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C.O.R.E. ACADEMY

Prepare high school students for trades through hands-on learning to boost employability and graduation rates. Integrated curriculum, team projects, field trips, and a pilot program for at-risk students. Future plans include expanding to focus on customized skills and certifications for job readiness.

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C.O.R.E. ACADEMY

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  1. C.O.R.E. ACADEMY CAREER Occupational RELEVANT EDUCATION

  2. PROGRAM overview • Our school district has a need for students to have an opportunity to receive hands-on learning in trades BEFORE CTC (Vo-Tech) in 11th or 12th grade • Attendance & Drop-Out Rates • Traditional Course Failures • Behavioral Issues • We identified 13 at-risk students coming into 9th grade that would benefit from hands-on learning to increase their future employability & increase their chances of graduating high school

  3. 9th grade Curriculum integration • Project Based Learning (with Josiah Moon and Rob King) • Math (with Lauren Brooks) • Science (with Amy Shay) • English and Language Arts (with Tara Reed) • Social Studies (with Janine Snyder)

  4. Already accomplished… • Creation of CORE shirts – teams had to present to classmates, facilitators, and administrators their rationale for designs. • Construction of tool storage units • Assembling machinery needed in the CORE room • Weekly field trips for tours of businesses, meetings with industry leaders, and technical colleges • Currently constructing sheds – two-team competition

  5. Math concepts covered so far this school year Measurement with Tape Measure Fraction to Decimal Conversions Fraction Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, & Division Pitch of a Roof Proportions & Ratios Scale Drawings and Scale Models Squaring a Corner Pythagorean Theorem

  6. Brochure Created by Students In English class

  7. Attendance • As of now, ONE learner has missed ONE school day (excused for family trip). The others all have perfect attendance. • Attendance at PVIS by this day last year: TEN absences.

  8. Core Academy pilot2019-2020 Mission Statement - The Pequea Valley School District will strive to create an "Ideal Learning Environment" that inspires each learner to excel.

  9. Lessons learned • Difficult – Cross Curriculum – Engagement is Mandatory, IEP • Perseverance – Team Work – Work Ethic – Attendance • Relevance – Core Content to Project Based Learning • Planning (Co-Plan is Essential) Social Studies • Core Content in the Morning • Field Trips (Vans) Planning • Sacrifices (Learner & Staff) • Parent/Facilitator Communication Buy In! • Uniforms • Outside Business • We Are on to Something Very Good!

  10. Future 2020/202110th Grade • Staff • Curriculum • Room • Equipment • Learners • Keystones

  11. Staff – Stable/transition 5 – 2 R. King 9th & 10th Tech 5 – 2 L. Brooks 9th & 10th Math 5 – 2 T. Reed 9th & 10th L. Arts New – Science, Social Studies, Wellness, Technology (Mr. Darras, Mr. Smoker, Mr. Dorshimer)

  12. 10th grade curriculum • L. Brooks (Alg I) Keystone • T. Reed (ELA) Reading Comprehension Context Clues • Vocab – Oral Communication, Oral Presentations, Basic Letter Writing, Note Taking, Journalism, etc. • Science – Environmental, Hydro, Wind Solar, Eco Systems • Social Studies – Economics/American Government

  13. 10th grade Curriculum (c.o.r.e.) • Power & Technology • Basic Engines – Hydraulics, Industrial Maintenance • Manufacturing, Hydro, Solar, Wind Power • C.A.D. – Architectural Drafting, CNC Programming • Basic Digital Literacy

  14. 10th grade c.o.r.e. (needs) • Equipment – Support Curriculum • Learners – 15 New (30 Total) Criteria to Get Into Core! • Keystones – Algebra I • Support Bio and ELA Curriculum in 9th and 10

  15. 11th grade c.o.r.e. outlook • Staff - ?? • Curriculum - ELA, Social Studies, Math, Science – CORE Focus (Customized Skills) • Equipment – Limited to Customized Skills • Learners – (45) credit ready, job ready, tech school ready, certifications • Keystones – Biology, ELA (NOCTI)

  16. Future Weight Bearing Walls • Room – Staff • Restrictions: Age, Power Equipment • Vans & Field Trips • Assessments – Keystone, NOCTI, Certifications • Certifications – Staff Training • Potential Summer (Learning Opportunities) • Voice & Choice – Specialty Areas • Architecture - Project Lead the Way • Carpentry - Wood 3&4

  17. CORE ACADEMY Senior YearMCL OPPORTUNITIES • CTC • Stevens Tech (Dual Enrollment) • Penn College of Technology • Apprenticeship • Work Study • Internship • College Ready (Brick & Mortar) Dual Enrollment

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