A student in Morin County said they struggled in the ACE program as a sophomore but, with guidance from the ACE coordinator, took extra classes as a junior, passed them and received an ACE diploma.
"I didn't I wasn't able to pass all of my end of the year ACE classes, but with the great guidance and, our ACE coordinator, so our junior year year, I was put in an extra ACE class. So instead of taking 3 that year, I think I took 5. And I ended up passing every single 1 of those ACE classes, and then I ended up getting my ACE diploma," the student said.
The student also said the day’s events gave visitors a view of staff and students in action: "I hope today's experience where you've had the opportunity to see a lot of our students and our teachers and our support staff in action, have given you a glimpse into the magic that happens every day across every single 1 of our campuses." The transcript does not specify when the remarks were made or whether they occurred during public comment or another agenda item.
The remarks highlight one participant's account of how extra coursework and staff support within the ACE program led to academic recovery and credential completion. The transcript does not record details about the ACE program's overall structure, funding, or how frequently students take extra classes; those items were not specified.