Innovative Education Initiatives at Greater Clark County Schools
Discover the innovative education initiatives at Greater Clark County Schools, aiming to prepare students for college and careers. From a strong vision and mission to focused programs and partnerships, the district is committed to enhancing student success and post-secondary opportunities.
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Greater Clark County Board of School Trustees June 16, 2015 Travis Haire, Assistant Superintendent 1
Vision Greater Clark County Schools vision is to become nationally recognized as a premier provider of education by serving as the bridge connecting stakeholders to ensure all students are college and career ready. Mission Greater Clark County Schools mission is for stakeholders to give 100% effort in meeting the academic and behavioral needs of each student ensuring acceptance to a post-secondary opportunity. 2
By 2018, Greater Clark County Schools graduation rate will meet or exceed the state goal and ensure all graduates are accepted to post-secondary education or employment opportunities. 3
Connects education with the world of work by connecting academic concepts to real-life applications Focus on rigor, relevance, and relationships 4
Working to increase their knowledge of college and career opportunities by visiting local colleges and companies Visits were made to over 10 companies Met with every student two times a year Responsible to assure all students are accepted to a post-secondary opportunity 5
Nationally-recognized pre-engineering and bio-medical program Medical Detectives taken by all 7th graders Gateway to Technology taken by all 8th graders High School Programs (4 year) Engineering Bio-Medical For 2015 For 2015- -2016 Adding Computer Science 2016 Adding Computer Science 6
Conexus Indiana's two-year Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics (AML) Curriculum Development Program, Hire Technology, addresses the changing AML workforce landscape by creating a high school-level curriculum. Partner with the Indiana Department of Education and Ivy Tech Community College - enables current students to complete industry-recognized certificates and earn dual credit. Adding to all 3 High Schools Adding to all 3 High Schools 7
Elementary Biz Town (trip for 5th grade) Middle School It s My Future (6 week unit) 6th grade and visit to Finance Park in 7th grade High School Career Success (7 week unit) 9th grade and trip to Finance Park 12th grade Other opportunities with JA Job Shadowing, Internships 8
Drop-out recovery program at JHS in partnership with WorkOne. National program designed to help youth complete a high school diploma or GED and be placed in an entry-level job leading to a career and/or pursue post-secondary education. The program helps students become competent in 20 job-related and life skills to help them overcome barriers to education and employment. Students must meet income guidelines. 9
Students take coursework that earns both high school and college credit Courses can be taken at student s high school or on college campus Greater Clark teachers have been credentialed through Ivy Tech and course curriculum approved by Ivy Tech 34% of high school students in 2013-14 enrolled in dual credit courses Credits accepted by all Indiana public colleges and universities No cost to Greater Clark students 10
KY FAME Ford UPS Amazon 11
Students Served 1,986 Internships 49 Student Field Trips 43 trips 2,346 students Externships 24 Fall Break Funding Business Meetings 405 Formal Partnerships 162 12
Program for special needs students 18 students participated 16 sites in Clark County who work with our students 13
128 Business Advisory Members Great Conversations Soft Skills Pathways Drug Free Math Skills Critical Thinking Skills Problem Solving Teamwork 14
By the numbers School School AHD AHD THD THD CORE 40 85 (50%) 224 (47%) 43 (62%) 352 (50%) CORE 40 GEN GEN WAIVER WAIVER CHS (169) JHS (474) NWHS (69) GCCS (712) 52 (31%) 137 (29%) 21 (30%) 210 (30%) 7 (4%) 40 (8%) 4 (6%) 51 (7%) 32 (19%) 80 (17%) 8 (12%) 120 (17%) 9 (5%) 58 (12%) 5 (7%) 72 (9.8%) 15
SCHOOL CHS JHS NWHS GCCS SCHOOL 2 YR 86 83 16 185 (26%) 2 YR 4 YR 59 269 38 366 (51%) 4 YR APP 0 8 0 8 (1%) APP MILITARY 8 9 2 19 (3%) MILITARY EMP 16 90 6 112 (16%) EMP UND 0 15 4 19 (2.6%) UND 16
Region 10 Works Council Support Students demonstrate their workplace soft skill proficiency, e.g., PRIDE (Persistence, Respectfulness, Initiative, Dependability, and Efficiency) Certificates were awarded to students who meet established criteria This certificate would validate to employers that students who earned this credential possess the soft skills necessary to succeed in the workforce 17
CHS 20 24 39 0 0 0 5 2 11 2 31 CHS JHS 57 50 84 14 5 1 2 12 19 9 79 JHS NWHS 11 8 19 0 0 0 0 2 3 2 14 NWHS GCCS 88 (51.7%) 82 (48.2%) 142 (83.5%) 14 (8%) 5 (2.9%) 1 (0.5%) 7 (4.1%) 16 (9.4%) 33 (19.4%) 13 (7.6%) 124 (72.9%) GCCS MALE FEMALE WHITE BLACK MULTI ASIAN HISPANIC SPED FREE FEDUCED PAID GPA 18
School CMS NWMS PMS RVMS GCCS F/R School Enrollment 89 12 54 140 297 468 (63% enrolled) Enrollment 19
Contact Information: Dr. Travis Haire, Assistant Superintendent thaire@gcs.k12.in.us 812-288-4802 x 50104 20
