Summer Enrichment Academies

Summer Enrichment Academies

Facts about the Summer Enrichment Academy Program

Over 340 high school students attended six Summer Enrichment Academies at Pine Bush High School in July 2011.

Students apply and self select the Academy they want to attend based on their interest.

Students develop strong leadership skills through the rigorous and challenging academy curriculum.

Students develop superior organizational skills and distributive leadership through project based hands-on learning.

All academies have a culminating event, project or a production which builds competencies in collaboration, cooperation, shared decision making and teamwork.

Over a 3 year cycle more than half of our high school students attend at least one or more academy.

Self sustaining – All monies are raised through strategic partnerships, grants, and tuition.

Benefits to Students and the Community: Reduced student disciplinary incidents from participants: 95%. Provides enrichment and remediation of concepts taught during the

school year Teaches leadership, citizenship, and team-building techniques Provides meaningful hands-on learning opportunities Connections to school and community Sense of accomplishment and pride upon completion Career exploration Positive publicity for school Academy graduates mentor elementary and middle school students Students can earn college credit at reduced rates Presidents, Captains, and leaders of Teams/Clubs Encourages community involvement

The Summer Leadership and Law Academy

What is the Summer Leadership and Law Academy?

An Elective Program It is primarily centered on Government, Economics and the Criminal

Justice System. The course allows students to learn content through real life applications.

Time Frame The program runs 17 school days and provides approximately 108

hours of instruction. Upon successful completion students receive credit in Government and Economics.

Teaching Staff The classes are taught by certified Social Studies teachers, Law

Enforcement officials, and U.S. Army NCO’s. Student Instructional Assistants are hired to provide support and

continuity.

Academic Requirements Daily Journal / Homework

Tests / Quizzes

Academy Paper (3 typed pages minimum)

Stock Project and Corresponding Analysis

Forensic Labs

Midterm / Final Exam

Public Speaking

Graduates from the Leadership and Law Academy

July 2003 17 StudentsJuly 2004 71 Students

July 2005 83 Students July 2006 120 Students

July 2007 147 Students July 2008 150 Students

July 2009 149 Students July 2010 150 Students

July 2011 151 Students

The Pine Bush Literacy and Education Academy

What is the Summer Literacy and Education Academy? The Literacy and Education Academy is designed to expose students to the

field of education with a concentration on how diversity impacts teaching and learning.

The program runs 17 school days and provides approximately 108 hours of instruction. Upon successful completion students receive one elective English credit and three college credits from SUNY New Paltz.

Students who successfully complete the Academy may take a second level of the course the following summer, which focuses on field work for an additional three college credits through SUNY New Paltz.

Students study lesson planning, classroom management, learning modalities, and a variety of instructional strategies.

Students organize and present a community-wide “Diversity Fair” where guests are encouraged to accept and appreciate diversity through fun activities, games, and demonstrations.

Academic Requirements . . .

Book Group Presentations

Diversity Fair Project

Develop and Execute Elementary and High School Lessons

Two Self Reflective Papers

Required Readings

Class Work/Quizzes

Public Speaking

Science Academy

What is the Summer Science Academy?

Provide students with an opportunity to discover the delicate balance that exists within the Adirondack ecosystem.

Develop an understanding of the concepts of Ecology, the influence that humans can have on the biosphere, and make informed decisions about science and technology.

Two weeks of intense field work in biology at SUNY Cortland Outdoor Education Center on Raquette Lake. Students earn one elective credit in Field Biology.

Academic Requirements…

PowerPoint Presentation

Invasive species essay

pH Lab

Two separate experiments which included alternative energy generation and passive solar house experiments.

Pine Bush Aviation Academy

What is the Summer Aviation Academy?

Students learn aviation fundamentals including: avionics, ground school topics, introduction to small/large aircraft, glider instruction and glider flight. Students also had the opportunity to experience a C-5 simulator.

108 hours of direct and hands on instruction divided between Wurtsboro Airport and Stewart Air National Guard base.

Students earn one elective math credit and we are currently pursuing a college to partner with.

Academic Requirements

Daily Journal / Homework

Tests / Quizzes

Daily Math Lessons

Journal Entries

Ground School

Midterm / Final Exam

The Summer Performing Arts Academy

The Performing Arts Academy is in collaboration with SUNY New Paltz.

What is the Summer Performing Arts Academy?

A three week 90 hour comprehensive experience in musical production.

Including advertising, set construction, lighting, and make-up.

Vocal and dance performances The course culminates with a live “summer stock”

performance. Students earn one elective credit in music.

Pine Bush Medical Academy

Partnered with New York Institute of Technology and the College of Osteopathic Medicine

Two week program taught by NYIT Professionals Students will learn about:

Occupational Therapy Nursing EMT/CPR Mental Health Nutrition Physical Therapy Physicians Assistant Osteopathic Medicine

Strategic Partnerships

SUNY New PaltzUnited States Army

Air National Guard at Stewart Air Force BaseLocal, County, State, and Federal Government Officials

Forestburgh PlayhouseWurtsboro Airport

Crawford Police DepartmentNew York City Police Department

Orange County Youth BureauFocus on Youth Initiative

Key Speakers and Guests

United States Congressman Maurice HincheyAssistant Secretary of Education Dr. Thelma Melendez

New York State Senator William LarkinNew York State Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun

SUNY New Paltz Dean for the School of Education Dr. Bob MichaelFBI Senior Supervisory Agent James Gagliano

PGA Marketing Director Sandy DiamondOrange County Chamber of Commerce Director Dr. John D’Ambrosio

Bronx County Assistant District Attorney Jeannette Rucker Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBoisUS Army General Thomas Bostic

US Army Colonel Sullivan KennethNew York State Homeland Security Director Major Cooney

Orange County Executive Edward Diana

Congressman and Assistant Secretary Visit Pine Bush High School

Congressman Maurice Hinchey and Assistant Secretary of Education Thelma Melendez observed the academy program on July 11, 2011

According to Melendez “The Pine Bush High School Academy Program is in the top 5% of programs that I have evaluated nationwide.”

Presented at the US Dept of Education on August 22, 2011 at the request of Assistant Secretary Melendez

Port JervisOutdoor Leadership

Academy

What is the Port Jervis Outdoor Leadership Academy?

Mission: An adventure-based learning experience that focuses on

leadership and provides academic enrichment through core curriculum integration.

Rationale: Close achievement gap caused by summer slide; collaborate

with community organizations; engage students in 21st century learning activities.

Design: Four weeks/96 hours; offered to incoming 7th, 8th and 9th

graders; Mon-Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm; 2 Instructors and 2 Instructor’s Aides

Academic Requirements

ELA Journal writing Creative writing Reading literature on

leadership/survival skills

Social Studies History of Delaware

River Local geography

Science Water studies Climate/Habitat Delaware River studies

Instructional Technology PowerPoint presentation Digital cameras GPS units/Geocaching

PE/Health Refer to Activities

Academy Activities

YMCA Outdoor education Survival strategies Challenge courses Cooperative games/

team-building MISN Workshops Low/High Ropes

7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens

Hiking Map & Compass Orienteering Canoe/kayaking Leadership skills

Strategic Partnerships

Orange County Youth Bureau New York YMCA Camp National Park Service US Forest Service Maternal Infant Services Network Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson

Assessment

Journal writing Daily tasks/challenges/projects Participation Quizzes/Tests Final project

Culminating Group ActivityPowerPoint/multimedia presentation

Partnerships with Institutions of Higher Learning

Local community colleges have geographic right of first refusal

Reduction of student tuition rates Preferential acceptance into colleges Money and supplies Professional development during the year

Possible Funding Sources Local Youth Bureaus Local, state, and federal officials: member items Military Local Businesses Grants donorschoose.org Colleges and Universities Student fees Title money District funding

Any Questions?

Aaron Hopmayer, Principal(845) 744-2031 Ext. 3601

ahopmayer@pinebushschools.org

Brian Lynn, Assistant Principal(845) 744-2031 Ext. 3602

blynn@pinebushschools.org

Brett Cancredi, Assistant Principal(845) 858-3100 Ext. 12520bcancredi@pjschools.org