Freshman Freshman AcademyAcademy

New San Juan High New San Juan High SchoolSchool

Freshman Academy GoalsTo increase the graduation rate To increase individual GPA To facilitate the transition into high school To decrease the amount of learning problems

associated with attendance and behaviorIntroduce 9th grade students to the Spartan Way

and to provide exposure to each of the career paths we offer here at New San Juan High School.

Academy OrganizationsAll incoming first time freshmen are assigned to a

team of students. A team is an organizational arrangement that assigns students and teachers to teams.

A summer camp orientation experience is offered to all incoming freshman.

Each team consists of cross-curricular teams of English, Science, and Social Studies teachers with one member serving as a lead teacher.

Academy Organizational StructureContains courses of varying abilities, i.e. honors,

regular, intervention, etc.Has a common planning period for staff to meet.Students remain with teachers in their teams the

entire year.

Some of the activities we hope to use to make our vision a reality:  Students will explore each of

the five career paths, which are Arts, Media & Entertainment, Hospitality Management, Engineering & Design, Transportation Technology, Construction.

Team exhibitions & projects Team, school, and community

service activities AVID offerings

Service learning experiences Ninth grade mentoring

program with senior class guides

Ninth grade seminar/advisory program

Parent/business/community involvement Recognition ceremonies Fall Freshman Feast (with Alumni sponsorship) Summer Camp orientation Team field trips

Wheel Rotation DescriptionThe first rotation in the to be developed academy wheel

will be the same for all freshmen. The first 4 ½ week rotation will be a combination of an introduction to AVID and Freshman Seminar.

Career Paths and AVID

CONSTRUCTION

AVID

HOSPITALITY

TV MEDIA

ENGINEERING

TRANSPORTATION

Wheel Rotation DescriptionIn rotations 2 thru 7 students will move every 4 ½

weeks thru each of the five career paths and AVID, completing a career exploration of each of the five paths. Student will also complete a student directed project at the end of each rotation demonstrating their understanding and their ability to apply the information they received during instruction. The AVID course will offer the support and the skills needed to plan for college.

Wheel Rotation DescriptionRotation 8 is Career preparation. During this

rotation all students will complete a career assessment, complete online career research to learn more about their chosen career path, and participate in an off campus job shadow day. At the end of this path each student will have a completed job application, resume, learn proper interview attire and etiquette and acquired interviewing skills and experience interviews with members of the local Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce.

Career Paths and AVID

CONSTRUCTION

AVID

HOSPITALITY

TV MEDIA

ENGINEERING

TRANSPORTATION

Course Outline

Rotation 1: Freshmen Orientation Freshman Seminar/Orientation Graduation and beyond Self exploration Preparing for career pathway

Rotation 2: Introduction to AVID Cornell notes, and learning logs 4 year planner and graduation requirements Tutorials College research and planning

Course Outline Continued Rotation 3: Culinary Arts Career Exploration Rotation 4: Construction Career Exploration Rotation 5: Media Arts and Entertainment Career Exploration Rotation 6: Transportation Technology Career Exploration Rotation 7: Engineering and Design

Rotation 8: Career Exploration Career assessment & online career research Job application Resume writing Interview attire and etiquette Mock interview

What are the projected benefits?Increased academic achievementIncreased attendanceImproved attitudes and behaviorIncreased number of students going on to 10th grade

without a deficit in creditsDecreased drop out rate due to loss of credit, course

failure or behavioral and attendance issues

What are the projected benefits?Increased extracurricular activity participation rateIncreased awareness of academic/career optionsStronger student-teacher relationshipsIncreased parent involvement and communicationEstablishing academic identity in all students

Thank You

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