A CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY

CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY

• Smaller learning community

• School-within-a-school

• Rigorous academics and career technical education

• Motivational activities

• Committed team of teachers

CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY

• Three year, voluntary program

• 500 programs supported by state grants

• Matching funds required by district and business community

• http://www.casn.berkley.edu/cpa.php

• http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/cpagen.asp

Pathways Communication Academy, a learning community with rich and rigorous communication skills training, will provide a personalized education to prepare students for post-secondary life.  Student's academic and personal potential will be obtained through standards-based curriculum, common core practices and meaningful life experiences in and beyond the classroom. Working in partnership with parents and the local community, the Pathways staff will develop student's college and career readiness skills as they prepare to be citizens of the 21st century.

MISSION STATEMENT

SOPHOMORES

• Classes

• English 2, Contemporary Communications, Biology, Speech

• Essential Question

• What is my identity and role in a diverse society?

• Field trips

• Sophomore retreat, college visit, job shadowing

• Communication Skills

• Digital portfolio, foundation, job shadowing, Road Trip Nation, self study and career unit

JUNIORS• Classes

• American History/ American Literature

• Essential Question

• What does it mean to be an American?

• Digital Portfolio

• Resume reflection and update, interview, mentors, written career plan, internship or job opportunity

JUNIORS

• Field Trips

• College visit, ropes course, cross age tutoring

• Communication skills

• Mentoring, cross age tutoring, internships, jobs

PATHWAYS MENTORING

• Junior Year

• Professional community volunteers

• Monthly commitment provides valuable insight into the “real world” of work

• Assistance with written career plan

• Follow up senior year to assist with portfolio development

CROSS AGE TUTORING

CAREER COMMUNICATIONS

• Juniors

• Focus on communications through

various mediums, preparation for

portfolio

• Newsletters

• Time Management/Pie Chart

• Business Cards

• Design and Layout

• Adobe InDesign CS5.5, PhotoShop

SENIORS• Classes

• Civics, Expository Reading and Writing

• Essential Questions

• What is your individual responsibility as a positive member of society?

• What contributions can you make as a productive member of society?

• Communication skills• Capstone production level,

internship/job placement, digital portfolio/presentation

SENIORS

• Digital Portfolio

• Completion + community service hours = SASH!

• Documentary film and senior service project

• Highlights student leadership and skills

• Pathway to internship/job, mentor follow up

• Field Trips

• Senior retreat, peer advisors for sophomore retreat, trade school visit

• Connect Four with Mt. Sac

• Sophomore- Senior year

• 45 hours (15 hours/year)

• Hours must be turned in by May 12

• Turn in hours ASAP

• A personal reflection must accompany each log sheet describing their service learning experience

• Senior Digital Portfolio and hours needed for sash

SERVICE LEARNING

INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION

• Juniors

• The Stampede! Bi-monthly video bulletin utilizing professional production and post production techniques

• Learn: Final Cut Pro, After Effects 3D Camera Tracking, Green Screen, Motion Graphics

• Creative freedom to produce DBHS relevant material

• Prerequisite for Advanced Digital Media Production

GRAPHIC ARTS MULTIMEDIA• Seniors

• Production- short films, documentaries, music videos and various video projects utilizing industry standards

• Screenwriting- the foundation of all film productions

• Analysis of storytelling and opportunity to write

• Capstone project- documentary for Pathways senior project

ADVANCED MEDIA PRODUCTION

The Stampede Presented by Pathways

PATHWAYS LEADERSHIP

• Plans and organizes most events and activities for Pathways

• Elected officers: President, Vice-President, Publicity Coordinator, Events Coordinator

• Leadership Training opportunities on and off campus

• CADA Conference October 6

Leanna DuffieldSENIOR PICS

• Leadership Class CADA- 10/6

• Junior Ropes Challenge Course-10/15

• Sophomore Retreat-10/22

• Sophomore/Junior College visit- November

• Junior/Senior – NHRA Career Day

• All Academy Trip-1/14

• Junior Spring Museum

• Senior LA Trade Tech

• Senior Retreat-5/5

FIELD TRIPS

ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE

ADOPT-A-FAMILY SERVICE PROJECT

• November 12- December 11

• Showcase December 12

St. Denis Church

SPRING SERVICE PROJECT

American Cancer Society

• PCA needs your help on

Saturday, February 27th

• A Saturday night you’ll never forget!

• Good people, Good food, GREAT fun!

• $2,000.00 to Pathways students

Pathways Communications Academy

A California Partnership Academy

jsalas@wvusd.k12.ca.ushttp://www.casn.berkley.edu/cpa.php

http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/cpagen.asp