(CTE)Academy-SiouxFallsSchoolDistrict.ppt

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academy Sioux Falls School District Mission: “to educate and prepare each student to succeed in a changing world.” What is the CTE Academy? CTE Academy background Career-focused education Relevant, hands-on learning opportunities Workforce Demands/ Employer Needs Minimizes the duplication of expensive programs at each high school High school program capacity did not meet student demand Student Benefits Student interest engagement increases Brings relevance to education Attendance improves Academic performance increases Drop-out rate decreases Allows career exploration before graduation Jump start on many career opportunities Why attend the CTE Academy? Career-focused education Explore careers at no cost before graduation Relevant, hands-on learning opportunities Solve real-life problems in class 15 different programs to choose from Possible to earn college credit in many programs CTE Academy design Students travel to CTE Academy for a block of time out of their regular school day. Transportation is provided for students from home high schools in Sioux Falls. Students may also drive their own vehicles. Fall semester 2014 enrollment = over 900 Fall 2010 =550 Enrollment capacity = 960 students Nine surrounding districts = 165 slots each semester Regional design increases student opportunities Located west of I-29 and Madison St. Enrollment remains at home high school Extracurricular activities at home high school Attend Academy one of three scheduled blocks during the school day Exploratory introductory CTE courses remain at regular high schools (Welding, Intro to Auto, FACS, Woods) Double class period = 1 full credit per semester *Also counts double toward GPA Blocks scheduled for 1 hour 40 minutes Block 1 = 7:45 am to 9:25 am Block 2 = 9:40 am to 11:20 am Block 3 = 1:20 pm to 3:00 pm Student Daily Schedule Who should attend? State-of-the-art, high-tech facility for ALL students Students intereste