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Impacting Impacting Students to Students to
Impact Our WorldImpact Our WorldMarch 2, 2011
Presenters: JHS Administration and SLC Directors
Smaller Learning Smaller Learning Communities Research Communities Research Higher achievement Greater safety and
order Much less truancy
and fewer dropouts Higher levels of
parent and community involvement and greater satisfaction
More positive teacher attitudes and satisfaction
Rigorous core curriculum
Increased # of classes passed and promotion rates
Impacting Students to Impact Our World
A closer look at one schoolA closer look at one school
Impacting Students to Impact Our World
Jacksonville High School (1078 students)
Our SLC journey began in 2002-03 (see journey map)
IMPACT advisory-by grade level and by academy Freshman Academy for all ninth
graders Career/Themed Academies-
Education and Training Academy, Health Sciences Academy, International Studies Academy, Information Technology & Engineering Academy, Creative & Performing Arts Academy
What is Freshman Academy What is Freshman Academy at JHS?at JHS? FA is provides the
foundation for our career academies
Personalization Family Engagement
through Joining Activities
Service Learning Extracurricular
activities
Impacting Students to Impact Our World
FRESHMANACADEMY
JACKSONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
National Career Academy National Career Academy CoalitionCoalition Onslow County Schools
advocates the use of the 10 National Standards of Practice as identified by the National Career Academy Coalition
HSA was the first Onslow County career academy to go through the certification process to be nationally certified by NCAC
Utilizing the 10 NSOP moves an SLC from a program to a career academy
The standards provide a framework for the work conducted in a career academy
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Health Sciences AcademyHealth Sciences Academy Weekly advisory class HSA IMPACT curriculum has health
field related lessons Joining activities Parent involvement An advisory board with parents and
community members Service Learning with Red Cross and
Onslow Memorial Hospital Rigor through HSA programs:
Pharmacy Technician and Certified Nurse Assistant
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Education & Training Education & Training AcademyAcademy Weekly advisory class ETA IMPACT curriculum
addresses critical topics in education today
Induction ceremony in the fall Shadowing and Internships in
areas of interest Early Childhood I and II Teacher Cadet I and II Participation in state level
conferences Monthly activities
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Information Technology & Information Technology & Engineering AcademyEngineering Academy Weekly advisory class ITEA IMPACT curriculum
incorporates career related topics based upon CTE resources
Advisory board and community partnerships
Post secondary articulation agreements
Career and Technology Education- career certifications available in the T & I courses
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Results…Results…
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08-09-96% of ninth graders on track with 6 credits or more (264/276)
09-10-97% of ninth graders on track (334-343)
08-09-100% of academy students are on track for graduation (grades 10-12)
09-10-100% of academy students are on track for graduation (grades 10-12)
07-08-Drop out rate=4.23% 08-09 Dropout rate=4.18%
Contact Us: Angela Garland Assistant Principal, Jacksonville High [email protected]
Melissa AndersonDirector, Freshman [email protected]
Nadia LewisDirector, Health Sciences [email protected]
Impacting Students to Impact Our World
Contact Us: Jennifer SimmonsDirector, Education & Training [email protected]
Erin BockorasDirector, International Studies [email protected]
Bryant YorkDirector, Information Technology & Engineering [email protected]
Impacting Students to Impact Our World
Contact Us: Christopher HowardDirector, Creative & Performing Arts [email protected]
Laura RumbleyCoordinator, International Baccalaureate Diploma [email protected]
Impacting Students to Impact Our World
