Kingston High School Academies Educate, Innovate, Celebrate

Kingston High School AcademiesEducate, Innovate, Celebrate

Development Timeline

2009-State Review Team Recommendations for small learning communities

2011-Carnegie Learning Programs Launched

Spring 2012-Proposal Development

Fall 2012-Finalization of Proposals for 2013-14 school year

February 2013-Presentation of final proposals

March-Summer 2013-Implementation Planning and preparation

Fall 2013-Launch of 2-3 Academies

What we currently areComprehensive High School: A large high school usually consisting of 1,000-5,000

students which provides a “comprehensive” array of programs to manage the student learning experiences towards a graduation

pathway.

What we are aspiring to beAcademy: A type of small learning

community that is strategically focused on college and career readiness while fostering

a personalized learning community that supports the academic, social and emotional

development of all students.

NYS Graduation RequirementsEnglish-4cr.

Math-3cr.

Science-3cr.

Social Studies-4cr.

Art/Music-1cr.

Physical Education-2cr.

Health-.5cr.

Foreign Language-1cr.

Electives-3.5cr. for a total of 22 credits

5 Regents Examinations

KHS Academies

Core Courses (math, english, science, social studies)

Sequenced electives (up to 6)

College credit Acquisition

Advanced Placement

Internships and partner programs (school year and summer)

Portfolio projects in real world application of critical thinking skills

Personalization of learning (advisories, teacher mentors,leadership development, academic skills, college and career planning)

College and career themed environment

Innovative integration of technology and teaching methods

High academic rigor

Aspirations for KHS Academies9th Grade Scholar’s Academy: core courses, advisory, college/career exploration

Academy of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Academy of Entrepreneurialism, Finance and Management

Academy of Arts and Ingenuity

Academy of Law, Government and International Relations

Academy of Medical Sciences and Sports Studies

Virtual Academy (Acceleration, Enrichment & Remediation)

Potential Early College Program

16 Career Clusters

Agriculture, food, and natural resources

Architecture and Construction

Arts, A/V/ Technology and Communications

Business, Management, and Administration

Education and Training

Finance

Government and Public Administration

marketing, Sales and Service

• Marketing, Sales, and Service

• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

• Transportation, Distribution and Logistics

Health Science

hospitality and Tourism

Human Services

Information and Technology

Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security

Manufacturing

Proposals In Progress

9th Grade Scholar’s Academy

Academy of Arts and Ingenuity

Academy of Medical Sciences and Sports Studies

Academy of Law, Government and International Relations

Virtual Academy (SIF Grant)

Present Work

Space Planning

Outreach to local colleges, businesses and organizations for potential partnerships

Learning visits to other high school academy programs

Research on small learning communities around the country

Proposal writing (electives, projects, programming, vision, culture,etc.)

Community buy in, district level collaboration, and student communication

KHS Campus AcademiesEducate, Innovate, Celebrate