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HAZELWOOD EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE CENTER PROGRAM

With the Hazelwood East Middle School 8th Grade Center Program, the Hazelwood School District intends to offer students with interests in Broadcasting, Health Sciences, or Information Technology and Coding a program specific to their needs in pursuing a college degree or a career in one of these areas after graduating high school. The East Middle School program is designed to offer students opportunities to pursue a career pathway of interest beginning in their 8th grade year either under a traditional pathway model or under an accelerated model. The program will offer college credit to students through Advanced Placement, dual credit, and/or dual enrollment courses.

Traditional Model Under the traditional model, students may choose to pursue one of the pathways in a traditionally paced school setting, graduating from high school in four years with a traditional diploma.

Accelerated Model Students in the accelerated model will also choose one of the three pathways, but they will move through school at a faster pace either graduating after three years of high school or graduating with Missouri Core 42 college credit, an associate degree, or a career certification.

ENROLLMENT IN EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL’S 8TH GRADE PROGRAM

Students living within Hazelwood East Middle School’s attendance area will automatically attend East Middle School, following the District’s normal enrollment and registration process.

Students living within one of the Hazelwood School District’s other middle school attendance areas have the option of attending East Middle School by completing and submitting an application. Enrollment at East Middle School for these students is limited to 100 students or as space allows, and applications will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. A copy of the application can be found at the back of this program or at www.hazelwoodschools.org/eastmiddleapp . Once a student is accepted into East Middle School’s 8th Grade Program, he/she will be considered an East Middle School student and will be expected to remain at East Middle School and continue into East High School. However, should a student wish to return to his/her home school, they can do so, but only at the end of the academic year (after second semester ends and school is out for summer of any particular year). Students wishing to return to their

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home school at this time will need to submit a written request to the East Middle School or East High School building principal signed by the student’s parent or legal guardian.

THE HIGHLIGHTED PATHWAYS

Broadcasting The Broadcasting pathway is designed for students interested in careers that involve gathering information, preparing stories and making broadcasts that inform about local state, national, and international events. Courses specific to this pathway will expose students to multiple forms of broadcasting, journalism, and broadcast media.

Possible careers in Broadcasting include: Announcer, Audio-Visual Specialist, Broadcast Technician, Film and Video Editor, News Reporter, Professional Blogger/Podcaster, Sound Engineering Technician, Technical Writer, and Writer.

Health Sciences The Health Sciences pathway is intended for students who are interested in working directly with people and promoting health and wellness to diagnose and treat injuries and disease. Courses in this pathway are designed to prepare students for and expose students to careers in the healthcare industry.

Possible careers in the Health Sciences include: Athletic Trainer, Dentist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Physician, Registered Nurse, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomist, Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Laboratory Technician, and Paramedic.

Information Technology and Coding The Information Technology and Coding Pathway is designed for students interested in working directly with computers and computer languages to develop games, software, hardware, programs, apps, and websites. Courses in this pathway are designed to expose students to computer hardware, software, multimedia, and network systems.

Possible Careers in Information Technology and Coding include: Information Support and Services, Interactive Media, Computer Engineer, Web Developer, Game Designer, Database Administrator, and Computer Programmer.

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HAZELWOOD EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL ACCELERATED PATHWAY OPTIONS

Option 1:

Students on the Accelerated Pathway may choose to graduate early (within three or three and a half years) if they have completed the required number of credits for graduation. The following is a program that meets the minimum Missouri requirements for high school graduation as of April, 2018, but is subject to change from year to year:

Option 2 (all opportunities listed in Option 2 will be eligible for full payment by the district):

A. Pursue an Associate’s Degree in General Studies (60 credit hoursdepending on the program) through:

Gateway to College: A dual enrollment program for which students attend St. Louis Community College beginning in their junior or senior year either full or half time. A student who enters Gateway to College at the start of their junior year and attends full time for junior and senior year can graduate from high school with a completed associate degree or two years of credit toward their bachelor’s degree. Gateway to College provides books and materials and wrap around support services for students.

Emerson STEM Academy: A dual enrollment program designed for students interested in pursuing a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) related career. Students may begin in the Emerson STEM Academy at the start of their junior year. They may attend full time for their junior or senior year to complete their associates degree or two years of college credit toward a bachelor’s degree.

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Emerson STEM Academy provide books and materials, wrap around support services, and transportation for students.

B. Complete the Core 42 (see pages 10-12 for details on the Core 42)

C. Complete a Career Certification through Dual Enrollment with St. LouisCommunity College.

Available Health Care Career Certifications: Medical Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Care Technician Phlebotomist Pharmacy Technician Personal Trainer Life Science Laboratory Assistant

Available IT and Coding Certifications: Computer Applications

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AT HAZELWOOD EAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Internships

Internship opportunities will be available for students following the traditional model and accelerated model. Students may identify and arrange their own internships as approved by the school or be assigned to an internship by the school. Internships can be served over the summer prior to 12th grade or during the student’s 12th grade year depending on availability in the individual student’s schedule.

Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS)

In partnership with Christian Hospital, the Hazelwood School District will offer a CAPS course to any student associated with the Health Sciences pathway. Students may participate in CAPS their junior or senior year. The course will be held on the Christian Hospital campus, and students will need to provide their own transportation. Students will attend CAPS for half a day or two full block class periods. The purpose of CAPS is to immerse our students into a professional culture in a healthcare setting with a personalized learning experience in high skill, high demand careers to prepare them for their post-secondary future and help them make better informed career choices. The first semester of CAPS will prepare students to participate in a professional medical environment. In the second semester, students will rotate through different shadowing and internship experiences to gain exposure to the different careers in the medical field.

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Students must go through an application and interview process to qualify to participate in the CAPS program. This program is pending board approval.

AVAILABLE PATHWAY RELATED CLUBS

Health Occupations Student Association (HOSA): HOSA is an international student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition of students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or who are interested in pursuing careers in health professions.

Drum Corps: Drum Corps is a group of students who rehearse after school for school year performances and other performances in the community. The group is a great incentive encouraging discipline, improved grades, and musicianship. All drummers are taught basic drum rhythms (rudiments), preparing them for high school Band or Drum Corps.

Computer Technician Club: As members of the Computer Technician Club, students will learn how to repair computer hardware and troubleshoot software issues. Students will gain real life experience by working hands-on with district computers and Chromebooks.

Makerspace: Makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, invent, tinker, explore and discover using a variety of tools and materials.

Other Clubs and Sports Available: Basketball Track Volleyball Cheerleading National Honor Society Yearbook Heart & Sole

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What is the Missouri Core 42?

The Core 42 is a general education course of study to ensure all graduates of colleges and universities in Missouri leave higher education with a common set of college level skills and knowledge. The Core 42 is comprised of courses in the areas of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Written Communications, Oral Communications, Natural Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, and Humanities and Fine Arts. To complete the Core 42, students must complete at least 42 credit hours distributed among these different areas. All public colleges and universities in the state of MIssouri have adopted the Core 42 and will recognize these courses for transfer credit. These universities include:

Harris-Stowe State University Lincoln University Missouri Southern State University Missouri State University Missouri University of Science & Technology Missouri Western State University

Northwest Missouri State University Southeast Missouri State University Truman State University University of Central Missouri University of Missouri – Columbia University of Missouri – Kansas City University of Missouri – St. Louis

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Below is a chart of courses that qualify as Core 42 credit. The highlighted courses are courses for which Hazelwood School District offers a comparable course (these courses are indicated with two stars on the pathways maps). Courses highlighted in yellow are those Hazelwood currently offers; courses highlighted in blue are courses the district plans to offer in the future. Remaining Core 42 courses can be fulfilled through Dual Enrollment opportunities with St. Louis Community College.

Social and Behavioral Sciences 9 credit hours minimum from at least two disciplines including at least one Civics course

Anthropology

Introduction to Economics Introduction to Macroeconomics Introduction to Microeconomics

World Regional Geography

World History I World HIstory II

American Government American History I American History II

International Relations Introduction to Comparative Politics

General Psychology Lifespan Human Development

General Sociology

Written Communications 6 credit hours minimum

Oral Communications 3 credit hours minimum

Composition I Technical Writing

Composition II

Introduction to Communications Fundamentals of Public Speaking

Interpersonal Communication Small Group Communication Argumentation and Debate

Natural Sciences 7 credit hours minimum from at least two disciplines including one course with a lab component

Astronomy

Essentials in Biology Biology with lab

Essentials in Chemistry Chemistry I

Physical Geology Geology

Essentials in Human Biology Human Biology

Essentials in Physical Science

Essentials in Physics Physics I

Advanced Physics I

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Mathematical Sciences 3 credit hours minimum

Statistical Reasoning Mathematical

Reasoning and Modeling Pre-Calculus Algebra

Pre-Calculus

Humanities and Fine Arts 9 credit hours minimum from at least two disciplines

Art Appreciation Art History I Art History II

Western Civilization I Western Civilization II

Introduction to Film Studies French I French II

Spanish I Spanish II

Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

Introduction to Literature Introduction to Literature-Fiction Introduction to Literature- Poetry Introduction to Literature-Drama

American Literature American Literature- Pre-Civil War American Literature-Post Civil War

British Literature British Literature: Beginning to 18th Century

British Literature: Late 18th Century to the Present Multicultural Literature

Multicultural Literature -African -American Multicultural Literature -Native -American

Multicultural Literature -Latino/Latina Women’s Literature World

Literature World Literature - Begins with Antiquity and Ends Around 1660

Begins Around 1660 and Extends to Present Day

Acting I Voice Diction

Stage Movement Musical Theatre Techniques Stage Combat

Directing I Stage Management Music Performance -Choir

Music Performance - Band Music Performance -Orchestra

Script Analysis Playwriting Stagecraft

Scenic Design Costuming Theatre Drafting Stage Makeup

Studio Art -Drawing Studio Art-Painting

Studio Art-Graphic Arts Studio Art-Sculpture Studio Art-Ceramics

Studio Art-Multimedia Crafts Creative Writing

Creative Writing Fiction Creative Writing Poetry

Creative Writing Nonfiction Creative Writing Dramatic Script

Introduction to Philosophy Introduction to Logic Introduction to Ethics

World Religion Theatre Appreciation Children’s Theatre

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Music Appreciation Music Appreciation -Rock/Pop Music Appreciation - Jazz

Music Fundamentals World Music

Music History I Music History II

History of Musical Theatre Theatre History I Theatre History II

World Drama

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East Middle School Accelerated Pathway Program Application

Student Name_________________________________________________

Address______________________________________________________

Phone number_________________________________________________

Grade level in 2018-2019_________

Verification of a B average or better in 2017-2018________ (attach report card)

Circle the pathway in which you are interested in participating:

Broadcasting Health Sciences Information Technology/Coding

Check the option below that you intend to pursue if accepted as part of the accelerated

pathway (see pages 7-8 for descriptions of each of these options):

_____Early Graduation (graduate after 3 or 3.5 years of high school)

_____Graduate after four years of high school with an Associates Degree

_____Graduate after four years of high school with the Core 42

_____Graduate after four years of high school with a career certification

Which Foreign Language do you plan to take:

_____Spanish

_____ French

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Please answer the following questions fully with supporting details. You may type your

answers and attach them to this application.

1. What do you hope to accomplish in the East Middle School Accelerated

Pathway Program? In your answer, please explain your goals for the future and

how this program will support your reaching those goals.

2. The accelerated program will require commitment and strong organizational

skills. Please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to the program

and how you will manage your time so you can perform your best in the program.

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The following question should be answered by your parent:

3. As the parent of a student in the East Middle School Accelerated Program, how

will you support your student’s performance in the program?

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I understand that as a student in the East Middle School Accelerated Pathway Program,

I will be expected to maintain a B average or better in middle school and a 3.0 grade

point average or better in high school throughout the five years of the program. Should

I fall below this expectation, I will be placed on probation for the following semester

during which time I will need to raise my grades to the minimum requirement to stay in

the accelerated program.

Student Signature____________________________________Date _______________

I understand that if my child is accepted into the East Middle School Accelerated

Pathway Program, he or she will be expected to maintain a B average or better in

middle school and a 3.0 grade point average or better in high school throughout the five

years of the program. Should he or she fall below this expectation, he or she will be

placed on probation for the following semester during which time he or she will need to

raise his or her grades to the minimum requirement to stay in the accelerated program.

Parent Signature ______________________________________Date _____________

** You will also need the recommendation of two teachers and one other adult. Please give them the following link to complete the recommendation form: https://goo.gl/s1gkqj.

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