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History

In 1970 the school had grades 1-5 and at the time it was operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). According to the government employees, the school was needed because the distance to Hendry County School District-operated public schools in Clewiston was significant.

Curriculum and programming

The school requires its students to take cultural classes in cooking, making textiles, and in agriculture, in addition to regular academic courses. In 1969 graduate students of

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helped students create their own textbooks and collectively improve each other's English reading skills.

Operations

In 1970 students on the reservation were not required to attend school, and as a result school absenteeism was common.

Campus

In 1970 the school had a cafeteria and three classrooms.

Student body

In 1970 it had 47 students. In 2007 it had 150 students.

Academic achievement

In 1970 Kent Pollock of the ''

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References

External links

Ahfachkee School

Ahfachkee School Environmental Assessment
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