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Alexandria Area High School Programming Model October 24 , 2013

Alexandria Area High School Programming Model October 24 , 2013. agenda. Academies Scheduling. Did You Know?. Changes in Education. Why Academies?. 21 st Century Skills Personalized Learning Engaged Students. 2/3 of. the expected

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Alexandria Area High School Programming Model October 24 , 2013

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  1. Alexandria Area High School Programming Model October 24, 2013

  2. agenda • Academies • Scheduling

  3. Did You Know? Changes in Education

  4. Why Academies? 21st Century Skills Personalized Learning Engaged Students

  5. 2/3 of the expected 47 million new job openings over the next 10-years will require at least some post-secondary education There’s been a net decline of 2 million jobs for workers with no post-secondary schooling since 1973 21st Century America: A More Demanding Labor Market —Pathways to Prosperity, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Feb. 2011

  6. The Students of the Future More Literate More Numerate Possess 21st Century Skills

  7. The Solution COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMIES 1Small Learning Communities 2College & Career Prep Curriculum for All 3Integration with Business/ Civic/Post-Secondary

  8. Principal Assistant Principal Faculty & Staff Students (1200 Students) Traditional High School Structure

  9. Principal Assistant Principal Academy Lead Faculty & Staff Students (250-300 per Academy) Academy Structure

  10. Small Learning Communities “Academies” • Shared/Common groups of students • Interdisciplinary Units • Authentic, Hands on Experiences • Career Focused • Inquiry and Problem Based Learning • Community Partnerships • Personalized Learning

  11. 4 Academies • 9th Grade Academy • Business, Communication, Entrepreneurship • Health Science & Human Services • Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies & Natural Resources

  12. Academy 1: 9th Grade Academy • Orientation to 9th Grade • Career Awareness • Seminar Skills • Mentorship • Career Expo • Academy Showcase

  13. Academy 2: Engineering, Manufacturing Technologies & Natural Resources Possible Pathways include: • Architecture & Construction • Manufacturing • Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics • Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources

  14. Academy 3: Health Sciences & Human Services Possible Pathways include: • Human Services • Health Sciences: Biotechnology, Health informatics, Therapeutic services, Medicine, Nursing, Diagnostic services • Government & Public Administration • Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security • Education & Training

  15. Academy 4: Business, Communication & Entrepreneurship Possible Pathways include: • Information Technology • Marketing, Sales & Service • Business Management & Administration • Finance • Hospitality & Tourism • Arts, Audio/Video Technology & Communication

  16. Each academy will have: • Consistent Core Curriculum • General Career Pathways • Provides Career Ladder Opportunities: • Career ready • 2 year college • 4 year college • Shared Teachers • College Credit Opportunities (AP and dual credit)

  17. Academies

  18. Academies

  19. Experiential Learning Ladder • 12th Grade – Internship, Capstone Project or Community Service • 11th Grade – Job Shadow Experience • 10th Grade – Career Themed Field Trip • 9th Grade – Career Fair &College Planning

  20. Structure of the Day

  21. 10th Grade Student Schedule

  22. 11thGrade Student Schedule

  23. 12th Grade Student Schedule

  24. COMMON QUESTIONS • How does my child choose an Academy? • Can my child change Academies? • Can my child take courses from another academy? • Where do classes such as music and foreign language fit? • Will my child be tracked for a career? • Why a block schedule?

  25. Questions?

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