Georgia Career Academies Project Quarterly Report (This report reflects April- June activity) June, 2013 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 21 st 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 performance-based 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. Establish baseline data in GA BEST (business ethics student training) program and assist in awarding certificates for its students during 2012 - 13 school year. Partnerships Partners communicated via advisory council meetings per program area. Budget Donations received from the Board of Directors for scholarships. Awards: Grant was approved by U.S. Army to sponsor HCCA in the Ten80 Racing Challenge for 2013-2014. Grant was awarded to Engineering and Technology to participate in the STEM-FUSE Game: It Challenge for 2013-2014 (Student game design and computer programming challenge) Governance & Leadership One parent representative seat remains vacant. The current Board of Directors includes: 2 business reps ..……James Pettis representing Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce Michael Chalmers representing Perry Chamber of Commerce 2 school reps………….Paul Hibbitts representing Middle Georgia Technical College (CHAIR) Barbara Wall representing Houston County Board of Education 1 parent rep…………..Victoria Campbell Vacancy 1 at large………………Debra Singleton representing Robins Air Force Base Timelines March 28th Engineering and Technology Education Advisory Council meeting at HCCA April 11th Manufacturing End of Pathway assessment administered April 15th Cosmetology Advisory Council meeting at Middle GA Technical College April 18th Culinary Arts End of Pathway written assessment April 22nd Fouts assisted with Industry Certification review of Wilkinson County High April 23rd Culinary Arts Board of Education catering event April 25th Law and Justice End of Pathway assessment administered April 26th Culinary Arts End of Pathway written retest April 29th-May 2nd Krista Lowe, Healthcare Science teacher attended SLO Writing Workshop May 2nd Engineering, Automotive, and Welding students attended STEM Ten 80 Student Racing Challenge in Commerce, GA May 3rd HCCA Engineering and Technology observed Georgia STEM Day May 6th General Medicine and Health Informatics End of Pathway Assessment administered May 6th Fouts participated in Webinar concerning the Student Racing Challenge grant May 7th Academy Awards and Senior class breakfast May 8th Cosmetology, Metals, and Aviation End of Pathway Assessment administered May 10th Culinary Arts End of Pathway Performance Assessment administered May 10-11th Fouts attended State Technology Student Association Board of Directors meeting May 11th Fouts attended GACTE Board of Directors meeting May 15th & 16th Certified Nursing Assistant assessment administered May 19th Healthcare Science CNA Pinning Ceremony and HOSA Banquet May 22nd Healthcare Science hosted Walton County Schools for CPR training May 23rd Shanelle Bobo, Healthcare Science teacher attended Healthcare Coalition May 24th Houston County Career Academy Graduation Ceremony, Perry GA May 29th Fouts met with RAFB engineers concerning STEM Camp activities May 30th HCCA Better Seeking Team participated in system sponsored leadership summit June 3rd – June 7th STEM Summer Camp at HCCA, Girls in Engineering and Guys in Healthcare June 8-9th Fouts attended Technology Student Association Board of Directors meeting and State Officer Training in Covington June 14th Fouts participated in State revision/rewrite of Engineering and Technology curriculum June 15th Fouts attended Georgia Engineering and Technology Education Association board meeting in Stockbridge/continue planning for Statewide Engineering and Technology teacher conference at HCCA in October 2013 June 24-26th Fouts participated in State revision/rewrite of Electronics, Manufacturing, and Energy curriculum Career & College Focus April 15th Cosmetology Guest Speaker Contina Worthy, Studio 15 Hair Salon Topic: Work Ethics/Goal Setting May 8th Helms College, Macon, GA recruiter visited HCCA and Culinary Arts classroom May 15th Cosmetology Guest Fontella Jones, Westside Barber/Beauty Shop Braid/Weave/Hair Extension Hands-on Workshop Grade Levels The current fulltime enrollment by grade level at HCCA includes: 100 Series1 0 9th 10th 11th 12th 9th grade………….….. 1 10th grade……………... 6 11th grade……………...23 12th grade……………...54 TOTAL 84 The current part-time enrollment by grade level at HCCA includes: 200 100 Series1 0 9th 10th 11th 12th 9th grade………….….….5 10th grade……………....91 11th grade……...……..160 12th grade………….….136 TOTAL 392 Total students attending the Career Academy…………..476 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 = 25 Criminal Justice = 62 Computer Information = 17 Cosmetology = 57 Welding = 16 Aviation Maintenance Technology =20 Total = 197 Unduplicated count for secondary CTAE courses: Culinary Arts = 52 Healthcare Science = 108 Teaching as a Profession = 26 Engineering = 33 Total = 219 Fulltime students enrolled in NovaNet courses only = 60 Grand Total Unduplicated Count for attending HCCA = 476 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 high school initiative coordinator funded by Middle Georgia Technical College. A special needs teacher is also housed part-time at HCCA to assist any special needs students. Plans for student support include the following initiatives: Tier 2- Response to Intervention- parent conferences held in an effort to build relationships as well as track students that are at risk of graduating. Mercer Educational Consortium- Small group meetings are held to assist students with BRIDGE bill requirements including career and college planning. CAB program: Caring Adult in the Building- each fulltime student is grouped with a faculty advisor to assist with goal setting and career planning. Intervention Plan implemented for two groups of at risk students (high risk for dropping out). This effort is spearheaded by the counselor and school’s social worker. Standards & Curriculum Teachers will continue to use Georgia Performance Standards. Science, social studies and career tech teachers will infuse literacy standards in their curriculum. Structure No physical structure was changed. Faculty & Staff Vacancies: Business education teacher Healthcare science instructor Dual enrollment Transportation instructor Assistant Principal/ Counselor Evaluation In compliance with the guidelines set forth by the Houston County School System, teachers will be evaluated using the Georgia Teacher Evaluation Program. In addition to using a work ethics rubric adopted by Middle Georgia Technical College, the Career Academy implemented GA BEST. Georgia Business Ethics Student Training is a plan which includes 10 modules that measures soft skills. All students attending the Career Academy will have an opportunity to earn a certificate annually. GA BEST data FY 13 253 of 392 (65%) part-time students earned the GA BEST certificate FY13 19 of 84 (23%) fulltime students earned the GA BEST certificate Teachers listed attendance, productivity and academic performance as the top standards where the students scored the lowest. Three students were selected to compete in the state’s top GA BEST award. All students attending the Career Academy completed a career portfolio. The portfolio included modules covered in GA BEST. The portfolio was a part of the fulltime students’ exit interview. Charter School Law HCCA Charter was approved in April 2009.