2012-2013 Academies of Nashville Annual Report

Academies of Nashville

ANNUAL REPORT 2012-2013

Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools will provide every student with the foundation of knowledge, skills, and character necessary to excel in higher education, work, and life.

We embrace and value a diverse student population and community. Different perspectives and backgrounds form the cornerstone of our strong public education system.

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CONTENTSAcademies of Nashville Director’s Message

Overview

Community Investment

Our Schools

Antioch High School

Cane Ridge High School

Glencliff High School

Hillsboro High School

Hillwood High School

Hunters Lane High School

Maplewood High School

McGavock High School

Overton High School

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School

Stratford STEM Magnet High School

Whites Creek High School

Business Partners

Academy Program Offerings

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ACADEMIES OF NASHVILLE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGEA n organization’s vision statement explains its

purpose and values as they relate to primary customers. For the Academies of Nashville,

our customers are our students. When considering the performance of the Academies of Nashville during the 2012-2013 academic year, I am reminded of our vision statement. Our work over the past year demonstrates a commitment to our vision through the collective efforts of the Nashville community. Together, we are instilling within our students the knowledge, skills and character necessary to be successful in post-secondary education, careers and life.

All students will belong to a personalized, smaller learning community engaged around interests where relationships are valued.

We concluded the school year with more than 15,000 students being a member of a small learning community (SLC). In each SLC, interdisciplinary teacher teams met weekly with the academy principal and counselor to discuss curriculum around the academy theme, review student data, discuss interventions to support student achievement, and monitor work toward the National Career Academy Coalition’s national standards of practice. Because students were engaged with a caring and supportive faculty, attendance increased to an all-time high.

Instruction will be project based, applied and integrated. Meaningful business engagement will be evident and post-secondary institutions will be heavily engaged.

As we continued working to embed project based learning into every classroom, we saw an increase of student work that was integrated across disciplines in each academy. Business and post-secondary partners served as a public audience to whom students communicated the results of their work, and the efforts of students were highlighted at the first ever MNPS Project Expo where 114 student teams were selected to showcase their end products.

Metro Nashville Public High Schools will be world class schools that graduate college and career-ready students in partnership with the community.

We started the year with a graduation rate that had increased by 2.2%. Throughout the year, working with our engaged community and business partners, more than 5,000 9th grade students participated in the My Future, My Way Career Exploration Fair, and more than 1,000 11th grade students participated in a structured,

on site job shadow. Twenty-five interdisciplinary teacher teams participated in externships hosted by our partners to ensure rigor and relevancy of curriculum, and our business partnerships grew to more than 240.

MNPS will be a district that emerges as a trend-setter in innovative practices where all students have the highest level of education, as well as exposure to post-secondary education, career opportunities and real-life experiences.

This past year, Nashville was the host city for the National Career Academy Coalition annual conference, bringing more than 1,000 visitors from across the country to visit the Academies of Nashville and learn about our innovative practices. Representatives from the United States Department of Education visited the Academies of Nashville twice and we hosted visitors from Australia, England, and China. Our Director of Schools, Dr. Jesse Register, was invited to the White House to discuss the Academies of Nashville and a team was also invited to participate in the Clinton Global Initiative to discuss ways to reconnect at-risk youth through collaborative efforts involving private and nonprofit sectors with education. MNPS has emerged as a trend setting organization for high school transformation.

The Academies of Nashville are yielding positive results for our students and community and we are making progress toward meeting the five characteristics of an MNPS graduate: (1) a plan for postsecondary education and career; (2) an ACT of at least 21; (3) a work-based or service learning experience or capstone research project; (4) at least one course completed online for high school or college credit; and (5) college credit and/or a nationally recognized professional certification. I hope this report provides you with an informative overview of the Academies of Nashville and our activities during the past year. I am proud of our accomplishments and the dedication of our teachers, partners, and the entire Nashville community. It is truly exciting to be part of a movement that is changing lives and changing our community. Thank you.

Chaney W. Mosley, PhD Director – Academies of Nashville

AT A GLANCE

he Academies of Nashville is the primary initiative to prepare students in the twelve zoned public high schools

in Metro Nashville Public Schools for college, career, and life. In the Academies, all students take RIGOROUS core academic subjects, electives and specialized courses in a theme or focus area in order to achieve academically at high levels. Teachers incorporate real-world examples from the academy theme area into all general education and specialized courses to show the RELEVANCE of course work. With these smaller learning communities, students work with classmates that share their interests and a common team of teachers, building stronger RELATIONSHIPS and promoting a sense of belonging. Local business and community partnerships provide students with interactions to ensure READINESS for post-secondary education and career options.

All students benefit from a personalized environment, rigorous curricula and career-focused academies that prepare them for the high-skill, high-wage workplace opportunities in the Nashville area. The Academies of Nashville align with the business community and post-secondary institutions to create a pipeline of talent into high-demand career areas. Equipped with the 21st Century Skills necessary for higher education, work and life, students experience academic success, improve the local workforce talent pool, promote regional economic development, and prepare themselves for successful futures. In Nashville, an educated workforce is critical for long-term economic vitality.

The Academies of Nashville are aligned to focus with the High School Transformational Leadership Group’s vision that every MNPS graduate will have:

• A plan for post-secondary education and career• At least a 21 composite score on the ACT• A work-based experience, service-learning, or capstone

research project• At least one course completed online for high school and/

or college credit• College credit and/or a nationally-recognized

professional certification.

(Right) Students at Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School have the unique opportunity to gain real world

experience in the music entertainment industry through a state-of-the-art, student-run record label housed in the school.

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78%The 2011-2012 average graduation rate in all 12 zoned high schools in

Nashville has exceeded the national average by reaching 78.4 percent.

92%The average daily attendance rate in the Academies of Nashville reached

an all-time high during the 2012-2013 school year at 92.42 percent.

13%The number of students expelled or remanded to alternative schools

decreased by 13 percent.

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BY THE NUMBERS

Graduation rates are calculated based on the number of high school freshmen who graduate within a four-year time frame. This contains all students including non-native English speakers and exceptional education students. Prior to the implementation of smaller learning communities in Metro Nashville Public High Schools, the graduation rate for the zoned public high schools barely surpassed fifty percent. In 2005, the Academies of Nashville began in the 11 public high schools in Nashville. In 2006, Cane Ridge High School was opened to serve the southern edge of the district and became the twelfth school in the Academies of Nashville.

In the seven years the Academies of Nashville have existed, the graduation rate has risen 20.9 percent. This

means that nearly 18,000 more students have graduated from high school, on time, who might not have without the rigourous, real-world application and experience the high schools provide through the Academies of Nashville.

While there is still room to grow, the Academies of Nashville are especially proud to have surpassed the national graduation rate and continue to close the gap with the Tennessee state graduation rate. The graduation rate for the 2012-2013 school year will be released during the Fall of 2013 at the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Report Card meeting and the Academies of Nashville look forward to seeing continued growth in graduation rates and successful students that will make a difference in the Nashville community.

Graduation rates are a key measure of the success and accountability of secondary education, not only in Metro Nashville Public Schools, but throughout the country. The majority of high-skill, high-wage and high-demand careers require at least a high school diploma. In order to best serve the students of the Academies of Nashville and the Nashville community, we strive for every student to graduate from high school on time, college- and career-ready and with a plan for the future.

2011-2012 Graduation Rates 2005 2012 % ChangeAntioch High School 66.5% 69.8% + 3.3%

Cane Ridge High School N/A 82.1% N/A

Glencliff High School 53.3% 71.6% + 18.3

Hillsboro High School 63.6% 80.3% + 16.7

Hillwood High School 63.3% 84.0% + 20.7

Hunters Lane High School 69.4% 77.8% + 8.4

Maplewood High School 41.2% 68.4% + 27.2

McGavock High School 56.1% 77.6% + 21.5

Overton High School 72.0% 78.8% + 6.8

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School 46.2% 69.3% + 23.1

Stratford STEM Magnet High School 50.5% 64.4% + 13.9

Whites Creek High School 53.7% 71.0% v+ 17.3

Academies of Nashville Graduation Rate 57.5% 78.4% + 20.9Tennessee Graduation Rate 81.0% 87.2% + 6.2

National Graduation Rate 68.8% 72.0% + 3.2

6* NOTE: The graduation rate from 2005 is calculated on a five-year rate, while graduation rates from tne 2011-2012 school year are calculated on a four-year and one summer rate in compliance with state policy changes.

“Together we are helping students

see the connections between

academic skills and professional

behavior and how they will use

them in the real-world.”

- Lynne Maynor Gaylord Entertainment McGavock High School The US Community Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance/ Gaylord Entertainment Academy of Hospitality

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DR. JESSE REGISTER MNPS DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS

It has been a terrific year for the Academies of Nashville in Metro Nashville Public Schools. Our graduation rate continues to rise. The percentage of students passing Advanced Placement exams is increasing. Our district is one of only 37 across the state of Tennessee to earn “Intermediate” or better accountability status from the State of Tennessee. More of our students are graduating from high school with college credit, career certifications—or both.

The Academies of Nashville are a key component of our improvement. The Academies give our students choices about how they spend their high school years and that makes them more engaged in school, improving attendance and school climate. The elective classes students take in their Academies give them insight into high-wage careers that are in demand in this community and the

education they need to achieve their goals.

Our Academies have earned interest from the White House and the U.S. Department of Education and are recognized as models for other school districts, urban and suburban, large and small, from across the nation and around the world. As you read this report, I think you will be impressed by what our high school students can do when they are challenged academically and their Academies have strong community partnerships. If you are not already involved in the Academies of Nashville, I hope you will consider it. Our students’ energy, intelligence and curiosity are invigorating and when you work with them, you will be supporting the future leaders of this community.

ACRONYMS

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2012-2013 Advanced AcademicsAdvanced Placement Course Offerings 105

AP Exam Scores of 3+ on a 5 point scale 413

Dual Credit Course Offerings 30

Dual Credits Earned 318

Dual Enrollment Students 689

Dual Enrollment Credits Earned 2,075

International Baccalaureate Course Offerings (2 schools) 32

International Baccalaureate Diplomas Received 34

International Baccalaureate Exam Scores of 4+ on a 7 point scale 336

Schools Approved to Offer Cambridge AICE 4

ADVANCED ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIESWithin the Academies of Nashville, there are numerous advanced academic opportunities available to students. Not only can students receive college credit through dual credit and dual enrollment opportunities with local post-secondary institutions, students can also take advantage of advanced placement courses, International Baccalaureate classes, and the Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) program.

All schools within the Academies of Nashville offer advanced academic opportunities.

AP Advanced PlacementCTE Career and Technical EducationDECA Distributive Education Clubs of AmericaEOC End of Course ExamFAFSA Free Application for Federal Student AidFBLA Future Business Leaders of AmericaFCCLA Family, Career, and Community Leaders of AmericaGPA Grade Point AverageHOSA Health Occupations Students of AmericaIB International BaccalaureateIBCC International Baccalaureate Career CertificateMNPS Metro Nashville Public SchoolsNCAC National Career Academy CoalitionPBL Project Based LearningSLC Small Learning Community

As you read through the annual report, you may come across a number of acronyms that are used in Metro Nashville Public Schools. Below is a bank of the acronyms used in this document and their corresponding description.

“With the classes I take through

the Academy of International

Baccalaureate Diploma Programme,

I will potentially earn up to 22

hours of college credit by the time I

graduate from high school.”

- Bleu Jackson Hillsboro High School Academy of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

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DR. JAY STEELEMNPS CHIEF ACADEMIC OFFICER

The transformation of Nashville’s 12 zoned high schools has been an amazing journey. A journey that began in 2007 with a small group of high school principals has led to the premier transformational story across the nation in urban education.

Thousands of guests have visited Nashville to learn how the school district, the business community, and community partners have rallied together around a transformational model called The Academies of Nashville.

The new high school design is simply a structure that allows teachers and students to team together, students to become more engaged in relevant curriculum, and 249 community partners to have a

voice in our students’ education. A new culture of collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity exists in our high schools. Graduation rates are at the highest level in years, student achievement scores continue to rise, ACT scores are climbing, the attendance rate is at an all-time high, and our students are thriving in the experience.

I am proud of our success; however, the journey is just beginning. Thank you to the principals, teachers, and business partners for your dedication and hard work. Together, we are truly changing lives every day for every child!

has been another great year for Academies of Nashville Partners. PENCIL now coordinates more than 240 partnerships across the

district in the 12 zoned public high schools and 41 career academies. Each partnership, which includes businesses, organizations, universities and faith-based communities who partner with one or more schools to transcend the traditional notion of “adopt-a-school,” jointly develops and implements a partnership plan to match the business’s interests and resources to the needs of the students in a school.

Furthermore, the College-Career Mentors program reached major benchmarks this year with the Academies of Nashville. The College-Career Mentors program, now required in all MNPS high schools, recruits adult volunteers to mentor small groups of ninth-grade students about postsecondary options and future careers. Volunteers lead group activities, facilitate discussions and ultimately, help students make informed decisions about the Academy pathway they will choose for the remainder of their high school career.

The College-Career Mentors program was brought to scale to include 80 percent (more than 400) of ninth-grade students at Cane Ridge High School. Bringing the program to scale in a single high school helps both PENCIL and MNPS understand the barriers and benefits of creating a school-wide culture of professional mentoring customized to the school’s curriculum and academy structure. The program also includes e-Mentoring techniques by Skyping into class sessions and communicating regularly through emails. These methods reinforce technology skills and foster professional exchanges.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENTTHE SCHOOL YEAR BROUGHT SUCCESS NOT ONLY TO OUR SCHOOLS, BUT OUR PARTNERS AS WELL.

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“Mentoring allowed me to interact with students on a personal level that a teacher couldn’t.

I became very close with my students after earning their trust and was able to be a

soundboard for their questions on school, work and life.”

- Logan Monday College and Career Mentor, Cane Ridge High School, Freshman Academy

Community investment is calculated and reported based on the value of volunteer

hours and in-kind donations made by partners on behalf of the Academies.

KEY FIGURESBusiness Partner Growth249 active PENCIL Academy Partnerships

ONE YEAR COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

VOLUNTEER HOURS

$2,280,000

31,435

Academy partners have the opportunity to earn the naming rights to an academy. There are currently 5 academies with naming rights partners.

• The Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance at Antioch High School

• The Ford Academy of Business at Glencliff High School

• The CMT Academy of Digital Design and Communication at McGavock High School

• The US Community Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance at McGavock High School

• The Gaylord Entertainment Academy of Hospitality at McGavock High School

55%Growth in Academy

Partnerships

90%Partnership Retention

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Advisory Board ChairSherri Funk

Just Cruisin’ Plus

Academy of Hospitality

Academy of Automotive Technology

Advisory Board ChairCheryl Mayes

Nissan- North America

ANTIOCH HIGH SCHOOLntioch High School began the year with a new Executive Principal, Dr. Adrienne Battle-

Koger. Guided by our strong leadership team, Antioch students achieved success in many areas. Preliminary data for End-of-Couse (EOC) tests shows improvement in every overall accountability category, which confirms the school year’s strong focus on improving teaching and learning.

Academy business partnerships provided our students with opportunities to experience the knowledge and expertise of business professionals to help their learning come to life. Forty-one students were rewarded with summer internships, 177 students experienced a job shadowing opportunity during the school year and hundreds of our students participated in field trips related to their academy theme.

Academy students have used the knowledge and skills gained in class to compete successfully at the local, regional, state and national level.

The Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) regional competition results advanced 11 students to the state level competition. From the state competition, one student took a first place gold medal and advanced to national competition where she also earned gold.

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA) took 39 students to regional competition and advanced fifteen to state level competition. From the state competition, one student and two alternates qualified for national competition in Anaheim, California.

At the MNPS Project Expo, one team received “Best in Show for Science,” two teams took a gold medal in the categories of Business, Marketing and IT, and Science, five teams took five bronze medals and two teams advanced to the Regional STEM EXPO Competition where both received a bronze medal.

Student Demographics

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Total number of students

Languages Spoken

White 24.3% African American 44.8%

Hispanic 27.2%Asian/ Pacific Islander 27.2%

The Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance

Advisory Board ChairAnn Kehayes

Tennessee Credit Union

Advisory Board Chair

Kathy Demonbreun/ Ann Henderson

Frist Center

Academy of Teaching &

Service

93%Daily Attendance

Rate

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE CANDIDATEREGIONAL EMERGING DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL FOR AVID

Pam AppletonAcademy Coach

Dr. Adrienne Koger- Executive Principal

The Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance held its first annual Professional Business and College Conference for the Academy

seniors. Deloitte, Tennessee Credit Union, Junior Achievement and Trevecca Nazarene University facilitated several breakout session, including: Introduction to e-Discovery and Computer Forensics, College Planning, Financing and Application Process, Personal Branding, and The Budget Game. Academy business partners held sessions with classes to teach students resume writing and interview skills. These skills were put to use during a speed interview session for academy juniors. Students rotated to five business partners with the expectation that they would be able to shake hands, introduce themselves and successfully answer their questions.

The Academy of Automotive Technology’s business partner Nissan provided internships for 17 students at the automotive plant. Students worked in

groups led by plant engineers. Each group was assigned a real plant production problem. Students used the six sigma protocol to solve their problems. Some of the student groups designed solutions that have been put in place to improve plant production. At the 2013 Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce Academy Awards, the Antioch-Nissan Partnership was chosen as partnership of the year for the Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Partnership Council.

The Academy of Teaching and Service teacher team participated in an externship hosted by The Frist Center for the Visual

Arts. With the support and guidance of the Frist Center, the Academy hosted their first annual Public Art Exhibit-FACE-Frist Antioch Community Exhibit. Students called for art from the community, reviewed and selected the works to be shown, curated the event and held a successful opening night. The exhibit was open to the public for three weeks at the Crossing Event Center. The Teaching as a Profession class continued to work with Lakeview Design School’s fourth grade class to teach the Andrew Jackson era. They provided background information for elementary students to become junior docents at The Hermitage for a day.

The Academy of Hospitality participated in a unique job shadowing opportunity aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s The Oasis of the Sea, made possible by Academy

Partner Just Cruisin’ Plus. Students gained first-hand experience and knowledge of the operation, marketing and event planning that is necessary to facilitate a successful cruise. The academy staff and students are actively engaged in learning ways to go green in their daily lives. They have started plans for a school and community garden where herbs and vegetables will be grown for use in the culinary classes.

2012-2013 HIGHLIGHTS

A BIG SCHOOL WITH BIG ACHIEVEMENTS: ANTIOCH

CELEBRATES AN OUTSTANDING YEAR

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NATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY COALITION STATUS ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION: MODEL ACADEMY

CAMBRIDGE AICE SCHOOL

CANE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOLane Ridge High School had an exciting and eventful 2012-13 year with the five academies

at the school. In just its fifth year as a school, several important milestones were reached. Perhaps most exciting was that, for the first time, an academy at the school qualified to seek accreditation from the NCAC. The Academy of Architecture and Construction blazed the trail for the other academies by earning the Model status from NCAC – the highest accreditation level available.

Additionally, the Freshman Academy was named the Freshman Academy of the Year in MNPS at the annual Academies of Nashville Awards. The Freshman Academy has worked very hard this year and achieved outstanding EOC test results, as well as, successfully piloted the PENCIL Foundation’s College and Career Mentoring Program.

The Academy of Law launched the Cane Ridge Restorative Court. This student-run court is operated in collaboration with the Juvenile Courts, the Metro Student Attendance Center and the Tennessee Bar Association. Students fill every role in the courtroom, except judge, as they work on cases referred by the juvenile courts. The Academy of Law shined in its startup of Youth Court and has already laid out the plans for the 2013-14 school year.

There have been several other highlights from the school year. In the fall, the Academy of Arts and Communication students attended the Keith Urban: All Access Event. Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez spoke to the Academy of Law about his experiences. The Academy of Health Management began the startup phase of an innovative health business pathway. The district also selected Cane Ridge to host two Ford Next Generation Learning Hub tours, where hundreds of visitors from across the country visited the Academies of Nashville to learn about the academy model.

The Academies of Cane Ridge have had a successful year and planning is underway for an even stronger 2013-2014 school year.

Student DemographicsCWhite

Native American/ Alaskan

Hispanic

Asian/ Paci�c Islander

African American

White 19.6%

Hispanic 23.2%

African American 53.7%

Asian/ Pacific Islander 3.5%

Advisory Board ChairSheila Calloway

Metro Davidson Juvenile Courts

Academy of Law

93.2%Daily Attendance

Rate

Advisory Board ChairNathalie Lavine

Country Music Hall of Fame

Academy of Arts and Communication

Academy of Health ManagementAdvisory Board Chair

Dr. Cindy GaddVanderbilt UniversityDept. of Bio-medical

Informatics

Academy of Architecture and Construction


Trey LewisOle South Properties

15%Growth in students

scoring advanced or proficient in Algebra I

Lance LottAcademy Coach

Michelle Sanchez-Wall- Executive Principal

Academy of Architecture and Construction achieved Model accreditation status from NCAC.

The Academy of Architecture and Construction underwent the rigorous NCAC accreditation process in 2012-13. Building on previous years’ work, the team began early in the school year with the detailed preparation work for the accreditation visit. Using the expertise of district personnel and other schools’ academies that have become accredited, the team worked closely together to ensure that the academy was meeting each of the National Standards of Practice. After preparing the needed documentation, the team hosted the reviewers from NCAC. In May, the academy was notified that it had achieved Model status, the highest classification for accredited academies.

Academy of Law launched Cane Ridge Restorative Court

Cane Ridge High School’s Academy of Law became the first academy in Metro Nashville Public Schools to launch its own Youth Court program. Working with the Tennessee Bar Association and other partnering organizations, the academy began the lengthy planning and training process early in the 2012-13 school year. This culminated on April 17, 2013 with more than thirty academy students being sworn in by Judge Sophia Crawford. The Cane Ridge Restorative Court had its first docket on April 18, 2013.

Freshman Academy earned district honor of Academy of the Year

The Freshman Academy at Cane Ridge has been making significant strides in the last few years. These efforts were recognized city-wide on May 6, 2013 with the academy being named Freshman Academy of the Year for Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools.

Former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez spoke to the Academy of Law

In the fall of 2012, the Academy of Law had the distinct honor of playing host to former George W. Bush cabinet member, the Honorable Alberto Gonzalez. In the Bush Administration, he served as the U.S. Attorney General. In this capacity he was in the White House at very critical times in this country’s history. Mr. Gonzalez shared his story with the students with a strong message that no matter what your circumstances you can achieve great things in your life.

Cane Ridge selected by MNPS to host two Ford Hub Tours

Cane Ridge High School completed its fifth year as a school in 2012-13 and graduated its third senior class. So, it was quite an honor to be selected by the district to host two Ford Hub tours during the school year. On December 7, 2012 and March 7, 2013, the Academies of Cane Ridge hosted 50 out-of-town visitors who were visiting the Academies of Nashville to study best practices for implementing career academies in high schools. Our students and faculty shined during these visits and were able to share a lot of valuable information with our visitors.


NATIONAL, LOCAL AND DISTRICT SUCCESS FOR CANE RIDGE

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NATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY COALITION STATUS ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCE AND RESEARCH: ACCREDITED

GLENCLIFF HIGH SCHOOLhe 2012-2013 school year was extremely prosperous for Glencliff High School. The prosperity is a direct result of the support from

the business and community partners, curriculum initiatives such as the Literacy Focus, standards-based grading, project based learning, and teacher commitment to the school’s mission “Supporting, Challenging, and Engaging ALL Students Every Second, Every Block, Every Day.”

As a result of this hard work, Glencliff had 24 students participate in internships with our academy business partners at Meharry Medical College, Dialysis Clinic, Meharry Medical College OB/GYN program, Community Gardens, Oasis Bike Workshop, Conexion Americas, and Bank of America.

In addition to the internships, Glencliff had more than 70 students job shadow at local businesses and organizations in Nashville, learning about various career fields, meeting professionals with tremendous expertise and obtaining hands-on experience in preparation for the workforce.

Each academy also provided experiential learning opportunities such as field trips, community service projects, trainings and mentorships. More specifically, our five academies offered 76 of these experiences involving 1,003 students, which encompasses 80% of our students.

One of Glencliff High School’s 2013 graduates, Brandon McClendon, who is attending college on a full scholarship for his commitment to community service and leadership, spoke about his experience at Glencliff. Brandon said, “My high school career was incredibly rewarding. Glencliff High School taught me that my decision, my power to hold onto my values and what I believe to be true is the one thing that can never be taken from me unless I allow it because I believe that the impossible is possible.”

Because of students like Brandon, Glencliff High School is continuously engaged in reaching and exceeding the district’s vision of equipping every student with the knowledge, skills and character to be college and career ready!


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White 26.8%

Hispanic 35.5%



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Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning

Advisory Board ChairTara Myers

Earl Swensson Associates

Ford Academy of Business

Advisory Board ChairBurt Powers

Dell Computers

Academy of Medical Science and Research


Charlotte ScottDialysis Clinic

92%Average Daily

Attendance

Jill PeeplesAcademy Coach

Clint Wilson- Executive Principal

Exceeding Expectations in State Testing

At the beginning of the 2012-2013 school year, Glencliff High School teachers set high expectations for students by piloting standards-based grading, conducting interdisciplinary PBL projects and focusing on student collaborative learning. Because of this team effort, Glencliff High School students exceeded EOC expectations in every content area.

Active Alumni Association

Another big part of the team this year was the Glencliff High School alumni association. Within the year, Glencliff’s alumni have purchased needed equipment for sports teams, renovated one of the classrooms into an alumni room filled with memorabilia, and participated in every community event organized by Glencliff including the Fall Festival, Cultural Explosion and Stampede Against Diabetes 5K Run.

A Cut Above the Rest

Glencliff High School made national news this spring by hosting the Cutting Edge Tour with TLC’s Chopped Chef Maneet Chauhan. Three of our culinary arts students were chosen by Chef Chauhan to cook for Nashville’s top chefs, Watermark’s Chef Bob Waggoner and Loews Vanderbilt Chef Joe DeGuira. The students exceeded the chefs’ expectations and landed a spot on PBS’s show UCook! along with receiving scholarship money and an opportunity to intern at the prestigious Watermark Restaurant. Glencliff High School has many accomplishments to be proud of this school year and looks forward to the new challenges and opportunities the 2013-2014 school year holds.


THE SUCCESS OF GLENCLIFF IS THE SUCCESS OF THE COMMUNITY

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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL

FIRST SCHOOL IN TENNESSEE TO OFFER THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

CAREER-RELATED CERTIFICATE

White


Hispanic


African American

White 38.1%

Hispanic 4.5%



HILLSBORO HIGH SCHOOLhe Academies of Hillsboro enjoyed a successful 2012-2013 school year. Thanks to a strong

leadership team, supportive faculty, caring parents and involved academy partners, the Academies of Hillsboro graduated our first cohort of academy students and thrived in our third year of academy implementation. Nine new academy partners joined Hillsboro and worked diligently with our current partners to provide our students with experiential learning opportunities including field trips, job shadows, guest speakers, internships, and so much more! Our academy teachers participated in three externships this year with the support of the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and our partners/hosts: Council for Supply Chain Management, Averitt Express, Ingram Content, Fortna, MARS Petcare, Asurion, Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach and Vanderbilt Medical Group. Our students participated in job shadows and field trips at several companies including Schneider Electric, Belmont Pharmacy, Vanderbilt Medical, MTSU Media, Surfing Moose Productions, CEVA Logistics and Belcourt Theatre.

We had several highlights this year that are worth noting. Hillsboro became the first school in Tennessee and 27th school in the nation authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate Career Certificate (IBCC). We believe this is the perfect marriage of rigor and relevance. We had a handful of Best in Show awards at the first MNPS Project Expo this year, and all projects were derived from externships! We also received nearly $9 million in scholarship offers, sent more than 75 students on job shadows, and sent several students on summer internships. As second year CTE student organizations, we are proud of our DECA and HOSA students for placing at regional and state competitions. Additionally, we are excited that our We The People team represented Tennessee in Washington D.C. and our World Quest team placed at the state competition. Our successes were even noticed by the media. Academy students were featured in Nashville Arts Magazine and highlighted on Yahoo Sports Prep!

We had such an exciting year and we are genuinely looking forward to the upcoming 2013-2014 school year.

Student DemographicsT

Academy of Global Health and Science


Sandee Tishler

Vanderbilt Medical

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Advisory Board ChairClaire Gonzales

Vanderbilt Center for Latin American Studies

Academy of International Business and Communication

Advisory Board ChairJenny Drew

Surfing Moose Productions

29Students received the full IB Diploma

Dr. Terry Shrader- Executive Principal

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Thao KingAcademy Coach

The Burro Brew and BurroTV

Students in our Academy of International Business and Communications

successfully ran their own companies. Our coffee shop, The Burro Brew, gave our students the opportunity to implement supply chain practices while BurroTV introduced broadcasting students to the fast paced world of media production.

Paging Dr. Burro

Our Academy of Global Health and Sciences students spent their fall

intercession at Belmont College of Pharmacy and Vanderbilt Medical shadowing medical professionals. Juniors and seniors in the Academy of Global Health and Sciences also made their way to Atlanta to visit the Bodies Exhibit this past spring;

Going Global in Our Own Backyard

Students in the Academy of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

experienced a private screening of a Spanish language documentary, La Camioneta, at the Belcourt Theatre followed by a question and answer session with the film’s director. The Academy of IB Diploma Programme students also participated in a Foreign Services Forum hosted at our school in the spring. Students interacted with distinguished guests including a former ambassador, United Nations officer, and Naval Intelligence officer.


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ACADEMY OF BUSINESS AND HOSPITALITY: MODEL ACADEMY ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES: MODEL ACADEMY

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HILLWOOD HIGH SCHOOLillwood High School began the 2012-13 school year as the only Metro High School that

achieved NCAC Model Accreditation for all of its academies. Throughout the year, our academies’ business partners provided numerous experiential learning opportunities for our students to gain real-world experiences related to their academy theme. Approximately 120 students participated in job shadowing opportunities along with 26 students interning at various locations throughout the city. Hundreds of students throughout the year attended field trips that brought their career focus to real life. The Freshman Academy students attended the annual career fair at the Nashville Convention Center along with a college field trip to Tennessee State University. The academies’ business partners also provided guest speakers for the Freshman Seminar classes.

Since the implementation of career academies, there has been improvement in many areas. Hillwood has the highest graduation rate among the zoned high schools. Attendance has increased, and ACT scores have risen. Since the onset of academies, discipline referrals have decreased.

Hillwood has also implemented a number of initiatives to improve the quality of education that students receive. ACT Now allows students to have an opportunity to prepare for the ACT exam for entrance into college by sitting for five practice ACT tests with diagnostic feedback before March of their junior year. LAW (Literacy All Week) is a focused calendar that identifies the nine reading standards that need to be reflected in teachers’ lesson plans. The Academic Scholars Program allows students access to 26 AP courses, more than any other zoned high school in Nashville. School-Wide Standards Based Grading paves the way for student grades to be a measure of the student’s mastery of course standards and gives the students additional opportunity to show mastery. “4A Better EOC School and 2B Better” is an academic intervention plan that works to raise EOC scores in Algebra I, Algebra II, English II, and English III.


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Kristin Story- Hutton Hotel

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Dr. Steve Chauncy- Executive Principal

Emily HughesAcademy Coach

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The business partners spent many hours in the classrooms working with students

on interviewing skills and resume writing. The Hillwood Country Club, along with other business partners, hosted a workshop for the Academy of Business and Hospitality students. These workshops consisted of resume building/interview skills, food and beverage management, financial management, sales and customer service, and business management. Students also participated in the Hospitality Championship Series and TN ProStart Competition. The Hutton Hotel provided hands-on culinary training for the students who participated in the TN ProStart Competition. The Hutton Hotel also hosted a five course business luncheon for a group of seniors to teach proper business luncheon etiquette. This year, students received college credit in Accounting I, Culinary I, and Sanitation and Safety.

The Academy of Health Sciences

Fifteen students interned at Centennial Hospital. Tennessee State University

graduate students conducted a pedometer study and scoliosis screening with the Academy of Health Sciences students. Approximately 50 students participated in HOSA competitions. Five students qualified for the national competition, and one student placed in the top 10 in the nation in Medical Math. HCA held a community day with employees partnering with Health Sciences students to build a walkway and community garden on the Hillwood school grounds. HCA and the other

academy business partners held a career day for the students in the Academy of Health Sciences. Students had the opportunity to visit many tables featuring a variety of careers in the health field. Local colleges also participated in the event with a focus on health degrees in college. HCA hosted a three day externship for six teachers this summer with a focus on Health Informatics. The teachers have a project based lesson planned for the fall semester from this experience. This year, students received college credit in Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology.

The Academy of Art, Design, and Communication

The Academy of Art, Design and Communication students had the opportunity to visit Bridgestone Arena and view the various jobs within that venue related to their career fields. The academy had many guest speakers from various colleges and artists. The broadcasting students participated in the Emmy Awards and won first place for top news story. The visual art students took a field trip to the Renaissance Center to participate in artist technique workshops. Students also visited Watkins Art Institute and the Frist Center. One student had the opportunity to intern at the Parthenon while working on her capstone project for this year.


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INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE SCHOOL

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HUNTERS LANE HIGH SCHOOLhe Academies of Hunters Lane are continuing to grow and add value to our school and community. One aspect of our academies

that we are most proud of is the feeling of social responsibility and their great desire to give back to our school and community.

All academies worked with our Freshman Academy on at least one project including students in the Academy of Marketing & Business teaching financial literacy, students in the Academy of International Baccalaureate teaching anti-bullying techniques, and Academy Ambassadors teaching techniques for meeting and interacting with business professionals.

Our students also worked with many of our elementary schools, business partners, and community groups teaching classes and working at different events. We have added a number of new partners this year ranging from small businesses to large, nationally known companies including Event Logistics, A3 Marketing, and Griffin Technologies. All of our partners continue to bring a wide range of experiences and expertise into the education of our students. With our three teacher externships this summer all of our academies have had at least one externship experience. This summer teachers from our Academy of International Baccalaureate did an externship with the Metro Arts Commission and the Nashville Public Library looking at how to increase arts access to the Madison and Goodlettsville communities through the library branches. The Academy of Hospitality teachers worked with Event Logistics and the Renaissance Hotel to learn the various aspects of event management, which will lead to a student project where Hunters Lane students will manage and run an event at the Renaissance Hotel. The Academy of Health & Human Services was hosted by Park Center for an externship focused on the various levels of care Park Center provides to its members.

We are continuing to build on a strong foundation of quality teacher teams and academy identity to develop students who are truly well informed and prepared for their future.

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Rochford- Bell Realty

Dr. Susan Kessler- Executive Principal

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Students in the health science pathways in the Academy of Health & Human Services earned at least one training completion certificate or certification each 9 weeks

including HIPPA, Basic Life Support, CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Advanced Airway. These students will be able to take these certifications into the work place or into continuing education.

Students in the Academy of International Baccalaureate are being trained in early childhood education and bilingual education

through our partnership with the Nashville Public Library. Students have worked with the Bringing Books to Life program in preparing materials for children and parents focused on the importance of literacy and how to build literary and pre-literacy skills for all students. Some students are also being trained to work in the bilingual story programs provided by the library.

Students in the Academy of Marketing & Business participated in an Entrepreneurship Challenge hosted by Belmont University

School of Entrepreneurship. Students were given a problem to solve by creating a new business and they presented their ideas along with marketing and financial plans to Belmont University students. The winning team was rewarded with a variety of Belmont promotional items.

Students in the Academy of Design & Technology studied the Politics of

Persuasion. They looked specifically at the use of satire and political cartoons, while also researching the different issues of interest in the 2012 elections. Students created their own political ads and cartoons using satire and participated in in-class and academy wide debates. Students from the academy also coached Freshman Academy students who were preparing for their own debates.

Students in the Academy of Hospitality competed in the Hospitality Championship Series for the second year in a row and for the second year in a row

the Culinary Arts team won the Culinary Exhibition based on the TV show “Chopped”. The team, made up of students throughout the academy, also won 2nd place overall. Sophomores from this academy also won a silver medal in the district’s first ever MNPS Project Expo for their planning of a charity boxing match.


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MAPLEWOOD HIGH SCHOOLhe 2012-13 school year has definitely been an exciting time of growth for the Academies of Maplewood. In our second year under the leadership of Dr. Ron Woodard

and with the invaluable efforts of our partners, our students experienced their greatest year of hope and opportunity. More of our students have been able to plan their future, envisioning the reality of college and the expectation of a successful career.

To help our students focus on the reality of success in college, Maplewood partnered with the Martha O’Bryan Center and Oasis Centers to create and staff the College Zone, an after school college access program open to all of our students. In addition to the College Zone, our students have been provided with college campus tours (many sponsored by the Urban League), on-site college fairs, Appleton Learning Center ACT tutoring, and the chance to apply for the Bridges to Belmont program, a program providing a full scholarship to 13 students from the 2013 graduating class.

Our career academies and partners have broadened the career experiences for our students. In our premier Academy of Energy and Power, every student had the opportunity to attend a field trip to various job sites with NES to understand the enormous scope of career options within the growing energy industry. In the Academy of Sports Medicine and Wellness, our students attended field trips and training sessions at St. Thomas hospital, spent time job shadowing at hospitals within the St. Thomas network and the Titans training facility, and participated in the St. Thomas/Davidson County Health Summit. Students from the Academy of Business and Consumer Services have not only explored a variety of business careers, but some have had the opportunity to research and discover the financial intricacies involved in building wealth through home ownership.

Though the past year at Maplewood has been a year of success in many areas, it is only a stepping stone toward the goals that the students and staff are setting for the future. Our phenomenal partners have additionally committed to greater involvement and increased opportunities for our students. As we remain focused with the community’s support and consistent, hardworking leadership and staff in place, we envision the future of the Academies of Maplewood to excel at preparing “today’s student for tomorrow’s opportunities.”


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Fifth Third Bank

Academy of Energy and Power

Advisory Board ChairBrad Heck

NES

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Dr. Jerry KearneySt. Thomas Health

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Dr. Ron Woodard- Executive Principal

Sonya MansfieldAcademy Coach

Fifth Third Bank Externship

To help the teachers from the Academy of Business and Consumer Services

prepare real-world connections for their students, Fifth Third Bank graciously hosted an externship during the summer. For three days, the top executives from the bank gave their time to help the teachers gain an in-depth understanding of the banking industry. The wealth of information provided numerous ideas for developing a creative framework from which to teach their standards. As students began working on the externship inspired projects, executives from Fifth Third continued to stay involved. Don Abel (CEO), Luis Parodi (VP), and executives from the Cincinnati home office met with students to help deepen their knowledge and experiences. Because of the inspiration from the Fifth Third externship, the participating students not only learned the required academic standards, but also acquired crucial real-world knowledge and skills.

Fountain of Hope

As the staff was being challenged to transform the instruction and learning

inside the Maplewood building, the students in the Academy of Energy and Power were challenged to help transform the appearance outside. Students put their engineering skills to work to design the Maplewood Fountain of Hope at the entrance of the school. The students created various sketches and scale models and worked with Terry Wakefield, the designer of the water features seen at the Nashville Zoo, to perfect the design. Once the design was complete, the students went to work assisting with the actual construction and installation of the

waterfall. The students also used their electrical knowledge as they installed the ground fault circuit interrupter. The fountain has become the talk of the community, even earning Maplewood the Chamber East Beautification Award.

Job Shadowing and Field Trips with the St. Thomas Health Network

Students in the Academy of Sports Medicine and Wellness were given the experience of a lifetime during the 2012-13 school year. The hospitals in the St. Thomas Health Network graciously opened their doors and training facilities to as many of our students who wished to participate. During the students’ visits, several witnessed surgical procedures such as open heart surgery, joint replacements, and even live births. Students returned to campus with an intensified level of excitement and a greater sense of clarity regarding possible futures in medicine.

Bridges to Belmont

From a challenge issued by Dr. Woodard to Dr. Fisher, President of Belmont

University, the Bridges to Belmont program was created. The program allows Maplewood seniors with an ACT score of 19 or higher and a GPA above a 3.0 to apply to take part in a summer bridge program at Belmont, a program geared toward acclimating incoming freshmen to college life. Upon successful completion of the summer program, the students will then be awarded a full-tuition scholarship to one of the areas greatest universities. After applications and interviews, a diverse group of thirteen Maplewood students were awarded with the Bridges to Belmont scholarship with an estimated value of over $115,000 per student.


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NATIONAL CAREER ACADEMY COALITION STATUS ACADEMY OF AVIATION AND TRANSPORTATION: MODEL ACADEMY

USCCU ACADEMY OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE: MODEL ACADEMY CMT ACADEMY OF DIGITAL DESIGN AND COMMUNICATION: MODEL ACADEMY

ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND LAW: MODEL ACADEMY GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT ACADEMY HOSPITALITY: MODEL ACADEMY

McGAVOCK HIGH SCHOOLhe 2012-2013 school year was a very good year for the Academies of McGavock. When

the year began, McGavock had two nationally accredited academies, both of which had achieved Model Status; when the year ended all four had earned this status.

At the Academy Awards, McGavock won six of the twelve categories. For the third time, McGavock won the Academy of the Year (The Academy of Aviation and Transportation). Other awards included Executive Principal of the Year (Robbin Wall), Team Leader of the Year (Jacob Glancy), Content Teacher of the Year (Nae’Shara Neal), School Counselor of the Year (Lauren Winkates), and Partnership of the Year for Arts, Media, and Communication (Rocketown). Additionally, the year began with three branded academies; this spring another partner decided to seek naming rights and yet another is investigating the process.

McGavock currently has 30 business partners, through the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce and the PENCIL Foundation, serving on the academy advisory boards and actively engaging in curriculum support and experiential learning opportunities. Every academy team has experienced an externship in one of our partnering businesses, and the teachers have designed relevant career themed project based learning units from these experiences. Students have gained real world skills and academy identity from these lessons. We were also fortunate this year to have the McGavock Cluster Coalition through the Donelson-Hermitage Chamber of Commerce partnering with the school and hosting first/last day activities, a FAFSA drive, and Last Dollar Scholarship sponsorships.

McGavock’s performance data improves each year. Because of this, schools from around the country are visiting the school through the Ford Next Generation Learning Hub. Community and civic groups, including members of the United States Department of Education, have also toured McGavock this year.


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Tina Starr, Aegis Sciences Corporation

US Community Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance & the Gaylord Entertainment Academy

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McGavock had 4 of 9 entrepreneurial companies in MNPS high schools. Teen Safety Enterprises went from an original order of 250 “dnt txt n drv“ key chains to an order of 8500; enough for every high school junior. Another company, Bandz, Inc., donated their profits from selling Raider Strong Bracelets to the Team Long Brothers because the students saw them as “Raider Strong.” Hospitality students interned on a cruise over spring break and were able to see the inner workings of a cruise ship. Finally, McGavock hosted the Tennessee ProStart Championship

Academy of Health Science and Law

The CSI Team at McGavock placed first in state for criminal justice, CSI, Extemporaneous Speaking, and community service, and placed 3rd in national competition. The CSI Team also was able to process an actual crime scene for Metro Police. Students throughout the academy observed and volunteered at Metro Disaster Drill and conducted Zombie Apocalypse Disaster Drill for the academy during the final week of school.

CMT Academy of Digital Design and Communication

Two of three national winners in the National Park’s Expressions of Freedom Video Competition through the CMT Academy of Digital Design and Communication film festival stemming from an externship with CMT in conjunction with Stones River National Battlefield. The Academy also

added expert judging to the Fan-based Award Show stemming from an externship with CMT, so students could answer the essential question, “Who determines excellence?” Finally, dual enrollment courses were developed in audio technology and broadcasting through Volunteer State.

Academy of Aviation and Transportation

Engineering students collaborated with NASA through the Hunch Program to

create hardware for the space station. Students in this academy competed In regional TSA Team Rocketry Competition. Students completed the first internships in Collision and Repair through I-CAR. In collaboration with MTSU, dual enrollment courses (9 Hours College Credit) were developed for students in Aviation Flight. Students can also satisfy the knowledge portion of Personal Pilot certification with the option to attend MTSU’s summer camp to earn the remaining flight hours for it. Finally, the Academy of Aviation and Transportation purchased a Cesna 143 aircraft with the help of business partners MTSU and TTC to be used for training in dual enrollment classes.


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CAMBRIDGE AICE SCHOOL

OVERTON HIGH SCHOOLwas a busy year at Overton High School. We continued to move forward with the

academies at our school. This year, more students than ever participated in job shadowing and field trips. Guest speakers were constantly in our school providing students with real-world experiences. Students continued to learn through the PBL model.

Overton also hosted its first VIP tour this year. This tour gave Overton High School a chance to showcase its wonderful students and teachers and brag on the great things happening at our school. The amount of pride shown by our students was evident that day, and the engagement of our partners was obvious.

One of Overton’s strongest assets is its partners. This year alone, 10 new partners have joined Overton to help facilitate the academy model. With the help of these partners, we have been able to provide meaningful and engaging experiences for our students. Students have been provided with job shadowing experiences, guest speakers, field trips and paid internships all through our partners.

Perhaps Overton’s biggest accomplishment this year is that the Academy of Engineering earned “model” status through the National Career Academy Coalition. This is a testament to all of the hard work the partners, teachers, staff, and students are doing.

We had more than 100 students participate in job shadows this year. Overton students participated in a paid internship with one of our newest partners, Trevecca Urban Farm. Nashville Public Television came in during the week of intersession and worked on a video project with several of our ELL students where they had an opportunity to tell people about their culture. It was so powerful for our students, many of whom are refugees, to be able to share their story.


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More than 100 students participated in job shadowing through many of our partners this year. Job shadowing gives students the opportunity to see the realities of a

profession or industry and the connections between learning and the real world.

Students in the Academy of Information Technology worked to design an app for the school. Project based learning curriculum developed from the Summer

Externship with Academy Partners inspired students at Overton High School to develop a mobile app for the school.

The Academy of Engineering received “model status” through the National Career Academy Coalition. Accreditation and model status came after rigorous

evaluations according to ten criteria, ranging from academy structure and faculty to curriculum and community support. Academies judged to exceed all ten criteria are certified as national models to be replicated in other districts across the country.

Students from the Academy of Information Technology and Academy of Engineering participated in internships. Internships give students the opportunity

to see the realities of a profession or industry and the connections between learning and the real world.

The Academy of Health Sciences, with the assistance of their business partners, led a successful healthcare symposium

showcasing health students’ project.


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STUDENT RUN RECORD LABEL AND RECORDING STUDIO

PEARL-COHN ENTERTAINMENT MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

he 2012-2013 school year was full of scholarly activities, excitement, and events for the entire Pearl-Cohn Community. Students in our Freshman Academy experienced a day of

college life at Belmont University and Tennessee Technological University. Through collaborative efforts of the faculty and staff, Community School, Magnet School Assistance Program, and Academies of Nashville, Pearl-Cohn was introduced to the entire nation. Highlights of the school year included a three-day teacher externship and a two-week student internship program hosted by Warner Music Nashville. Music Makes Us was an integral part of support for the internship as well as the nationally recognized grand opening celebration of the record label at Pearl-Cohn, the only high school student record label with a major label distribution deal in the world, and recording studio. We appreciate that Warner Music Nashville provided direction to our student-run record label staff. Also, many thanks to Steven Durr Designs for his recording studio design, Music Makes Us, and the Producers & Engineers wing of The Recording Academy.

Pearl-Cohn is a school for the community and we received validation with our community’s buy-in. With academic and entertainment-themed summer activities such as the Mayor’s Scholars Academy, Lights! Camera! Action!, Summer Studios (literacy development spoken word camp sponsored by Southern Word), and Summer Demos, the building was infused with student activity during June and July. Throughout the year, monthly parent engagement meetings and activities included discussions on important topics such as helping teens experience success in school and warning signs of depression in teens and adults. Student demonstrations and performances, and displays of projects and student work were also included. Pearl-Cohn was also the host site for the MNPS Faith-Based Initiative meeting.

In addition to hosting one local and three national tours, Pearl-Cohn continued to draw attention as a PBL school. Through social media and national presentations, our “Lift Every Voice” music video project received local and national acclaim and was also nominated for a Mid-South Student Emmy award. Student commitment to excellence in learning was evidenced by eleven entries to the first MNPS Project Expo. Pearl-Cohn students and student teams walked away with three silver awards, three bronze awards, and one Best in Show award. Approximately 83% of the faculty is PBL trained and our faculty includes one of the district’s nine certified PBL trainers.

We welcome the Nashville community to visit Pearl-Cohn Where Excellence is our Standard and Learning is Our Goal!


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Bret WolcottFreelance Producer

Sonia Stewart- Executive Principal

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Ernestine WilsonAcademy Coach

In the Spring of 2013, Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet became the first and only high school in the world to have a student operated record label

with a major label distribution deal. Students and community members can now visit the record label, record demos, and perform for the management team. Revenue generated by the label through the sale of songs will go to advancing music education through Music Makes Us.

Warner Music Nashville and the Academy of Entertainment Management teamed up to win the Externship Project of the

Year category for the 2013 Academies of Nashville Awards. A team of teachers spent three days at Warner learning the ins and outs of the music business and developed an interdisciplinary project for students in their classroom.

Thirty students participated in the NABSE Youth Symposium Literacy Workshop - Rap, Rhythm, and Rhyme: Rebuilding

the Writing Foundation. This student-centered workshop taught the students to systematically organize their thoughts and communicate them effectively in written form.

Pearl-Cohn’s Broadcasting department received seven Mid-south Student Emmy nominations and won in the categories of

Best Sportscast and Best Talent.

Students from Pearl-Cohn demonstrated their knowledge and skills at the inaugural MNPS Project Expo and the regional

STEM Expo. Vincent Z. and A’Mari S. received the Belmont Award of Excellence for their project “Lift Every Voice and Sing” at the Middle Tennessee STEM Expo.

Students in the Academy of Entertainment Communication took home

the award for Best Video Personality at the Second Annual Student Video Awards presented by Middle Tennessee State University.

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STRATFORD STEM MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

his was an exciting year for the Academies of Stratford. Partnerships increased and student

achievement is on the rise. To tell the story of how STEM is impacting the classroom, a student voice documentary was created and is being shared with the local and national STEM community. Academy partners supported teachers by hosting unique experiences over the summer as teacher teams participated in one of six teacher externships at the Army Corps of Engineers, Cardio Lab, Nashville Technology Center and Willis, Nissan North America, Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy, and Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach. The Academy of Science and Engineering opened the biotechnology pathway in the fall of 2012. The facilities for this pathway directly align to current biotechnology labs in Middle Tennessee and rival any university with equipment. In addition, this academy has two new partnerships with the Army Corps of Engineers and Wright Industries. A team of ten students from the Academy of Science and Engineering competed in the FIRST Robotics Smoky Mountain Regional Competition winning the highest seed rookie award. The interdisciplinary science and research pathway also had a team of three sophomore students who were invited to the American Water Ways Association meeting to present their work on the water quality of Cooper Creek. The Academy of National Safety and Security Technologies opened the computer gaming and simulation pathway in the fall of 2012. The facilities are unique, providing students with opportunities to explore and create games and applications. In addition, this academy has two new partnerships with Darkstar Design and Nashville Software School. A team of criminal justice students competed in the county-wide Mock Trial competition where the team president won the “Most Valuable Defense Attorney” award. Students from this pathway also entered and won the “Law Day” essay competition and “Civil Rights” essay competition. Stratford is a school on the move, and it is so exciting to experience.


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Dr. Jennifer BerryAcademy Coach

Stratford STEM Magnet High School won the One Nashville Award for Community Investment awarded by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce.

Tennessee State University sponsored the WeatherBug at Stratford STEM Magnet High School linking the school to the largest weather observing and

lightning network in the United States.

Stratford’s Academy of Science and Engineering has been actively involved with Adventure Science Center, ACE Mentors, Army Corps of Engineers, Barge

Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc., Nashville State Community College, Nissan North America, Urban Green Lab, Universal Robotics, Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach, and Wright Industries focusing on the engineering, biotechnology, and interdisciplinary science research pathways and experiential learning.

More than 10 Engineering firms participated in the Stratford Engineering Day for middle and high school students to explore the engineering field with

hands-on experiences.

Students in the Academy of Science and Engineering won the community vote award for their video in the Academy Student Video Awards.

Three students in the interdisciplinary science and research pathway researched water quality in Cooper Creek and won silver at the MNPS Expo, bronze

at the Regional STEM Expo, and were invited to present their work at the American Water Ways Association Conference. This is the first high school group to be invited to their conference.

The Nashville Bar Association hosted a “Law Day” contest in which two students won first and third place. The winner’s

essay moved to the Tennessee Bar Association competition.

Twelve students in the criminal justice pathway participated in the Nashville Bar Association Mock Trial Team debate. Team president was awarded the “Most

Valuable Defense Attorney”.

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WHITES CREEK HIGH SCHOOLfter working two years to establish our academies, the teacher teams gained an incredible amount of momentum this school year

and realized several goals. With the support of Dr. Bailey and his administration, teacher teams worked to transform teaching and learning through PBL and skill acquisition for college and career. Teams also successfully implemented intervention protocols to provide support for at-risk students, resulting in reduced numbers of flagged students and increased attendance rates.

The focus on college and career has been at the center of the Academies of Whites Creek since its inception. This year brought about even more positive shifts toward a college-going culture with 95 percent of seniors with a committed post-secondary plan upon graduation. This accomplishment represents the support from the academy counselors, teachers, administrators and business partners as well as the commitment and hard work of the academy students. Through the Academies of Whites Creek, our students see greater relevancy in their course work and understand what education and experiences they need in order to reach their career goals.

In addition to strengthening the academic community within the school, teachers also worked collaboratively with our business partners to create opportunities to enrich our students’ learning. The Academy of Community Health worked with Meharry Medical College, Metro Public Health Department and CGS to bring in guest speakers and create field experiences such as job shadowing. Health students were able to utilize skills learned in their classes, think critically to solve problems, and meet professionals in their projected career fields. The business partners of the Academy of Public Service also provided field experiences for our students. In addition, the Sierra Club supported students through scholarships, public speaking events and opportunities to showcase their research.

The Whites Creek culture is vastly different from when I stepped into the building in 2005, and much of this is due to the academy model.


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Gussie FullerMeharry Medical College

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Academy Partners

Jera NiewoehnerAcademy Coach

Academy of Community Health PBL

The teachers in the Academy of Community Health worked together

to plan and implement a project about health disparities in their community and what they could do to positively impact them. Students researched and analyzed census data from the Whites Creek community, learned about policies that affect these populations, drafted letters to local elected officials, identified grants to fund student projects in response to community needs, and developed a community health plan. Business partners participated in the kick-off event and helped with resources for the project. This project will continue into the 2013-2014 school year.

Whites Creek Community Health Fair

Students, teachers, and business partners of the Academy of Community

Health planned and hosted the 3rd Annual Whites Creek Community Health Fair. This year all of the stakeholders agreed that the event should be taken from school grounds into the community. Held at Hartman Park on April 10th, the event served more than 80 community members, students, parents, and teachers. Academy students helped with planning and volunteering at the event. Students cultivated the HOSA theme “Building a Better You” by assisting with health screenings, providing information on teen health, facilitating children’s activities and teaching healthy eating practices.

Alternative Energy PBL

Students in the Alternative Energy pathway in the Academy of Public Service took their knowledge of biofuels to the garden patch in the project “Ethanol from Pumpkins”. Beginning in October when thousands of pumpkins were sitting on porches around the city, students began investigating how easily these celebrated squashes could be turned into usable fuel. Through much trial and error, students were able to create ethanol from pumpkins and were subsequently recognized for their work. At the MNPS Project Expo, they were awarded the “Grand Champion” award from Flatt Rock Farms and at the Middle Tennessee STEM Expo, earned gold medals and a “Project of Excellence” award.

Mock Trial

Whites Creek had not produced a Mock Trial team since the 1990s, but with the help of attorneys from the Nashville Bar Association, Whites Creek formed a team that made all of us proud. Through many hours of hard work and practice, students from the Law & Law Enforcement pathway in the Academy of Public Services competed and were recognized as the “Rookie Team” of the year. In addition, one student was offered an internship with a lawyer on the spot during the competition. Rookies no longer, the Whites Creek High School Mock Trial team will be a force to be reckoned with in 2014!


PROJECT BASED LEARNING TRANSFORMS TEACHING AND

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CEO CHAMPIONS

PURPOSE

• SERVE AS PUBLIC CHAMPIONS FOR THE ACADEMIES OF NASHVILLE• MONITOR AND ENCOURAGE PROGRESS AND THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES

NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE RESULTS• HELP SUSTAIN SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION REFORM EFFORTS ACROSS LEADERSHIP TRANSITIONS• ADVISE MNPS AND THE CHAMBER ON ISSUES THAT RELATE TO PRODUCING COLLEGE AND

CAREER-READY GRADUATES

ADVOCATE: publicly support a cause or policy

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MAYOR KARL DEAN & STEVE TURNER

CEO CHAMPIONS CO-CHAIRS

Nashville is a city that understands the importance of supporting public education. And our businesses, community organizations, and higher education institutions have stepped up in a big way to support the Academies of Nashville. This past year, there were 249 individual academy partnerships through the PENCIL Foundation. These business and community partners invested more than $2.2 million in volunteer hours and in-kind donations to support student success. Academy students are engaged through the real-world relevance of their lessons and by exploring their future postsecondary and career interests, resulting in higher attendance and rising graduation rates. The transformation of teaching and learning in every high school classroom must continue if we are to meet the goal of every student graduating ready for postsecondary education and an eventual career. Thank you to the many business volunteers, community leaders, and high school educators across Nashville who are committed to the success of our students. These partnerships on behalf of our young people are what make the Academies of Nashville truly unique.

CEO Champions Members

Co-Chair Steve Turner, President, Butler’s RunCo-Chair Karl Dean, Mayor of Metropolitan Nashville Davidson CountyTom Aaron, Tennessee Managing Partner, DeloittePeggy Cooning, V.P. for External Relations, Trevecca Nazarene UniversityDavid Davoudpour, Chairman & CEO, Shoney’sMarsha Edwards, President & CEO, Martha O’Bryan CenterGerard V. (Jerry) Geraghty, President & CEO, Rogers Group Inc.Ted Helm, Owner, Modular DesignsDavid Klements, President & CEO, QualifactsBill Lee, CEO, Lee CompanyMichael Martin, President/CEO, The Tennessee Credit UnionRandy Parker, CEO, PGC Holdings Corp.Ric Pennisi, Managing Director, MarshBrian Philips, President, CMTJoanne F. Pulles, President, The HCA Foundation and Hope FundCabot Pyle, Director of Charitable Giving, Turner Family FoundationDr. Jesse Register, Director of Schools, Metro Nashville Public SchoolsDawn Rudolph, President & CEO, Saint Thomas HospitalRon Samuels, President & CEO, Avenue BankRalph Schulz, President & CEO, Nashville Area Chamber of CommerceButch Spyridon, President, Nashville Convention & Visitors BureauCurt Stevens, CEO, LP Building Products

ADVISE: offer suggestions on the best course of action

PARTNERSHIP COUNCILS

PURPOSE

• ENSURE ADEQUATE AND EQUITABLE ACADEMY RESOURCES• IDENTIFY UNTAPPED RESOURCES WITHIN THE NASHVILLE COMMUNITY• ENSURE WORKFORCE DEMANDS ARE MET • REVIEW PARTNERSHIPS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DATA TO SUPPORT CONTINUOUS

IMPROVEMENT

Arts, Media and Communication Partnership CouncilChair Lucia FolkSenior Director of Public AffairsCMT

Business, Marketing and Information Technology Partnership CouncilChair Jackie MorganSenior Economic and Financial Education SpecialistFederal Reserve

Engineering, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Partnership CouncilChair Dave CroweVP Corp. Engineering and TechnologyLP Building Products

Health and Human Services Partnership CouncilCo-Chair Sandee TishlerDirector of Marketing Outreach and PromotionVanderbilt Medical Center

Co-Chair Magistrate Sheila CallowayMetropolitan Nashville and Davidson County Juvenile Court

Hospitality and Tourism Partnership CouncilChair Kristin StoryHuman Resources DirectorHutton Hotel

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BUSINESS PARTNERS

Academy Total Community Investment Hours In-Kind Donation

Antioch’s Academy of Automotive Technology $23,825.20 522 $2,765.00

Freeland Chevrolet Nissan North America

Antioch’s Academy of Hospitality $24,708.88 482 $8,865.00

Just Cruisin’ Plus Nashville Zoo

Nashville Airport Marriott Tennessee State University College of Business

Antioch’s Academy of Teaching and Service $8,694.66 283 $2,060.00

Frist Center for the Visual Arts The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson

Metro Nashville Education Association Trevecca Nazarene University

Nashville State Community College

Antioch’s The Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance $67,396.56 1,818 $4,358.00

Deloitte Tennessee State University College of Business

Nashville State Community College The Tennessee Credit Union

Randstad US

ur partners provide support in many forms. Whether a business is large or small, there are many ways to get involved in the Academies of Nashville and

provide unique experiences for our students and teachers. These partnerships are an essential factor in preparing students for life after high school and are integral to the educational experiences students receive. Academy partners volunteer their time in the form on internships, job shadowing, teacher team externships, career days, college visits, classroom presentations, tutoring and mentoring, and much more. Each of these experiences provided by Academies partners is translated into community investment through hours volunteered and in-kind donations provided.

The Academies of Nashville depend on dedicated community partners to enrich classroom learning, provide real-world learning opportunities and support the success of our students. Creating meaningful business engagement in education improves the quality of our schools and prepares students for college and careers in high-demand industries.

The PENCIL Foundation calculates community investment. Total community investment is measured from May 1, 2012 to April 30, 2013. The cut off date is aligned so that community investment associated with teacher team externships is calculated during the school year in which the PBL curriculum will be implemented.

Academy partners are Nashville area businesses, organizations, and institutions of higher education that partner with programs in the Academies of Nashville. These partners volunteer their time and resources to help students achieve academically, develop life skills, and make a successful transition from high school to college and career. There are more than 240 Academy Partners who volunteer their time and talent in all 41 academies.

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Cane Ridge’s Academy of Architecture and Construction $20,520.08 516 $1,540.00

ACE Ole South PropertiesAssociated General Contractors of Tennessee Pinnacle Construction Partners

EOA Architects Rogers Group, Inc.

Lee Company Tennessee Technology Center in Nashville

Messer Construction WASCO, Inc.

Middle Tennessee State University

Cane Ridge’s Academy of Arts and Communication $9,893.85 188 $155.00

Bytes of Knowledge Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film

Country Music Hall of Fame WZTV Fox 17

Jerry’s Artarama of Nashville

Cane Ridge’s Academy of Health Management $9,009.25 162 $1,970.00

HCA/ TriStar Division Lipscomb University School of Computing and Informatics

HealthSpring, Inc. Microsoft Corporation

HealthStream Vanderbilt Department of Biomedical Informatics

Healthways YMCA of Middle Tennessee

Cane Ridge’s Academy of Law $9,806.75 155 $760.00

Davidson County Juvenile CourtLipscomb University Institute for Conflict Management and Institute for Law Justice and Society

Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Nashville Conflict Resolution

District Attorney General’s Office

Glencliff’s Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning $42,168.33 647 $4,950.00

Earl Swensson Associates Nashville Tools for Schools

Littlejohn Engineering Tennessee State University Agricultural Sciences and Education

Nashville Civic Design Center Vanderbilt University School of Engineering

Nashville State Community College

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Glencliff’s Academy of Hospitality and Marketing $65,643.91 854 $17,106.00

Adago Massage and Spa Shoney’s

Auto Masters of Tennessee State Beauty Supply

La Nueva Activa 1240 AM/ EL SOL 880 AM TLBC Media LLC

Tennessee State University College of Business

Loews Vanderbilt Hotel

Glencliff’s Academy of Medical Science and Research $117,576.89 2,912 $4,205.00

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. YMCA of Middle Tennessee

Meharry Medical College Youth VillagesMonroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

Glencliff’s The Ford Academy of Business $173,650.64 1,842 $30,877.64

Avenue Bank Ford Motor Company Fund/ Henry Ford Learning Institute

Dell Tennessee State University- College of Business

Ford Motor Credit Company

Hillsboro’s Academy of Global Health and Science $44,023.70 416 $4,702.00

Belmont University College of Pharmacy Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Vanderbilt’s Center for Science Outreach

Hillsboro’s Academy of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme $5,690.80 111 $300.00

Center for Latin American Studies at Vanderbilt University Tennessee World Affairs Council

Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art

United Nations Association of the United States Nashville Cordell Hull Chapter

Nashville Shakespeare Festival

Hillsboro’s Academy of International Business and Communications $143,413.50 3,511 $8,235.00

Averitt Express Ingram

Belcourt Theatre Nashville State Community College

Belmont University Center for International Business Reflection Music Group

Belmont University Department of Media Studies Schneider Electric

Cheekwood Botanical Garden Museum of Art Surfing Moose Productions

Confucius Institute of University of Memphis


Council of Supply Chain Professionals

Hillwood’s Academy of Art, Design, and Communication $5,228.00 150 $60.00

Horton Group The Parthenon

Nashville Arts Magazine Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film

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Hillwood’s Academy of Business and Hospitality $33,795.00 626 $2,495.00

American Paper & Twine Co. Holiday Inn Vanderbilt

Evolution Event Solutions Hutton Hotel

Hillwood Country Club Tennessee State University College of Business

Hillwood’s Academy of Health Sciences $57,663.76 986 $9,296.56

Belmont University School of Nursing Nashville Fire Department

HCA

Hunters Lane’s Academy of Design and Technology $5,653.40 150 $400.00

Emdeon Nossi College of Art

Music City Networks Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film

Hunters Lane’s Academy of Hospitality $1,573.40 43 $60.00

Event Logistics, Inc. Nashville Convention and Visitors Bureau

Holiday Inn Opryland- Airport Renaissance Hotel

Music City Center Tennessee State University College of Business

Hunters Lane’s Academy of Health and Human Services $2,212.55 67 $0.00

Centerstone Skyline Medical Center

Park Center

Hunters Lane’s Academy of International Baccalaureate $1,705.10 54 $0.00

Nashville Public Library Nossi College of Art

Hunters Lane’s Academy of Marketing and Business $27,843.25 326 $12.215.00

A3 Marketing Rochford Bell Real Estate

Ambassador’s Formalwear by Gilda SunTrust

Belmont Center for Entrepreneurship Tennessee State University College of Business

Dollar General The Southwestern Company

Maplewood’s Academy of Business and Consumer Services $29,489.60 366 $12,725.00

Fifth Third Bank Nashville Auto Diesel College

Great American Opportunities, Inc. Tennessee State University College of Business

Junior Achievement Urban League of Middle Tennessee

Lipscomb University School of Computing and Informatics

Maplewood’s Academy of Energy and Power $53,338.20 1,752 $5,000.00

Nashville Electric Service Waste Management of TN, Inc.

Maplewood’s Academy of Sports Medicine and Wellness $38,032.55 623 $13,200.00

Nashville Beach St. Thomas Health Services (St. Thomas and Baptist Hospitals)


McGavock’s Academy of Aviation and Transportation $90,683.60 478 $64,700.00

I-CAR Tennessee Technology Center at Nashville

Metro Nashville Airport Authority Triumph

Middle Tennessee State University

McGavock’s Academy of Health Science and Law $102,792.20 2,032 $1,477.85

Aegis Sciences Corporation Tennessee Justice Center

Metro Nashville Airport Authority Tennessee State University Agricultural Sciences and Education

Office of the District Attorney General United Neighborhood Health Services

Summit Medical Center Volunteer State Community College- Criminal Justice and Health Sciences

McGavock’s CMT Academy of Digital Design and Communication $96,776.58 1,502 $19,284.26

CMT Stones River National Battlefield

Rocketown of Middle Tennessee Volunteer State Community College

McGavock’s Gaylord Entertainment Academy of Hospitality $106,855.95 1,508 $31,660.00

Gaylord Entertainment Just Cruisin’ Plus

Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Convention Center


Holiday Inn Opryland- Airport

McGavock’s US Community Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance $133,608.31 1,955 $39,183.11

CedarStone Bank The Nashville Entrepreneur Center

Deloitte US Community Credit Union


Overton’s Academy of Engineering $16,421. 71 199 $6,604.91

LP Building Products Tennessee State University Agricultural Sciences and Education

Metro Water Services Trevecca Nazarene University

Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.

Overton’s Academy of Health Sciences $11,505.91 210 $600.00

American Home Patient Maximizing Living (New Life Chiropractic)

Lipscomb University College of Pharmacy and Health Services Southern Hills Medical Center

Overton’s Academy of Information Technology $29,291.70 446 $2,200.00

Advent Lipscomb University School of Computing and Informatics

C3 Consulting, LLC Marsh

Cornerstone Financial Credit Union Tennessee State University Business Computing

Deloitte Trevecca Nazarene University

IBM Trinisys


Overton’s Academy of Musical Performance $950.00 20 $0.00

Nashville Musicians Association Nashville Symphony

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet’s Academy of Entertainment Communication $580,841.86 1,444 $491,542.61

Atelier 427 International Bluegrass Music Association

Audio Engineering Society Lenox Music Productions

Bret Wolcott MTSU Broadcasting

Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc. NECAT

Film House, Inc. SAE Institute

Firehouse Sound Tennessee State University

Great American Country

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet’s Academy of Entertainment Management $52,107.25 1,019 $472.61

Big Fella Tuned In Broadcasting, Inc.

Let’s Make Up Warner Music Nashville

Stratford STEM Magnet’s Academy of National Safety and Security Technologies $73,454.75 1,289 $3,000.00

Darkstar Design, Inc. Nashville State Community College

Federal Bureau of Investigation Nashville Technology Council

Junior Achievement Willis Group

Stratford STEM Magnet’s Academy of Science and Engineering $96,575.38 1,485 $18,975.93

ACE Nissan North America

Adventure Science Center Tennessee State University College of Engineering

Barge, Waggoner, Sumner, & Canon, Inc. Universal Robotics

BioTN Urban Green Lab

Nashville Software School Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach

Whites Creek’s Academy of Community Health $48,358.80 1,033 $18,144.00

CIGNA Government Services Metro Public Health Department

Meharry Medical College Vanderbilt Sports Medicine

Whites Creek’s Academy of Public Services $5,390.30 129 $2,400.00

Brown and Caldwell Metro Nashville Education Association

Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Sierra Club

Lipscomb University College of Education Tennessee State University College of Public Service

LP Building Products Tennessee State University Agricultural Sciences and Education

Mental Health Cooperative Waste Management of TN, Inc.

*McGavock and Cane Ridge’s Freshman Academies are the only Freshman Academies with Academy Partners with a community investment totaling $33,159.70 and $33,977.60 respectively.

2013-2014 ACADEMIES OF NASHVILLE PROGRAM OFFERINGS

Antioch High SchoolAcademy of Automotive Technology

• Automotive Engineering• Automotive Technology• Digital Design• Science and Math

The Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance

• Banking and Finance• Business Financial Management and

Accounting• Business Management• Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

DesignAcademy of Hospitality

• Applied Music• Event Marketing• Food and Beverage Service

Academy of Teaching and Service• Counseling and Mental Health• JROTC• Teaching and Training Services• Visual Arts

Cane Ridge High SchoolAcademy of Architecture and Construction

• Carpentry• Concrete• Design and Preconstruction

Academy of Arts and Communication• Broadcasting• Interactive Multimedia• Visual Arts

Academy of Health Management• Health and Wellness Services• Health Business• Health Informatics

Academy of Law• Law Enforcement Services

Glencliff High SchoolThe Ford Academy of Business and Innovation

• Business- Ford PAS• Cosmetology • Web Design

Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning• Biotechnology• Civil/ Environmental Engineering

Academy of Medical Science and Research• Culinary Arts• Diagnostic Services• Therapeutic Services

Hillsboro High SchoolAcademy of Global Health and Science

• Interdisciplinary Science and Research• Therapeutic Services

Academy of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

• Diploma ProgrammeAcademy of International Business and Communication

• Global Marketing and Logistics• Media Studies

Hillwood High SchoolAcademy of Art, Design, and Communication

• Design Communication• Journalism and Broadcasting• Visual Arts

Academy of Business and Hospitality• Business Management• Food and Beverage• Music Arts

Academy of Health Sciences• Diagnostics Services• Health Informatics• Therapeutic Emergency Services• Therapeutic Services

Hunters Lane High SchoolAcademy of Design and Technology

• Computer Simulation and Game Programming• Digital Arts and Design• Electronic Publishing

Academy of Health and Human Services• Counseling and Mental Health• Diagnostic Services• Therapeutic Emergency Services

Academy of Hospitality• Food and Beverage Services• Travel and Tourism

Academy of International Baccalaureate• Diploma Programme• Middle Years Programme

Academy of Marketing and Business• Business Management- Ford PAS• Entrepreneurship• Marketing Communication

Maplewood High SchoolAcademy of Business and Consumer Services

• Automotive Technology• Business Management• Personal Care

Academy of Energy and Power• Energy Distribution

Academy of Sports Medicine and Wellness• Diagnostic Services• Therapeutic Emergency Services

McGavock High SchoolAcademy of Aviation and Transportation

• Aviation Flight• Aviation Maintenance• Aerospace Engineering• Collision and Repair• Engineering and Technology

The CMT Academy of Digital Design and Communication• Audio Technology• Design Communication• Journalism and Broadcasting

Academy of Health Science and Law• Diagnostic Services• Law• Law Enforcement• Pre-Vet Services• Therapeutic Emergency Services• Therapeutic Services

The USCCU/ Gaylord Entertainment Academy of Hospitality and Finance

• Banking and Finance• Business Management• Food and Beverage Services• Hospitality and Tourism• Recreation, Attractions, Sports, and

Entertainment

Overton High SchoolAcademy of Engineering

• Engineering and Technology• Urban Agriculture

Academy of Health Sciences• Diagnostic Services• Therapeutic Pharmacy

Academy of Information Technology• Computer Programming• Networking Systems• Web/ Multimedia Management

Academy of Musical Performance• Instrumental• Vocal

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High SchoolAcademy of Entertainment Communication

• Audio Engineering• Broadcasting

Academy of Entertainment Management• Marketing Communication• Personal Care Services- Stylist and Image

Consulting• Recording Industry

Stratford STEM Magnet High SchoolAcademy of National Safety and Security Technologies

• Computer Simulation and Game Programming• National Security Technology

Academy of Science and Engineering• Biotechnology• Engineering• Interdisciplinary Science and Research

The Virtual SchoolAcademy of Business and Marketing

• Business Management• Marketing Communication

Whites Creek High SchoolAcademy of Alternative Energy, Sustainability, and Logistics

• Alternative Energy• Automotive Technology

Academy of Community Health• Business Management for Healthcare• Therapeutic Clinical Services• Therapeutic Nursing Services

Academy of Education and Law• Law and Law Enforcement• Teacher Training

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Documents

2012-2013 Academies of Nashville Annual Report