A CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY
CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY
• Smaller learning community
• School-within-a-school
• Rigorous academics and career technical education
• Motivational activities
• Committed team of teachers
CALIFORNIA PARTNERSHIP ACADEMY
• Three year, voluntary program
• 500 programs supported by state grants
• Matching funds required by district and business community
• http://www.casn.berkley.edu/cpa.php
• http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/cpagen.asp
Pathways Communication Academy, a learning community with rich and rigorous communication skills training, will provide a personalized education to prepare students for post-secondary life. Student's academic and personal potential will be obtained through standards-based curriculum, common core practices and meaningful life experiences in and beyond the classroom. Working in partnership with parents and the local community, the Pathways staff will develop student's college and career readiness skills as they prepare to be citizens of the 21st century.
MISSION STATEMENT
SOPHOMORES
• Classes
• English 2, Contemporary Communications, Biology, Speech
• Essential Question
• What is my identity and role in a diverse society?
• Field trips
• Sophomore retreat, college visit, job shadowing
• Communication Skills
• Digital portfolio, foundation, job shadowing, Road Trip Nation, self study and career unit
JUNIORS• Classes
• American History/ American Literature
• Essential Question
• What does it mean to be an American?
• Digital Portfolio
• Resume reflection and update, interview, mentors, written career plan, internship or job opportunity
JUNIORS
• Field Trips
• College visit, ropes course, cross age tutoring
• Communication skills
• Mentoring, cross age tutoring, internships, jobs
PATHWAYS MENTORING
• Junior Year
• Professional community volunteers
• Monthly commitment provides valuable insight into the “real world” of work
• Assistance with written career plan
• Follow up senior year to assist with portfolio development
CROSS AGE TUTORING
CAREER COMMUNICATIONS
• Juniors
• Focus on communications through
various mediums, preparation for
portfolio
• Newsletters
• Time Management/Pie Chart
• Business Cards
• Design and Layout
• Adobe InDesign CS5.5, PhotoShop
SENIORS• Classes
• Civics, Expository Reading and Writing
• Essential Questions
• What is your individual responsibility as a positive member of society?
• What contributions can you make as a productive member of society?
• Communication skills• Capstone production level,
internship/job placement, digital portfolio/presentation
SENIORS
• Digital Portfolio
• Completion + community service hours = SASH!
• Documentary film and senior service project
• Highlights student leadership and skills
• Pathway to internship/job, mentor follow up
• Field Trips
• Senior retreat, peer advisors for sophomore retreat, trade school visit
• Connect Four with Mt. Sac
• Sophomore- Senior year
• 45 hours (15 hours/year)
• Hours must be turned in by May 12
• Turn in hours ASAP
• A personal reflection must accompany each log sheet describing their service learning experience
• Senior Digital Portfolio and hours needed for sash
SERVICE LEARNING
INTERMEDIATE DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUCTION
• Juniors
• The Stampede! Bi-monthly video bulletin utilizing professional production and post production techniques
• Learn: Final Cut Pro, After Effects 3D Camera Tracking, Green Screen, Motion Graphics
• Creative freedom to produce DBHS relevant material
• Prerequisite for Advanced Digital Media Production
GRAPHIC ARTS MULTIMEDIA• Seniors
• Production- short films, documentaries, music videos and various video projects utilizing industry standards
• Screenwriting- the foundation of all film productions
• Analysis of storytelling and opportunity to write
• Capstone project- documentary for Pathways senior project
ADVANCED MEDIA PRODUCTION
The Stampede Presented by Pathways
PATHWAYS LEADERSHIP
• Plans and organizes most events and activities for Pathways
• Elected officers: President, Vice-President, Publicity Coordinator, Events Coordinator
• Leadership Training opportunities on and off campus
• CADA Conference October 6
Leanna DuffieldSENIOR PICS
• Leadership Class CADA- 10/6
• Junior Ropes Challenge Course-10/15
• Sophomore Retreat-10/22
• Sophomore/Junior College visit- November
• Junior/Senior – NHRA Career Day
• All Academy Trip-1/14
• Junior Spring Museum
• Senior LA Trade Tech
• Senior Retreat-5/5
FIELD TRIPS
ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE
ADOPT-A-FAMILY SERVICE PROJECT
• November 12- December 11
• Showcase December 12
St. Denis Church
SPRING SERVICE PROJECT
American Cancer Society
• PCA needs your help on
Saturday, February 27th
• A Saturday night you’ll never forget!
• Good people, Good food, GREAT fun!
• $2,000.00 to Pathways students
Pathways Communications Academy
A California Partnership Academy
[email protected]://www.casn.berkley.edu/cpa.php
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/hs/cpagen.asp
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