Enhancing the Family In Your Academy Enhancing the Family In Your Academy Center High School Media Communications Academy Educating for Careers Conference March 2, 2015 Center High School Media Communications Academy Educating for Careers Conference March 2, 2015

CPA Basics Today’s Focus is on the TEAM and the FAMILY. Today’s Focus is on the TEAM and the FAMILY.

TEAM TEAM = Teachers / Staff TEAM is Voluntary Advantages / Disadvantages Less is More Looping TEAM = Teachers / Staff TEAM is Voluntary Advantages / Disadvantages Less is More Looping

TEAM Roles and Responsibilities TEAM Roles and Responsibilities Academy Mission Statement / Goals Motivated / Inspirational Lead Teacher Extra Planning Period for Lead Team is Motivated / Trained / Dedicated to Program Meet Regularly Collect / Report Data Regularly Assess / Refine Academy Common Planning Period Academy Mission Statement / Goals Motivated / Inspirational Lead Teacher Extra Planning Period for Lead Team is Motivated / Trained / Dedicated to Program Meet Regularly Collect / Report Data Regularly Assess / Refine Academy Common Planning Period -----

How to Use Common Planning Period Start with Positives Students of the Week Student Concerns Budget Issues / Orders Lunch Next to Prep Period for Extra Time Keep Meetings Short / Stick to Agenda Start with Positives Students of the Week Student Concerns Budget Issues / Orders Lunch Next to Prep Period for Extra Time Keep Meetings Short / Stick to Agenda

MCA TEAM Matt Chamberlain - History / Govt. (LEAD) Amy Chaney - English 11 / 12 (Presenter) Kristen Clements - Spanish Vernon Bisho - CTE - Broadcasting / Video / Computer Graphics, etc. Rob McInnes - CTE - New Media / Newspaper / Yearbook Heather Woods - US History Anne Cowan - English 10 Matt Chamberlain - History / Govt. (LEAD) Amy Chaney - English 11 / 12 (Presenter) Kristen Clements - Spanish Vernon Bisho - CTE - Broadcasting / Video / Computer Graphics, etc. Rob McInnes - CTE - New Media / Newspaper / Yearbook Heather Woods - US History Anne Cowan - English 10

FAMILY Basics

Make Up of a Family Mom / Dad / Aunt / Uncle / Cousins (Adult TEAM members) - and Kids (students) FAMILY has to be established before the KIDS can feel connected. Roles: Organizer, Disciplinarian, Listener, Representative, Worker, etc. Participation / Responsibilities Family is Family, Regardless of where you are. Who’s watching? Mom / Dad / Aunt / Uncle / Cousins (Adult TEAM members) - and Kids (students) FAMILY has to be established before the KIDS can feel connected. Roles: Organizer, Disciplinarian, Listener, Representative, Worker, etc. Participation / Responsibilities Family is Family, Regardless of where you are. Who’s watching?

FAMILY Roles and Responsibilities FAMILY Roles and Responsibilities Create Family Mission Statement / Goals Motivated / Inspirational Leaders (Staff and Seniors) Team is Motivated / Dedicated to Family (Master and Commander scene) Meet Regularly (Family Bonding) Legacy Create Family Mission Statement / Goals Motivated / Inspirational Leaders (Staff and Seniors) Team is Motivated / Dedicated to Family (Master and Commander scene) Meet Regularly (Family Bonding) Legacy

Family Development “School Within a School” Supportive Atmosphere Family Members Only Motivational Activities Orientation for New Family Members Rooms are Close in Proximity Each Member has a Voice Each Member is Respected / Respectful Entire Campus Involvement / Support “School Within a School” Supportive Atmosphere Family Members Only Motivational Activities Orientation for New Family Members Rooms are Close in Proximity Each Member has a Voice Each Member is Respected / Respectful Entire Campus Involvement / Support

Creating Family Culture Ongoing / Anytime Creating Family Culture Ongoing / Anytime Birthday Wishes Academy Sports Night (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc.) Students of the Week / Grading Period Website / Pictures Birthday Wishes Academy Sports Night (football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, etc.) Students of the Week / Grading Period Website / Pictures

Uniform Designed (Inspired) by Student Worn on Designated Day of the Week Designed (Inspired) by Student Worn on Designated Day of the Week

Sticker Chart Students of the Week Spirit Days MCA Nights (sporting events, etc.) Students of the Week Spirit Days MCA Nights (sporting events, etc.)

Ice Cream Night Bonding Fundraising Bonding Fundraising

Student Mentoring Academics as Priority Study Buddies Study Hall (lunch?) Academics as Priority Study Buddies Study Hall (lunch?)

Community Service MCA Requirements: Sophomores = 10 Juniors = 15 Seniors = 20*

How to Encourage Parent Involvement How to Encourage Parent Involvement Parent of the Year Award Pre-Academy Meeting Fund Raising Resources as Mentors / Steering Committee / Guest Speakers Community Night Academy Contract MANDATORY Field Trip Meeting Parent of the Year Award Pre-Academy Meeting Fund Raising Resources as Mentors / Steering Committee / Guest Speakers Community Night Academy Contract MANDATORY Field Trip Meeting

Calendar of Academy Events Calendar of Academy Events

June (the end AND beginning) June (the end AND beginning) End of Year Party Team Retreat Collaboration Week of Planning Budget Requests End of Year Party Team Retreat Collaboration Week of Planning Budget Requests

July Contact Counselors Master Schedule Classes / Students / Enrollment Provide Lunch to Entire Staff (On Pre-Service Day) Contact Counselors Master Schedule Classes / Students / Enrollment Provide Lunch to Entire Staff (On Pre-Service Day)

August Uniforms Spirit Calendar Contracts Fundraising Starts Academy Meeting - Introductions Bonding Field Trip (simple) Buddy Breakfast Uniforms Spirit Calendar Contracts Fundraising Starts Academy Meeting - Introductions Bonding Field Trip (simple) Buddy Breakfast

Sophomores / Seniors

September Cross-Curricular Project Fundraiser Sophomores = Letter to Themselves Juniors = Mentors / Internships Election / Selection - Student Leadership Begin “Academy Nights” at Sporting Events Cross-Curricular Project Fundraiser Sophomores = Letter to Themselves Juniors = Mentors / Internships Election / Selection - Student Leadership Begin “Academy Nights” at Sporting Events

Ropes Course Ropes Course / Bonding

October Annual Report Due = CPA CPA Regional Meetings Probation Letters Top 5 School Participation (Homecoming) Steering Committee Community Night Annual Report Due = CPA CPA Regional Meetings Probation Letters Top 5 School Participation (Homecoming) Steering Committee Community Night

November Update Meetings - Student Success Local CTE Field Trip Family Feast? Update Meetings - Student Success Local CTE Field Trip Family Feast?

December Super Star Lunch - Most Spirited Community Service Academy Meeting - Prep for Finals TEAM lunch / pictures / gift exchange Christmas Cards Ice Skating ? Super Star Lunch - Most Spirited Community Service Academy Meeting - Prep for Finals TEAM lunch / pictures / gift exchange Christmas Cards Ice Skating ?

Ice Skating Ice Skating / Roller Skating

January Top 10 Lunch Class Level Changes - Student ‘Needs’ Begin Recruiting Academy Meeting - ‘New Year, Fresh Start’ Top 10 Lunch Class Level Changes - Student ‘Needs’ Begin Recruiting Academy Meeting - ‘New Year, Fresh Start’

February Verify Registration for CPA Conference Members, Administration, Counselors, etc. Create List of Next Year’s Sophomores CAHSEE for Sophomores Verify Registration for CPA Conference Members, Administration, Counselors, etc. Create List of Next Year’s Sophomores CAHSEE for Sophomores

March Junior / Senior Field Trip (CTE / Education / Cultural / Motivational) Again - MANDATORY Parent Meeting Prior to Trip Lead Teacher: Submit Course Requests for Next Year’s Master Schedule Jr. Prom Junior / Senior Field Trip (CTE / Education / Cultural / Motivational) Again - MANDATORY Parent Meeting Prior to Trip Lead Teacher: Submit Course Requests for Next Year’s Master Schedule Jr. Prom

Field Trips

GO - UNTIL THEY DROP!

Field Trip Responsibilities / Assignments (even for those left at school) Post Card “Awards” Field Trip Responsibilities / Assignments (even for those left at school) Post Card “Awards”

April Mail Home Flyer / Congratulations to New Academy Students ‘Open House’ for Incoming Sophomores Steering Committee Sr. Ball Mail Home Flyer / Congratulations to New Academy Students ‘Open House’ for Incoming Sophomores Steering Committee Sr. Ball

May End of the Year Banquet - Invite EVERYONE Showcase Projects to Mentors Senior Awards / Cord Night -- ‘Memorable’ Awards for EACH Senior Alumni Reunion Student Evaluations of Program / Teachers ATTEND GRADUATION End of the Year Banquet - Invite EVERYONE Showcase Projects to Mentors Senior Awards / Cord Night -- ‘Memorable’ Awards for EACH Senior Alumni Reunion Student Evaluations of Program / Teachers ATTEND GRADUATION

and it starts all over again…

PLAY MAKE THEIR DAY BE THERE

PLAY Make Environment Entertaining (Toys / Smiles / Laughs) NO “GIFTS” - INSTEAD... “In Recognition Of...” Make Environment Entertaining (Toys / Smiles / Laughs) NO “GIFTS” - INSTEAD... “In Recognition Of...”

MAKE THEIR DAY Individual Should be the Focus Check for Understanding / Academic Focus / Recognition / Support Individual Should be the Focus Check for Understanding / Academic Focus / Recognition / Support

BE THERE Be Available to Assist / Help Mentorship / Follow Through / Going Beyond the Classroom Be Available to Assist / Help Mentorship / Follow Through / Going Beyond the Classroom

When ? Meetings Community Events Classroom Management Field Trips Meetings Community Events Classroom Management Field Trips

Focus is ALWAYS on the FAMILY Focus is ALWAYS on the FAMILY

Contact Information Amy Chaney Matt Chamberlain Amy Chaney Matt Chamberlain