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The Lakewood City School Districtopened two brand new elementaryschools and two brand new middleschools this fall. This completes PhaseI of the district’s school facility plan torebuild or renovate all of the schoolbuildings in the district into state of theart schools. The facility plan and thefunding for Phase I and Phase II are dueto the generosity and support of theLakewood community.

The district is continuing this district-wide facility process by embarking onPhase II of the construction plan. We arevery excited to announce that the WestShore Career and Technical District willbe completely renovated during thisphase. Work will begin in Decemberduring winter break. The entire west sideof Lakewood High School will be closedduring the renovation process. Modularunits will serve as classrooms for thewest side of the building and will belocated in the North Lot duringconstruction. The current West Shoreclassrooms will not be disrupted duringthis year-and-a-half process. The buildingwill reopen to house the West ShoreCareer and Technical District programsin the fall of the 2009-2010 school year.

In the plans are new classroom spaceswhich will include a restaurant for theCulinary Arts program. I will give youconstruction updates during thisrenovation process or you can log on tothe Lakewood City Schools website forthe latest information during Phase II oft h e c o n s t r u c t i o n a tw w w . l a k e w o o d c i t y s c h o o l s . o r g .Linda Thayer, Director

14100 Franklin BoulevardLakewood, Ohio 44107

Phone 216-529-4163/Fax 216-529-4172www.lakewoodcityschools.org

West Shore Career & Technical District serving Bay Village, Lakewood, Rocky River, and Westlake

• Auto Technology• Career Connection• Culinary/Prostart• Stakeholder Advisory Committee• Interactive Media• Project Lead the Way• Solar Car Camp

Volume 6, Fall 2007

The Arts and Communication Technologyprogram will join the West Shore Career andTechnical District in the fall of 2008. The studyof the arts has long been tied to a student’sability to master other subjects, such as reading,math and social studies. The evidence is clear:the study of the arts contributes to a student’sachievement and success.

In 2006, the West Shore Career TechnicalDistrict conducted a survey of ALL 9th gradersattending Bay, Lakewood, Rocky River, andWestlake. The # 1 career interest was Artsand Communications , followed byEngineering and Computer Technology. The3rd highest interest was the health care fieldand the 4th area was business, finance andmarketing.

What does this mean for your student?If your child will be junior at Bay, Lakewood,Rocky River, or Westlake High School for the2008/2009 school year he or she will have theopportunity to embark on an educationalexperience that is unique to our district.

What will this program offer?This 2-year program is designed to preparestudents to work in the technical and supportoccupations in and related to radio, television,journalism, the performing arts, visual designand imaging. The Arts and CommunicationTechnology program will cover topics as variedand wide ranging as:

The multimedia applications of software andhardware for visual communication purposesto organizing a video or photo shoot

Developing scripts for communication to theprocess and principles of capturing andrecording sound

Analyzing lighting requirements to enhancingan audio track with sound effects

Critique various elements of design todemonstrating the process of creating atheatrical/video/audio production

Where will they go for classes?This is the really exciting part. The studentswill attend classes at various locationsdepending on their interests! The Arts andCommunication Technology partners alongwith the West Shore Career Technical Districtwill provide a hands-on learning experiencein multiple interactive classrooms. During theirsenior year students will have the opportunityto intern with various partners at their facilities.

How can my student sign up?Contact your school counselor or the WestShore Career Technical Office at 216-529-4163 for more information. Remember, classesfor West Shore programs fill quickly and, asalways, are filled first come, most qualified.Applications for all West Shore programs willbe available at Lakewood High School in lateNovember and at Bay, Rocky River andWestlake High School after January 2008.

A list of the top-notch partners helpingus develop this exciting new program

can be found on page 2.

West Shore Career & Technical DistrictBay Village, Lakewood,

Rocky River, and Westlake

Our Arts and CommunicationTechnology Partners

The West Shore Career and Technical District hasteamed up with some of the biggest names in artsand communications! The below named partnersmet on September 26th and October 11th to focuson curriculum, staff development, studentenrichment and all the other details that go intoplanning a brand new career technical program.

• The Beck Center for the Arts• Playhouse Square• WEWS Channel 5• Cox Communications• Cleveland Institute of Music• The Cleveland Orchestra• Sun Post Newspapers• University Circle Inc.• The Kennedy Center• The Cleveland Institute of Art• WVIZ Ideastream• WCLV Radio• House of Blues• Coolcleveland. com• Cleveland State University• Cuyahoga Community College• Lorain County Community College• Ohio Center for Broadcasting• Virginia Marti College

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How does a raccoon help teachour Auto Technology students?

On September 18, our Work Study Coordinator,Denise Eplin, left her car door open…outside…overnight. A raccoon decided to movein…and he was not a very nice tenant. In fact, hepunctured the vinyl, shredded the visors, andgenerally made quite a mess. Enter Mark Sandersa vinyl repair specialist and owner of Dun-RiteLeather and Vinyl. He brought his tools andtechnique and shared with our Auto Technologystudents how to repair punctured and torn vinyl.The students also learned how to replace visorsfrom their instructor Mr. Mike Szittai. And theraccoon…well… he taught us all the importanceof never leaving a door open on a car.



How can this save me money?

A college credit at CCC costs $80.54; if you are ableto receive 10 credits that would save you $805.40!

A college credit at the University of Akron costs$300.77; if you are able to receive 5 credits that wouldsave you $1503.85!

A college credit at Bryant & Stratton College costsapproximately $ 400.00; if you are able to receive 15credits that would save you $6000.00!

What colleges have articulation agreements (creditsgranted by affiliated colleges per the CTE program)with the West Shore Career Technical programs?

Cuyahoga Community College

Lorain County Community College and through theirUniversity Partnership:

Ashland CollegeBowling Green State UniversityCleveland State UniversityKent State UniversityOhio UniversityThe University of AkronThe University of ToledoYoungstown State UniversityBryant & Stratton CollegeVatterott College

What do students need to do to earn collegecredit while in their CTE program?

• Earn at least a 3.0 GPA (grade point average) in their CTE program• Maintain a 2.0 CGPA overall (grades 9-12)• Maintain a 95% attendance rate in your Career-Technical Program• Pass Algebra II• Pass all parts of the OGT

How many credits can they earn?

That depends. Each program offers a differentamount of credit and depending on the college youpick, the CTE program you’re in, or the major youare pursuing it will vary. Some colleges mayrequire a “bridge” course or testing to receive credit.You must also meet all the requirements above.

The box below gives you the maximum creditearning potential.

Ohio College Tech Prep and College Link Eligibility

Program College Credit

Aligned Math 4Arts and Communication Technology **Automotive Technology 8Biotechnology 15Business Management 4CAD 4Electronics Technology 15Engineering Tech Project Lead the Way 9Financial Management and Accounting 10Health Careers 11Interactive Media 17Medical Office Management 10Networking Systems (Cisco) 30**To be determined

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Culinary/Prostart

Mr. Chris Smith, the Diabetic Chef, came September13th, to Lakewood High School to present to the Culinaryand Family and Consumer Science classes. He was inLakewood celebrating Lakewood Hospital’s opening oftheir new Diabetes Center.

Chef Smith is a firm believer in portion control and inflavoring with herbs and spices. “Since I was diagnosedas a diabetic at the age of 27, I have made it my missionto educate fellow diabetics and their families.” Hismessage is not for diabetics only, though. He feelseveryone needs to learn to eat healthier and smarter.

He cooked with the students, offering healthy eatingalternatives and cooking tips. Chef Smith also sharedhis career path through some of New York’s finestrestaurants, his experience writing a cookbook, and hiscurrent position working as the executive chef at WakeForest University Baptist Medical Center. He ended hispresentation by presenting each of our students andteachers with an autographed copy of his cookbook.

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The Culinary Vegetable Institutewas attended this summer by a group of hardworking and dedicated Culinary/Prostart studentsand graduates. Their purpose was to volunteer atthe 2007 Food and Wine Celebration. The chefsand restaurateurs were there to benefit aneducational program called Veggie U.

The purpose of Veggie U is to educate gradeschool children to change bad eating habits.Children are given seeds, which they plant, nurtureand then harvest the vegetables. They then get toeat the fruits of their labor!

Our students worked three 12 hour days doingfood prep, setting tables and equipment, andnetworking with famous chefs and celebrities.This was an opportunity that few young peoplehave and they gained much experience throughgiving up a few days during their summer break.

The Fabulous Chef’s Garden and Culinary Vegetable Institute

Culinary students with Chef Jeff Henderson

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The annual Stakeholder/Advisory Committee Meetingwas held October 25, 2007. Over 100 peopleparticipated and brainstormed. Many of the ideasdiscussed included ways for companies to becomemore involved in helping Career Technical Programsanticipate employer needs and by becoming a mentor,speaker or a resource for the students. They alsooffered input on new equipment needs and skillrequirements for the future.

The evening began with a short, but inspiring talk inthe Civic Auditorium by Mr. Erin Fach, the Chairmanof the Board of the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.He spoke of the cooperation between the Chamberof Commerce, the community and the West ShoreCareer Technical District. Mr. Fach shared with ushow the Chamber will be utilizing students from theConstruction Trades and Electronics to help renovatean older building for use by the Chamber. The groupthen dismissed to the cafeteria, ate some wonderfulhors d’oeuvres, and broke into their individual groups.

The Advisory Committee is comprised of volunteersand may include former students, parents of currentstudents, and representatives of business, industry,labor and/or community agencies. Theserepresentatives provide valuable advice, guidanceand assistance because of their working knowledgeof the competency requirements of specificoccupations.

Our programs are always open to new ideas and input.If this is something you would like to be a part ofplease call the West Shore Career Technical officeand we will tap into your expertise!

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In MemoriamThe West Shore Career Technical District lost a teacher, coach andmentor in August. Mr. Jerry Gruss taught in the Business Departmentfor more than 20 years. He had a special style that made him a well-loved and respected teacher. “Jerry brought the curriculum alive

with his real life stories and sense of humor,” said Dolores Martin,a coworker in the department. He will be deeply missed.

All courses and programs are offered by the West Shore Career and Technical District without regard to race, color, religion, national origin,creed, gender, marital status, disability, or age in its educational programs, activities, employment policies or admission policies and practicesas required under Title VI and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.



Project Lead the WayOur 4th year programming for Project Lead the Way will be EngineeringDesign and Development. Students will work in teams to research, designand construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. They willpresent progress reports, a final written report and defend their solution to apanel of outside reviewers. This 4th year will produce the first graduates ofthe Project Lead the Way program.

Interactive MediaBrittany Kopin, a senior student in Interactive Media, earned a nationalaward for her poster. The Knights of Pythias of Lakewood offered studentsin the 1st year of Interactive Media the opportunity to participate in anationwide competition. The theme of the poster was, “Be a Friend Whenit Counts.” Brittany won at both the Regional and State Competitions,which included cash prizes, and she came in 3rd at Nationals! She ishoping to receive a scholarship and pursue her dreams in art.

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NEED OPTIONS FOR YOUR CHILD?If you live in the Bay Village, Lakewood, Rocky River or Westlake school district, theWest Shore Career-Technical District can also provide a wealth of excellent options foryour child. Currently offering 20 different programs, our high school serves both junior andsenior students. Solid technical training at the West Shore Career-Technical District combinedwith challenging academic courses at their home district schools (a half day for each)prepares students to pursue well-paying jobs or continue their education in college or atechnical school. Courses emphasize hands-on learning and work experience to buildspecific skills. For program details, contact the enrollment counselor at 216-529-4151.

The Solar Car Camp is in its 3rdyear and going strong! This one-week program is ideal for the studentlooking at a career in engineeringor one of the many other technology-driven industr ies. FourteenLakewood students participated inthe Solar Car Camp, held in Juneand sponsored by the West ShoreElectronics Program and NorthCoast Tech Prep this past summer.They explored three alternativeenergy resources: wind, solar, andhydrogen power. They also lookedat the worldwide use of these fuelsources. Cuyahoga CommunityCollege provided the resourcematerials and refreshments. On thelast day, students from Lakewoodand 5 other schools, met at the CCCWestern Campus to present and racetheir designs. Lakewood took homea first place ribbon!

West Shore Career & Technical District servingBay Village, Lakewood, Rocky River, and Westlake14100 Franklin Boulevard • Lakewood, Ohio 44107

The Board of EducationLinda Beebe, PresidentDebra Sweeney, Vice PresidentEdward FavreW. Charles Geiger, lllBetsy Shaughnessy

Dr. David C. Estrop, SuperintendentRichard A. Berdine, TreasurerEllen Pozek, Editor

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. Postage PaidCleveland, OH.Permit No. 2512

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