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Transforming Education in Jefferson County: A Path to Prosperity

Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) is the 28th largest school district in the U.S., serving around 99,000 students, representing a significant portion of the Kentucky youth. With diverse demographics and a focus on equity, JCPS is committed to creating pathways for every child. The district addresses challenges such as college and career readiness through innovative recommendations and community collaboration. A structure emphasizing Freshman Academies and Schools of Study ensures students receive relevant coursework, preparing them for success in college, careers, and life.

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Transforming Education in Jefferson County: A Path to Prosperity

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  1. LOUISVILLE From Possibility to Prosperity

  2. Jefferson County Public Schools • 28th largest school district in U.S. • 99,000 students (slightly increased over last 5 years) • 1/7 of all students in KY • 36% African-American (½ of all African-American students in KY) • 56.5% White • 7.5% Other • 154 Schools • Preschool • K-5 (90 - Elementary) • 6-8 (23 - Middle) • 9-12 (21 - High) • Special Education • Alternative/Other

  3. “A Place for Every Child” Teenage Pregnancy Program (TAPP) Breckinridge Metropolitan High School 397 students 400 students State Agency Schools Buechel Metropolitan High School 3,000 students 550 students ALTERNATIVE SETTINGS Liberty High School Kennedy Metropolitan Middle School 800 students 500 students JCPS eSchool Jefferson County High School 8,000 students 2,000 students N O E X P U L S I O N S

  4. CHALLENGES • Competitive City • College & Career Readiness • Quality High Schools

  5. TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS • Align with community needs • Search and research high school designs • Equitable access

  6. 55K OBJECTIVES • Create and support a college-going culture • Use the business community’s unique points of leverage to accelerate attainment • Prepare students for success in college, career, citizenship, and life • Make postsecondary education accessible and affordable • Increase educational persistence, performance and progress

  7. Professional Career Themes • Medicine - Health - Environment • Valley, Moore, Waggener • Engineering - Architecture - Construction • Iroquois, Jtown, Academy@Shawnee • Human Services - Education - Inter. Studies • Fairdale, Seneca, Atherton • Communication - Media - Arts • PRP, Fern Creek, Ballard • Business - Information Technology • Doss, Southern, Eastern

  8. Professional Career Themes • Medicine - Health - Environment • Valley, Moore, Waggener • Engineering-Architecture-Construction • Iroquois, Jtown, Academy@Shawnee • Human Services - Education - Inter. Studies • Fairdale, Seneca, Atherton • Communication - Media - Arts • PRP, Fern Creek, Ballard • Business - Information Technology • Doss, Southern, Eastern

  9. STRUCTURE • FRESHMAN ACADEMY • -Foundation courses, exploration, nurture • SCHOOL OF STUDY(10th-12th grade) • -Majors: Core courses + related electives • -Advisory • CREDENTIALED DIPLOMA • -Dual Credit • -Articulated credit • -Industry certification

  10. STRUCTURE • FRESHMAN ACADEMY • -Foundation courses, exploration, nurture • SCHOOL OF STUDY(10th-12th grade) • -Majors: Core courses + related electives • -Advisory • CREDENTIALED DIPLOMA • -Dual Credit • -Articulated credit • -Industry certification

  11. CIVIC & BUSINESS ENGAGEMENT

  12. PLANT A T.R.E.E. • TIME • RESOURCES • EXPERTISE • EXPERIENCES

  13. CAREER THEME BENEFITS • For Students: • affiliation and connections • personal pathways to credentialed diplomas • relevant coursework • career planning and authentic experiences • For JCPS: • coherence & integration of vocational and academic curriculum • strengthens all high schools • For Louisville: • one community, one goal for economic development • partnerships for shaping future employees • 55,000 degrees

  14. LOUISVILLE From Possibility to Prosperity

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