ENCORE ACADEMY PATHWAYS TO

SUCCESS2015-2016

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REFLECTIONS- A regular high school with an artsy name.

- Unsure how to integrate arts and design into core classes while still covering content.

- Encore was the ‘default school’ if a student did not feel like they fit in anywhere else.

- Therefore, passion for the arts was lacking.

- Many students talented in the arts and design.

- Expose every student in Encore to Performance Art, Visual Art, and Communications.

- Direct students to select a strand and focus on it toward post-secondary education.

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OUR VISION

Staff meeting activity: What is our vision of an Encore graduate? My interpretation of our staff’s vision: http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/8505637/Encore_Graduate_Pathways_2 Our pathways were designed with this vision in mind. We also considered data from:

Whole staff surveyStudent surveyParent surveyInput from academy leadership teamInput from pathways partners

DRAFTGOALS OF ENCORE PATHWAYS New graduation requirements, beginning with this year’s freshmen, are designed to prepare students for college and/or careers. Realistic options for ALL students that incorporate the original mission and vision of Encore Academy. Variety in pathways allows students to succeed based on individual passions, strengths, and abilities. All students will choose a pathway in 9th grade. Electives and foundational classes throughout the 9th and 10th grade years will prepare students for choosing a focused pathway in 11th and 12th grade.

VISUAL DESIGN AND IMAGING PATHWAY

Partner: Central Ohio Technical College

DRAFTVISUAL DESIGN AND IMAGING PATHWAYCentral Ohio Technical College

19 hours of college credit

Four certification areasAdobe Photoshop CertificateAdobe Illustrator CertificateSocial Media Web Design CertificateWeb Animation Certificate

Requirements: 2.0 Cumulative GPA for courses at our school; 2.5 GPA for courses at regional campus

MEDIA ARTS PATHWAY

Partners: Columbus College of Art and Design

&Mosaic Program

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MEDIA ARTS PATHWAYOption 1:

Columbus College of Art and Design Preparation for majors in Cinematic Arts, Animation, Ad/Graph, Fashion Design

15+ college credit hoursWill be 6 credits shy of completing first year of college

Requirements: 3.0 GPA; 500 word essay; creative piece; recommendation letter

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MEDIA ARTS PATHWAYOption 2:

Career Tech Education PathwayThese courses will be taught at Encore Academy:

Musical EngineeringArts and Communication PrimerBusiness of Arts and CommunicationsMedia ArtsArts and Communication Capstone

End result: Media Arts Certification test

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MEDIA ARTS PATHWAYOption 3:

MosaicFounded in 1990, it has been recognized as one of Ohio’s Best Practices by Ohio’s Education Partnership.

College preparatory program serving high school juniors and seniors from public schools across Franklin County.

Implementing a project-based, integrated humanities curriculum, the Mosaic Program challenges students to become analytic thinkers, effective communicators, successful collaborators, and responsible citizens.

Students prepare for life in the global society by pursuing in-depth research projects, examining international connections in Central Ohio, engaging with the local arts community, and making major presentations in a variety of forums.

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MEDIA ARTS PATHWAYOption 3: Mosaic

RequirementsApplication process including recommendation from teacher, counselor, or principal.

Seats based on attendance, work completion, and behavior

Seats reserved for those students who can•work independently.• be a leader for their peers and in the community.• serve others with integrity and empathy.

Students will take their core coursework for half of the day at Encore and then earn additional social studies credits and elective credits for the Mosaic coursework. This is a rigorous, college preparatory

program.

COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAY

Partner: Columbus State Community

College

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COMMUNICATIONS PATHWAYColumbus State Community College

Associate of Arts Degree with a Communications focus

30+ hours towards an Associate of Arts degreeMost of these courses are TAG coursesCommunications focus for electives

Requirements: Appropriate Compass test score or ACT score;

2.75 GPA

CAREER DESIGNPATHWAY

Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School Preparation

Internships

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CAREER DESIGN PATHWAY9th & 10th: Preparation for Eastland-Fairfield Career Center

Arts and Communication PathwayInformation Technology PathwayCosmetology

Goal: Students earn required courses and experiences that will prepare them to apply for this program.

CAREER DESIGN PATHWAY

11th & 12th Grade Students:

Credit recoveryCareer TrainingInternshipsResume building

Partners

Franklin Park Conservatory

Education

Horticulture/Landscape Design

Reynoldsburg City Schools

Catering

Maintenance

Safety and Security

Theater Operations

Music Department

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