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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: JULIE MCINTURFF_
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: PHOTOGRAPHY_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
CURRICULUM
Curriculum:
 Curriculum and instructional
materials are up-to-date
 Curriculum is aligned to the
essential learnings and grade level
expectations
 Course competencies are aligned to
local/state/national standards
 Safety competencies are integrated
into the curriculum
 Safety is taught and assessed
 Competencies for employability are
integrated into the curriculum
 Employability skills are taught,
assessed and documented
 Leadership competencies are
integrated into the curriculum
 Non-traditional career objectives
are integrated into the curriculum
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
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• Implement Photography 5-6
• Build Curriculum for Photo ¾ without
CP requirements
• Purchase Lightroom/Update to
• Purchase lightroom/photoshop combo
latest version of software
if CS4 does not get upgraded
• Implement work with professional
photographer/guest speakers
Continuing Activities:
• Develop curriculum and assessments
• Review state curriculum framework and develop employability and leadership components
• Review curriculum for Photo 1-2 and Photo 3-4 and adjust as necessary
• Maintain alignment to appropriate EALR’s
• Align curriculum district wide
• Purchase Lynda.com subscription
Equipment/Facilities
 Labs/shops have appropriate
equipment
 Facilities and environment meet
safety standards
 Safety plan is on file
Focus Activities:
• Replace computers
• Purchase off-camera flashes
• Build photo display in hallway to
feature work (tv unit?) (Will use
business/marketing unit)
• Purchase cloth backgrounds
EQUIPMENT/FACILITIES
Focus Activities:
• Purchase cloth backgrounds for studio
• Purchase replacement cartridges for
large format printer
• Purchase matting/mounting supplies
• Purchase color/photo printer
• Research competition opportunities for
student photos
Focus Activities:
• Reintroduce photo 5-6
depending on student numbers
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: JULIE MCINTURFF_
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: PHOTOGRAPHY_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
2014-2015
2015-2016
2016-2017
Continuing Activities:
• Purchase/replace cameras as needed (SLR’s & point and shoot)(Canon powershot 5X13015 or equivalent)
• Purchase additional studio equipment (shelves, storage for studio lighting, flashes)
• Purchase additional DSLR lenses
• Review and modify safety curriculum to fit current needs
• Replace projector when needed
•
WORK-BASED LEARNING
Work-Based Learning
 WBL opportunities are available
for all students
 Non-traditional career options are
provided
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
• Research potential opportunities for •
job shadows/placements for
students
Continuing Activities:
• Provide WBL opportunities within the photo area
• Explore additional work-based learning opportunities
• Maintain documentation of extended time
• Identify job shadow activity
Advisory Committees
•
Review and endorse curriculum;
assure alignment to program
standards
•
Provide expertise in the design,
development and delivery of
programs/courses
•
Review labor market information
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
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Continuing Activities:
• Attend and participate in advisory committee meetings
• Provide labor market information to students
• Direct students to where they may find the information themselves
Program Improvement/Student
Recruitment
Focus Activities:
• Get student work
posted/printed/and featured as a
recruitment tool
Focus Activities:
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ADVISORY COMMITTEES
PROGRAM IMPROVEMENT/STUDENT RECRUITMENT
Focus Activities:
• Utilize television unit as a ‘digital
display’
Focus Activities:
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Focus Activities:
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: JULIE MCINTURFF_
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: PHOTOGRAPHY_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
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2014-2015
2015-2016
•
A student recruitment plan has
been developed
A program promotion plan is in
place
•
•
2016-2017
Work with administration to create
course of study handbook cover
Seek opportunities to display student
work for recruitment purposes
Run a school wide competition – send
participants a recruitment letter
Update webpage (Chlak-up)
•
Continuing Activities:
• Participate in school recruitment activities, such as the elective fair and Discovery Day
• Display student work in the school
• Student participation in competitions
• Student web pages
POST HS/ARTICULATION
Post HS/Articulation
 Post-high school information is
integrated into the program
 Articulation agreements are in
place where feasible
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
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•
Continuing Activities:
• Implement articulation (Photo 3-4)
• Provide post-high school information to students
Student Leadership
 Leadership competencies are
integrated into the curriculum
 Leadership skills are demonstrated
and documented
Focus Activities:
Focus Activities:
•
•
Continuing Activities:
• Student participation in competitions
• Integrate leadership into the curriculum – photo contest
• Utilize DECA as a CTSO to support business and leadership skill opportunities
Professional Development
 Teachers have knowledge, training
and pathway-related industry skills
in their program area
Focus Activities:
•
Continuing Activities:
• Maintain CTE certification 6/30/18
• Maintain First Aid/CPR
Focus Activities:
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STUDENT LEADERHSIP
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Focus Activities:
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Focus Activities:
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Focus Activities:
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INSTRUCTOR(S) NAME: JULIE MCINTURFF_
SCHOOL DISTRICT: KENNEWICK_ SCHOOL NAME: SOUTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL_ PROGRAM: PHOTOGRAPHY_
PROGRAM STANDARDS AND
CHARACTERISTICS
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Teachers have recent training in
their content area
Teachers maintain current CTE
certification and first aid/CPR
certification
2014-2015
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•
2015-2016
2016-2017
Attend photography seminars/job shadow a photographer
Depending on dates and location, and software in classroom; attend adobe max
BUILDING PRINCIPAL APPROVAL: _____________________________________________________________
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DIRECTOR APPROVAL: _____________________________________
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVAL: _
3/9/2015
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