A.I.M.

A.I.M. students, Adapted Instructional Model, are high school students who are enrolled in the exceptional children's program of the Rowan-Salisbury School System. During their years of high school their curriculum is based on developing independence in the home, in the community and at work.

The A.I.M. Curriculum:

• is driven by each student's Individualized Education Plan
• enables parents, students and teachers to establish and reach goals throughout a student's high school years
• involves math, science, English, and social studies, as well as electives outside the A.I.M. classroom
• allows students to explore various careers through CBVI, Community Based Vocational Instruction, which involves working in various community businesses
• is a functional curriculum, which means the subjects emphasize skills needed for greater independence
• allows students to participate in recreation/physical fitness activities such as the swimming at the YMCA and bowling at Woodleaf Lanes

CBVI Sites for 2011

• Farmhouse Restaurant:  kitchen help
• First Presbyterian Church:  custodial
• Goodwill: retail
• Food Lion:  bagging
• Catawba College:  recycling
  
• Livingstone College:  In School Work Adjustment Site -kitchen help
  

Working Students

     We will be transitioning our seniors out into competitive employment/Rowan Vocational Opportunities.  Please contact us if you know of any job opportunities in our community.

Community Outreach

     Projects for BEST this semester are:  Meals on Wheels Birthday Bags

Supported Living Apartments 

    The Arc Rowan in conjunction with the Arc/NC have built supported living apartments on South Fulton Street and 17th Street.  These apartments are for persons with disabilities who may need community support for independent living.  At the present time, these apartments are full but the Arc Rowan has been keeping a waiting list.  If you are interested in the apartments call 704-637-1521.  Please call the Arc too if you would like to be included as a support person/circle of friends for those living on their own.

Senior News

     Our seniors this year are Amber and Tyler.  Both are looking forward to working at Rowan Vocational Opportunities.