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Kingston High School AcademiesEducate, Innovate, Celebrate
Development Timeline
2009-State Review Team Recommendations for small learning communities
2011-Carnegie Learning Programs Launched
Spring 2012-Proposal Development
Fall 2012-Finalization of Proposals for 2013-14 school year
February 2013-Presentation of final proposals
March-Summer 2013-Implementation Planning and preparation
Fall 2013-Launch of 2-3 Academies
What we currently areComprehensive High School: A large high school usually consisting of 1,000-5,000
students which provides a “comprehensive” array of programs to manage the student learning experiences towards a graduation
pathway.
What we are aspiring to beAcademy: A type of small learning
community that is strategically focused on college and career readiness while fostering
a personalized learning community that supports the academic, social and emotional
development of all students.
NYS Graduation RequirementsEnglish-4cr.
Math-3cr.
Science-3cr.
Social Studies-4cr.
Art/Music-1cr.
Physical Education-2cr.
Health-.5cr.
Foreign Language-1cr.
Electives-3.5cr. for a total of 22 credits
5 Regents Examinations
KHS Academies
Core Courses (math, english, science, social studies)
Sequenced electives (up to 6)
College credit Acquisition
Advanced Placement
Internships and partner programs (school year and summer)
Portfolio projects in real world application of critical thinking skills
Personalization of learning (advisories, teacher mentors,leadership development, academic skills, college and career planning)
College and career themed environment
Innovative integration of technology and teaching methods
High academic rigor
Aspirations for KHS Academies9th Grade Scholar’s Academy: core courses, advisory, college/career exploration
Academy of Engineering and Applied Sciences
Academy of Entrepreneurialism, Finance and Management
Academy of Arts and Ingenuity
Academy of Law, Government and International Relations
Academy of Medical Sciences and Sports Studies
Virtual Academy (Acceleration, Enrichment & Remediation)
Potential Early College Program
16 Career Clusters
Agriculture, food, and natural resources
Architecture and Construction
Arts, A/V/ Technology and Communications
Business, Management, and Administration
Education and Training
Finance
Government and Public Administration
marketing, Sales and Service
• Marketing, Sales, and Service
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
• Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Health Science
hospitality and Tourism
Human Services
Information and Technology
Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Manufacturing
Proposals In Progress
9th Grade Scholar’s Academy
Academy of Arts and Ingenuity
Academy of Medical Sciences and Sports Studies
Academy of Law, Government and International Relations
Virtual Academy (SIF Grant)
Present Work
Space Planning
Outreach to local colleges, businesses and organizations for potential partnerships
Learning visits to other high school academy programs
Research on small learning communities around the country
Proposal writing (electives, projects, programming, vision, culture,etc.)
Community buy in, district level collaboration, and student communication
KHS Campus AcademiesEducate, Innovate, Celebrate