CECA Program Presentation An American River College, AVID & Natomas Unified School District Partnership

Partnerships California Early College Academy enjoys a special partnership with American River College (ARC), the AVID College Readiness System, and the Natomas Unified School District (NUSD). This partnership offers students a unique opportunity to earn a high school diploma while building a college transcript with UC/CSU transferable credit. Students have the opportunity to receive academic and career advisement from an American River College counselor specifically assigned to the California Early College Academy. ARCAVIDNUSD

History & Development 1. In , American River College (ARC) informed Inderkum High School that an alarming number of NUSD graduates do not place at college level as indicated by the ARC Placement Test. 2. Ideas to launch an Early College Program with ARC was put forth as a solution for college readiness. 3. A connection was made with ARC, and mutual buy-in and momentum quickly developed between Inderkum High School and ARC. 4. After visitations to early college campuses, it became evident that AVID was a constant for effective college preparation. 1. Joint administrative planning meetings ensued between ARC and Inderkum Staff. 2. Inderkum and ARC Faculty collaborated to develop program structure. 3. ARC dedicated a counselor for ongoing input and collaboration. 4. CECA schedule of classes outlined. 5. Early college campus visitation. 6. CECA Student profile identified. 7. On site AVID Training & Development. 8. CECA Staff attended AVID Summer Institute NUSD Superintendent and ARC President form an agreement. 2. Unanimous approval by NUSD Board of Trustees in the presence of ARC President and NUSD Superintendent with Associate Superintendent in December of CECA Launch ARC/CECA joint participation at Early College Conference in LA CECA 9 students accepted AVID Summer Institute for all CECA Staff.

Goal and Mission California Early College Academy’s stated GOAL is for students to demonstrate college readiness before exiting the program. California Early College Academy’s MISSION is to give students the opportunity to develop the necessary academic skills and maturity to be successful in college.

California Early College Academy is a 4 year college readiness program that prepares CECA students to take college classes at American River College (ARC). This program employs the AVID College Readiness System; it is influenced by ARC Enhanced Learning Courses; it requires a schedule of classes developed in partnership with NUSD, ARC and AVID; and it employs an Early College model unique to the Natomas Area. Program Overview Phase 1—College Readiness (Grades 9 and 10) Phase 2—Early College and Support (Grades 11 and 12) California Early College Academy consists of 2 Phases: Type 1—College Readiness: A rigorous series of classes focused on fundamentals, approached with AVID pedagogy, and influenced by the ARC Enhanced Learning Series. Type 2—AVID Classes: A rigorous series of AVID classes driven by the WICOR method, which stands for Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading. Type 3—Core High School Classes: A rigorous series of required classes based on California State Standards, Common Core, and sequenced with college level classes. Type 4—College Classes and Support: College level classes taken through American River College, coupled with mandatory participation in the Early College Support Center that provides support, accountability and meaningful study opportunities. California Early College Academy Consists of 4 Types of Classes:

An American River College, AVID & Natomas Unified School District Partnership The CECA Student The CECA Student mirrors the AVID Student Profile utilized on Early College campuses statewide. CECA pursues motivated students who show individual determination and a desire to attend a 4-year university upon graduation. * High level of determination and desire * Historically underserved in 4-year colleges * High academic aptitude * Average to high test scores * College potential with support * Teacher/Counselor recommended * Special/Unique circumstances * Maturity and consistent attendance * Focused on college success

Students Who Choose CECA Student #1: I desire a college readiness experience that will prepare me for the university that I want to attend. I want to be ready! Student #2: No one in my family has completed a Bachelors Degree at a college or university. I want to change that. Student #3: I love sports. I love school. I want to be in a rigorous college readiness program that lets me do both. Student #4: I scored pretty high on standardized tests. However, I need to develop skills to be successful in college. I also want to know what colleges are out there to pick from. Student #5: I know that a lot of college students in Natomas don’t start with college level classes. I don’t want to waste my time or money. Student #6: I want to start my college experience in a structured and nurturing high school program before leaving home.

4-Year Plan CECA 9 and CECA 10 CECA 9 CECA English 9 CECA Algebra 1 or CECA Algebra 2 Human Biology CECA Spanish I or CECA Spanish II Advancement Via Individual Determination 9 P.E. 0 Period P.E. for Band Members CECA 10 CECA English 10 CECA Algebra 2 or CECA Trigonometry CECA Physics CECA Spanish II or CECA Spanish III Advancement Via Individual Determination 10 CECA World History and Geography P.E. HCD 310 College Success 3 Units (UC/CSU)*

4-Year Plan CECA 11 CECA 11 CECA English 11 CECA Trigonometry or CECA Geometry CECA Anatomy or CECA Chemistry CECA Spanish III or CECA Spanish IV Advancement Via Individual Determination 11 CECA U.S. History 0 Period College Support Class ARC ENGWR 300 (UC/CSU) MATH 300 /301/340 (UC/CSU) BIOL 300 (UC/CSU) SPAN 401 (UC/CSU) HIST 310 (UC/CSU) ARC course selection may vary at Natomas Center Eligibility based on passing the ARC Placement Test and class availability

4-Year Plan CECA 12 CECA 12 CECA English 12 CECA Pre-Calculus or CECA Calculus CECA Anatomy or CECA Chemistry CECA Spanish IV Advancement Via Individual Determination 12 CECA Government/Economics 0 Period College Support Class ARC ENGWR 300 or 301 (UC/CSU) MATH 300 /301/340 (UC/CSU) BIOL 300 /PHYS 310 (UC/CSU) SPAN 402 /411 (UC/CSU) POLSCI 301 ECON 302 (UC/CSU) ARC course selection may vary at Natomas Center Eligibility based on passing the ARC Placement Test and class availability

CECA Measurable Assessments and Evaluation Part 1 PRE CECA GRADE 8 NWEA Placement Test CECA 9 End of year ARC Assessment Test CECA 10 Pre SAT ARC Assessment CAHSEE CECA 11 ARC Assessment TEST SAT CECA 12 ARC Assessment Test College Readiness

CECA’s Minimum Goal Goal 100% CECA Students score at college level on ARC Placement Test

CECA Measurability Statistic, Data, and Program Analysis NWEA Assessment(s) ResultsARC Placement Test(s) ResultsPre SAT and SAT Results Goal(s) Evaluation, Data Maturation & Program Achievement College Readiness

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