Zesty Approach to Progress (ZAP)

The Hodges Education Foundation provides training and learning activities during the Pamlico County High School early dismissal days, one in the fall and one in spring. All high school-aged students are invited to attend.
ZAP offers many 90 minute courses during the half school day (morning) plus all day field trips to various and important locations such as Cherry Point Air Station and/or East Carolina University. ZAP provides the time needed for many topics that cannot be completed during the weekly 25 minute LIFT meetings. Its a great way for all students to receive personal development before graduation.
ZAP offers many 90 minute courses during the half school day (morning) plus all day field trips to various and important locations such as Cherry Point Air Station and/or East Carolina University. ZAP provides the time needed for many topics that cannot be completed during the weekly 25 minute LIFT meetings. Its a great way for all students to receive personal development before graduation.
ZAP provides solid training in many key areas, courses listed below. ZAP is a great program where a high school student over their four years at high school can gain confidence, direction and purpose. ZAP is available to all Pamlico County high school-aged students (public, private and homed schooled). All courses and activities are available to the student to take when they desire, they are not required. ZAP will work closely with any student who has the desire and need.
ZAP Courses Offered During Early Dismissal Days (fall and spring)
Interviewing Skills
Guest Speaker - Professional Recruiter Resume Writing Cover Letter and Thank You Card/Letter Career Planning - Personal Assessment Career Planning - Myers Briggs and Jung Indicator Career Planning - Potential careers and places to search Career Planning - 1 x 1 Mentoring available Career Planning - Speed Mentoring Etiquette - Cell Phone, Internet, Email, Table and Social Dress - School Code, Formal, Casual, Business, Social Personal Finance - General Money Discussion Personal Finance - How to purchase a Car the Correct Way Personal Finance - Budgeting |
Personal Development - Time Management
Personal Development - Problem Solving/Conflict Resolution Personal Development - Learning Styles Personal Development - How to Study Teambuilding and Leadership Activities Group Activity - Dance Field Trip - Location to be determined Guest Speaker - Legal rights and responsibilities Guest Speaker - Community Resources Guest Speaker - Parenting Skills Guest Speaker - Nutrition |