The Hernando County School District runs two teen parenting programs: one at Hernando High School and another at Nature Coast Technical High School in Brooksville. ...more

September 6, 2008

SEBRING — RCMA teen parents had plenty to celebrate on the final day of classes for seniors at Sebring High School on Thursday — all four senior teen parents are graduating. Jelisha Ward couldn't stop smiling as she took off her backpack after class and picked up her son, Dylah Samuels, in the RCMA Teen Parent building. "Knowing I have a diploma is a great accomplishment," Jelisha said. "I am so happy to be done with high school and moving on to the next phase of my life." Katrina Caldwell, family support worker for the program, said typically only about 25 percent of teen parents graduate, but this year 100 percent of the girls who started high school will be collecting diplomas. ...more

May 22, 2008

Just before Christmas, there was a party in the portable classroom on the southwest corner of Sebring High School's campus. Eleven mothers and a father, from freshmen to seniors, were with their children as they visited Santa and picked out three free books for the Reading Is Fundamental program. Choices included "Rub A Dub Dub," "Pat A Cake," and "Old King Cole." Parents spent 45 minutes here, then went back to their own educations. And while parents were in class, teachers made sure the kids brushed their teeth, played outside, washed their hands, ate breakfast, and learned to read. ...more

January 6, 2008