BECON-TV ANNOUNCES A NEW TV SERIES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

FORT LAUDERDALE—BECON-TV has begun airing a new television series called Hall Pass, which is designed to get middle and high school students ready for life.    Each episode covers an important topic of interest in a fun, upbeat, peer-to-peer way that’s designed to inform, educate, and entertain young people ages 12-17.  Topics include how to go on a job interview, goal setting, health and fitness, avoiding peer pressure, and how to build self-esteem, just to name a few. 

“There is so much to know today as teenagers move into adulthood.  What better way to help them prepare than by giving them useful information in a way that they can absorb and enjoy learning”  Says Dr. Phyllis Schiffer-Simon, General Manager of BECON.

Shot reality TV style, Hall Pass stars real middle and high school students, a dynamic host, and youth-oriented experts.  The fun and learning begin by presenting each episode’s topics in an upbeat and engaging way. 

 “Hall Pass taps the talents of some of our community’s most influential youth and youth leaders,” says Iris Kauffman, Coordinator of Program Development. “We are pleased to offer this series as a way to get more young people thinking and learning about their futures in new ways.”  

Many of the episodes will feature teen volunteers who agree to appear because there is something they would like to learn, or something about themselves they would like to improve. “The viewer and the teens appearing on the show are often times learning together.” says series producer Debra Hall.  “It’s a rewarding experience for everyone.”

Casting for the Hall Pass host was also a fun experience for many South Florida teenagers.  The spot went to a Marjory Stoneman Douglas Drama club student who is about to start her first year as a drama major in college.  “Working on Hall Pass is so important to me because all kids sould know that it’s always okay to do the right thing, and it’s never “uncool” to be yourself.”

 For more information about Hall Pass, where to watch BECON in your area, or any of BECON’s broadcast or instructional programming, visit www.becon.tv or call 754-321-1000.

Hall Pass is a production of BECON (Broward Education Communications Network), which is owned and operated by the School Board of Broward County and airs instructional programs in all Broward County schools.  The show also broadcasts on BECON-TV (WPPB 63), a division of BECON, licensed by the FCC to provide noncommercial educational programming to the South Florida community.  For more information on BECON’s broadcast or instructional programming, call 754-321-1000 or visit www.becon.tv.

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