California High School Elizabeth Aranda Candy Carrillo Shellie Jones

California High School

Elizabeth ArandaCandy 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

HOSAFBLAHERO/NRAASEA

Specialized Certifications

Certificate of Completions

Academy Medallions

Articulation Agreements

Cerritos Cypress Rio Hondo

Health Academy

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

Block schedules10th 11th 12th

Per. 1 Bio. or W.C.

Eng. or ROP

Per. 2Bio. or W.C.

Eng. or ROP

Per. 3Eng. or

C.R.Chem. or

USEng.

Per. 4Eng. or

C.R.Chem. or

USEng.

Per. 5Med.

CareerROP

Per. 6Med.

CareerROP

Clinical Rotation DaysDay 1 Day 2

Per. 1

Clinical (7am-12pm)

EnglishPer. 2

Per. 3 Class

Per. 4 Class

Per. 5 Class Class

Per. 6 Class Class

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.u

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