Sparta
High School is excited to announce the creation of the Sparta High School
Career Academy. The Academy will offer
students an opportunity to earn a Sparta High School diploma, by following a
curriculum that has an intense focus on the individual needs of the student, as
well as college and career readiness. An
experienced and energetic staff will help students identify their skills,
abilities, and passions. Whenever
possible, course work will be designed to implement a student’s career pathway
(i.e. Instead of writing a paper on Of Mice and Men, students would
write a paper on a relevant topic within in the Agri/Science industry).
Please
join us for an informational meeting on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 (6:00 -7:00
pm in the library at SHS). The meeting
will cover the following topics:
1. Overview
of the Academy
a. All
of the Michigan Merit Curriculum expectations remain
b. Employability
courses and experience will be graduation requirements
c. Juniors
and Seniors will have experiences at KCTC or in our Career Intern Program
d. The
role of blended instruction, project based learning, and credit recovery
2. Application
Process
a. Enrollment
into the Academy will be treated like the application process for colleges an
jobs.
b. Application
requirements and time lines
c. Not
all applicants are guaranteed in a place in the Academy
3. Graduation
Requirements (Draft, pending action by the School Board)
a. The
19 Michigan Merit Curriculum Credits
i.
4 Math
(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, senior year math)
ii.
4 English (English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12)
iii.
3 Science (Biology, Chemistry or
Physics, 3rd science)
iv.
3 Social Studies (World History, US History, Civics/Econ)
v.
1 PE/Health
vi.
1 Visual Performing or Applied Arts
vii.
1 On-line
viii.
2 Foreign Language
b. 7
additional Career Based electives
i.
3 Career Readiness (KCTC, Career Intern, or other approved experience)
ii.
1
Employability
iii.
1 Leadership
iv.
1 On-Line
v.
1
Seminar (Academic Success)
