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.