Georgia Career Academies Project
Quarterly Report (This report reflects April - June activity)
June, 2012
Houston County Career Academy
1311 Corder Road
Warner Robins, GA 31088
Mission and Goals
The mission of The Houston County Career Academy is “to ensure a viable 21st century workforce for Houston
County.”
Our Goals:
 Help Houston County high schools to exceed the majority of USE benchmarks in Perkins’ accountability
measures in years 1-5 of the charter.
 Help Houston County high schools increase the number of students graduating annually who meet the
requirements of the new State Graduation Rule. From the 2010-2011 school year, the Charter School
will meet or exceed the Graduation Rate Trajectories identified by the state, beginning with 80% in
2011 and increasing 5% per year to 100% by 2015. From 2015 forward, the Charter School will
maintain 100% graduation rate for the remainder of its term. Additionally, data-driven performancebased goals for the Charter School will be incorporated in the Houston County School System
Balanced Scorecard.
 Increase the percentage of Houston County students earning post-secondary credit in career and
technical programs by 2.5% per year during the term of this Agreement.
 Increase the number of Houston County students in work-based learning programs by 2.5% per year
during the term of this Agreement.
 Increase the number of Houston County seniors who earn Work Ready Certificates by 2% per year.
Partnerships
New partnership being formed with Helms College, Culinary Arts College in Macon Georgia
Each CTAE area is actively seeking new advisory council members for 2012 – 13 school year.
Budget
Fundraising activities- FCCLA and HOSASeveral efforts were sponsored to raise money to defray cost for National Leadership Conferences.
HCCA faculty and staff donated $2,228.63 to Relay for Life.
Governance & Leadership
The Board of Directors for Houston County Career Academy had its first meeting on February 25, 2010 and
has been meeting on schedule on the 4th Thursday of each month with the exception of October and
December. The current Board of Directors includes:
1 business rep..………Trish Cossart from the Perry Chamber of Commerce (Secretary)
2 school reps………….Paul Hibbits from Middle Georgia Technical College (CHAIR)
Barbara Wall from Houston County Board of Education
1 at large………………Max Wyche from Robins Air Force Base (VICE-CHAIR)
Replacements:
Business representative from the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce will be named for the 2012 -13
school year at the August, 2012 meeting.
Two parent representatives will be selected to serve on the board in August, 2012.
Timelines
April 30, 2012
Engineering department received Industry Certification
May 10, 2012
HCCA healthcare science students served as mock victims in the Houston/ Bibb
County Emergency Disaster drill
May 11 -12, 2012
Jimmy Fouts, Engineering teacher attended the TSA State Advisory Council
meeting
May 14, 2012
Academy Awards day at HCCA- CTAE and Full time students were recognized
for academic performance
May 15, 2012
Fulltime student, Mackenzie Scott was named Regional FCCLA officer
May 20, 2012
HCCA fulltime graduates participated in the Houston County Baccalaureate
Services
May 25, 2012
Commencement exercises- Board of Director members participated
May 30, 2012
HCCA leadership/ better seeking team participated in Houston County’s
Leadership Summit
June 1, 2012
HCCA faculty and staff participated in an end of the year Leadership Retreat
June 3 – 8, 2012
FCCLA State/ Regional Officer Training
June 13 – 15, 2012
Engineering teacher, Jimmie Fouts participated in Aerospace STEM Institute,
Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, GA
June 19 – 24, 2012
HOSA National Leadership Conference, Orlando, FL
Career & College Focus
April 11, 2012 Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College, Tifton, GA
Recruitment held for healthcare science students.
April 16, 2012 Keiser University, Tallahassee, FL
Recruitment held for Culinary Arts graduating seniors.
May 11, 2012 Helms Institute Culinary Arts
Recruitment held for Culinary Arts students interested in continuing their studies in the field.
Future plans of senior students by program area.
Program
Number of Seniors
4 year college
2 year college
Technical college
Military
Enter workforce
Culinary
Arts
11
3
3
4
0
1
Welding Info.
Tech
4
4
2
1
0
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
Criminal Cosmetology
Justice
6
15
2
4
2
3
1
8
0
0
1
0
Program
Number of Seniors
4 year college
2 year college
Technical college
Military
Enter workforce
Teaching as
a Profession
3
3
0
0
0
0
Healthcare
science
35
22
8
3
2
0
Engineering
4
2
1
1
0
0
Fulltime
students
42
10
12
15
3
2
Grade Levels
The current fulltime enrollment by grade level at HCCA includes:
9th grade………….….. 2
10th grade……………... 7
11th grade……………...33
12th grade……………...39
TOTAL
81
The current part-time enrollment by grade level at HCCA includes:
9th grade………….…...1
10th grade……………..87
11th grade……...…….139
12th grade…………….103
TOTAL
330
Total students attending the Career Academy…………..411
Enrollment & Student Focus
Admission Requirements/Process to HCCA for Part-time Students
The student must:
 Be in grades 9-12. (Juniors will be given preference for enrollment with exception granted to seniors
who have room in their schedule to complete the two semesters of A+ Certification in Computer Repair.
Sophomores and freshmen may enroll with preference given to sophomores.)
 Commit to a pathway offered at the career academy.
 Contact base school counselor for approval to register for a course offered at HCCA.
NOTES: (1) A lottery system will be implemented when requests for class exceed seats
available.
(2) Additional paperwork provided by Middle Georgia Technical College will be completed by
dual enrollment students
Unduplicated count for dual enrollment students by program area:
Automotive = 27
Criminal Justice = 38
Computer Information = 12
Cosmetology = 39
Welding = 20
Aviation Maintenance Technology =15
Total = 151
Unduplicated count for secondary CTAE courses:
Culinary Arts = 68
Healthcare Science = 100
Teaching as a Profession = 20
Engineering = 34
Total = 222
Fulltime students enrolled in NovaNet courses only = 38
Grand Total Unduplicated Count for attending HCCA = 411
Student Support
Student Support at the Career Academy is provided by a counselor funded by Houston County Board of
Education as well as a dual enrollment counselor funded by Middle Georgia Technical College. A special
needs teacher is also housed part-time at HCCA to assist any special needs students.
Student Support initiatives implemented during the 2011- 12 school year will be evaluated to determine the
effectiveness.
Standards & Curriculum
Teachers completed Common Core Georgia Performance Standard elluminate sessions.
Structure
No physical structure was changed this past quarter. Parking spaces were painted to include 4 designated
visitors parking. Bus loading and unloading zones were designated.
Faculty & Staff
Three faculty positions will be filled August, 2012- science teacher, healthcare science teacher, and dual
enrollment instructor for criminal justice.
Evaluation
End of pathway assessments are national industry- developed certifications or national occupational
assessments or state licensures or state issued certificates. The assessments provide pathway completers the
opportunity to earn certification or certificates that are recognized throughout the state and nation while in high
school. High school students who have successfully completed three specific courses in a career pathway
where an assessment has been developed; or the students are enrolled in the last designated course in a
career pathway where an assessment has been developed. Listed below are the number of pathway
completers and assessment results:
Course
Culinary Arts- Written
Culinary ArtsPerformance
Law & Justice
Cosmetology
Healthcare Science
Aviation Maintenance
Teaching as a Profession
Automotive Brakes
Automotive Electrical
Automotive Steering
Total
Completers
18
Not tested
0
Passed
5
Failed
13
Pass rate
28%
5
10
17
23
5
4
9
9
9
0
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
5
13
5
0
3
6
7
6
1
5
4
16
4
0
2
1
2
80%
50%
76%
24%
0%
100%
75%
88%
75%
Information Technology
5
5
6
9
A+ Essentials
A+ Practical
Welding
Engineering
0
0
0
3
5
5
0
4
0
0
6
2
100%
100%
0%
67%
Work ethics
All teachers at HCCA provide each student with a work ethic grade during each grading period. The work ethic
grade is recorded on Smart Web, the student’s report card and permanent record just like the course grade.
Explanation of Work Ethics Grades
3 Exceeds Expectations:
2 Meets Expectations:
1 Needs Improvement:
0 Unacceptable:
Work ethics performance is exemplary. Student has consistently demonstrated characteristics that will stand out in the work
environment.
All work ethics standards are met. The quality of student's work ethics performance is that of a good employee in the normal
work environment.
Some standards were not met. Additional training in employability skills is recommended.
Work ethics performance was below average. Additional training in employability skills is a must if the student is to
survive in the work environment.
Class
Culinary Arts
Engineering
Cosmetology
Healthcare Science
Information Systems
Welding
Teaching as a Profession
Criminal Justice
Automotive
Aviation Maintenance
AVMT II
Totals for All Classes
Charter School Law
HCCA Charter was approved in April 2009.
0
3
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
8
1
15
4
0
6
2
3
2
5
0
2
0
39
2
49
21
39
65
6
4
18
28
27
9
4
270
3
1
9
0
29
4
8
0
5
0
0
0
56
Total
68
34
39
100
12
20
20
38
27
11
4
373