South High School

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South High School

AUSTIN Independent School District

South High School Planning Committee Charge

The charge of the South High School Planning Committee is to provide recommendations regarding the academic programming of a new South High School. To guide the recommendation, the Planning Committee will - engage the community by hosting community

engagement meetings, - presenting information in a concise, readable

format, and - soliciting the community’s feedback.


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South High School Planning Committee

Representation from South Austin vertical teams- Akins HS - Austin HS - Bowie HS - Crockett HS - Travis HS

Comprised of parents, community members, administrators, and central office

Led by the Office of Academics


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South High School Planning Committee Meetings

September 25, 2012 October 9, 2012 November 1, 2012 November 14, 2012 December 5, 2012

January 9, 2013 January 31, 2013 March 6, 2013 March 26, 2013 April 17, 2013 May 29, 2013


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Community Engagement Meetings

- 11/08/2012, Akins High School

- 11/29/2012, Bowie High School

- 02/21/2013, Crockett High School

- 4/11/2013, Austin High School

- 5/07/2013, Travis High School


Presented information regarding the draft academic scenarios;

Requested information and presentations from Austin ISD staff regarding South Austin demographics, data on overcrowding, and academic programs;

Developed and launched a survey for high school and middle school students;

Participated in a survey regarding their own personal preference for the academic programming; and

Crafted a guidance statement regarding the academic programming for the future South Austin high school.

South High School Planning Committee Outcomes

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Purpose: Information Sharing and Community Input on the

academic programming

of the South HS


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Strategic Plan and Board Priority Alignment

Goal 3: All students will graduate ready for college, career, and life in a globally competitive economy.- Strategy 1: Provide a high-quality, well-rounded

educational experience to all students that is rigorous, culturally relevant, healthful, and engaging.

• Key Action 1.15: Determine advanced academic courses to be offered at every school, create coherent sequences of course offerings, and expand opportunities for dual credit and advanced placement.

• Key Action 1.11: Provide more opportunities for students to participate in enrichment programs such as career interest, technology, athletics, and languages other than English.


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Strategic Plan and Board Priority Alignment Board Priority: Rich Portfolio of Options.

- Exploration and establishment of new delivery models to provide an enhanced portfolio of academic options to promote graduation rates and higher achievement for student.


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District Needs

Geographical access and equity to

programming. No academic magnets high school

programs in South Austin. IB at Anderson, Fine Arts Academy

at McCallum, and Liberal Arts and Science Magnet are all located in North Austin.

Projected growth in student enrollment in South Austin adds potential for overcrowding in existing South high schools.

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Draft Academic Scenarios

Overview


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Academic Scenarios Scenario 1: International Baccalaureate

Diploma Programme Scenario 2: International Baccalaureate

Career-Related Certificate Scenario 3: Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with Project Lead the Way

Scenario 4: Early College High School Scenario 5: Career and Technical

Education

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Data Review


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Data Collection

Community Engagement Meetings

- 11/08/2012, Akins High School

- 11/29/2012, Bowie High School

- 02/21/2013, Crockett High School

- 4/11/2013, Austin High School

- 5/07/2013, Travis High School


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Data Collection

Participation by Vertical Team as of 5/03/13

28%

5%62%

5%

AkinsAustinBowieCrockett


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Data Collection Participation by Zip Code as of 5/07/13

1% 4% 1%

10%

29%

6%5%5%

16%

21%

2% 78703787357873678737787397874478745787477874878749Not provided


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International Standards Available to 11th and 12th grade students

IB Diploma IB Career-Related CertificateEmphasizes 6 advanced studies courses in language and literature, language acquisition, individuals and societies, mathematics and computer science, the arts, and experimental sciences.

2 advanced studies IB courses relevant to a career-related field of study in addition to second language studies

Theory of Knowledge course emphasizes philosophy of thinking, discussing, and making decisions about issues

Approaches to Learning course emphasizes critical and ethical thinking critically and effective communication

In-depth independent research Career-related ethical issue reflective research project

Community service requirement Community service requirementGraduate with IB Diploma or IB certificate depending on course work completed and IB test performance.

Graduate with IB career-related certificate depending on course work completed and IB test performance.

Academic Scenario 1 and 2: International Baccalaureate (IB)


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Academic Scenario 1 and 2: International Baccalaureate (IB)

17%

36%

47%

Most appealing

Least appealing


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Academic Scenario 3: Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics (STEM) with Project Lead the Way Emphasizes critical connections between Science, Technology,

Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) principles and solving the real challenges in our communities and the world.

Available to 9th-12th grade students Emphasizes sequence of 4 courses in one of the following:

- Pathway to Engineering - Biomedical Sciences

Opportunities for partnerships, internships, and mentorships with the local technology and medical arts industries

College-level recognition for select courses if campus is certified by Project Lead the Way


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Academic Scenario 3: Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics (STEM) with Project Lead the Way

61%

28%

12%

Most appealing

Least appealing


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Academic Scenario 4: Early College High School (ECHS)

Emphasis is placed on college-readiness, college-going, and

college credit attainment

Available to 9th-12th grade students

Students have the opportunity to complete an Associate’s

degree or up to 2 years of transferable college credit

Students have the opportunity to earn an industry credential

Partnership between school district and local college or university


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Academic Scenario 4: Early College High School (ECHS)

35%

40%

25%

Most appealing

Least appealing


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Academic Scenario 5: Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Emphasizes career-related academic and technical skills Available to 9th-12th grade students Students have the opportunity to earn industry credential

and/or college credit Partnership with local community Possibilities may include one or more of the following:

Automotive Tech Auto Collision Animation Computer Maintenance

Audio Video Production Video Game Design Health Science Construction

Computer Programming Criminal Justice Engineering Culinary Arts

Hospitality Electronics Welding Graphic Design

Architecture Education/Training Veterinary Medical Biomedical


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Academic Scenario 5: Career and Technical Education (CTE)

41%

43%

16%

Most appealing

Least appealing


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Additional Steps Data Synthesis and Analysis into 4 Quadrant

Reports for Each Academic Scenario

Site Visit to see academy model with CTE and STEM programs at Akins HS

Student Survey

Planning Committee Guidance Statement

Documents

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