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Pickerington Community SchoolEstablished 2011
LOCATION – FACILITY - HOURS
LOCATION
* 7800 Refugee Road, Pickerington, OH 43147* Office Phone (614) 830-2797* Located at the SW corner of Pickerington North High School – Door Q
FACILITY
* 5 Classrooms* 1 Conference room* 2 Offices* 1 Teacher workroom
SCHOOL SESSIONS & HOURS OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE (4-HOUR RULE)
* AM Session (CBI Students Top Priority / Expectation Session)Report Time: 6:45 AM to 7:15 AMDismissal Time: 4 Hour Rule after report time (10:45 AM to 11:15
AM)
* PM Session Report Time: 10:00 AM to 10:30 AMDismissal Time: 4 Hour Rule after report time (2:00 PM to 2:30 PM)
STAFF
Coordinator – Office 509Tom PhillipsOffice: (614) 830-2797Office Hours: 7:00 AM to 3:00 [email protected]
English – Room 504Paulette DevorOffice (614) 830-2789Classroom Hours: 7:00 AM to 2:30 [email protected]
Science – Room 502Tracy ChappelearOffice: (614) 830-2787Classroom Hours: 7:00 AM to 2:30 [email protected]
Intervention & Special Education – Room 501Hugh FrostOffice: (614) 830-2786Classroom Hours: 8:45 AM to 11:45 [email protected]
School Counselor – Office 507Michelle HurdOffice: (614) 830-2793Office Hours: 7:00 AM to 2:30 [email protected]
Math – Room 503Brett McEvoyOffice: (614) 830-2788Classroom Hours: 6:45 AM to 2:15 [email protected]
Social Studies & CBI Coordinator – Room 505Michelle SawyerOffice: (614) 830-2792Classroom Hours: 6:45 AM to 2:15 [email protected]
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Community School (PCS) is to provide its students a customized and personalized educational experience leading to high school graduation and meaningful post high school employment, or successful transition to post high school education.
PHILOSOPHY
1. The Community School is a dropout prevention/credit recovery as well as an original credit high school.
2. Provides an academic environment that focuses on the individual strengths and interest of each high school student.
ACADEMIC GOALS
1. To promote a standard of education for all students;
encouraging them to reach their full learning
potential.
2. To assist students in achieving academic mastery
across a variety of subject areas.
3. To promote students’ independent performance and
personal responsibility for learning.
4. To promote an alignment with community
partnerships.
5. To enhance students’ communication skills.
APEX LEARNING1. Apex Learning is our educational provider which is a standard-based digital
curriculum developed for the Common Core State Standards.
2. Educational Pathways:
* Credit Recovery & Original Credit
* Accredited by the Northwest Accrediting Commission (AdvancEd.)
* Accredited by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) –
pending application
3. Provides complete course of study to meet Ohio & PLSD high school
graduation requirements with breadth of standards coverage, depth of
instruction, and integrated formative and summative assessment.
4. Apex Learning Website – www.apexlearning.com
5. Student Login – www.apexvs.com
APEX DIGITAL CURRICULUM
CORE COURSESMATH
• Algebra I & II• Geometry• Pre-calculus• College Readiness Math
ENGLISH• English 9• English 10• English 11• English 12
SCIENCE• Earth Science (Honors Available)
• Biology (Honors Available)
• Integrated Science• Chemistry (Honors Available)
• Physics (Honors Available)
• Physical Science
SOCIAL STUDIES• World History (Honors Available)
• U.S. History (Honors Available)
• U.S. Government and Politics (Honors Available)
• U.S. and Global Economics (Honors Available)
• Psychology• Sociology
COURSESCAREER AND TECHNICAL
(CTE)
• Business Education• Introduction to Health Services• Information Technology
Application• Intermediate Health Services
CTE courses address popular career pathways.
ELECTIVE
• Art Appreciation• Multicultural Studies• Media Literacy• Health• Reading Skills and Strategies• Mathematics of Personal
Finance• College & Career Preparation I &
II• Music Appreciation• Creative Writing• Physical Education
WORLD LANGUAGE
• French I & II• Spanish I, II & III
CAREER BASED INTERVENTION (CBI)
1. CBI is a program through the cooperation of the school and the business community, students attend school and then attend employment.
2. Students receive credit (Elective) for both classroom time and time spent on the job.
3. Emphasis is on graduation and becoming productive citizens through instruction and application of employability, occupational, and academic skills.
HOURS WORKED / CREDIT EARNED
HOURS WORKED CREDITS EARNED90 Hours .50 Credits
180 Hours 1.0 Credits
270 Hours 1.5 Credits
360 Hours 2.0 Credits
450 Hours 2.5 Credits
540 Hours 3.0 Credits
*Students are required to be enrolled/receive credit in at least (1) Career and Technical Education course which address popular career clusters to be eligible for CBI credit.
AM Session Selection is top priority for student’s earning CBI Credit.
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
VALUES1. Increases time on task in class
2. Quality of effort
3. Cognitive Development
4. Self-Esteem
5. Respect is Modeled
6. Better Grade; Graduation; Test Scores
STUDENT ORIENTATION
FOCUS1. Establishing a trusting relationship with family
choice.
2. Academic and Social Expectations
3. Graduation Plan & Career Exploration
4. Establishing an Apex Learning account;
Practice logging into account
5. Admission Contract & Handbook
KEYS FOR SUCCESS
1. Independent & Self-Motivating Learner.
2. Student Advocate for their education.
3. Relationships – Treat Each Other With Respect.
4. Students see staff as being fair and consistent.
5. Students know WE Care.
“TOGETHER WE CREATE A DYNAMIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT”
DAILY LEARNING
1. Students are assigned only (2) ½ Credit APEX classes at one
time.
2. Students build relationship with content teacher.
3. Tests taken in content teacher’s room.
4. Teacher collects written work – Preserves academic integrity.
TRACKING CREDITS
1. Personal Credit Profile
2. Handwritten tactile experience with student.
3. Record grade & credit
4. Apex Learning sends weekly progress report to
registered parents/guardians.
STUDENT CHOICE
1. Work through difficulties.
2. Self Advocate
3. Communicate with staff.
4. Establish great daily habits
5. Consistency
WEEKLY REPORTS
1. Attendance
2. # of lessons/assignments completed each day.
3. Percentage of class completions per week.
4. Total session time per week
5. Monthly class completions
6. Announcements
Admission ContractI, ______________________________, am accepting the opportunity to enroll in the Pickerington
Community School.
I agree to:
1. Attend school each day and actively participate I all learning activities that are part of this program.
2. Abide by all the rules outlined in the Pickerington Community School Student Handbook/Code of Conduct.
3. Take more responsibility for my education by working diligently toward the attainment of my high school diploma.
4. Understand that the AM session (6:45/7:15 AM to 10:45/11:15 AM) is highly requested due to student employment opportunities (CBI), athletic participation and transportation. Excessive absences and/or lack of academic progress may result in student withdraw from the AM Session and enrolled into our PM Session (10:00/10:30 AM to 2:00/2:30 PM). A School session is 4 hours after you report for your selected time to attend.
I have read this admission contract and agree to abide by its terms.
Student Signature: ___________________________________________________________ Date: ___________________
As a parent/guardian, I agree to cooperate fully and support the program recommendations designed to help my child. I agree to have my child’s name released for purposes of using on-line curricular software for educational purposes. I have read the admission contract and agree to abide by it’s terms.
Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: __________________