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Risley Early College Academy

Risley Early College Academy. An Educational Partnership Between College of Coastal Georgia and Glynn County Schools. RECA. What is Early College?. RECA.

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Risley Early College Academy

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  1. Risley Early College Academy An Educational Partnership Between College of Coastal Georgia and Glynn County Schools RECA

  2. What is Early College? RECA • Early College schools are small schools designed so that students are simultaneously earning both a high school diploma, college credits and/or an Associate’s degree.

  3. 2009-2010Student Achievement Expectations • 90% of all subgroups will meet performance expectations • 70% of all subgroups will exceed performance expectations • 100% C.A.R.E. demonstrated by all GCS employees everyday!

  4. Mission RECA • It is the mission of the Risley Early College Academy to prepare students for top quality colleges and universities, and the competitive world beyond by instilling in each student a commitment to scholarship, teamwork, integrity, and other “KEYS to Success.”

  5. The “KEYS To Success” RECA • Scholarship • Teamwork • Integrity • Perseverance • Fun

  6. Program Features RECA • Academic Competence • Rational and Critical Thinking • Organizational Skills • Effective Written and Oral Communication • Discerning and Listening Skills • Rigor, Relevance and Relationships

  7. Program Highlights RECA • Students in 25th-49th percentile on 5th grade ITBS – 80% of total population • State Grant: two year period/District Per pupil allotment • Traditional Calendar Concept • AVID Concepts/KIPPS Way Essentials Taught Throughout • Uniform School-College Polo/Khaki • Application Process for Staff and Students • 21 Century Classrooms/1:1 Laptop Learning

  8. Program Highlights RECA • Student/Parent/Teacher Commitment Contract • One to One Laptop Learning Program • After School Tutoring • Three Day Summer Bridge Academy • Extensive Field Excursions • Saturday Boot Camp • Parenting University

  9. Curriculum At A Glance RECA • Monday thru Friday • Four Rigorous Academic Classes and Two Elective Classes • Cooperative and Project Based Learning • Tuesday or Friday • College Exploratory Day • 6th and 7th Grade • SUBJECT • ELA • Science (Earth/ Life) • 6/7 Math and/or Accelerated Math • Social Studies (World History)

  10. Curriculum At A Glance RECA • 8th Grade • Math • ELA/(9th Grade Lit.) • Science (Physical Science) • Social Studies (Ga. Studies/US History) 9th Grade • Math 1/Support • English/Reading 9/10 • Physical Science • World Geography • Electives AVID Spanish E 20/20 Music Reading

  11. Early College Student Support Services RECA • Advisories • Mentoring • Multiple Assessments • Tutoring • College Tours • College Fairs/Career Days • SAT/ACT and HSGT Workshops • Internships • Parenting University

  12. Sports RECA • Basketball • Baseball • Softball • Swimming • Tennis • Wrestling • Volleyball • Golf

  13. Clubs and Activities • CARE Club • RECA KEY Society • RECA Chorus • RECA Emeralds • RECA Chronicles • Debate Team • Yearbook Staff • 4-H • Student Government • Math Team

  14. Why RECA? • Small Class Size • College Readiness Preparation • Laptop Learning • College Explorations • Outstanding and Caring Teachers

  15. Academic Excellence

  16. CRCT 2009 Results

  17. CRCT 2009 Results

  18. CRCT 2009 Results

  19. CRCT 2009 Results

  20. CRCT 2009 Results

  21. CRCT 2009 Results

  22. Risley Early College AcademyPride Through Excellence! “We’re going to relentlessly chase perfection knowing full well that we will not catch it, perfection is unattainable! But we are going to relentlessy chase it because, in the process, we WILL catch excellence.” -Vince Lombardi

  23. Risley Early College Academy RECA Making the Dream A Reality!

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