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1. HIALEAH-MIAMI LAKES HIGH SCHOOL “TROJANS CONQUER ALL” TROS OMNIA VINCENT LABOR OMNIA VINCENT

2. CORE VALUES: • Excellence Student learning is the Trojan priority. • Equity Students learn in different ways and must be provided with a variety of instructional approaches in order to construct meaningful context to support their learning. • Integrity A student’s learning potential is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff. • Citizenship All students deserve a safe learning environment that is free of distraction.

3. ACADEMIES: • Trojan Academy • Academy of Information Technology • Academy of Small Business and Entrepreneurship • Medicine and Health Sciences Academy • Visual and Performing Arts Academy

4. TROJAN ACADEMY

5. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Trojan Academy is to provide a positive transition for ninth graders into high school. The focus of the curriculum is to familiarize students with the many facets of Hialeah-Miami Lakes, to gain test taking tools, and to explore career pathways and decision making strategies for career development and post secondary school education.

6. THREE MAIN GOALS OF THE TROJAN ACADEMY: • Academic Engagement of all students • Personalized Learning Environment • Empowered Educators

7. GOAL #1:ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT • Engage all students in rigorous, standards-based core academic curriculum. • Differentiate instruction and provide supports that meet the varied learning needs of multiple student populations. • Integrate information and communication technology skills. • Redesign secondary school courses and instructional methods so that they are engaging to students. • Connect curriculum to real-world contexts that build upon student and community resources. • Provide individualized guidance, information, and resources on career pathways and opportunities for participating in workplace-based learning. • Assess students by using multiple measures, including performance-based assessments.

8. GOAL #2:PERSONALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT • Structure school size and schedules so that all students and all teachers are in small learning environments. • Develop academically rigorous curricula that meet or exceed international standards, are relevant to real-world contexts, and build on student and community assets. • Build capacity of teachers to provide, or identify the need for appropriate supports and accommodations for multiple student populations. • Establish teacher teaming and looping structures Work across the school system to address student needs at critical transitions, in particular the transition from the elementary to middle grades, and from middle grades to high school Build student capacity and provide opportunities for students to exercise leadership and civic engagement. • Involve students in decision-making about their academic development.

9. GOAL #3:EMPOWERED EDUCATORS • Structure common planning for collaborative development of curriculum and instruction, assessment of student work, and analysis of student performance data. • Empower instructional staff with authority to define professional development needs and to make decisions about curriculum, teaching methods, and classroom environment. • Utilize communities of practice as a mechanism for transforming the way educators are prepared, inducted, and retained.

10. ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Preparing Our Youth to Connect Around the World Ms. Novella Jones, Academy Leader

11. MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Academy of Information Technology is to provide students with a rigorous course of study in information technology including real world experiences that will develop essential literacy, technological, and social skills that will enable them to become competitive and productive citizens in our knowledge based global society.

12. Business Computer Programming Intro to Information Business Computer Programming I Business Computer Programming II Business Computer Programming III Digital Design Intro to Information Technology Digital Design I Digital Design II Digital Design III Web Design Intro to Information Technology Web Design I Web Design II Web Design III Multi-Media Design Technology Intro to Information Technology Multi-Media Foundations I Web Design I Multi-Media Foundation II Network Support Services CISCO Intro to Information Technology Networking I Networking II (CISCO I) Networking III (CISCO II) New Media Technology New Media and Digital Imaging Fund Digital Video and Sound Foundations Summer Internship Web Design I The Academy of Information Technology at Hialeah-Miami Lakes includes the following strands:

13. The Academy of Information Technology (AOIT) Provides: • Technological and literacy skills needed to compete successfully in the global workforce. • Daily instruction using interdisciplinary thematic units. • An opportunity for students to apply for the Gold Seal Scholar Award, which will pay up to 75% of college tuition at all state universities. • The following programs of study and courses: Introduction to Information Technology, Computer Programming, Web Design, Digital Design, and Networking. • Exciting field trips and summer internships.

14. ACADEMY OF SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP Mr. M.B. McBride Academy Leader

15. MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of this program is to introduce students to the concept of entrepreneurship, present entrepreneurship as a viable career option, provide students with the skills needed to realistically evaluate their potential as a business owner, and develop the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to start and operate a business.

16. Business Supervision and Management Business System Technology Business and Entrepreneurial Principles Legal Aspect of Business (Honors) Business Supervision/Internship Administrative Assistant Business System and Technology Administrative Office Technology I Business Software Applications Digital Design Accounting Operations Business System Technology Accounting Applications I Accounting Applications II (Honors) Accounting Applications III Legal Administrative Specialist Business System and Technology Legal Aspects of Business (Honors) Legal Office Technology I Legal Office Technology II Entrepreneurship Business System Technology Principles of Entrepreneurship Business Management & Law Business Ownership The Academy of Small Business and Entrepreneurship at Hialeah -Miami Lakes includes the following strands:

17. The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Academy will focus on developing the following skills: • Enterprise: Learn how businesses operate and how to apply those skills to manage your future. • Team Building: Understand your role as a team player and how to apply those skills to real life situations. • Employability Skills: Practice and refine the personal and professional skills that will assist you in securing the right internship and best first job. • Financial Skills: Acquire the basic skills of managing money. • Information Management: Use technology to communicate and organize information. • Ethics and Best Practices: Learn how the best practices in business and life can affect your future.

18. MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY Mr. Robert Mayrovitz Academy Leader

19. MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the programs in this cluster is to prepare students for employment or advanced training in the health occupations industry. The programs in this cluster also provide students with the opportunity to be cross-trained in a variety of entry level positions such as Home Health Aide, Nursing Assistant and First Responder.

20. The following list is comprised of the two required courses in this career cluster and the optional program and 3rd related course that is available: • Health Science 1(The course Anatomy and Physiology may be substituted for this course.) • Health Science 2(Diversified Health Occupations) • Optional - Nursing Assistant3(This course should be taken concurrently with Health Science 2 and requires clinical hours at a local medical facility)

21. Future Employment Opportunities for Students Who Enter the Health Sciences Academy • Nursing (Nursing Assistant, LPN, RN, Nurse Practitioner) • Medical Technology(X-Ray, Technician, MRI Technician, CT Technician, Ultrasound Technician, etc.), • Athletic Trainer • Midwife • Paramedic • Pharmacy Assistant • Dental Hygienist

22. VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY Ms. Sandra Harwood Academy Leader

23. MISSION STATEMENT The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts at HML offers students the opportunity to explore their interest in a specific field as a possible career choice. Students will be required to follow a recommended class schedule each of their years in the Academy. Students may enter the Academy at any grade level with approval of the Academy staff. Numerous field trips and performances will be required of the Academy student. Upon graduation, students will receive a special letter of academy completion and recommendations to colleges and universities of their choice (in addition to their high school diploma). Graduation from an academy program is considered very prestigious and aids students with university admission.

24. Band- Related careers: Music director, producer, songwriter. Ceramics- Related careers: Sculptor, Potter, Freelance Artist, Designer, Engineer, Inventor. Chorus- Related careers: Singer, Choir, Director, MIDI Technician. Dance- Related careers: Dance Instructor, Dance Company Manager, Choreographer, Dancer. Drawing and Painting- Related Careers: Art Teacher, Fashion Designer, Web Artist. Keyboard- Related Careers: Private Piano Teacher, School Music Teacher, Songwriter. TV Production- Related Careers: Producers, Directors, Photographers, Video Editors, TV Anchor, Reporter. Drama-Related Careers: Actor/Actress, Drama Instructor, Stage Manager, Talent Agent. The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts at Hialeah-Miami Lakes includes the following strands:

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