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South High School

South High School. South High School Planning Committee Charge. The charge of the South High School Planning Committee is to provide recommendations regarding the academic programming of a new South High School. To guide the recommendation, the Planning Committee will

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South High School

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  1. South High School

  2. South High School Planning Committee Charge • The charge of the South High School Planning Committee is to provide recommendations regarding the academic programming of a new South High School. To guide the recommendation, the Planning Committee will • engage the community by hosting community engagement meetings, • presenting information in a concise, readable format, and • soliciting the community’s feedback.

  3. South High School Planning Committee • Representation from South Austin vertical teams • Akins HS • Austin HS • Bowie HS • Crockett HS • Travis HS • Comprised of parents, community members, administrators, and central office • Led by the Office of Academics

  4. South High School Planning Committee Meetings • September 25, 2012 • October 9, 2012 • November 1, 2012 • November 14, 2012 • December 5, 2012 • January 9, 2013 • January 31, 2013 • March 6, 2013 • March 26, 2013 • April 17, 2013 • May 29, 2013

  5. Community Engagement Meetings • 11/08/2012, Akins High School • 11/29/2012, Bowie High School • 02/21/2013, Crockett High School • 4/11/2013, Austin High School • 5/07/2013, Travis High School

  6. South High School Planning Committee Outcomes • Presented information regarding the draft academic scenarios; • Requested information and presentations from Austin ISD staff regarding South Austin demographics, data on overcrowding, and academic programs; • Developed and launched a survey for high school and middle school students; • Participated in a survey regarding their own personal preference for the academic programming; and • Crafted a guidance statement regarding the academic programming for the future South Austin high school.

  7. Purpose: Information Sharing and Community Input on the academic programming of the South HS

  8. Strategic Plan and Board Priority Alignment • Goal 3: All students will graduate ready for college, career, and life in a globally competitive economy. • Strategy 1: Provide a high-quality, well-rounded educational experience to all students that is rigorous, culturally relevant, healthful, and engaging. • Key Action 1.15:Determine advanced academic courses to be offered at every school, create coherent sequences of course offerings, and expand opportunities for dual credit and advanced placement. • Key Action 1.11: Provide more opportunities for students to participate in enrichment programs such as career interest, technology, athletics, and languages other than English.

  9. Strategic Plan and Board Priority Alignment • Board Priority: Rich Portfolio of Options. • Exploration and establishment of new delivery models to provide an enhanced portfolio of academic options to promote graduation rates and higher achievement for student.

  10. District Needs • Geographical access and equity to programming. • No academic magnets high school programs in South Austin. • IB at Anderson, Fine Arts Academy at McCallum, and Liberal Arts and Science Magnet are all located in North Austin. • Projected growth in student enrollment in South Austin adds potential for overcrowding in existing South high schools.

  11. Draft Academic Scenarios Overview

  12. Academic Scenarios • Scenario 1: International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme • Scenario 2: International Baccalaureate Career-Related Certificate • Scenario 3: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with Project Lead the Way • Scenario 4: Early College High School • Scenario 5: Career and Technical Education

  13. Data Review

  14. Data Collection • Community Engagement Meetings • 11/08/2012, Akins High School • 11/29/2012, Bowie High School • 02/21/2013, Crockett High School • 4/11/2013, Austin High School • 5/07/2013, Travis High School

  15. Data Collection • Participation by Vertical Team as of 5/03/13

  16. Data Collection • Participation by Zip Code as of 5/07/13

  17. Academic Scenario 1 and 2: International Baccalaureate (IB) • International Standards • Available to 11th and 12th grade students

  18. Academic Scenario 1 and 2: International Baccalaureate (IB) 17% 36% 47% Most appealing Least appealing

  19. Academic Scenario 3: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with Project Lead the Way • Emphasizes critical connections between Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) principles and solving the real challenges in our communities and the world. • Available to 9th-12th grade students • Emphasizes sequence of 4 courses in one of the following: • Pathway to Engineering • Biomedical Sciences • Opportunities for partnerships, internships, and mentorships with the local technology and medical arts industries • College-level recognition for select courses if campus is certified by Project Lead the Way

  20. Academic Scenario 3: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with Project Lead the Way 61% 28% 12% Most appealing Least appealing

  21. Academic Scenario 4: Early College High School (ECHS) • Emphasis is placed on college-readiness, college-going, and college credit attainment • Available to 9th-12th grade students • Students have the opportunity to complete an Associate’s degree or up to 2 years of transferable college credit • Students have the opportunity to earn an industry credential • Partnership between school district and local college or university

  22. Academic Scenario 4: Early College High School (ECHS) 35% 40% 25% Most appealing Least appealing

  23. Academic Scenario 5: Career and Technical Education (CTE) • Emphasizes career-related academic and technical skills • Available to 9th-12th grade students • Students have the opportunity to earn industry credential and/or college credit • Partnership with local community • Possibilities may include one or more of the following:

  24. Academic Scenario 5: Career and Technical Education (CTE) 41% 43% 16% Most appealing Least appealing

  25. Additional Steps • Data Synthesis and Analysis into 4 Quadrant Reports for Each Academic Scenario • Site Visit to see academy model with CTE and STEM programs at Akins HS • Student Survey • Planning Committee Guidance Statement

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