Table of Contents
I. Career Connection Academy Executive Summary 3
Career Academy Team for School Year: 2014-2015
Mission Statement
Academy Highlights: 2013-14
II. Standard 1: Integrated Curriculum 6
III. Standard 2: Career Focus 8
IV. Standard 3: Program of Study 9
V. Standard 4: Advisory Committee 12
VI. Standard 5: Enrollment 13
VII. Standard 6: Pure Schedule 13
VIII. Standard 7: Common Planning/Collaboration 14
IX. Standard 8: Professional Development 14
X. Standard 9: Articulation 15
XI. Standard 10: Workbased Learning 15
XII. Standard 11: Industry Certification (CHANGE) 17
XIII. Standard 12: Marketing 17
XIV. Appendix 19
Operating Budget
Rationale for Career Academy Cohort Scheduling: Supporting Standards 1 & 6
XV. Academy Ambassador Program SY 14-15 27
Career Connection Academy Ambassador Benefits:
Career Connection Academy Ambassador Roles and Expectations:
Student Ambassador Application - Sample
Career Connection Academy Executive Summary
Since 1994, Volusia County Schools have nurtured thriving career academies. The evolution of the career academy model as a part of high school redesign, continues to adapt to meet the needs of the 21st Century student here in Volusia County. With a total of 34 career academies active for 2014-15 school year, the success of the academy model is directly linked to the outstanding teachers, directors, business members, school based administrators, district staff, parents and students who have a stake in the rigorous career based curriculum.
Graduating students who have both career experience and high level academic preparation, is the ultimate goal of career academies. The reality of a world with high stakes testing and increasingly high standards for employment required that Volusia build in the highest standards of quality within their academies. Since 2005, Volusia has utilized 12 Standards for Career Academies as a means to evaluate each academy on a yearly basis. Academies must meet minimum standards to retain their gold, silver, or bronze academy status. Integrated curriculum, pure schedule, and common planning are the three key components that separate an academy from any other CTE program. The additional standards further clarify a structure for what an academy should look like. This level of standardization has helped to serve as a benchmark for academies and a way to achieve the goal of measureable outcomes related to academy success.
The following pages will outline the plan for achieving the 12 Academy Standards for SY 2015-16. As much specific detail and follow-up information is contained in this document that should be shared with school based administration, Career & Technical Education Department district personnel, and academy Advisory Committee business partners to ensure the success of the academy and it’s students.
The plan begins with the academy’s Mission Statement which outlines the goal and purpose of this academy and continues on through each of the standards. Each standard is defined and text boxes are given for the academy team to describe their approach to enacting each standard, and tables where appropriate to give more specific detail for their plan. Standards that need additional collaboration with school based administration such as Assistant Principals for Curriculum, Data and Scheduling, Guidance Counselors, and Data Processing Clerks are delineated. Standards that need guidance and participation from Academy Advisory Business Partners are also noted.
Please click here to access further information on the 12 Academy Standards, associated forms, and to further access the Academy Wiki Site.
Career Academy Team for School Year: 2014-2015
School / University High SchoolAcademy: / Environmental Technology STEM Academy
Director: / Heather Flynn
District Liaison: / To be filled in by CTE District Team
School Based Administrative Contact: / Guidance Counselor:
Requires Administrative Support- John DeVito / Requires Administrative Support – Laura Marracino
CTE Course: / Academic Course:
Level / CTE Course Name / CTE Course # / Section# / Teacher / Pd / Academic Course Name / Academic Course # / Section # / Teacher / Pd
9th / Agriscience Foundations 1 / 8106810 / Flynn / Biology 1 Honors / Stephanie Boorom
10th / Agricultural Biotechnology 2 / 8106850 / Flynn / Chemistry 1 H / Donna Alvator
11th / Environmental Resources 3 / 8113010 / Flynn / AP Environmental Science / Merrick Johnson
12th / Environmental Resources 4 / 8113020 / Flynn / Biology 2, Chemistry 2, Marine Science OR / Various (William Lastowski, Lauren Barker, Donna Alvator)
AP Biology or AP Chemistry
Student Ambassador: / Cheyenne Slate, 12th grade
Business Partner(s): / University of Central Florida, Green Flamingo Organics, Epcot, UF Extension Services, Volusia County Environmental Management
Mission Statement
/ Your Mission Statement answers the question, “What is your academy’s core purpose?” (Quick video: Academy Mission Statement)Characteristics:
· Short
· Memorable
· Inspiring / T-Shirt Test Tip:
· Would your mission statement fit on a t-shirt?
· If it did, would you wear it?
· If you produced it, would your academy staff/students wear it?
Academy Highlights: 2014-15
Standard 1: Integrated Curriculum
/ A minimum of 25% of at least 1 out of 4 of the academic courses integrated with the career area. •Capstone Project/Portfolio· Bonus - Minimum of 1 Curriculum In Action Visit.
· Completed Reflection for each integrated unit taught
CTE Contact to ask for assistance: Dr. Kristin Pierce
*Grade Level / Project
Name / CTE Course
Name / CTE
Teacher / Academic
Course Name / Academic Teacher / Project Summary
(2-3 sentences) / *Duration
(in weeks)
9th / Cell Biology
( Organelles, Cellular Respiration, and Photosynthesis) / Agriscience Foundations 1 / Flynn / Biology 1 Honors / Boorom / Students will examine the processes of plant growth including photosynthesis and cellular respiration. They will also explore the cellular biology behind the processes and how the biotechnology industry applies this knowledge to impact agriculture. / 6
9th / Scientific Method / Agriscience Foundations 1 / Flynn / Biology 1 Honors / Boorom / Students will implement the scientific method and science process skills through the design and completion of an agriscience research project. / 4
9th / Genetics / Agriscience Foundations 1 / Flynn / Biology 1 Honors / Boorom / Students will investigate DNA and genetics applications in agriscience including the theory of probability. / 4
10th / Solutions / Agricultural Biotechnology 2 / Flynn / Chemistry 1 Honors / Alvator / Students will demonstrate laboratory skills required in the biotechnology field, including making buffers, reagents, solutions, and media.
10th / Titrations / Agricultural Biotechnology 2 / Flynn / Chemistry 1 Honors / Alvator / Students will demonstrate proper laboratory practices and operate laboratory equipment and measurement devices.
11th / Shoreline Restoration / Environmental Resources 3 / Flynn / AP Environmental Science / Johnson / Students will works with UCF and the Marine Discover Center to design, implement, and monitor a shoreline restoration project in Mosquito Lagoon.
11th / School Beautification: Native Plant Garden / Environmental Resources 3 / Flynn / AP Environmental Science / Johnson / Students will apply soil science principles and knowledge of native flora by designing and implementing a native plant garden in the school courtyard.
12th / Shoreline Restoration / Environmental Resources 4 / Flynn / AP Environmental Science / Johnson / Students will works with UCF and the Marine Discover Center to design, implement, and monitor a shoreline restoration project in Mosquito Lagoon.
*Integrated curriculum must represent a minimum of 25% (9 weeks) of at least 1 academic course integrated with 1 CTE course for each grade level.
Standard 2: Career Focus
/ Students are exposed to 3 or more classroom career assignments, activities at each grade level. •Completion of Career Focus Template.Should include input and participation of Academy Advisory Committee Business Partners.
CTE Contact to ask for assistance: Dr. Kristin Pierce
Grade Level / Activity/Event/Speaker/Project/Portfolio / Date/Semester
9th Grade: / Supervised Career Experience Portfolio:
· Career Analysis
· College Analysis
· Resume
· Cover Letter
· Job Interview
· 15 supervised hours outside of school*
*15 supervised hours requires the participation of Academy Advisory Committee Business Partners. / Year-Long
10th Grade: / Supervised Career Experience Portfolio:
· Career Analysis
· College Analysis
· Resume
· Cover Letter
· Job Interview
· 15 supervised hours outside of school*
*15 supervised hours requires the participation of Academy Advisory Committee Business Partners. / Year-Long
11th Grade: / Supervised Career Experience Portfolio:
· Career Analysis
· College Analysis
· Resume
· Cover Letter
· Job Interview
· 15 supervised hours outside of school*
*15 supervised hours requires the participation of Academy Advisory Committee Business Partners. / Year-Long
12th Grade: / Supervised Career Experience Portfolio:
· Career Analysis
· College Analysis
· Resume
· Cover Letter
· Job Interview
· 15 supervised hours outside of school*
*15 supervised hours requires the participation of Academy Advisory Committee Business Partners. / Year-Long
9-12th Grades: / Yearly Guest Speakers: Liz Dannemiller (Green Flamingo Organics), WyoTech, FFA State Vice President, Annie Morgan (Marine Discovery Center), Howard Jeffries (Master Gardner)
Yearly field trips: Epcot, Mosquito Lagoon, River Springs Middle School, I/ITSEC Convention, STEM Expo, Manatee Cove Elementary, Central Florida Zoo, Sanford-Burnham Biotechnology Lab / Year-Long
Standard 3: Program of Study
/ Requires Administrative Support: Include Guidance Counselor and Assistant Principal in charge of the Curriculum.A rigorous and relevant POS is defined for grades 9-12.
· DOE Program of Study for grades 9-12 & part of the school's curriculum guide
Industry Certification or technical skills attainment exam administered in final course of the program
CTE Contact to ask for assistance: Dr. Dan Cox
Career Cluster: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
/CTE Program: Environmental Technology
Career Cluster Pathway: Environmental Resources
/Industry Certification: Biotechnology Assistant
/16 CORE CURRICULUM CREDITS
/8 ADDITIONAL CREDITS
ENGLISH
4 credits
/MATH
4 credits
/SCIENCE
3 credits, 2 with lab
/SOCIAL STUDIES
3 credits
/ OTHER REQUIRED COURSESFINE ARTS (1 credit)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
(1 credit) /
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES
/ RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES(ALIGNED WITH COMMUNITY COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM PROGRAMS)
HIGH SCHOOL
/· Students are encouraged to use flchoices.org to explore careers and postsecondary options.
· Students are also encouraged to participate in dual enrollment courses which may be used to satisfy high school graduation or Bright Futures Gold Seal Vocational Scholars course requirements.· One course within the 24 credit program must be an online course. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale for 24 credit program
9th
/ English 1 or English 1 Honors / Algebra I or Geometry or Geometry Honors / Biology I Honors / World History / Physical Education / Agriscience Foundations 1 / Science electives: Biology 2, Chemistry 2, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, Physics, and/or Marine Biology10th
/ English II or English ll Honors / Geometry or Algebra ll / Chemistry I Honors / American History / Fine Arts / Agricultural Biotechnology 2 (Honors)11th
/ English III or English lll Honors or AP English lll / Geometry or Algebra II or Anaylsis of Function / AP Environmental Science / Social Studies Elective / Environmental Resources 3 (Honors)12th
/ English IV or English lV English Honors or AP English IV / Algebra ll or Anaysis of Function or Calculus / Science elective / American Government/ Economics / Environmental Resources 4 / Dual EnrollmentPOSTSECONDARY
/ Based on the Career Cluster of interest and identified career and technical education program, the following postsecondary options are available.TECHNICAL CENTER PROGRAM(S) / COMMUNITY COLLEGE PROGRAM(S) / UNIVERSITY PROGRAM(S)
Florida Institute of Technology: Biological science (multiple pathways), Biochemistry, and MS in Biotechnology / Daytona State College: Environmental Science Technology Program / Stetson: Programs include Biochemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, and Aquatic & Marine Biology
University of Central Florida: Biology, Biotechnology, and Environmental Science
CAREER
/ Sample Career Specialties (The Targeted Occupations List may be used to identify appropriate careers.)High school graduates may secure entry-level positions with lab and environmental companies, federal, state and local governments, utilities, the military, industry or nonprofit organizations locally, as well as on state, national and international levels.
/ College graduates have a wide range of careers to choose from in various fields. Some career choices include bioinformaticion, laboratory technician, biological engineer, research associate, crime laboratory technician, biotechnology sales, and quality control engineer.
CREDIT
/ Articulation and CTE Dual Enrollment OpportunitiesSecondary to Technical Center (PSAV)
(Minimum # of clock hours awarded) / Secondary to College Credit Certificate or Degree
(Minimum # of clock or credit hours awarded) / PSAV/PSV to AAS or AS/BS/BAS
(Statewide and other local agreements may be included here)
Internship/Work Experience Recommendations
I need to work with my guidance counselor to determine what dual enrollment options are available to my students.
I need to contact local businesses to ask for internship/work experience opportunities for my students.
Standard 4: Advisory Committee
/ An active advisory committee is established with at least 8 members.· A minimum of 2 meeting agendas with minutes
· A business person chairs the committee
A representative is named to sit on the Cadre
Please see detailed information/directions the Career Connection Academy Advisory Committee Booklet.
CTE Contact to ask for assistance: Kate Barnette, Marianne Blair
The five STEM academies at University High School are joining together to hold two advisory committee meetings this coming school year, one in the first quarter and the second in the fourth quarter. Our advisory committee is composed of the following people:
Jessica Clayton
Perry Revlett
Steve Perri
Heather Flynn
Fred Urquhart
John Devito – UHS AP
Laura Marracino – Guidance Dir.
Mrs. Jennifer Hamilton – Nemours
Rafael Diaz – Halifax Hospital
Tammy Hollis – Robotics
Javier Sabin – Robotics
Dr. Walters – UCF (Biology)
David Griffis – UF Extension Services
Ginger Adair – VCS Environ
Amy Monahan – VCS STEM
John Knox representatives
Leanna Parrish-A&P Teacher
Stephanie Boorom-Bio Teacher
Cheyenne Slate – Environ Tech Ambassador
G&S Ambassador
Engineering Ambassador
Robotics Ambassador
Biomed Ambassador
Standard 5: Enrollment
/ Goal of 90+ students in all grades with less than 50% of students from out-of-zone.CTE Contact to ask for assistance: Dr. Dan Cox
Plan or status:
Due to multiple academy director changes, the enrollment numbers of the academy are lower than desired. However, last year the academy enrollment increased by 100% and we will be working diligently to continue increasing student enrollment.
These are estimates of number of students in the academy currently
Grade Level / Enrollment Total / In Zone % / Out of Zone %
9th Grade: / 5 / 100% / 0%
10th Grade: / 20 / 100% / 0%
11th Grade: / 45 / 100% / 0%
12th Grade: / 7 / 100% / 0%
Standard 6: Pure Schedule