Shepherds College Begins
Monday, September 29, 2008
Posted by: Karli Luchterhand
 Students from around the country arrived on August 1st
to be part of the inaugural class of the first college of its kind for young
people with developmental disabilities. This three-year post-secondary
program helps students make a successful transition from school to work and
from home to independent living. The day for the new students started
with a tour and orientation before they were able to “settle in” to their
apartments in Clark Hall. They met their roommates, Shepherds College
staff, faculty and other members of the Shepherds team as well as a number of
our current residents. A special picnic was arranged for parents,
students, faculty and staff of Shepherds College on Saturday, August 2nd.
On Sunday, August 3rd, parents said goodbye to these students.
Monday, August 4th, classes started at 9:00 a.m. The students
were so excited that they arrived early and had a chance to get to know each
other.
This semester brings a challenging set of classes for
the students to conquer. In Language Arts, the students are working on
writing news articles. They did an interview, gave an oral report, and
have been working on learning the different parts of speech. So far
students have studied Genesis through Exodus and have learned important
foundational information in Old Testament. Every Thursday in cooking
class, students prepare a meal and then eat it for supper. Recently, the
students made cream puffs and spaghetti. In Life Skills, students are
learning how to make good choices at the grocery store. They read food
labels, learned how to pick out fresh produce and meat, and how to get the most
for their money. Chapel consists of learning about God’s
attributes. Lately, they have discussed God as the Creator, Author of the
Bible, Eternal and All-Powerful. The students memorize a Bible verse
every 2 weeks that correlates with what they are learning. They also have
classes in Personal Development, Laundry and Home Care, Discipleship, Math and
Computer Skills. Though these classes may be challenging at times, the
students are learning both academic and life skills.
Applications are currently being accepted for
Shepherds College students. The class is expected to include 12-15
students. Those interested in receiving more information about Shepherds
College are encouraged to contact Mr. Chris Wright, Admissions Director, at
262.878.5620, ext. 248, or by email at cwright@shepherdsministries.org.
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