Five
Year
Vision
2011-2015
Vision …..
Century High School is one of the
premiere Science Technology
Engineering Arts Math (STEAM)
schools in the nation.
All Century students learn and
thrive in 21st century learning
pathways to prepare for college,
career and the global economy.
S.T.E.A.M. Focus for Century
Science
Technology
Engineering
Arts
Math
How will
we get there?
Instructional Focus
 Schoolwide STEAM Focus
 Small Learning Communities
 Instructional Supervision
 Teacher Observation/Feedback
 Research Based Instructional Strategy
Implementation
 Curriculum Alignment
Professional Development
 Common Core Standards
 Thinking Maps
 Academic Language
 Expository Reading and Writing
 School wide AVID Strategies
 Technology Integration
 Positive Behavior Intervention
Increased Learning Time
 30 Additional Minutes Daily
 Credit Recovery w/SAC (GSP/Bridge)
 Online Classes
 CAHSEE Support Classes
 AVID Tutorials
 Think Together Tutorial and Enrichment
Program
Parental Involvement
 Parent/Community Center
 Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA)
 English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC)
 Parent Education Classes
 Monthly Parent Meetings –AM /PM
 Grade Level Parent Meetings
 Parent Leadership Classes (Padres Promotores)
 Parents for Quality Education (PIQE)
 Sports/Club Parent Boosters
Community Partnership
 Adelante Partnership (UCI, CSUF, SAC)
 Advisory Boards
 STEAM
 TEACH
 E Business
 Parent and Community Alliance
 Bishop Manner Neighborhood Task Force
 THINK Together
 Ingram Micro
 Project Tomorrow
 Community Partnership w/ OCDE Safe Schools
 OCSTEM
 Discovery Center
STEAM Learning Environment
 Integrate the academy model to focus on
college and career readiness in the areas of
Science Technology Arts Engineering and Math
(STEAM)
 Infuse technology learning applications
throughout
 Research and apply for funding to support
student achievement and opportunities
 Provide the staff development to enrich the
learning environment in alignment with the
Common Core Standards
What Will
We
Include?
e Business Academy
 The e Business Academy is a broad-based business
curriculum, applicable to virtually every business related
career.
 Students are introduced business concepts and learn
business software and interpersonal skills.
 The students interview for jobs in the virtual company,
maintain personal finances, virtual bank accounts and
create a company from the ground up.
Students compete at state and
international competitions and apply
for paid business internships in the
senior year.
TEACH Academy
 The TEACH Academy students participate in a
curricular path with a focus on elementary, middle
and secondary teaching careers.
 Students are exposed to an integrated curriculum
with educationally themed assignments, desktop
publishing, multimedia presentations, lesson
planning and teaching experiences at local
elementary schools.
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Students conduct community
service projects visit our local
colleges and universities to explore
the "college experience".
Engineering Design Academy
 Small learning community with STEAM focus
 Comprehensive and rigorous STEAM curriculum
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STEAM Tech Lab
Intro to Engineering
Computer Aided Design w/ 3 D Solidworks
Introduction to Rapid Prototyping
Architectural Design -ACE
Robotics
Digital Media Arts Academy
 The DMA Academy will provide students with
foundational visual arts training using both
technology and traditional art forms.
 Art will be used as a visual
platform to integrate academic
core classes.
 Students will develop critical
thinking skills to foster innovation and prepare them with 21st
century technology skills.
Early College Academy
 Expand the Career Academy Scholars Program
to ensure that our students understand the
opportunity available.
 Provide opportunities for dual enrollment and
College for CHS Students.
Electrical Engineering Academy
 Next year, 2012-13, we will continue to focus on
the development of an Academy of Electrical
Engineering
 Develop partnership with Edison Company
 Research will be conducted to procure the
curriculum and materials to provide
opportunities in the
field .
Career and Technical Education
 Regional Occupational Center
(ROP)
 Certificate Programs
 Internships
 Career Exploration
 Job Training
 Volunteering