Westwood High School Academies

2017-2018

Lucy Sanchez, CTE Academy Specialist

Public Education is a Journey

of Choices

Westwood High School Program Choices Start as many as you want...but aim to finish TWO

• RRISD Academies • (25 program choices!)

• Advanced Placement (AP) • Athletics• Avid Program• Early College Start (ACC)• Electives!

• Study hall...off block...• Student Council ...• PROS ...• Teen Leadership ...• Credit Recovery...

• International Baccalaureate Program

• Special Education

The Academy of Business & Industry

11 Choices

The Academy of Health Science

3 Choices

The Academy of

Public Service2 Choices

The Academy of Science, Technology,

Engineering & Mathematics

2 Choices

The Academy of Visual & Performing

Arts7 Choices

Animation ∝Architectural Design ∝Business Management and Administration ∝

Debate ∝Digital Media ∝

Fashion Deesign ∝Finance ∝

Graphic Design ∝Journalism ∝Marketing ∝

Video Production ∝

Biomedical Science P.L.T.W.

Project Lead the Way °

Health Science °

Sports Medicine

Human

Service °

Air Force Jr. Reserve Officer Training Corps

Jr. R.O.T.C.°

Computer Science ∇

Engineering: P.L.T.W.

Project Lead the Way ∇

Band ◊Choir ◊Dance ◊Music ◊

Orchestra ◊Theatre ◊

Visual Art ◊

Westwood High School Academies are sequenced program of study, as determined by RRISD

* Each Program of Study Pathway may result in an endorsement, starting with the Class of 2018, if an approved coherent sequence of coursework is completed. While students may complete more than one endorsement as part of their graduation plan, students are asked to prioritize interest areas. *ENDORSEMENT KEY: Business and Industry ∝ Public Service° STEM ∇ Arts & Humanities ◊

Three Components to an Academy

Smaller Learning Community

comprising of groups of students who take classes

together, taught by a team of teachers from various subjects

College Prep, Career-Related

Instruction allows students to see

connection between what is taught in school and how it is

used in the field of work

Partnerships with Employers,

Community and Higher Education

to bring outside resources into the high school to help

motivate students

Academy Courses = Industry CertificationsMany courses within the RRISD academies can provide opportunities for students to earn nationally recognized industry certifications.

●Adobe Dreamweaver, Flash, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign*●Apple Final Cut Pro●AutoCAD Certified User*●Autodesk 3DS Max, Inventor, Revit*●Clinical Medical Assistant*●Certified Nurse Aide●CompTIA A+, Network+●Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word*●NCCER Carpentry Fundamentals●TSFA Student Floral Design

●Teen CERT (FEMA)*●Heartsaver CPR/First Aid*●Healthcare Provider CPR*●IHI Basic Certificate Quality Improvement●NCCER Core Curriculum●OSHA 10-hour Construction*●OSHA 10-hour Health Care*●Quickbooks Certification*●ServSafe Manager●TSFA Knowledge Based Test●Valvoline Motor Oil Certification

*Available at Westwood HS

RRISD Grad RequirementsEndorsements

• 4 English Credits

• 4 Math Credits - * Algebra II is required

• 4 Science Credits – Bio plus 3 advanced courses

• 4 Social Studies Credits

• 2 World Language Credits (LOTE) also Comp Science

• 1 PE Credit

• 1 Fine Arts Credit

• 7 Elective Credits

TOTAL – 27 credits

Academy endorsements are a natural part of

a student's graduation plan!

How to Earn Endorsement(s)

❖ �Three or more courses for four or more

credits in an established program of study

➢ �Includes upper level coursework (like a “major”)

➢ �Focus on areas of personal interest to advance skills

➢ �Careful planning allows for multiple endorsements

➢ �All Texas Graduates to earn at least one endorsement

Endorsement BenefitsProvides Customization…

• High school 4-year graduation plans can be customized to students’ skills and interests, similar to college “majors”

• Fewer courses can be taken in one area, while more classes (of interest) can be taken in others

• Endorsements accommodate students with multiple interests - it is possible to earn more than one endorsement

• Students can pursue a structured and in-depth investigation of their area(s) of interest

Endorsement Benefits

Provides Credentials...

• Official documentation of a student’s dedication to a focus area

• The significance of a deliberate study of a focus area is now understood by in-state AND out-of-state colleges

• Multiple endorsements combined with performance acknowledgements (such as industry certifications) demonstrate excellence to college admission officials

What about EXPLORATION? Some courses satisfy BOTH graduation requirements AND also count towards an endorsement...such as….

Available Academy Course Towards Graduation Requirements

Academy Endorsement

Anatomy & PhysiologyForensics

Science Health Science Public Service orSTEM

Jr. ROTC P.E. Public Service Public Service

Dance or Band P.E. VPA Arts & Humanities

Computer Science L.O.T.E. STEM STEM

Principles of EngineeringEngineering Design & Dev

Science STEM STEM

* Ask your counselor for the specific details! There are certain conditions….

Endorsements without Academies?

ACADEMY SEQUENCE =

ENDORSEMENT100% OF THE TIME

YES.

● Arts & Humanities○ English○ L.O.T.E.○ Social Studies

● STEM ○ Science○ Math

● Multi-disciplinary ○ IB Program○ Various electives

❖ Industry Advisory Boards➢ 70+ active partners!

❖ Job Shadowing➢ 100+ students each year!

❖ Skill Building➢ Certifications + hands on

❖ Adds Relevancy and Relationships with Rigor!

Academies + value added =

The Academies of Westwood HS

Web information about WHS Academies….

Westwood HS Main Page

Resources (Parents or Students)

Academies

Westwood High School Academy Ambassadors● Academy Ambassadors have opportunities to present to many

audiences: peers, partners, parents, teachers, administrators and others. ● They help with outreach efforts or become program developers. ● They learn to be authentic young professionals while still in high school!

Westwood HS Academy Ambassadors:

Service

Leadership

Program

Development

Further Questions?

Lucy SanchezCTE/Academy Specialist for Westwood HS

(512) 464-4191lucy_sanchez@roundrockisd.org

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