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California High School. Elizabeth Aranda Candy Carrillo Shellie Jones. Academies. Small Learning Communities. Demographics. 2950 students Ethnic Breakdown 77.9% Hispanic 18.5% White 1.0% Asian 0.9% African American 0.9% Filipino
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California High School Elizabeth Aranda Candy Carrillo Shellie Jones
Academies Small Learning Communities
Demographics • 2950 students • Ethnic Breakdown 77.9% Hispanic 18.5% White 1.0% Asian 0.9% African American 0.9% Filipino • 10.6% English Language Learners • 40.1% Free/Reduced Lunch Program
Academies • Health • Business • Hospitality House • Architecture & Engineering • Automotive Technology
California Partnership Grant • Grant competition • School-Business partnership • Cross disciplinary teacher • Grades 10 – 12 • Voluntary application process • Strong academic curriculum with career focus • Parental involvement & support • Performance based funding • District matched funding & support • Post secondary links
What is an Academy? • School within a school designed to assist students to pursue a career path • Integrated classes within the career path • Academic, Social & post secondary connections
Who is Eligible? • Any Freshman interested in a specific career paths
Recruitment • Eighth grade parent night • Ninth grade assembly • Academy displays • Application process • Interview process • Notification process • Evaluation
Academic Academy Classes • Technical classes • English • Social Studies • Science
Career Enrichment Activities • Job Shadowing • Facility Tours • Guest Speakers • Dress for Success • Community Service • Internships • Mentors • Competition • College Tours • Field Trips • Leadership opportunities • Class projects
Academy Support • Administrators • Counselors • Tri-Cities ROP • Academy leads • Teachers • Classified staff • Community
Professional Affiliation & Certificates • Professional Organizations HOSA FBLA HERO/NRA ASEA • Specialized Certifications • Certificate of Completions • Academy Medallions
Articulation Agreements • Cerritos • Cypress • Rio Hondo
Vision statement To prepare students for diverse and evolving careers in the health care industry
Mission statement Preparing and connecting High School students to the world of work through: • The use of technology • Hands on practical work • Adaptability to change • Quality care orientated • Continuing education • Customer service & satisfaction
Academy Components • Academy interventions • Academic & social interactions • Response teams • Interdepartmental collaboration • Block scheduling
Sophomore Academy Classes (Req.) • English 2 • Biology • World Civilization • Introduction to Medical Careers • Math (Outside of academy) • PE. (Outside of academy) • Additional Req. - 1 Summer Class
Sophomore Requirements • Academy Project • Introduction to Medical Careers • Job-shadowing • Community Service • HOSA
Junior Academy Classes (Req.) • English 3 • Chemistry • U.S. History • Nursing Assistant • Math • Elective • Encouraged to take 1 Summer Class
Junior Requirements • Project • Nursing Class (CNA Certification) • Community Service • HOSA
Senior Academy Classes (Req.) • English 4 • ROP class (at least 1) • Acute Care CNA (Summer) • Hospital Careers (Fall) • Home Health (Spring) • Encouraged to take 1 summer class
Senior Requirements • Project • Nursing classes • Acute Care CNA. • Hospital Careers • Home Health Aide • Community Service • HOSA
Awards & Accomplishments • Sophomores • Certificates • Juniors • Certificates • Pins • CNA License • Seniors • Certificates • Medals • Addendums to CNA License
Community involvement • Blood Drives • Memory Walk • Relay for Life
Tri-Cities Regional Occupational Program Partnerships Success Starts Here
What is ROP? • Tri-Cities Regional Occupational Program • 74 ROCPs • Quality Career Preparation & Technical Education • Employment & Completion Success
Facts at a glance • Who can take ROP? • Earn credits • Articulation agreements
Program Information • Numerous Career Preparation Courses • Current & Future Labor Market Demands • Credentialed Instructors • Instructors Utilize Their Industry Experience
Academy Services • Class Presentations • Academy Recruitment • Student Registration • Liaison between ROP & Academies • Support for Academies • Transcript information
Lead Academy Coordinator • Elizabeth Aranda • Expanded Horizons Director • California High School • (562) 698-8121 X 3062 • www.Elizabeth.Aranda@wuhsd.k12.ca.us