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Wise County Public Schools Pathway Program

Wise County Public Schools Pathway Program. Wise County Public Schools Pathway Program Rationale. 1. Primary Objective a. Challenge students b. Create a meaningful curriculum c. Ensure a purposed d riven c urriculum d. Prepare students 2 . Want to Prepare Students a. College

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Wise County Public Schools Pathway Program

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  1. Wise County Public Schools Pathway Program

  2. Wise County Public SchoolsPathway Program Rationale 1. Primary Objective a. Challenge students b. Create a meaningful curriculum c. Ensure a purposed driven curriculum d. Prepare students 2. Want to Prepare Students a. College b. Entry into workplace c. Life skills 3. Curriculum/Instructional Audit a. Not prepared for college b. Not ready for entry into workforce c. No planned course of studies d. No rigorous curriculum for some e. Offering too many choices

  3. Wise County Public SchoolsPathway Program Rationale 1. Pathway Program a. Six academic pathways b. Not rigid but very fluid c. Course of studies for each program d. Prepare students 2. Academic Career Plans a. Created in 7th Grade b. Involve the parents more c. Create a purpose/sense of direction d. Help students prepare for post-secondary e. Monitor and re-evaluate as necessary 3. Curriculum Changes a. More rigorous/higher expectations b. More focused and directed c. Involve the entire 4 years of high school

  4. WISE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLSPATHWAY PROGRAM Transition to Work Standard Diploma College Readiness Advanced Diploma Career Readiness Standard Diploma Life Skills Special Diploma College Scholars Advanced Diploma) UVA Academic Stem Advanced Diploma (advanced Diploma College preparation Strong HS curriculum Strong students 4 or 2-Year College Vocational focus HS curriculum Vocation minded Work force Voc. Certification HS Curriculum Focus on WCCTC Work Force Pre-vocational skills Modified curriculum Transition to work Focus on graduation Dual enrollment Structured curriculum High ability students 4- Year College STEM/dual enrollment Rigorous curriculum Top academic students Major 4-Year College WCPS No off-campus work Regular high school MECC/WCCTC Half-day program 9th/10th WCCTC 11th/12th MECC WCPS/AEC P.A.E.S 9th/10th L.I.F.E 10th/11th V.O.E 11th/12th Duds/Dough 12th/13th MECC/WCPS (10 hrs.) Half-day program Cohort program WCPS transportation Tuition ($266) MECC/WCPS Half-day program Marketing Partnerships UVA @ Wise (12 hrs.) Half-day program Cohort program WCPS transportation Tuition (free) SAT/ACT Preparation College visits Student leadership Scholarship preparation Community service Resume Building SAT/ACT Preparation College visits Student leadership Scholarship prep. Community service Resume building Create MOUs Guaranteed employ. Job shadowing Specific training Resume building Interview skills Earn certification Ready for work Functional academics Gain independence Daily living skills Basic job skills On-site training Hands-on learning SAT/ACT Preparation College visits Student leadership Scholarship preparation Community service Resume Building

  5. Wise County Career-Technical Center Manufacturing Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Business Management & Administration Education & Training Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Welding Criminal Justice and Military Science Drafting, HVACR, Teacher’s for Tomorrow, Design Multimedia and Web Technologies Auto Body, Auto Service Technology and Military Science Economics & Personal Finance, Teachers for Tomorrow, Keyboarding Applications, Office Administration and Word Processing Early Childhood Education, Virginia Teacher’s for Tomorrow, Military Science, and Small Engine Repair Assessment - NOCTI Assessment – NOCTI ASVAB Assessment – NOCTI, ASVAB Credential – NATEF ASE Assessment – NOCTI Credential – MOS, EPA Technician, HEAT, HVAC, Core and Residential Wiring Dual Enrollment - Welding Dual Enrollment – Criminal Justice Assessment – W!SE Credential – MOS Assessment – NOCTI ASVAB Dual Enrollment – Drafting, HVAC, and Design Multimedia Dual Enrollment – Economics and Personal Finance

  6. Wise County Career-Technical Center Information Technology Human Services Architecture & Construction Hospitality & Tourism Health Science Culinary Arts Cosmetology and Nail Technology Nurse Aide, Medical Systems Admin., Intro to Health and Medical Science and EMT. Building Trades, Drafting, Electricity and HVAC Computer Systems Tech., Keyboarding, Office Administration, Word Processing and Design, Multimedia and Web Technology Assessment – NOCTI and AAFCS Assessment – NOCTI and Skills USA License – State Board Assessment – NOCTI Credential – EPA Technician, HEAT, HVAC, Core, and Residential Wiring Assessment – NOCTI Credential – EMT Licensure – State Board of Nursing Assessment – NOCTI Credential – MOS, A+ and IT Essentials Dual Enrollment – Drafting, Electricity and HVAC Dual Enrollment - Introduction to Health and Medical Science and EMT Dual Enrollment – Computer Systems Technology

  7. Academic SuccessState Ranking SOL Results 2013 1. Overall Math 5th in state 2. Grade 3 Math 5thin state 3. Geometry 6thin state 4. Grade 3 Reading 9thin state 5. Math 6 Math 10thin state 6. Algebra I 11thin state 7. Algebra II 13thin state 8. Overall History 14th in state 9. Grade 11 Writing 14thin state 10. Overall Science 15thin state (57% free and reduced lunch)

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