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PROFILE ON LOCAL BUSINESS: MRS. KELLY HAYES

MY COMPANY & TITLE IS…

Principal at Adams Traditional Academy.

A TYPICAL DAY IN MY LIFE INCLUDES…

A typical day could start with doing morning traffic duty, parent meetings, student discipline, and end with an evening board meeting. There is a lot of variation from day to day.

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT LIVING AND WORKING IN DEER VALLEY IS…

The wonderful community.

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MY FAMILY…

My husband of 27 years, two sons, daughter-in-law and a new grandbaby boy born this summer.

THE BUSINESS LESSON I LEARNED THE HARD WAY IS…

Never respond to an email when angry…wait.

ONE THING I CANNOT LIVE WITHOUT…

My husband and children.

WHEN I WAS YOUNGER, I WANTED TO BE…

A teacher.

THE SONG I WOULD SING AT KARAOKE NIGHT IS...

Angel by Sarah McLachlan.

MY LIFE…

I am blessed on so many levels. My family is amazing and growing which makes me very happy. My coworkers are the best team I have ever worked with. My four best friends have been my friends since high school.

I’M CURRENTLY WORKING ON…

Building a pool and outdoor kitchen for entertaining.

THE BEST GIFT I’VE EVER RECEIVED WAS...

Letters from my children and a new bike.

MY DREAM VACATION WOULD BE TO…

Greece

MY WORDS OF WISDOM TO ASPIRING BUSINESS OWNERS...

Find what motivates you. Children motivate me.

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MY FIRST JOB WAS…

I worked at Dairy Queen in Flagstaff. The building is still standing!

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A day at the beach with my family and eating at a favorite restaurant, finished by play cards or a game with my family.

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Moving into your own place automatically covered. But, part-time the trunk or take them is a milestone that makes students or students 24 and older may with you. you feel like a grown- need to get their own renters insurup. And with the new school year ance. Another option? Leave approaching, you may be thinking your car at home. Many about signing a lease for your first A renters policy can cover your college campuses are apartment or sharing a house with personal property inside and out of walkable, so you might roommates. So now what? As you the home. So, your laptop or bicycle not even need a car. head to campus, here are important would be covered if it was stolen tips to consider before and after you while you were at a coffee shop or Heading to college and sign on the dotted line: anywhere else. getting your own place to have renters insurance in case of PICK YOUR PLACE In addition to damage or theft, renters adventure. Plan ahead Every property offers different fea- insurance can cover additional living so you can rest easy tures, so do your homework before costs caused by a covered property once class is in seslocking into a lease. Compare ameni- loss beyond your normal living ex- sion. ties for each rental to decide which penses -- even if it’s not your fault. fits your needs best. Is location the For instance, your neighbor could (StatePoint) most important factor? Does a big accidentally start a fire or overflow a bathroom top your list? Will you bathtub, ruining your apartment and have a set parking spot or on-site laundry? its contents. Renters insurance can offer a place to stay during these un- LEARN MORE • EARN MORE • DRIVE LESS foreseen circumstances. And in case Next, shop around. Websites like Tru- you’re concerned about the cost of lia can keep you on-budget by offer- renters insurance, it may be less than ing quick and easy cost comparisons. you think. For example, if you have a Consider living with a roommate to car, you may be able to bundle your split rent and other expenses. auto and renters insurance together Aquila Hall Make sure you understand the con- some cases may add only a few dol- WE’VE EXPANDED! tract before you sign. Who pays for lars a month to your total cost. New classrooms, science courses, labs, tutoring utilities? Who is responsible for re- center, astronomy deck and telescopes. Now pairs? What happens if you break the lease? Read the contract thoroughly, PROTECT YOUR RIDE Sharing your ride with a friend for you can take all the courses you need to earn an AA or AS degree and transfer to ASU and other universities – day, evening, or online. and ask the right questions. a grocery run? Remember insurance usually follows the car – not AA/AS DEGREE | UNIVERSITY TRANSFER | EARLY COLLEGE AFFORDABLE | FLEXIBLE | ACCESSIBLE PEACE OF MIND the driver. That means you should be Once you’re moved in, find a secure covered if your friend gets into an acplace for valuables like jewelry and cident with your vehicle. But be sure electronics such as laptops and tab- to review your policy before giving lets. Your landlord may require you anyone the keys. for a multi-policy discount, which in theft or damage to your property, but if not, it’s a good idea to review your Consider a parking plan, since space on campus is usually limited, es- Register Today! options. pecially if your rental agreement doesn’t include a designated spot. can be an exciting new Often times your personal items are Find a well-lit area, ideally with covered under your parents’ existing some form of security. PVCC at Black Mountain | 34250 North 60th Street | Scottsdale, AZ 85266homeowners policy, but not always. 602.493.2600 | paradisevalley.edu/blackmountain At Erie Insurance, for example, Don’t forget to lock your car, and single, full-time students under 24 are always store packages or valuables in

IS ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL EASY?

One of the most common questions asked about online school is: It it easy?

Our answer is, “It’s school.”

Because the question is so often asked, Primavera Online High School put together this article to help clear confusion.

In the past there were online schools who were not providing students with the quality curriculum they should have. But Primavera Online High School has been around since 2001, and we offer a real, accredited quality education.

School is never easy. But there are certainly benefits to online school versus traditional school.

IS ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL EASY?

If it’s a public charter school, than its coursework is accredited, which means what you learn online is the same as what you learn at your traditional school. Accredited online schools can’t just make up lessons and hand you a free diploma. You do have to learn the material, take exams and earn your diploma.

While the coursework itself is not easier, there are benefits to an online school.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

Online students are expected to spend about 30 hours a week and complete weekly assignments and projects on time. But the difference is students are not tied to a physical building from 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. every day. You can choose

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when and where you want to do your schoolwork.

In this sense, online school isn’t “easier,” but it can be less stressful because you can make school fit your lifestyle. You are not worried figuring out how to work in class time, sports, work and doctor appointments in one day. You can set your own schedule, and that relieves a lot of concerns for students who need flexibility due to life circumstances, jobs or extracurricular activities.

Keep in mind that more flexibility requires more discipline. Online instructors are readily available to help but it is your responsibility to complete assignments on time.

ENGAGING CURRICULUM

Online courses are unique to traditional schools. Despite common belief, online school is not simply a bunch of words on the page. In addition to reading, there are interactive multimedia elements integrated throughout each lesson. For Primavera, these elements include award-winning videos, graphic-novel stories, educational games and more to help you enjoy what you’re learning.

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PERSONALIZED SUPPORT

If you had one hour to help 30 people, who would you go to first? Likely the ones who grab your attention first and ask for help. That’s the barrier a traditional classroom creates. With large class sizes, students must be vocal in order to receive any sort of help. Those who aren’t oftentimes fall through the cracks.

Online instructors have the benefit of taking care of each student individually. There are real-time online lectures similar to that of the traditional classroom, but that’s merely one point of contact--not the main form of interaction.

100% ONLINE | TUITION FREE | ACCREDITED Like any other high school, online school is not easy. But it certainly can have its benefits. Head to ChoosePrimavera.com/ Enroll to get started.