The Academy of Irving ISD OPENING THE DOOR TO NEW HORIZONS

Academy History and Mission Why was the Academy built? Why do we need something different? What do we do differently?

Relieve 20% of overcrowding in high schools Provide a different opportunity for students Provide opportunities for all students WHY DID WE BUILD THE ACADEMY?

WHY DO WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT IN HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION? The purpose of high school is to provide a transition from middle school to success in life after graduation. The student is the customer! The student needs the skills and knowledge necessary for success after high school.

2001 TEXAS 12 TH GRADERS Percent Moving from 9 th to 12 th Grade * Source PEIMS

2001 IRVING ISD 12 TH GRADERS Percent Moving from 9 th to 12 th Grade * Source PEIMS

HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETERS IN THE USA (1999) Percent between 25 & 29 with Bachelor’s Degree *source US Dept of Education Statistics

The future… Not only have schools not been doing a good job preparing kids for the past, but what about the future? Not only have schools not been doing a good job preparing kids for the past, but what about the future?future?

STATE CURRICULUM (TEKS, TAKS) COMMUNITY CURRICULUM (Parent, business, expectations) CORE COMPETENCIES STUDENT CURRICULUM Student perceived relevance

Agenda Monday – Learn about the three components of the Academy Curriculum Monday – Learn about the three components of the Academy Curriculum Tuesday – Focus on organization and strategies that allow us to fulfill our mission Tuesday – Focus on organization and strategies that allow us to fulfill our mission Wednesday and Thursday – Begin working! Wednesday and Thursday – Begin working!