Vision

“The Academy for Career Education encourages students to learn through collaboration with family, business, and community in preparation for the world of work. Through integration of education and technology, students will develop the resilience necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world and prepare for lifelong learning, productive citizenship and personal growth.”

The Academy for Career Education was designed in 1998 by parents, staff and community members who wanted to offer more for the at-risk student. There are two areas of focus which the founders felt must be included in the students’ education in order to better prepare them for the world of work.

The first area of focus is career preparation. Academics and career preparation are integrated into a relevant and coherent program.
The second area of focus is technology literacy. The founders believe that all students should have a basic understanding of technology in order to meet the needs of an ever-changing world.

The founders of the Academy for Career Education hope to bring 21st century skills to their students and parents by offering curriculum, technology lab and teachers prepared to teach 21st century skills.

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School-Based Learning

Motivates students to apply rigorous academics in their career interests and aspirations. Classes offered are applicable to the world of work and meet the state academic standards. Students understand the relevancy of their classes because it is related to the world of work.

Work-Based learning

Introduces Academy students to work through job shadowing, internships, and work experience. Once the student completes the pre-employment skills training and career interest inventories, students may be placed into their desired career field. A job developer works with the student and the employer so that the student is assured a positive experience.

Benefits

1. Concepts learned at school are carried over to work.
2. Work ethic and self confidence are increased.
3. Career exploration and preparation skills are utilized.
4. Lifelong-learning skills are encouraged

Technology

Students are offered an ROP class in Digital Graphic Design. During class, students will develop skills to make powerful media presentations; web site instruction; troubleshooting; keyboarding; Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel and many more software applications! There’s 1 computer for every 2 students

Overall benefits

1. Low Student-to-teacher ratio
2. Small, safe environment
3. State of the art technology
4. Career preparation & placement
5. Work Experience
6. Academics aligned with state standards
7. Highly qualified, experienced teachers

School Overview

History and Future Plans: This school was an alternative program for Wheatland High School. The focus for the school is to prepare students for the world of work by placing them in the community in work experience in their junior and senior year once their first two years of academics are complete. The second focus will be on technology. The Academy is a digital high school and should receive the funds in the Spring of 2000. A digital technology teacher will be hired in the 2000/2001 school year to give instruction in multi-media presentations, web site development, and building computers.

School Accountability Report Card: 2005-06 SARC (397K)

Mission Statement: The Academy for Career Education prepares students for the world of work and technology.

Governance Process: Parent/Staff/Student Advisory Board determine fiscal and curricular concerns, sponsoring board determines policy.

Instructional Program Overview: Core Academics Career Preparation Technology training

Student Assessment and Grading: Individualized in packet form this year. Next year we hope to go to online curriculum instruction.

Operational Status

Year of Opening: 1999

Founder(s): Parents, students and staff of Academy for Career Education

School Type: Public School Conversion

Chartering Agency: District

Grades Served: 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

Number of Students: under 100

Geographic Area Served: Sacramento area

Facilities: 2 classrooms housed within the Yuba County Office of Education's Virginia School campus.

Partner Organization(s): Wheatland Union High School District