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EHS Academy
(Education and Human Services)
§ Prepare students to go into a highly needed and rewarding career.
§ Established a curricular path that will aid the students in meeting the requirements to enter the University of California or California State University Systems.
Multilingual Teaching Career Academy
§ Committed to preparing students as teachers in their academic area of preference with an emphasis on bilingual education.
§ Successful completion in the Academy curriculum will facilitate and ultimately fulfill all entrance requirements of the University of California and California State University Systems.
§ The Education Academy is a comprehensive and rigorous academic program designed to recruit and encourage talented students who are interested in pursuing careers in education including teachers, coaches, child-care professionals, professors, and educators as well as child psychologist, social workers, and other youth related careers.
o Students work to achieve personal, career, and academic goals, be exposed to college career preparation, work with young people in area feeder schools to improve personal and academic achievement for all concerned.
§ Purpose(s) of Academy:
· To prepare students to succeed in high school and college
o To study rigorous curriculum in preparation of college entrance.
· To introduce students to the art and method of the teaching profession.
· To provide students with practical experience working in an educational setting with their peers and younger students.
· To develop an appreciation for the teaching profession as well as other career areas.
· Improve your chances for future job opportunities in education.
· Attain, maintain, and enhance your bilingual skills.
· Students will benefit from learning from a team of teachers who have worked together.
Success Criteria
(Process Goals)
§ Students are encouraged to address classmates verbally to preset ideas and to evaluate written assignments from each other.
§ We will provide students with an introduction to careers in public service.
§ Students know their teachers are available to assist them when needed.
§ Teachers have the time to coordinate themes and lessons across the various disciplines.
Success Criteria
(Outcome Goals)
§ Effectively communicate ideas to others orally and in writing.
§ Select a career based on what they have learned and what interests them.
§ Graduate with the skills needed to be successful in college life.
§ Understand that the relationships and interactions between disciplines are related at some level.
§ Participate in internships, on-the-job training, and other service or community projects.
Sample Outcome Goals (Research)
§ 10th Grade:
o Exposed to a strong integrated curriculum with educationally assigned themes.
o Introduction to skills in:
§ Desktop Publishing
§ Parent Correspondence
§ Multimedia Presentations
§ Beginning lesson plans
§ Beginning teaching experiences (At elementary)
o Service Projects
o Opportunity to visit a number of local colleges and universities to explore the "college experience."
§ 11th Grade:
o Job shadowing assignments and teaching internships as aides
o Learn more in depth lesson planning techniques
o Opportunity to work in a PEER Tutoring Program at home school.
§ 12th Grade
o Begin Education Methods Class
§ Learn abut teaching profession and explore various types of teaching jobs available.
o Develop a research project on a particular level of teaching.
o Focus on college entrance and developing a portfolio of work
Possible Classes for Teacher's Academy
Sample Program for Teacher's Academy
§ 10th Grade Education Academy Lab
o Psychology of Education
§ 11th Grade Academy Lab
o History of Education
§ 12TH Grade Academy Lab
o Sociology of Education
Sample Program for Teacher's Academy
§ 10th Grade: English, World History, Spanish 1-2 or 3-4, Biology, Geometry, Educational Applications
o Fine Arts, PE, Health (Summer School)
§ 11th Grade: English, U.S. History, Spanish 3-4 or AP Spanish, Science, Math, Algebra II, Introduction to Education
o Fine Arts, PE, Health (Summer School)
§ 12th Grade: English, Gov/Econ, Sociology and Psychology, Educational Methods, 2 Electives
Sample Courses/Program for Teacher's Academy (Sylmar HS)
§ Tutoring: Students have the chance to experience working with a pre-K through 10th grade.
§ Introduction to Computers: Teaches basic computer skills as well as knowledge of software.
§ Education Psychology: Studies the mental and behavioral characteristics of the individual or group.
§ Child Psychology: Studies the mind and behavior of children and applies it to the classroom.
§ Teaching Methods: Teachers students the practices and pedagogy of the teaching profession.
§ Careers with Children: A vocational class that includes observation and preparation in our on-site pre-school. This is on the job training.
Career Options within Teaching Academy
§ Business educator
§ Child care Director/Worker/Aide
§ Coach
§ Curriculum Developer
§ Teacher
§ Teacher's Aide
§ Education Administration
§ Education Researcher
§ Event Coordinator
§ Corporate Trainer
§ Recruiter
§ Recreational supervisor/director
§ Public edcator, park ranger
§ Public Relations
§ Communication
§ Parent
§ Tour Guide
§ Counselor
§ Psychologist
§ Social Worker
§ Speech and Language Specialist
§ College Professor
§ Human Resource Trainer
§ Physical Trainer
§ Preschool, Kindergarten Teacher/Aide
§ Special Education Teacher/Aide
§ Supervisor and instructional coordinator
EHS Academy
(Education and Human Services)
§ Prepare students to go into a highly needed and rewarding career.
§ Established a curricular path that will aid the students in meeting the requirements to enter the University of California or California State University Systems.
Multilingual Teaching Career Academy
§ Committed to preparing students as teachers in their academic area of preference with an emphasis on bilingual education.
§ Successful completion in the Academy curriculum will facilitate and ultimately fulfill all entrance requirements of the University of California and California State University Systems.
§ The Education Academy is a comprehensive and rigorous academic program designed to recruit and encourage talented students who are interested in pursuing careers in education including teachers, coaches, child-care professionals, professors, and educators as well as child psychologist, social workers, and other youth related careers.
o Students work to achieve personal, career, and academic goals, be exposed to college career preparation, work with young people in area feeder schools to improve personal and academic achievement for all concerned.
§ Purpose(s) of Academy:
· To prepare students to succeed in high school and college
o To study rigorous curriculum in preparation of college entrance.
· To introduce students to the art and method of the teaching profession.
· To provide students with practical experience working in an educational setting with their peers and younger students.
· To develop an appreciation for the teaching profession as well as other career areas.
· Improve your chances for future job opportunities in education.
· Attain, maintain, and enhance your bilingual skills.
· Students will benefit from learning from a team of teachers who have worked together.
Success Criteria
(Process Goals)
§ Students are encouraged to address classmates verbally to preset ideas and to evaluate written assignments from each other.
§ We will provide students with an introduction to careers in public service.
§ Students know their teachers are available to assist them when needed.
§ Teachers have the time to coordinate themes and lessons across the various disciplines.
Success Criteria
(Outcome Goals)
§ Effectively communicate ideas to others orally and in writing.
§ Select a career based on what they have learned and what interests them.
§ Graduate with the skills needed to be successful in college life.
§ Understand that the relationships and interactions between disciplines are related at some level.
§ Participate in internships, on-the-job training, and other service or community projects.
Sample Outcome Goals (Research)
§ 10th Grade:
o Exposed to a strong integrated curriculum with educationally assigned themes.
o Introduction to skills in:
§ Desktop Publishing
§ Parent Correspondence
§ Multimedia Presentations
§ Beginning lesson plans
§ Beginning teaching experiences (At elementary)
o Service Projects
o Opportunity to visit a number of local colleges and universities to explore the "college experience."
§ 11th Grade:
o Job shadowing assignments and teaching internships as aides
o Learn more in depth lesson planning techniques
o Opportunity to work in a PEER Tutoring Program at home school.
§ 12th Grade
o Begin Education Methods Class
§ Learn abut teaching profession and explore various types of teaching jobs available.
o Develop a research project on a particular level of teaching.
o Focus on college entrance and developing a portfolio of work
Possible Classes for Teacher's Academy
Sample Program for Teacher's Academy
§ 10th Grade Education Academy Lab
o Psychology of Education
§ 11th Grade Academy Lab
o History of Education
§ 12TH Grade Academy Lab
o Sociology of Education
Sample Program for Teacher's Academy
§ 10th Grade: English, World History, Spanish 1-2 or 3-4, Biology, Geometry, Educational Applications
o Fine Arts, PE, Health (Summer School)
§ 11th Grade: English, U.S. History, Spanish 3-4 or AP Spanish, Science, Math, Algebra II, Introduction to Education
o Fine Arts, PE, Health (Summer School)
§ 12th Grade: English, Gov/Econ, Sociology and Psychology, Educational Methods, 2 Electives
Sample Courses/Program for Teacher's Academy (Sylmar HS)
§ Tutoring: Students have the chance to experience working with a pre-K through 10th grade.
§ Introduction to Computers: Teaches basic computer skills as well as knowledge of software.
§ Education Psychology: Studies the mental and behavioral characteristics of the individual or group.
§ Child Psychology: Studies the mind and behavior of children and applies it to the classroom.
§ Teaching Methods: Teachers students the practices and pedagogy of the teaching profession.
§ Careers with Children: A vocational class that includes observation and preparation in our on-site pre-school. This is on the job training.
Career Options within Teaching Academy
§ Business educator
§ Child care Director/Worker/Aide
§ Coach
§ Curriculum Developer
§ Teacher
§ Teacher's Aide
§ Education Administration
§ Education Researcher
§ Event Coordinator
§ Corporate Trainer
§ Recruiter
§ Recreational supervisor/director
§ Public edcator, park ranger
§ Public Relations
§ Communication
§ Parent
§ Tour Guide
§ Counselor
§ Psychologist
§ Social Worker
§ Speech and Language Specialist
§ College Professor
§ Human Resource Trainer
§ Physical Trainer
§ Preschool, Kindergarten Teacher/Aide
§ Special Education Teacher/Aide
§ Supervisor and instructional coordinator