Mountain View High School Career Academies At Work

Academy Team Claire Barrett SEITH Shauna Murray BTHS Terra Frei A & C Angela Edde FRESHMAN

How It Works  ALL INCOMING FRESHMAN automatically enter the Freshman Academy  Option to join a “themed team” or “traditional team”  In “FRESHMAN CORNERSTONE” students learn about the Academies and explore personal interests & aspirations  When registering for the SOPHOMORE year, students select an ACADEMY and a MAJOR  Arts and Communication  Business, Technology and Human Services  Science, Engineering, Industrial Tech and Health

 Formation of Majors/Minors  12 credit Major  6 credit Minor  Block Scheduling  A/B Block with 64 possible credits  Credit Breakdown  Core classes = 32  50 Required for graduation  Goal Continuum  Student Choice Equitable and Inclusive SLCs

Majors/Minors Key Players  Academy Leads, Teachers, Administrators, Related Business and Community members) All Majors equally rigorous  equal credits Take into account  ELL classes, Special Ed. Study Center, Athletics, Religious Release, Off Campus classes

The additional classes allowed through block scheduling support and promote students earning majors and minors in their academies Currently: 50 credits to graduate Block Scheduling 64 possible with the block - 32core required electives for a major 20 credits may be used for additional majors and/or minors, off-site classes, release time, or any other electives A / B Block

Every Maverick should strive to achieve the highest level possible. Majors/Minors

Student Choice FRESHMAN CORNERSTONE CLASS Orientation to TEAMS and ACADEMIES Careers and decision making  Career Information Systems (CIS)  Academies / Majors / Minors  Major Checklist & High School Plan  Career Center tour  Transcript Review with Freshman Counselor

Evaluate Where is your school in terms of EQUITY?  What are your special populations?  Can ANY student belong to ANY academy?  Can ANY student SUCCEED in ANY academy?  What are areas that need improvement?

Where would you like your school in terms of EQUITY?  Dreams  Realistic Goals  Action Plan – List the STEPS and Key players to accomplish your goal Evaluate

Random selection vs. Choosing students 1)Questions predetermined and visible 2)2 adults 3)Anonymity 4)Audio taping 5)Possible Uses:  Decision Making  Professional Development The Student Focus Group

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