Seniors at Sterling Heights High School are ROCKSTARS!

This week's shout-out goes to students that participate in the PEAC Active Transportation Initiative at Sterling Heights High School (SHHS).   All our SHHS students have shown such determination in learning public transit in order to become more independent.  This taste of independence has made them EXCITED to learn safe and effective transportation.  Despite the harsh winter conditions, these students have shown that they want to be more active members within their communities.  Actually, not only active, but they want to be confident members of their communities!

The Active Transportation Initiative teaches students skills such as: telling time, keeping time, learning routes to multiple destinations, memorization of routes, money management, appropriate bus etiquette, safe intersection crossing, and communication with drivers--all skills that these students have continued to excel in. PEAC staff doesn't act alone! Mrs. Valley, the students' teacher, is one ROCKSTAR that definitely deserves a fist-bump for superb teaching!  Mrs. Valley uses continued practice throughout the week to keep the students' minds fresh with PEAC knowledge.  It is such a joy each week to see how much the students remember... and sometimes they remember more than I do!

These students have turned bus and walking skills into methods for being confident and safe while in the community.  We here at PEAC are proud of each and every one of them!   

For our SHHS seniors, continue to use your determination and the skills learned at PEAC to become successful young adults!  Keep pushing yourselves to be great leaders!

MEET OUR STUDENT ROCKSTARS

Alex: Strives to learn traveling skills by asking great questions

Andrew: Confidently shines bright now that he can safely lead his group through intersections by using pedestrian signals 

Bailey: Has learned how to identify landmarks and memorize road intersections 

Maverick: Sets himself as a role model to the other students by using leadership skills within the community

Megan: Successfully uses her map to navigate stores and determine what route the bus will take to-and-from SHHS

Ryan:  Knows the bus route like the back of his hand and is always polite to fellow bus riders

Sedrick: Takes the lead in his group by knowing when to pull the bus cord and keeping track of time on trips