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Birmingham City Schools Curriculum Department

Birmingham City Schools Curriculum Department. Redesigning High Schools for College and Career Readiness. OUTCOME:. Increase stakeholders’ awareness of Birmingham City Schools efforts to equip all students with the knowledge and skills needed to be college and career ready.

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Birmingham City Schools Curriculum Department

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  1. Birmingham City SchoolsCurriculum Department Redesigning High Schools for College and Career Readiness

  2. OUTCOME: Increase stakeholders’ awareness of Birmingham City Schools efforts to equip all students with the knowledge and skills needed to be college and career ready.

  3. Why is Redesign Necessary? To capture students’ interest To prepare students for college and career success To increase student achievement by raising academic rigor and relevance To reduce classroom interruptions To increase advisement opportunities for students

  4. Components of Modified Bell Schedule Modified Schedule Description Modified Bell Schedule Table

  5. Draft Bell Schedule Wednesday Thursday

  6. Student Advisement Opportunities Counselor, Assistant Principal, Teacher-As-Advisor will be assigned students alphabetically Students are assigned to above individuals for their entire high school career

  7. High School Career Academies George Washington Carver High School The Academy of Engineering The Academy of Health Science Huffman High School The Academy of Architecture and Design P.D. Jackson-Olin High School The Academy of Health Science A. H. Parker High School The Academy of Urban Educators Wenonah High School The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism Woodlawn High School The Academy of Business and Finance

  8. Registration/Transfers Through an application and selection process Students must provide their own transportation Transfers will be processed according to established procedures

  9. Next Steps for Principals Principals will set up community meetings for all school stakeholders. For accountability purposes, the following documents will be sent to Dr. Barber: • Meeting Notices • Sign-in Sheets • Agendas • Copy of minutes • Community Feedback

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