Transcript Detroit Allied Health Middle College High School Located at Kettering High School

Detroit Allied Health
Middle College High School
Located at Kettering High School
September 2007
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What is a Middle College ???
It is a collaboration between a
high school district and a
community college to allow high
school students that are
struggling or need a different
learning environment to thrive.
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What is a Middle College????
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A middle college is a high school on a
college campus
The very first middle college was
established in 1976 at LaGuardia
Community College in New York
Kettering High School will be the initial
location of the DAHMCHS, beginning
September 2007.
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What is a Middle College??
From
High School
To
College
“The bridge from high school to college”
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Wayne
County
Community
College
District
Detroit Public
Schools
Detroit
Medical
Center
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Why Allied Health?
There is a
critical shortage of
health care workers.
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What is the mission of the
Detroit Allied Health Middle College
High School?
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To serve young people who are …
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Interested in the Allied Health careers
Academically Capable
In need of motivation or alternative learning
environment
To give experience that will bridge
adjustment to a college campus
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DETROIT ALLIED HEALTH
MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
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Create a place
where…
“students are not
allowed to give up”
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Student Population
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All 9th and 10th grade students
who “want to come” and have
an interest in Allied Health
careers
10th graders – 2007/2008
academic year
th graders – 2008/2009
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academic year
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Who will be the first students
in the DAHMCHS?
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100 Kettering students who will be
entering the 10th grade in 2007/2008
academic year who are interested in
Allied Health careers
Other students who have an interest in
Allied Health careers
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Attributes of Detroit Allied Health
Middle College High School
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Students will have a wide range of experiences
Students will attend a high school on a college
campus
9th and 10th grade students begin in a high
school environment with strong focus on
literacy
Transition classes are offered during the 9th
and 10th grades
In the next phase, students will attend actual
college classes where only one third of class
will be high school students
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Attributes of Detroit Allied Health
Middle College High School
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Daily seminars are provided when students
are in college classes
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Tutorial aspect
Discussion of text to build self-confidence
Study groups
Students attend high school classes in the
morning and college classes in the afternoon
The goal is that EVERY youngster gets 30
college credits by end of 12th grade
The goal is that students earn an Associate
Degree by the end of the 13th year
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Career Opportunities in the
Allied Health Pathway
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Staff Nurse
Pre-Physician Assistant
Respiratory Therapy Tech
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Surgical Tech
Pharmacy Tech
Phlebotomist
Dental Lab Tech
Dental Assistant
Dental Hygienist
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Importance of location on college
campus …
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Being on a college campus affects the high
school students’ view of themselves.
The college environment positively impacts
the attitudes and behaviors of the high school
students.
The power of a middle college is that the high
school age students gradually interface with
adult students.
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Students (parents) enter the DAHMCHS with
a clear understanding of the commitment
needed for success
Summer is a requirement of the
DAHMCHS experience.
 Sometimes the day may be
elongated.
 A 13th year is required.
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Why attend Detroit Allied Health Middle
College High School and not a “regular
neighborhood high school”?
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Yields an Associate Degree and/or
transferable college credits with no cost
to the student or his/her family
Provides students college credits from
WCCCD that are transferable to other
colleges and universities
Includes student visits, internships, and
work experience through its partner, the
DMC
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About parent commitment …
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Attend informational meetings and
parent-teacher conferences
Become actively involved in
student’s educational experiences
Encourage students to complete
requirements for both the diploma
and the degree
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Teachers function as counselors/advisors
Teachers lead an advisory system called
“focus groups”
• Daily discussions regarding current events,
personal issues, school issues, and study skills
• Students tell teachers about their concerns
• Counselors/advisors build confidence
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DAHMCHS …
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Prepares 9th and 10th grade students for
challenging college courses and
program entrance exams
Develops critical thinking skills
Offers a supportive system to integrate
college courses
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CONCERN …
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Students under the age of 18 cannot
attend clinical courses, as mandated by
the state.
Therefore, 11th and 12th grade students
can take liberal arts and other degree
requirements, until they turn 18 years
old.
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A 10th Grade Schedule will
look like this …
Period
1
Focus Group
2
Chemistry 1
Geometry 1
WC3 –CPD
(College Course)
Lunch
Economics
English 3
3
4
5
6
7
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At Completion of DAHMCHS
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Detroit Public Schools will grant its
own diploma
WCCCD will grant its own credits,
certificate, and/or degree
DMC will offer career opportunities
for successful candidates in critical
shortage areas
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Charles F. Kettering High School
Willie Howard, Principal
"Home of the Pioneers"
6101 Van Dyke Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48213
(313) 866-5336