Academies of Center Line High School REINVENTING LEARNING

What is a small learning community? Small teams of teachers focused on student learning creating opportunities for personalized learning. Frequent communication for immediate academic and social-emotional intervention.

9 th Grade Academy (a small learning community) Increased graduation and attendance rates Decrease in behavioral referrals Transformation begins: students explore strengths, interests, career paths, and college opportunities Building resilience through staff involvement, support, and monitoring Student goal setting and monitoring of goal achievement: Behavioral and academic Intentional effort to develop confidence in organizational skills and focus Building relationships with every student and teacher Encouraging mentorships between freshman and upperclassmen through Link Crew

WHAT IS A CAREER ACADEMY? Students will choose an academy (small learning community) based on their interests and strengths They will take classes with other students with similar interests under an umbrella of related career fields Teachers will work together in small learning communities to form relationships with all students in their academy They will share the skills and concepts necessary for success in the career fields related to their academy, leading to integration of these within all subjects This will result in students understanding the relevance of all course work as teachers relate what they teach to skills necessary in these careers Project based learning, a vital strategy in the academy model, will lead to motivated and self directed learners; ready to pursue their dream following graduation

Why the Career Academy Model? Promotes… Collaborative learning and planning with a small learning community of teachers Relationship building with a smaller number of students Learning from business and industry professionals Providing experiences in business and industry Purposeful and relevant instruction

Why the Career Academy Model? Fosters and develops… Problem solving Researching, gathering, organizing, and analyzing information The ability to follow sequential protocols Communication of ideas and concepts Creation of innovative solutions Listening and considering others ideas The skills needed to collaborate and draw conclusions with a team

Center Line Academy of Industry, Technology, and Innovation Our team is committed to… Inspiring students to achieve excellence Building relationships for future opportunities Supporting community partnerships for shared success Nurturing a positive school family Transforming education through learning communities

Careers Related to the Academy of Industry, Technology, and Innovation Engineering and Technology Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering Structural Engineering Auto Mechanic Machinist Prototyping Robotics Programmer CNC Operator Welding Visual Communication and Multimedia Product Designer/Engineer Web Designer Packaging Designer/Engineer Logo Designer Art Director Print Production Staff Print Production Planning and Estimating Marketing Designer Journalist Broadcasting Television Video Producer Video Editor Animator Photographer 3D Animator

Careers Related to the Academy of Industry, Technology, and Innovation Innovative Art and Design Business, Commerce, and Entrepreneurialship Advertising/Copywriting Advertising and Design Art Education Art History Entertainment Arts Fashion Design Graphic Design Illustration Interior Design Photography Product Design Transportation Design Building Manager Court Reporter Estimator Financial Manager Hospitality/Hotel Management Medical Transcriptionist Accountant Actuary Administrative Secretary Budget Analyst Loan Officer Marketing/Public Relations Real Estate Management Food Service Management Business Owner

Center Line Academy of Health and Human Services Our team is committed to… Cultivating partnerships that provide students with career based learning experiences and opportunities Engaging students in a dynamic curriculum through a selected pathway of study Fostering positive character traits for service within the community Offering a deliberate focus on post-secondary credit and/or certification Maximizing student success in a collaborative learning environment

Center Line Academy of Health and Human Services Firefighting and First Responders Urban Firefighter Suburban Firefighter Urban Firefighter Airport Firefighter Forestry Firefighter Fire Instructor Fire Investigator Clinical lab technicians and technologists Medical transcriptionist Dental hygienists Physical therapist Diagnostic technicians & technologists Pharmacy tech EMTs & paramedics Occupational therapist Medical assistants EMT’s and paramedics Nursing aides, orderlies, attendants Occupational therapists Personal care aides Pharmacy technicians Physical therapists Physical therapy assistants & aides Physician assistants Registered nurses Respiratory therapists Surgical technologists Clinical lab technicians and technologists Occupational health & safety specialists and technicians Dental assistants Medical records techs & medical billing Medical assistants Medical transcriptionist

Center Line Academy of Health and Human Services Law and Justice Criminal Justice Computer Security Forensic Science Fraud Investigator Homeland Security Law Enforcement Policing FBI Agent Private Investigator CIA Agent Corrections Officer Public Service Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard Political Science/Law Michigan State Police American Red Cross Journalism Business JROTC Instructor

Global Classes AP Courses including Studio Art Micro and Macro Economics U.S. History World History Spanish Chinese Biology Chemistry Literature Language Calculus Dual Enrollment Concert Band Jazz Band Marching Band Chorus

Center Line High School Is Reimagining Learning! This will allow our students to connect the dots of understanding between what they are learning and the career they dream of; thus… Motivation increases Behavioral issues decrease Absenteeism shrinks Participation in their own learning grows as they understand the relevance of what is being learned Relationships with local business owners/leaders are solidified All students leave high school ready to enter the work force and/or college and life!