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Summer Enrichment Academies . Facts about the Summer Enrichment Academy Program. Over 340 high school students attended six Summer Enrichment Academies at Pine Bush High School in July 2011. Students apply and self select the Academy they want to attend based on their interest. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Summer Enrichment Academies
Facts about the Summer Enrichment Academy Program
Over 340 high school students attended six Summer Enrichment Academies at Pine Bush High School in July 2011.
Students apply and self select the Academy they want to attend based on their interest.
Students develop strong leadership skills through the rigorous and challenging academy curriculum.
Students develop superior organizational skills and distributive leadership through project based hands-on learning.
All academies have a culminating event, project or a production which builds competencies in collaboration, cooperation, shared decision making and teamwork.
Over a 3 year cycle more than half of our high school students attend at least one or more academy.
Self sustaining – All monies are raised through strategic partnerships, grants, and tuition.
Benefits to Students and the Community: Reduced student disciplinary incidents from participants: 95%. Provides enrichment and remediation of concepts taught during the
school year Teaches leadership, citizenship, and team-building techniques Provides meaningful hands-on learning opportunities Connections to school and community Sense of accomplishment and pride upon completion Career exploration Positive publicity for school Academy graduates mentor elementary and middle school students Students can earn college credit at reduced rates Presidents, Captains, and leaders of Teams/Clubs Encourages community involvement
The Summer Leadership and Law Academy
What is the Summer Leadership and Law Academy?
An Elective Program It is primarily centered on Government, Economics and the Criminal
Justice System. The course allows students to learn content through real life applications.
Time Frame The program runs 17 school days and provides approximately 108
hours of instruction. Upon successful completion students receive credit in Government and Economics.
Teaching Staff The classes are taught by certified Social Studies teachers, Law
Enforcement officials, and U.S. Army NCO’s. Student Instructional Assistants are hired to provide support and
continuity.
Academic Requirements Daily Journal / Homework
Tests / Quizzes
Academy Paper (3 typed pages minimum)
Stock Project and Corresponding Analysis
Forensic Labs
Midterm / Final Exam
Public Speaking
Graduates from the Leadership and Law Academy
July 2003 17 StudentsJuly 2004 71 Students
July 2005 83 Students July 2006 120 Students
July 2007 147 Students July 2008 150 Students
July 2009 149 Students July 2010 150 Students
July 2011 151 Students
The Pine Bush Literacy and Education Academy
What is the Summer Literacy and Education Academy? The Literacy and Education Academy is designed to expose students to the
field of education with a concentration on how diversity impacts teaching and learning.
The program runs 17 school days and provides approximately 108 hours of instruction. Upon successful completion students receive one elective English credit and three college credits from SUNY New Paltz.
Students who successfully complete the Academy may take a second level of the course the following summer, which focuses on field work for an additional three college credits through SUNY New Paltz.
Students study lesson planning, classroom management, learning modalities, and a variety of instructional strategies.
Students organize and present a community-wide “Diversity Fair” where guests are encouraged to accept and appreciate diversity through fun activities, games, and demonstrations.
Academic Requirements . . .
Book Group Presentations
Diversity Fair Project
Develop and Execute Elementary and High School Lessons
Two Self Reflective Papers
Required Readings
Class Work/Quizzes
Public Speaking
Science Academy
What is the Summer Science Academy?
Provide students with an opportunity to discover the delicate balance that exists within the Adirondack ecosystem.
Develop an understanding of the concepts of Ecology, the influence that humans can have on the biosphere, and make informed decisions about science and technology.
Two weeks of intense field work in biology at SUNY Cortland Outdoor Education Center on Raquette Lake. Students earn one elective credit in Field Biology.
Academic Requirements…
PowerPoint Presentation
Invasive species essay
pH Lab
Two separate experiments which included alternative energy generation and passive solar house experiments.
Pine Bush Aviation Academy
What is the Summer Aviation Academy?
Students learn aviation fundamentals including: avionics, ground school topics, introduction to small/large aircraft, glider instruction and glider flight. Students also had the opportunity to experience a C-5 simulator.
108 hours of direct and hands on instruction divided between Wurtsboro Airport and Stewart Air National Guard base.
Students earn one elective math credit and we are currently pursuing a college to partner with.
Academic Requirements
Daily Journal / Homework
Tests / Quizzes
Daily Math Lessons
Journal Entries
Ground School
Midterm / Final Exam
The Summer Performing Arts Academy
The Performing Arts Academy is in collaboration with SUNY New Paltz.
What is the Summer Performing Arts Academy?
A three week 90 hour comprehensive experience in musical production.
Including advertising, set construction, lighting, and make-up.
Vocal and dance performances The course culminates with a live “summer stock”
performance. Students earn one elective credit in music.
Pine Bush Medical Academy
Partnered with New York Institute of Technology and the College of Osteopathic Medicine
Two week program taught by NYIT Professionals Students will learn about:
Occupational Therapy Nursing EMT/CPR Mental Health Nutrition Physical Therapy Physicians Assistant Osteopathic Medicine
Strategic Partnerships
SUNY New PaltzUnited States Army
Air National Guard at Stewart Air Force BaseLocal, County, State, and Federal Government Officials
Forestburgh PlayhouseWurtsboro Airport
Crawford Police DepartmentNew York City Police Department
Orange County Youth BureauFocus on Youth Initiative
Key Speakers and Guests
United States Congressman Maurice HincheyAssistant Secretary of Education Dr. Thelma Melendez
New York State Senator William LarkinNew York State Assemblywoman Nancy Calhoun
SUNY New Paltz Dean for the School of Education Dr. Bob MichaelFBI Senior Supervisory Agent James Gagliano
PGA Marketing Director Sandy DiamondOrange County Chamber of Commerce Director Dr. John D’Ambrosio
Bronx County Assistant District Attorney Jeannette Rucker Orange County Sheriff Carl DuBoisUS Army General Thomas Bostic
US Army Colonel Sullivan KennethNew York State Homeland Security Director Major Cooney
Orange County Executive Edward Diana
Congressman and Assistant Secretary Visit Pine Bush High School
Congressman Maurice Hinchey and Assistant Secretary of Education Thelma Melendez observed the academy program on July 11, 2011
According to Melendez “The Pine Bush High School Academy Program is in the top 5% of programs that I have evaluated nationwide.”
Presented at the US Dept of Education on August 22, 2011 at the request of Assistant Secretary Melendez
Port JervisOutdoor Leadership
Academy
What is the Port Jervis Outdoor Leadership Academy?
Mission: An adventure-based learning experience that focuses on
leadership and provides academic enrichment through core curriculum integration.
Rationale: Close achievement gap caused by summer slide; collaborate
with community organizations; engage students in 21st century learning activities.
Design: Four weeks/96 hours; offered to incoming 7th, 8th and 9th
graders; Mon-Thurs 8:00am-2:00pm; 2 Instructors and 2 Instructor’s Aides
Academic Requirements
ELA Journal writing Creative writing Reading literature on
leadership/survival skills
Social Studies History of Delaware
River Local geography
Science Water studies Climate/Habitat Delaware River studies
Instructional Technology PowerPoint presentation Digital cameras GPS units/Geocaching
PE/Health Refer to Activities
Academy Activities
YMCA Outdoor education Survival strategies Challenge courses Cooperative games/
team-building MISN Workshops Low/High Ropes
7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens
Hiking Map & Compass Orienteering Canoe/kayaking Leadership skills
Strategic Partnerships
Orange County Youth Bureau New York YMCA Camp National Park Service US Forest Service Maternal Infant Services Network Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Assessment
Journal writing Daily tasks/challenges/projects Participation Quizzes/Tests Final project
Culminating Group ActivityPowerPoint/multimedia presentation
Partnerships with Institutions of Higher Learning
Local community colleges have geographic right of first refusal
Reduction of student tuition rates Preferential acceptance into colleges Money and supplies Professional development during the year
Possible Funding Sources Local Youth Bureaus Local, state, and federal officials: member items Military Local Businesses Grants donorschoose.org Colleges and Universities Student fees Title money District funding
Any Questions?
Aaron Hopmayer, Principal(845) 744-2031 Ext. 3601
Brian Lynn, Assistant Principal(845) 744-2031 Ext. 3602
Brett Cancredi, Assistant Principal(845) 858-3100 Ext. [email protected]