Opening August 2015

Invested…

Fishers High

School College

and Career

Academy (CCA)

1,000 student addition and over 100,000 sf of new classroom space

• FHS Student Gallup Poll- Level of engagement declined significantly by senior year

• National trend- College and career readiness

• Members of the design committee- Strong desire for a more meaningful senior year; strong desire to develop great student independence

• Students on the design committee- Strong desire to have student spaces that are available when they need them

Flexible learning spaces

Customizable Curriculum

“Readiness” is more than college acceptance

or exam scores. It requires:

• Exposure to appropriate rigor

• Development of academic and/or on job skills

• Confidence/agency

Goal is to prepare all students for college & careers beyond high school

Do a great job with the content knowledge, but want to develop a more independent learner

The CCA is for all students

Some of the options available may not be the best fit for all students

Will continue with all current AP and IB course offerings

26 AP courses available

Advanced College Project (ACP) through IU

Dual Credit through Ball State

Current course guide on FHS website lists offerings

In conversations with Ivy Tech, Purdue Anderson regarding additional offerings

Watch for additional Information Nights

Purdue Anderson Technical Graphics

Production Design & Specifications Design Thinking in Technology Intro to Systems Development

Ivy Tech English 111 College Algebra & Trigonometry Quantitative Reasoning Math College Readiness Center

ABC Construction Intro to Construction Construction Technology

Conexus Advanced Manufacturing & Logistics

Ball State Advanced Journalism Advanced Photojournalism Music History & Appreciation

Posted on the FHS website

Helps students to create a 4-year plan with possible majors or career fields in mind

Have shared with universities and received support for this format

Will continue to add to the document

Help students be intentional with their course selections to get where they want to go

If students take 4 AP/IB/dual credit courses that can fill their schedule

Not right for every student

Some students may want more – 6 or 7 classes, including other electives

Some students may have additional courses needed to fulfil graduation requirements

Some students may not be ready to take 4 college level courses – and that’s okay!

Semester 1 Semester 2

ACP Government AP Microeconomics

AP Biology AP Biology

ACP Comp ACP Speech

AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB

Semester 1 Semester 2

ACP Government AP Microeconomics

ACP Calculus ACP Calculus

ACP Comp ACP Speech

AP Spanish V AP Spanish V

AP Environmental Science AP Environmental Science

Semester 1 Semester 2

AP Microeconomics AP Macroeconomics

ACP Government ACP Business Administration

ACP Comp ACP Speech

ACP Finite Math ACP Finite Math

APC APC

Semester 1 Semester 2

ACP Government AP Microeconomics

Dual Credit Anatomy & Physiology Dual Credit Anatomy & Physiology

ACP Comp ACP Speech

AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB

ACP Chemistry ACP Chemistry

Band Band

Semester 1 Semester 2

ACP Government AP Psychology

ACP Calculus ACP Calculus

AP Studio Art AP Studio Art

Economics AP Human Geography

Comp Speech

Zoology

Web Design

Semester 1 Semester 2

English 111 Ivy Tech English 111 Ivy Tech

College Algebra Ivy Tech Trigonometry Ivy Tech

ACP Government Design Thinking in Technology Purdue Anderson

College Readiness Center Ivy Tech College Readiness Center Ivy Tech

Marketing Economics

Semester 1 Semester 2

English 111 Ivy Tech English 111 Ivy Tech

Quantitative Reasoning Math Ivy Tech Statistics

College Readiness Center Ivy Tech College Readiness Center Ivy Tech

Government Economics

Study Hall / Travel Study Hall / Travel

Intro to Construction (ABC) Intro to Construction (ABC)

Construction Technology (ABC) Construction Technology (ABC)

Will the 4 periods be blocked together?

Is this for seniors only?

Will students be able to leave campus?

What if a student is struggling academically?

Is there an application process?

How will this impact college admissions?

AP vs Dual Credit – what are the similarities and differences?