Center Ossipee
Tuftonboro: 569-4539 x10, Kathy Pounder, Open 9am-4pm Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri.; Thurs. 9am-12pmIn Town Hall, 240 Middle Road, Center Tuftonboro
Wakefield: 522-6970 x2, Patty Baxter, Open Mon., Tues., Thurs., & Fri. 8:30am-12pm, 12:30-3:30pm;  Open Wed. by appointment only; in Parks & Rec. Building, 2 High Street, Sanbornville
Wolfeboro: 569-8151, Sue Benson, Open Mon.-Fri., 8am-12pm
Next to All Saints Episcopal Church, 258 South Main Street, Wolfeboro
211 (Formerly NH Helpline)
Dial 211 (or 1-800-444-4211) to access information about critical health and human services available in your local community.
NOTE: as this is a brand new access line, not all resources in the county have been added at this time.  We also recommend contacting the Tri-County Community Action Program or your local welfare office for the most current information.

HOUSING/SHELTER

Homeless Outreach Services ~ Contact Nancy Armstrong at 323-7400 ext. 110
Tri-County Community Action Program, 448 White Mountain Highway, Tamworth, NH 03886
N.H. Housing Finance Authority ~ Contact Gene Harriman at 1-800-622-5266, or Lisa McNeirney at 1-800-439-7247 x240. Section Eight housing and emergency rental assistance to eligible families, elderly citizens, and people with disabilities.
Nationwide Homeless Hotline ~ 1-800-852-3388
Information, referral, and crisis intervention 24 hours a day.
Low-Income Housing
Pine Grove Apartments ~ Route 16, Ossipee, George Zavas, property manager, 539-9546
Ossipee Village Apartments ~ 75 Route 16B, Ossipee, Paul Stewart, property manager, 641-2163

Wakefield Acres ~ 105 Witch Trot Road, Wakefield, Daneil Wassel, property manager, 356-3770

NH Housing Preservation Project ~ 1-800-639-5290

Free Legal assistance to people who are in danger of losing a home or apartment because of property sales tax, sheriff’s sale, mortgage foreclosure, landlord foreclosure, or landlord bankruptcy. 112 Pleasant St., Concord, NH  03301-2947

 FOOD ASSISTANCE

COUNTY-WIDE SERVICES

NH Division of Family Assistance Food Stamp Program ~ 447-3841 or 1-800-552-4628
Conway District Office, 73 Hobbs Street, Conway, NH 03818-6188

Women-Infants-Children (W.I.C.) ~ Call 539-6821 or 1-800-411-1106 to set up an appointment in your area, or visit Ossipee Concerned Citizens, 3 Dore Street, Center Ossipee, 03814

Food vouchers, nutrition counseling, and health education for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women and their children up to 5 years old.

Commodity Supplemental Food (C.S.F.) Box ~ Call 539-6821 or 1-888-266-7942, or visit Ossipee Concerned Citizens, 3 Dore Street, Center Ossipee, 03814     C.S.F. is a division of W.I.C. which provides a 2-month supply of non-perishable food items eligible for children ages 5-6 and for seniors, and is delivered 6 times per year.

OSSIPEE & EFFINGHAM

Dinner Bell at First Congregational Church ~ Sat.: Cookies & Coffee 3-5pm, Dinner 5-5:30pm. Families who come to dinner can take home bread donated from local supermarkets after the meal.
Route 16B, Center Ossipee, NH 03814; Director of Meals, Harry Place, 323-7926

Agape Food Pantry at Ossipee Valley Bible Church ~ Open Mon.-Fri. 2-3pm
40 Rt.16B, Ctr. Ossipee, NH  03814; Contact Janna Straugham at 539-4456 or Doris Gaskell at 539-8255

Meals on Wheels ~539-6851

Meals are delivered Mon-Fri. for people over age 60 & for people with disabilities.
Ossipee Crossing (Ossipee Concerned Citizens) 3 Dore Street, Center Ossipee        

Congregate Meal ~ 539-6851 ~ Mon.-Fri. at 12pm for people age 60 or older
Ossipee Crossing (Ossipee Concerned Citizens) 3 Dore Street, Center Ossipee

TAMWORTH

Dinner Bell (South) at St. Andrew’s Church ~ Sun. at 5pm
There is also a Christmas Dinner every year on Dec. 25, usually around 1pm (call ahead for specific time)
323-8515 (St. Andrew’s Church), Old Route 25, P.O. Box 436, Tamworth, NH 03866-0436
Community Food Center at St. Andrew’s Church ~ Open Tues. & Fri. 10am–12pm
Old Route 25, P.O. Box 436, Tamworth, NH 03866-0436. Call 323-8515 (St. Andrew’s Church), or contact Joan Wright at 284-7708 (Fri. & Sat. only)

WAKEFIELD

Meals at Greater Wakefield Resource Center ~ Mon. & Thurs. at 12pm

If you would like to reserve a lunch, please call by 11am and your name will be added to the list. Take out is available. Please call by 10am; meals will be ready for 12:15pm pick up. A $2.50 donation is accepted.
473-8324, 254 Main Street, P.O. Box 96, Union, NH 03887

Wakefield Community Food Pantry ~ Open Wed. from 9am-12am and 5-7pm

Also, the Sat. before Christmas & Thanksgiving, there is a holiday basket give-a-way from 9am-12pm
522-3094, 132 Meadow Street (route 109), in Parks & Recreation Building, Wakefield, NH 03872

Senior Meals at Saint Anthony’s Catholic Church ~ Fri. at 12pm

A donation of $2-3 is suggested, but not required.  Contact Father Edmund at 522-3304
239 Meadow Street (route 109), Sanbornville, NH 03872

Parish Suppers at St. John’s Episcopal Church ~ May–Sept. on the 3^rd Tues. of the month at 6pm. Cost per meal is $7 for adults and $3 for children.   118 High Street, P.O. Box 249, Sanbornville, NH 03892 522-3329 or Joanne Lanoix at 473-8981

WOLFEBORO

Dinner Bell at All Saints Episcopal Church ~ Thurs. at 5pm
There is also a meal on Thanksgiving Day that is open to all members of the public. Call ahead for time.
258 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894, contact Sue Benson at 569-815

Life Ministries Food Pantry ~ Open Wed. 10am–1pm & the 1^st Wed. of every month from 4:30– 5:30pm

All Saints Outreach Center (next to All Saints Church) on the 1^st floor, 264 So. Main St., Wolfeboro. 569-0202, or contact Jane Batchelder at 569-369

Fuel, Electric, and Weatherization Assistance Programs ~ 323-7400 or 1-888-842-3835

Information and applications for all of Carroll County’s local weatherization, fuel, and electric bill assistance programs. Tri-County Community Action Program, 448 White Mountain Highway, Tamworth

NH Residential Low Income Assistance Program ~ 1-800-552-3043 Northern Utilities, www.northernutilities.com

Assistance for Electric Bills ~ 1-800-662-7764
Public Service of New Hampshire, www.psnh.com/residential

Project Care: Assistance for Electric Bills ~ 1-800-698-2007

NH Electric Cooperative Customers, www.nhec.com/community_projectcare.php

Neighbor Helping Neighbor: Energy Crisis Assistance ~ 271-2155 or 1-800-552-4617

Sponsored by the Office of Energy and Planning: An assistance program for families facing a disconnect or heating emergency who have not previously received fuel assistance or weatherization funds.  People can also email Meghan McPherson at Warmhome@nh.gov to get more information on fuel assistance and weatherization, as well as the stay warm initiative.

Volunteer Weatherization through the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Fund ~ 356-STAR (7827)  Sponsored by seven churches, and organized by the Lutheran Church of the Nativity in North Conway, this program allows families to apply for weatherization assistance in June and July to receive free weatherization services in September. Email contact:

COUNTY-WIDE SERVICES

Carroll County Health Line ~ 1-800-499-4171

Physician referrals, prescription discounts and assistance, senior services, church outreach programs, dentists, social service agencies, support groups, health care providers, Medicaid, state agencies, etc. For more information, visit www.thememorialhospital.org or go to the Tri-County Community Action Program Building at 448 White Mountain Highway, Tamworth, NH

NH Healthy Kids ~ 1-877-464-2447
Free or low cost medical and dental insurance for uninsured children

Ossipee Family Planning & Teen Clinic ~ 539-7552
Open Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 9-5 by appointment; Teen Walk-in Clinic ~ Mon. 2:30pm-5:30pm. Medical services for men and women ages 14 and up throughout Carroll County; the clinic provides confidential care, including gynecological care, physicals, prenatal care, family planning, birth control, emergency contraception, and STD/HIV counseling, testing and treatment.  Sliding scale fee; Medicaid is accepted.  Located at the Mountainside Business Center at 127 Rt. 28 in Ossipee

Carroll County Health and Home Care Services ~ 323-9394 ~ Hours: 9-4pm, Mon.-Fri. Personal care, laundry, shopping, meal planning and preparation for elderly people and people with disabilities.  Fee is based on income. Tri-County Community Action Program Building at 448 White Mountain Highway, Tamworth, NH

White Mountain Community Health Center ~ 447-8900

Health services for residents of Carroll County on a sliding fee scale.  No person will be turned away based on income. Financial, educational, and logistical support is also available to families coping with a child whose illness affects daily life. 298 White Mountain Highway, Conway, NH 03818

Wolfeboro Visiting Nurses Association & Hospice ~ 569-2729

Physicals, immunizations, screenings, new baby visits, physical therapy, and medical information assistance. Through the Good Beginnings Program, the VNA provides support for families with a pregnancy through prenatal home visits, parent education, and visits after the child is born.  Dental services are also available to children. Offers clinics and services to all people in all the towns in Southern Carroll County that are funded by federal, state, and local contributions. Visit clinic at 240 South Main St., Wolfeboro; go to www.vnahospice.net; or contact Bette Coffeey, RN, at

Catastrophic Illness ~ 1-800-852-3345 ext. 4495

Provides $2,500 a year to low-income residents who require extensive treatment for cancer, cystic fibrosis, end-stage renal disease, hemophilia, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury.

Vision USA ~ 1-800-766-4466

A nationwide program that connects with provides in the area who will give a free eye exam.  Eligibility: at least one working person in family, no insurance that covers vision, and income eligible.  www.aoa.org

The Medicine Program ~ 1-573-996-7300 or 1-800-694 -3893

Free long-term prescription medicine to those who qualify.  www.freemedicine.com

NH Medication Bridge Program ~ 1-800-852-3456

Run by the Governor’s office, this is a program to help individuals access free/reduced cost prescription medication. www.healthynh.com

*AMTP has free prescription discount cards available upon request by calling the office at 569-5510.

TAMWORTH

Tamworth Community Nurse Association, Inc. ~ 323-8511 ~ Open 9am-2pm Mon.-Thurs., Fri. by appointment. Open and free to Tamworth residents only. Comprehensive resource directory, skilled nursing care, medical and home as­sessments and monitoring, prenatal and newborn care, educational programs, health screenings and clinics, suture removal, dressing changes, and medical equipment loans.

Caregivers ~ 569-6780, staffed Mon.-Fri. 8am-4pm

Short-term, non-emergency volunteer transportation services to medical appointments; at least 48 hours advanced notice is needed.  Caregivers also provide friendly visits to the elderly, chores, and some respite care.  Donations are accepted, but are not required.  Services Alton, Wolfeboro, Tuftonboro, and Ossipee. Out-of-town transportation is only available for health-related appointments.

Shepherds ~ 539-4312, Richard and Glenna Nelson

Volunteer transportation to medical visits and other appointments. 24-48 hours advance notice is preferred.  Services Sanbornville, Wakefield, and Brookfield.

COUNTY-WIDE SERVICES

Kids in Distressed Situations ~ 1-800-266-3314 Donations of new clothing.

Angels and Elves ~ 356-8710
Holiday gifts for low-income families with children. Deadline for requesting gifts is Dec. 1.

Monthly $7.75 phone credit ~ Call the NH Public Utilities Commission at 1-800-852-3793.
Anyone is eligible who participates in the Medicaid, Food Stamps, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Federal Public Housing Assistance, or low-income Home Energy Assistance.

OSSIPEE & EFFINGHAM

Clothing at Agape Food Pantry at Ossipee Valley Bible Church ~ Open Mon.-Fri. 2-3pm. 40 Rt. 16B, Ctr. Ossipee, NH  03814 Contact Janna Straugham at 539-4456 or Doris Gaskell at 569-8255

Karen’s Thrift Shop ~ 539-8411 ~ Open Thurs. & Sat.

Children’s clothing, shoes, books, household good, crafts, and gifts. Main Street (rt. 16B), Center Ossipee, next to the Laundromat, near the Hitching Post

Ossipee Crossing (Ossipee Concerned Citizens) ~ 539-6851, 3 Dore Street Center, Ossipee

Coats for Kids: Open Mon.-Fri. 8-4m.  There are also coats available to adults

Santa Project: Provides gifts for children who are residents of Ossipee, Effingham, and Freedom. Request for gifts are due by Dec. 12^th

Uptown Boutique: A thrift shop open May-October

The Kid’s Store ~ Contact Gina at 539-5329 ~ Open Mon-Fri. 10am-3pm

Lightly used clothing for newborns and children up to age 16.  Some maternity clothing and baby gear and equipment (high chairs, strollers, playpens, etc.) 1820 Rt. 16, Ossipee, right next to the Pizza Barn

WAKEFIELD

Books on Wheels at Wakefield Community Food Pantry ~ 522-3094 ~ Open Wed. 9-12pm and 5-7pm Free Children’s Books.  132 Meadow Street, in the Parks & Recreation Building, P.O. Box 426, Wakefield

Thrift & Gift Shop at St. John’s Episcopal Church ~ Open Fri. & Sat. 9am-12pm

Clothing, household items, jewelry, religious books, and gifts. Free diapers are also available to families in the Wakefield communities through the Thrift & Gift shop. 118 High Street, Sanbornville, NH 03892. Call 522-3392 or contact Diana Rose-Cicarone at 522-8835

WOLFEBORO

Lord and Tailor Thrift Shop ~ Open Thurs. & Fri. 10am-3pm, Sat. 10am-1pm

All Saints Community Outreach Center, next to All Saints Episcopal Church 569-3453, 258 South Main Street, Wolfeboro, NH 03894

The Coat Rack at St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church ~ Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30-3:30

Free new or gently used coats, hats, scarves, gloves/mittens, and sweaters for children and adults. Go behind the church to the grey building with the three-bay garage to take any items you need. 875-2548 (Church office), 40 Hidden Springs Road (right off route 11), Alton.

EDUCATION:

Carroll County Adult Education and Carroll Academy – Open Mon. – Thursday: Hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday:  Hours:  8 – 10 a.m., at 11 Runnell’s Hall, Chocorua, NH  03817. Adult Learners are welcomed!  We specialize in helping the Adult Learner earn his/her GED or High School Diploma. Call Elisabeth Swiriduk at 603-323-5100 and/or Susan Hagerstrom at 603-356-7242. All are welcomed!

District 1 (Bartlett, Hart’s Location, Jackson)
GENE G. CHANDLER, P.O. Box 296, Bartlett, NH 03812-9999
Email: gene..nh.us

District 2 (Chatham, Conway, Eaton, Hales Location)
TOM BUCO, P.O. Box 3149, Conway, NH 03818
Email:

KAREN UMBERGER, P.O. Box 186, Kearsage, NH 03847
Email:

SYDNI WHITE, 185 Beechnut Drive, N. Conway, NH 03860
Email:

District 3 (Freedom, Tamworth, Madison, Albany)
MARK MCCONKEY, 10 Clover Lane, Freedom, NH 03836
Email:

SUSAN TICEHURST, 334 Pease Hill Road, Tamworth, NH 03886
Email:

District 4 (Moultonborough, Sandwich, Tuftonboro)
GLENN CORDELLI, P.O. Box 209, Tuftonboro, NH 03816
Email:

KAREL A. CRAWFORD, P.O. Box 825, Center Harbor, NH 03226
Email:

District 5 (Brookfield, Effingham, Ossipee, Wakefield)
TOM LAVENDER, 104 Wentworth Road, Brookfield, NH 03872
Email:

HARRY C. MERROW, P.O. Box 94, Center Ossipee, NH 03814
Email:

* I just want to say thank you for putting up with me & thank you for all the help.  You touched my life in a special way, by being a good & patient teacher.  S.D.

* God Bless you for being there in my life when I needed a guiding hand.  A. D.

* Thank you very much for teaching me all the subjects I needed for my GED. D.P.

* You have been such a gift in my life.  You are truly my guardian angel.  D.S.

* Thank you for all the help with math. P.B.

“No one who lived through the Great Depression can ever look upon an unemployed person with anything but compassion.”  Ronald Reagan

Our 2013 Spring Semester will offer the U. S. History Class.  This portion of information below will be updated in the near future.

This course is especially designed for the adult learner.

Course Description:

United States History is a 15-week course that covers the period from 1607 through the modern day.   Specific areas include:  historical, political, economic, cultural, social, and intellectual institutions and their development.

Course Topics:

Colonial History, Independence, Critical Period and Federalist Era; Jefferson/War of 1812/Nationalism; Age of Jackson; Slavery and Sectionalism; Civil War & Reconstruction; Business & Labor; Populists & Imperialists; Progressives and WWI; 1920-30′s; WWII and Origins of Cold War; 1960-70s; Reagan to Bush; 1980s  to Present.

Course Texts and Readings:

Performance Tasks:  Reading weekly assignments; participating in class discussions; performing an assessment evaluation of material presented (e.g. verbal, written and creative activities).  Critical thinking is an important tool that every student possesses.  To that end, students will demonstrate understanding of material by relating it to today’s culture.

Grading:  A (90-100); B (80-89); C (70-79); D (60-69) and F (59 or below)

The final average will be composed from the following: Notebooks, Quizzes, Class-work; Participation; Homework; Major Paper/Essays; PowerPoint and Final Exam.

Map/Location Link here

Our 2011 Graduation Photo….

GED Examinations given monthly after you have passed the Pre-GED Test

Call Carroll County Adult Education to register for the GED classes or sign up for GED Test. Fee for all five tests: $65.00 paid in cash the day of test. There is a $20.00 fee for any test that need to retake.

Open the Door
To
Your Future

Enter Adult Education….
Earn your High School Diploma….
Obtain your GED….
Work with Professional Staff….
Take that course you missed….
Go on to the Tech School of your choice….
Attend College….
Get Licensed in one of the Building Trades….

Getting a better education means opening doors to new possibilities….
Get a better job or qualify for a promotion….
The chance for financial security, a better life….
For you and those around you….

Donations made through:
The Friends of Carroll County Adult Education
PO Box 2305, North Conway, NH 03860

2012-2013 Program of Study

Carroll County Education

• Carroll Academy High School
• Adult Learner Services
• GED Testing Services

Offices:

Gibson Center, North Conway 603-356-7242

Send e-mail request to:  learn@carrollacademy.net

Chocorua Campus 603-323-5100

Carroll Academy:
You must be at least 18 years of age to attend
• *Fully Enrolled high school diploma seeking students:
Requirements for a High School Diploma – 20 credits as follows:

4 credits: English 3 credits: Math
1 credit: US History 2 credits: Science
1 credit: Economics / Government 1 credit : Computer
1 credit: World History 7 Elective Credits

All prior high school credits accepted. Up to two credits can be granted for Work Experience, Homemaking, Parenting. Credits may be given for course work and special projects, including Community Service. Home school credits evaluated.  Up to two credits correspondence school credits accepted.
• Non-enrolled students from other high schools:
With permission of your high school, you may attend classes and transfer credit back to your high school. This is your opportunity to make up a class that you missed so that you can graduate with your class.
• Non-enrolled students returning for additional credit:
Did you miss a course when you were in high school that you wish you had taken? Do you need a high school course in science, math, or another subject in order to be accepted into post-secondary school? If you want to enroll in a nursing, dental hygienist or other medical field, Chemistry, Biology, Algebra, and Human Anatomy & Physiology may be the courses for you.

Beginning Sept., 2012- Fall Semester ending January, 2013
Mondays: 6:00-9:00pm Chemistry with Lab

Tuesdays: 4:00-6:00pm Algebra

Wednesdays: 6:00-9:00pm English

Independent Studies & On-Line classes also available

All classes are subject to change or cancellation. You must register in person before attending. FEES (Must be paid in full to receive credits):

*Fully enrolled students: 1 credit = $100 + Grad Fee: $25
Other students 1 credit= $150

*Partial scholarships are available for fully enrolled students.

ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE CHOCORUA CAMPUS ON RUNNELS HALL RD, ACROSS FROM CHOCORUA LIBRARY

Adult Learner Services
• GED Preparation & Pre-Testing
GED Tests cover five areas: Language Arts with Essay, Social Studies, Science, Language Arts (Reading), and Mathematics. Schedule an appointment for registration or just to have your questions answered about the GED. Before you can take the GED Exam you need to pass all five Pre-Tests. Call to schedule an appointment to take the Pre Tests. One-on-one help is available.

Day Study Groups will be starting soon
$20.00 Book Fee Call to sign up

Chocorua Office:  (Call:603-323-5100)                                                                             North Conway, Gibson Center: (Call: 603-356-7242)

Send Email Info Requests to learn@carrollacademy.net

Evening Study Groups TBA $50.00 fee
Call offices for sign up
Times and location to be announced

One-on-one tutoring is available by appointment in both the North Conway & Chocorua Campuses.

Make Learning a Life Long Experience!

The following are letters written by two of our former students to their local representative showing their support for Carroll Academy.

*************************************************** ** Dear Representative,

I am writing this letter to you on behalf of the Carroll County Adult Education program. I think this is a wonderful program to continue running. I know this helped me a lot, being a 20 year old single mother.

I was thrown out of  High School in January 2005 because my Grandmother, who was raising me at the time, passed away and I was forced to move in with my mother, who lived right over the border in Fryeburg, Maine. My mother and I talked to the vice principal,  He said that being there for a couple weeks would be fine, but that didn’t happen. Meanwhile, my mother was searching for a place for us to live in the Conway area. Once we got a place in Conway, it was January 31, 2005. I had just turned 16. I was pulled aside in the hallway and asked to leave after finals that week. I didn’t return to school due to my mother being unable to afford a physical that they required in order to go back.

I was sitting home day after day, until I heard other parts of my family talking about this GED place. I remembered the name. It was Carroll County Adult Education, located in North Conway and Chocorua. This was the only program who had actually advertised around our community.

This community really isn’t full of rich people. It makes a difference to have free tutoring for those who decide to go back to school and get their lives back on the right track. Having one-on-one student-teacher time helps as well. I think, for my sake, it helped me focus and know I wasn’t being pressured to have all my work done on a certain day or time. For me, day school was all about pressure, making friends and trying to fit in. All the things normal teens go through. It didn’t have as much student-teacher time, unless you wanted to stay after school. Some children have different learning styles and just can’t sit in a room with all those other students, be distracted and then be expected to have all there work done.

I’m glad I returned to get a diploma, just to be proud and show that I wanted to do this for me. With the ladies who work with me there, its amazing. They actually show you they are there for you and support you 100%. Getting letters from them if you have not been there in a while or getting a phone call encouraging you to not give up because you’re so close, was just enough support to keep me continuing.

Also, they are not like day school at all. These wonderful women will sit with you and address your specific learning styles. Thereby helping you achieve your individual needs to succeed in your educational goals, which adds self confidence. You’re guaranteed to leave there with a smile and your head held high every time because they make learning fun at the same time.

Wrapping things up for you, these ladies are great and really want everyone to succeed. Thanks to their encouraging words, I am currently looking into furthering my education by looking into college classes. I’m not sure what, yet, but I might just try a few things such as art or computer technology. Without the funds available to make this program possible, I wouldn’t be able to complete my GED and further my education.

Thank you all so much for your funds and support that make the GED program available to those who are willing to take that step forward in there lives again. I’m sure I can speak for all those attending Carroll Academy when I say the prices are great and affordable. The environment is friendly and calm.

Sincerely, C.K.

Dear Representative,

I lived in Connecticut for the first 15 years of my life.  My parents didn’t like it there, so we moved to New Hampshire for a better schooling, new life style and a better environment.  So many things are different here, the move was a positive change.  Until one day 1/2 way through my second year of high school.  I was in an art class and I was sick.  I asked to go to the nurse’s office, but instead they called the nurse down to the art room.  I had to explain what was wrong.  I said never mind because I was embarrassed.  My mom came to pick me up and took me to the doctors.  I didn’t want to go back because they embarrassed me.  I talked to the principal and told him I wanted to be home schooled.  He said I needed my mother there because I was underage.  My mother came to talk with him and he told her she wasn’t smart enough to teach me.  She argued with him and finally took me out of school.  I did some home schooling and gave it up to get a job.

When I decided I wanted to go back to school I heard great things about Carroll Academy.  I decided to give it a chance. They were really nice and helped me get the credits I needed to graduate.  Coming back to school really turned my life around.  After graduation I am planning to apply to college to become a pharmacist tech.

My life is now on track. I’m back in school, have a job and making plans for the future.  Carroll Academy is the best thing that I decided to do.  Thanks to the great staff for giving me this opportunity to put my life back on track.

Sincerely, C.W-R.

Many former graduates have reached goals they never dreamed of, all because they made that step…. They came here…, to find out how to learn…, without the usual obstacles found in other educational settings…. Like plants need water & light, our students get the special treatment they deserve to unlock from the past and discover new understanding that spreads from a dedicated group of Certified Teachers and Directors. They want your experience at Carroll Academy to be one that leads to a bright future to continue your live long learning. Its your road to a new beginning.