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Parent Student Informational Session Monday, April 26, 2010

Agenda . The Capitol Region Education CouncilMedical Professions

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Parent Student Informational Session Monday, April 26, 2010

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    1. Parent & Student Informational Session Monday, April 26, 2010

    2. Agenda The Capitol Region Education Council Medical Professions & Teacher Preparation Academy Theme Integration The Academic Program Middle School Program Summer Program

    3. CREC Magnet Schools Excellence in Choice Every student can and shall learn at high levels and, therefore, must have access to all educational resources within the region through the system of public schools served by CREC.

    4. What are magnet schools? Public schools of choice that “attract” students to their particular focus or theme. High-quality educational opportunities that reduce racial, ethnic and socio-economic isolation of students through innovative educational programs. Theme-based schools that allow students to focus on specific talents or interests while studying a challenging core curriculum within a diverse environment.

    5. Early Childhood and Elementary Charter School For Young Children International MS for Global Citizenship Montessori MS Reggio MS of the Arts University of Hartford MS East Hartford/Glastonbury Elementary MS Museum Academy (In Development) Middle and High School: Great Path Academy Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts Greater Hartford Academy of Math and Science Metropolitan Learning Center CREC Public Safety Academy Two Rivers Magnet Middle School CREC Medical Professions and Teacher Preparation Connecticut River Academy for Earth and Space

    6. Medical Professions & teacher Preparation academy A college preparatory magnet school Preparing leaders for success…

    7. Our goal for you… Students will develop stellar academic, leadership, and interpersonal skills necessary to achieve success in college and beyond.

    8. School History Rationale Partnerships Facility Faculty

    9. Theme Integration CREC’s Core Curriculum Inquiry-based curricula Honors and Advanced Placement Courses Articulated college level courses Career Pathways Courses Theme specific courses Minimum of two per year

    10. Theme and School Partners Partners will enhance the school’s theme through Job Shadowing Internships Field Experiences Guest Lectures Seminars Certifications & Pathways Red Cross: First Aid, Childcare & CPR Pathways toward certifications (optional): Certified Nursing Assistant Child Development Credential (CDA)

    11. Academic Program Courses are aligned with Commissioner’s Secondary School Reform Plan Students will graduate with minimum of 25 credits from three clusters: STEM: Science, Technology & Mathematics Humanities: English, SS, and Fine Arts Career & Life Skills: Health, PE, World Language, Public Speaking, Financial Literacy

    12. Grade 9 Core Curriculum Algebra I or Geometry Physical Science Global Health & Education American Literature US History Spanish I or II

    13. Related Arts and Career Pathways RELATED ARTS: History of American Music AND Exercise Science CAREER PATHWAYS: Developmental Guidance: Study Skills, Goal Setting & High School Expectations AND History of & Current Trends of Education OR Intro. to Medical Professions

    14. Academic Program grades 10-12

    15. Career Pathways Courses & Related Arts: Grades 10-12 Related Arts: Education or Medical Technology SAT Preparation Financial Literacy Capstone Project College & Career Planning Exercise Science Personal Wellness Art Music Career Pathways: Medical Professions I-V Focus on “areas of excellence” and specialty work Classroom Management Diverse School Communities Students with Special Needs Intro. to Instruction & Assessment Advanced Teaching Methods/Becoming a Professional

    16. Middle School Program Enrollment is on first-come, first serve basis Program will model high school: academics with theme-based coursework ** Middle school students would be exposed to content knowledge, skill work, and outside learning experiences from both career fields Additional orientation will be scheduled in May for middle school students & their parents

    17. Summer Program Background & Purpose CREC will offer a summer program for students in grades 6-9 Students from the 26 sending towns with an opportunity to meet and develop relationships with their peers Program will balance foundational academics and theme-based activities experiences

    18. Summer Program: Description Academics Mathematics Science Literacy Health & Personal Wellness Experiences Training in CPR & First Aid Shadowing & Field Experiences Let’s Not Meet by Accident

    19. Summer Program: Overview Dates: July 6- July 23, 2010 Hours Location Cost Transportation ** Please complete student information document located in packet.

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