Academy Implementation Plan

Using an industry theme to engage students, improve student achievement and post-secondary persistence by creating academies/pathways that fully integrate:

Challenging Academic Component
Demanding Technical/Theme Component
Work-Based Learning Component
Student Supports

5 Year Academy Implementation Plan:
Year 1: 2011-2012 – Year of Planning

Creation of Advisory Boards
Integrated Curriculum Planning – Professional Development for Teachers
Hiring of Academy Directors

Year 2: 2012-2013 – Launch Year

Class of 2016 – target 90 students in choice of academy
Class of 2015 – target 30 – 90 students – option of standard college prep or Fine Arts Academy
Class of 2014 & 2013 – remain in standard college prep curriculum

Year 3: 2013-2014

Class of 2017, 2016 – 100 students per class in choice of academy
Class of 2015 – student choice – max 90 students
Class of 2014 – remain in standard college prep curriculum

Year 4: 2014-2015

Class of 2018, 2017, 2016 – 100 students per class choice of academy
Class of 2015 – student choice – max 90 students

Year 5: 2015-2016

All classes in academies – 100 students per class in 3 academies

Maximum school enrollment – 400