Dublin City Schools Career and College Ready Academies FAQ. General

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1 Dublin City Schools Career and College Ready Academies FAQ General Question: Will transportation be provided to/from the academy? Available transportation will be determined after the academy enrollment period has closed. Transportation to/from academies will be based on the amount of students that declare a need in the academy applications and on bus availability/scheduling. Question: How many periods will the academy classes take up from the school day? This is depending on the academy. Please reference frequency asked questions for specific academies. Question: What benefit is there to being in an academy as opposed to just taking more AP classes? Academies are designed to provide students with hands on learning with immersion into a career field. The academies are longer than one period block allowing students to dive deeper into the content. Students have ample opportunities to practice soft skills that are in demand from the workforce. Some academies have AP classes within them while others have dual enrollment courses. Question: What is the difference between AP credit and dual enrollment credit? Dual Enrollment courses are college courses taught in a classroom environment. The students doing homework and take exams just as college students would. Students that pass the class, will have transcripted college credit from the partnering institution. These credits can also be eligible for transfer to another college or university. AP courses are taught by trained high school teachers and have the rigor of a college course. Students must pass an end of year exam. If they pass, they can apply for credit for an approved equivalent course at that institution. AP courses are taught by trained high school teachers and have the rigor of a college course. Students may opt to take an end of year AP exam and depending on their score, may be granted college credit. Traditionally with a score of a 3, 4, or 5, a student can submit his or

2 her AP scores for credit for an approved equivalent course at that college or university they are attending. However, AP students may find that although they took the course and the AP exam, their score isn t high enough to be granted college credit. Additionally, at some elite colleges, AP scores are not utilized to grant credit, even when a student has scored the highest score of a 5. While dual credit offers students a transcript proving they completed a course, it may be a transcript some colleges do not accept. It is important to remember that these courses are excellent foundational college preparatory courses, whether or not the effort results in college credit. Question: Can I apply for an academy if I am not a junior or senior? Each academy differs in accepting grade level. Please see the frequently asked questions for the specific academy of interest. Question: Are there specific classes that a student should take in Freshman and Sophomore year to be prepared for the Academy? Each academy differs in content. Please see the frequently asked questions for the specific academy of interest. More to DTA Dublin Teacher Academy Question: What classes are within the teaching academy? Dublin Teacher Academy is one course with 10 learning outcomes. General Educational Learning Outcomes: Goal 1: (Theme 1 Standards based Education) Goal 2: (Theme 2 Professionalization) Goal 3: (Theme 3 Diversity) Goal 4: (Theme 4 Democratic Issues/Social Justice) Goal 5: (Theme 5 Curriculum and Instruction)Goal 6: (Theme 6 Legal and Organizational Issues) Goal 7: (Teaching Professions Unit 6 Technology) Goal 8: (Teaching Professions Unit 14 Learning Environment) Goal 9: (Teaching Professions Unit 13 Assessment) Goal 10: (Teaching Professions Unit 12 Learning and Developmental Characteristics) The first six goals are considered the CTAG Education Foundations Course Goals the final four are added teaching professions content. DTA is considered as one course. Question: Can I still be in Band (5th period) and be in this academy? Yes, DTA is offered during 6th and 7th period

3 Question: Do I have to intern in all four areas of education when I know I want to be a 1st grade teacher? Yes, in order to receive the CTAG college credit you must intern in four areas; early childhood, middle childhood, high school and special needs. Question: What periods of the day is this offering and for how many periods? Periods 6th and 7th Question: On my transcript will this show multiple classes or just Dublin Teaching Academy? Dublin Teacher Academy More to IT Academy IT Academy Question: I am going into 8th grade, what do you recommend I do to prepare? Recommended but not required: 8th Gr = STEM/Engineering 9th Gr & beyond Four years of math and science courses Intro. To Engineering and Industrial Design (Level 1) Principles of Business Personal Finance Accounting 1 Intro. To Computer Programming Computer Science Question: What classes are within the IT academy? High School: Information Technology 1 cr. Programming *Comparable to Comp. Sci. AP 1 weighted cr. Systems Analysis and Design 1 cr. Web Design 1 cr. 21st Century Skills 1 cr.

4 Information Technology Capstone 1 weighted cr. *Students taking the IT Academy are learning content that should enable them to take and pass the Comp. Sci. AP Exam. College Equivalent at Columbus State: CSCI 1101 Computer Concepts & Applications 3 cr. CSCI 1103 Intro to Programming Logic 3 cr. CSCI 1275 Systems Analysis 3 cr. CSCI 1145 HTML 3 cr. BGMT st Century Workplace Skills Question: Do these classes impede a student s ability to receive an honors diploma? No Question: Will this academy count as a high school visual arts credit? If a student completes both years of the academy, it will count as a visual arts credit. Question: How do the four year colleges look at this IT Academy offering? It should be viewed as a segway from high school to Community College and/or 4 year institution and beyond. Question: Will the credits my child obtains in the IT Academy transfer to a four year institution? That will vary from institution to institution, but, they will have a high school transcript, a Columbus State transcript, and any potential certifications to present to post secondary settings. Question: Will my child automatically have an internship both in high school and beyond high school?

5 The program is designed to align a student with an internship in high school. After high school will vary by student but it is intended that the student will continue to gain work experience. Question: If my child participates in the IT Academy his/her junior year but decides not to pursue it his/her senior year, will there be any penalties? No Question: How will college view a student s participation in the IT Academy? Post secondary institutions should see it as an area of interest for the student and indicative of their desire to succeed in the career field. Question: What national certification tests is the IT Academy preparing me for? Microsoft Academy Fundamental Certifications Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) MTA 361 (Software) MTA 362 (Windows Development) MTA 363 (Web Development) MTA 372 (.Net Fundamentals) MTA 375 (HTML5 Application Development) MTA 364 (Database) Oracle Certified Associate JAVA SE 5/SE 6/SE 7 Programmer Engineering Academy Question: I am going into 8th grade, what do you recommend I do to prepare? Required: Intro. To Engineering and Industrial Design (Level 1) Recommended but not required: 8th Gr = STEM/Engineering 9th Gr & beyond

6 Four years of math and science courses Principles of Business Personal Finance Accounting 1 Intro. To Computer Programming Computer Science Question: Where will the Engineering Academy be housed? Coffman High School, but it is open enrollment. Question: What classes are part of the Engineering Academy? Fundamentals of Engineering, 1 credit Computers, electronics and control systems, 1 credit Capstone Experience, 1 weighted credit *Upon completion, students will be prepared for and may self elect to take the AP Computer Science Principles AP Exam Question : Who can apply? Answer : Students from any school that have taken Intro. to Eng. and Ind. Design. Question : What criteria are used for admission? Answer : A variety of sources of information are included in the application process. This includes: a teacher recommendation, counselor feedback form, math and science classes taken and a short essay. Question : What type of student should consider this academy? Any student potentially interested in studying engineering in college and/or interested in learning solid problem solving skills. Questions: What makes this academy a good choice? The class is project based, with small projects used to teach concepts and larger projects used to tie multiple concepts together. The course will focus on developing problem solving skills, from brainstorming to design to testing. Students will learn fundamental electrical and mechanical skills, as well as model building and controls programming.

7 Biomedical Research Academy For more info please see this link to the Biomedical Research Academy Website or go to dcsbiomedacademy.wikispaces.com and click on The Program Overview Question: I am going into 8th grade, what do you recommend I do to prepare? Required (High School): Biology, Chemistry Recommended but not required: 9th Gr & beyond Four years of math and science courses Question : Where is the Biomedical Research Academy? Answer : The current location is at Scioto High School Question : What credits will I receive if I successfully complete this academy? Answer : 4.5 credits including: 2 for AP Biology (one weighted, one S/U), 1 weighted credit for Advanced Research in Science, 0.5 unweighted for Medical Interventions, 0.5 unweighted for Body Systems, 0.5 Biomed Art. Question : Who can apply? Answer : Students from any school that have taken Biology and Chemistry. Question : What criteria are used for admission? Answer : A variety of sources of information are included in the application process. This includes: attendance, counselor feedback form, teacher recommendations, and test scores. Question : What type of student should consider this academy? Answer : Highly motivated students who are interested in pursuing a career in any field related to medical sciences, including: doctors, nurses, pharmacists, research scientists, physical therapist and more. Question : What makes this academy appealing?

8 Answer : The Biomedical Research Academy uses a problem based approach to solving biological and medical related problems. Regular guest speakers and field trips add to the integrated study of biology, biotechnology, physiology, and medicine. Students complete a year long, capstone research project of their choice. Question : What do I need to consider with regard to scheduling if I plan to do this academy in the future? Answer : Do not take AP Biology until you take it within the academy, regular biology and chemistry would be very helpful in preparing you for this academy. The Young Professionals Academy (YPA) Question: What is YPA? The Young Professionals Academy (YPA) is a career preparation and career exploration course for juniors and seniors from all three high schools. Class topics include; career testing, professional writing, interview skills, creation of a professional portfolio, social media, problem solving, teamwork, emotional intelligence, and much more. Question: What is the basis overview of YPA? The following are some key facts about YPA. Open to juniors and seniors from all three high schools Students provide their own transportation to their internship sites. Depending on academy enrollment and district decisions, transportation may be provided to/from Scioto. This is to be determined. Students must complete YPA application and submit to their Guidance Office. Selection criteria is based upon GPA, attendance, and participation in a panel interview. Once accepted into YPA students may choose 1st or 2nd semester. Students are encouraged to participate in sports, band, and school clubs. Students dress professionally when interning and are released from school period 6 and 7 for class or internships. A semester calendar will be given to all YPA students indicating YPA class day or internship day. During each six week internship, students intern approximatley 8 to 10 hours per week. Student and mentor collaborate on creating either a 2, 3, or 4 day schedule.

9 YPA is graded conventionally (A thru F) and is 1.5 credits. Question: How will college view a student s participation in YPA? Colleges and universities across the country are extremely supportive of this internship concept. Highly competitive colleges look for other supportive data from students for admission, as all the applicants excel in the college tests and at school with high grade point averages. Many colleges look for evidence that students challenged themselves with unique coursework such as an internship. Internships also help a student go to college with a focus in mind, which assists students in finding success in the next level of their education. Some colleges have accepted students because of their internship experience; while others have even waived coursework based upon the student s individual experience. Numerous students have declared that YPA was the pivotal point in their high school education and gave them a definite head start in college. Career selection can help determine which colleges a student applies to based upon their field of study. More info on DBA Question: What is DBA? The Dublin Business Academy (DBA) The Dublin Business Academy (DBA) provides students with an opportunity to get started on the path to a successful career in business. This unique and challenging non traditional program is for students interested in business, graphic design, or entrepreneurship. DBA students will contribute and study all aspects of running a real world business. Students will operate an existing full service screen printing and design company. Experienced teachers along with community business members will guide students through the day to day operations of this business. DBA has partnerships with Ohio State University and Columbus State. Question: What skills do students learn in the Academy? Students rotate through seven functional areas of a business while in the course: Management, Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Production, Design, and Operations. Skills they learn include; entrepreneurship, marketing techniques, sales methods, graphic design, social media marketing, managing websites, accounting, customer service, developing business models, logistics, 21st century skills and more.. Question: What do I need to know about enrollment in DBA? The following are facts about DBA. Open to juniors and seniors from all three high schools.

10 Students provide their own transportation to Dublin Jerome for class and business meetings. Students must complete DBA application and submit it to their Guidance Office when registering for classes. DBA is a year long, 2 period class. DBA is offered 3 times a day; 1 2, 3 4, 5 6. DBA is graded conventionally and is 2.0 credits. Question: Are there additional opportunities available through DBA? Students also have the opportunity to participate in paid internships after school, on weekends, or during the summer. *Answers provided by Brad Richardson Question: Will transportation be provided to/from the academy? The district will decide on transportation availability depending on academy enrollment numbers. Question: How many periods will the academy classes take up from the school day? Students enroll in the Business Academy for 2 periods a day. They earn credit in Accounting I, Accounting II, Marketing, and Computer Graphics. Question: What benefit is there to being in an academy as opposed to just taking more AP classes? The Dublin Business Academy (DBA) provides students with an opportunity to get started on the path to a successful career in business. This unique and challenging non traditional program is for students interested in business, graphic design, or entrepreneurship. DBA students will contribute and study all aspects of running a real world business. Students will operate an existing full service screen printing and design company. Students rotate through five areas of Business while in the course: Management/Accounting, Marketing, Sales, Production/Design, and Operations. Students perform every function necessary to run a successful business. Question: Can I apply for an academy if I am not a junior or senior? The Business Academy is open to Juniors and Seniors only. Question: Are there specific classes that a student should take in Freshman and Sophomore year to be prepared for the Academy?

11 While not required, taking other business classes such as Principles of Business, College Computer Skills, or even Accounting during your freshman or sophomore year would help prepare you for the Academy. Question: Is there anything I can do in middle school to help prepare me for the Academy? As an 8th grader talk to your counselor and parents about scheduling a few business classes your freshman year to see if you have any interest in the field of Business.