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Last Updated on Thursday, 30 March 2017 20:17

Many ancient societies have correlated the image of the bear with the constellation Ursa Major. The bear’s superior status is not due to its size or ferocious reputation, but rather, its superior intellect, ingenuity and problem-solving skills.

Clairton Education Center Ursa Den Students Recognized at Special March Luncheon

Having a bear icon as a representative at the Clairton Education Center and all who are associated with it speaks volumes about the students and staff. It is time to recognize and honor those students who remain focused and strive for and maintain the highest intellectual standards that are associated with our namesake, the bear.

To earn a seat in Ursa Den, the following criteria must be met:

Grades – maintain a 3.5 GPA
Attendance – have less than two illegal absences in a 9-week period
Tardies – have less than two illegal tardies in 9-week period
Discipline – have no suspensions
Extracurricular activities - have to participate in at least one school activity/club/sport

The first recognition activity is a special luncheon at school where they will be receiving their ID badges. The ID badges will give them unlimited hall pass privileges, free entrance to all home sports activities (excluding playoff games), promenade, school dances (excluding prom), etc. Students also complete interest inventories that will be used to plan future activities.

Each month there is a special activity planned for Ursa Den members and, to conclude the year, a special field trip will be planned.