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Why is education important to ‘at risk’
middle school students?
Graduation
Incarceration
Why is education important to ‘at risk’
middle school students?
Graduation
Incarceration
Why is education important to ‘at risk’
middle school students?
Graduation
Incarceration
What do students need to learn to be
successful in their lives and community?
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"Most teens will grow up to be responsible
citizens and leaders.
But some youths face very long odds against
reaching adulthood physically safe,
behaviorally sound, and economically selfsupporting.
Based on survey results the ''Y” generation is
not geared to greed: teens have a keen
interest in helping those people, especially in
their own Community... are willing to work
towards peace and a healthy world.
Surveys show 1/3 to 1/2 of adults in the U.S.
Workforce would choose a different kind of
work if they had the chance.
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"Perhaps a reason for this is that young
people who are about to enter their working
lives are often not aware of the options, and
also may not recognize their own special
strengths and gifts that they bring to a job or
profession” pg 7.
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Questions: What jobs do teens want?
– Doctor 10%,
– Teacher 8%
– computer 6%
– athlete 5%
– Lawyer 4%
– vet 4%
– Engineer 3%
– Chef 3%
– Musician 3%
– Military 3%
– Mechanics 2%
– Unemployment = 4%
• unemployed are sick, substance
abusers or in prison • what is it
in 2008?
Academic Skills for College
Academic Skills for Careers
Extracurricular Activities
Go Local
Preplanning
• Chamber of Commerce
• Pinellas County Economic
Business Development
• Sample business letter
• Sample survey questions
Go Local
Career Interests
• Setting Goals
– Short term
– Long term
• www.facts.org
Selecting Local Business
• 33755 zip code
• Business letter
– Why did they want to learn
more about that business
– Survey included
Student Reflections on Business Selection
Student Name Company
Selected Business Based on Career Interest
Alex G.
Bonski
Productions
I chose an independent artists, writers, an performer [company]
because the I love to perform, act, and sing.
Nicole P.
Animal Health
The reason why I choosed the Animal Health Care is because I
knew since I was 5 I wanted to work with animals. My first
animal was abused before I got her and when I I got to know her
I thought, how could anyone do that? So, I want to help them.
Allysa L.
Animal Health
Care
I chhose that business because I like to help animals. I have to
see animals sick and not okay. I love dogs and other animals.
Amy M.
*selected two
businesses
Portrait
Photographers
SN Design
I love taking pictures and people tell me I take really nice photos
of myself and others.
I love making creative designs and making special advertisements
and making something move from plain to insane.
Derrick L.
Greenwood Rec I chose the recreation center because it’s close to my house.
Center
Jalanika W.
Whitson Law
Tara R.
7th Heaven
Hair Salon
I always wanted to be a lawyer and I like to help people and give
them second chances.
I wanna get in the business and become a cosemotologist.
www.facts.org
• With FACTS.org, you can: Determine career
objectives
• Evaluate high school progress
• See high school course summary and grades
• Learn about higher ed opportunities in Florida
• Apply to college online
• Choose the right major
• Access college transcripts and grades
• Track progress towards college graduation
Go Local
Family Influences
• Who is our family?
• What is their level of
education?
• Where do they work?
• What does your family want
you to accomplish with
education and career?
Family Employment
• Thank you card to family
employer for helping our
class by completing the
survey.
High school choices, career interests,
parents education level
Student Name
Closest High School
Interests
Parents Edu. Level
Derrick
Largo
Countryside
Performance, film
Mom: temp. jobs
Dad: ? (miami)
Rachel
Dunedin
Countryside
Palm Harbor
Performance, track, modeling, step, basketball
Mom: CHS secretary, massage school now
Gabe
Dunedin
Clearwater
Mechanics, culinary, business
Mom: 2 years college
Dad: 8 years college
Javonte
Largo
Business, sports, design
Mom: nursing
Dad: construction
Marcus
Countryside
Tarpon Springs
Barber, chef
Mom: in college now
Dad: College
Waltesha E.
Mom/Diagnostic Clinic
Allysa L
Clearwater Country Clu
Sarah
Olive garden?
Survey Discussions
• Small Group
– Share responses
– Compare/Contrast
– Relate school expectations
and procedures to real world
Building our Chart
• Individuals can compare all
responses at a glance
• Builds business community
background information
High School Survey
• Who knows what high
school they want to attend?
• How are you making that
decision:
– Closest to home
– Family member goes there
– Specific program
• Academic
• Sports
• Other
High School Research
• Students must use the
internet to research high
schools
• Using Powerpoint
• Designing a poster
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Fast facts
Academic
Extracurricular
Statistics
Photos
Magnet Program and Career Academies
Student Name
High School Application &why
High School Acceptance
Nicole P.
Tarpon HS
Career Academy: Vet Academy
Dominicka H.
21st Century Teaching Academy
At Largo High
Allysa L.
Clearwater International Business
Tarpon HS: Vet
Jalanika W
Palm Harbor University Medical:
Peditrian, basketball
Waltesha
Palm Harbor University Medical
(but mom wants CHS)
Brittny H.
Gibbs Performing Arts
Palm Harbor University Medical
No – Gibbs
Yes – Palm Harbor
Sarah
Tarpon Vet Academy
No
Student Research on High Schools
Powerpoint
Posters
Student Research
on High Schools
Powerpoint
Posters
Student Research
on High Schools
Finance Park: Living in the Real World
Creating a budget
Balancing the checkbook
Case Study: Derrick L.
Case Study: Rachel C.
Amy M.
Brittny H.
Nicole P.
Waltesha E.
Message FROM THE
SUPERINTENDENT
Dr. Clayton M. Wilcox
“Regardless of your child’s present career aspirations, we offer dozens of
great options that will fit his/her needs – from advanced information
technology to architectural design, from building technologies to
automotive technologies and a host of other specialized programs
such as: business applications, communication studies, criminal justice,
world-class culinary arts, engineering and robotics, environmental
technology, finance, gifted studies, graphic arts, international culture and
commerce, international studies, mass media, marine science, medical
professions, performing arts, teaching arts, sciences and technology, and
veterinary science.”
http://www.pcsb.org/magnet/files/PIN-011%20Magnet%20Bro.pdf
MAGNET PROGRAMS
Magnet programs are housed at
traditional schools and provide a wide
range of educational opportunities
with very specialized curriculums
such as international baccalaureate,
center for the arts, advanced
technologies, wellness and medical,
and advancement of the sciences
and technology. Students enter
magnet programs through the
application process. Some magnet
programs have eligibility criteria.
Visit www.pcsb.org for more
information. Arterial bus
transportation
to and from magnets is provided by
the school district.
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CENTER FOR WELLNESS AND
MEDICAL PROFESSIONS Palm Harbor
University High School
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACADEMY at
Pinellas Park High School
PINELLAS COUNTY CENTER FOR THE
ARTS (PCCA) at Gibbs High School
21ST CENTURY LEARNING CENTER
AND TEACHING ARTS ACADEMY at
Largo High School
CAREER ACADEMIES
Career academies are four-year
programs designed to blend a
student’s
required academic courses with the
career technical program of the
academy. Career academy programs
prepare students for:
• National/industry certifications
• PTEC, two-year college or university
• Entry into their chosen career
There is no minimum GPA required for
admission to a career academy;
however, a student’s discipline record
must not reflect any serious
misconduct. Students enrolled in an
academy must maintain a 2.0 GPA
to remain in the program. Arterial bus
transportation to and from career
academies is provided by the school
district.
• ACADEMY OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND BUILDING
TECHNOLOGIES at Dunedin High School
• CAREER ACADEMY FOR INTERNATIONAL CULTURE AND
COMMERCE at Clearwater High School
• JACOBSON CULINARY ARTS ACADEMY at Tarpon Springs
High School
• VETERINARY SCIENCE ACADEMY at Tarpon Springs High
School
frequently asked questions
Q. May I apply to more than one
program?
A. You may apply to as few or as many
programs as you would like. There
are some middle and high school
programs that have eligibility
criteria that applicants must meet.
Q. If I apply to a magnet or
fundamental, does my child lose the
seat at the current school?
A. No, students do not lose their current
seat by applying to one of these
programs. The seat is surrendered
only if the parent receives and
accepts an invitation to a program.
Q. Are any priorities given to any
applications made for these
programs?
A. All fundamental schools, magnets and
career academies offer a priority to
any application made by a staff
member who lives in the district and
works full-time at that school.
A priority is also given to sibling
students whose older sibling is
already attending the school (and will
be there at the same time as the
applicant).
HOW TO FIND OUT MORE
• • Visit www.pcsb.org – school program brochures, dates of
Discovery Nights and links to fundamental,
• magnet and career academy program information.
• • Schools – visit schools for tours by contacting the schools for
dates and times, attend the Discovery
• Nights listed in this booklet.
• • Information Fair – Saturday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pinellas
Park High School,
• 6305 118th Ave. N, Largo.
• • Family Education and Information Center (FEIC)
• North County Location, 1101 Marshall St., Clearwater, FL 33755,
(727) 298-2858
• South County Location, 3420 Eighth Ave. S, St. Petersburg, FL
33711, (727) 552-1595.