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Communications Academy

Communications Academy. F T H S. Design & Production Performance. Why?. Increase rigor and relevance of electives Address need for work readiness Recognition for passion in subject area Recognize depth of study in focus area Senior Awards Night, Graduation & Transcripts

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Communications Academy

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  1. Communications Academy F T H S Design & Production Performance

  2. Why? • Increase rigor and relevance of electives • Address need for work readiness • Recognition for passion in subject area • Recognize depth of study in focus area • Senior Awards Night, Graduation & Transcripts • Increase enrollment of juniors and seniors • Motivation to continue intellectual growth • Replace TA, study hall and not enrolled status • Increase student achievement (GPA)

  3. The Basics • Join the academy • Choose a strand (area of focus) • Design & Production • Performance • Take a series of classes in the strand • Pass classes with an A or B • Participate in special activities • Write a reflection during senior year • Earn FTHS recognition • Senior Awards Night • Graduation • Transcripts

  4. Application Process • Attend a General Interest Meeting • Review materials & presentation online • Pick up Statement of Intent (Media Center) • Turn in Statement of Intent (Media Center) • Attend a Strand Meeting as assigned • Start academic planning with an academy mentor

  5. Academic Planning • Create a 4-year plan • Graduation requirements met • A-G requirements met • Identify available space for academy courses • Class may fulfill all 3 of the above (e.g., Art 1) • Choose a certificate level • Certificate: 60-65 credits • Merit: 70-85 credits • Distinction: 90+ credits

  6. Grade 9 English Algebra 1 Biology Health/Geography PE Tech Lit 1 (base) Art 1 (base) Grade 10 English Geometry Chemistry World History ISPE Art 2 Spanish 1 Grade 11 English Algebra 2 US History Spanish 2 Digital Art and Design Web Design Grade 12 English Government/Economics VisCom Digital Publications Design & Production Sample A-G Requirements A- 2 yrs social science B- 4 yrs English C- 3 yrs math D- 2 yrs lab science E- 2 yrs foreign language F- 1 yr fine arts G-1 yr approved elective Grad Requirements 4 yrs social science 4 yrs English 3 yrs math 2 yrs science 2 yrs PE 1 yr fine arts 1 yr applied arts 6 yrs electives 230 credits needed This student has room for 4 additional classes…not counting VC opportunities

  7. Getting Started • Choose an area of focus (strand) • Design & Production • Performance • Enroll in the required base class • Art 1 • Drama 1 OR Speech 1 • Earn an A or B in both semesters

  8. Strand Coursework • Identify target strand courses • Based on your interests • Use registration guide and planning forms • Plug into your 4-year plan • Verify that you have minimum # of credits • Enroll in strand courses • Earn an A or B every semester in strand • Only 10 credits of Cs will be accepted

  9. Academic Requirements • 3.0 GPA in applicable strand coursework • Only 10 credits of Cs may be included • If you earn a third C… • Repeat semester for better grade OR • Replace grade with a more recent course in which you earned an A or B • 10 credits max. may be completed at other location (BHS, VHS or VC) • 2.0 GPA in all enrolled FTHS coursework

  10. Additional Requirements • Portfolio work or evidence of certification • Examples from every strand course • Collected each quarter as applicable • Competitions, certifications or public shows • Authentic assessment • Depends on course • Required once per course • Applications available via course instructor • Experiences • Relevant to possible career(s) • Field trips, guest speakers, job shadow, intern

  11. Completing Certificate • Met academic requirements • Completed applicable coursework • Participated in additional activities • Completed written “Reflection” • Attend series of 3 workshops in FIRE • Set up template & create outline • Write rough draft • Peer review and revision

  12. Class Requirements • Class of 2008 • Looking at single strand and dual-strand • Class of 2009+ • Looking at single strand only

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