Program of Studies for Parents & Students
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MADISON PARK TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM OF STUDIES FOR PARENTS & STUDENTS BOSTON SCHOOL COMMITTEE Rev. Gregory G. Groover, Sr., D. Min, Chairperson Marchelle Raynor, Vice-Chairperson Dr. Elizabeth Reilinger Michael D. O’Neill Alfreda J.Harris Helen M. Dajer Michael Davis, Student Representative BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Dr. Carol R. Johnson, Superintendent MADISON PARK TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Charles E. McAfee, Headmaster This Program of Studies was assembled by the Administrative Leadership Team MADISON PARK TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 75 Malcolm X Boulevard Boston, MA 02120 Ph: 617-635-8970 Fax: 617-635-9831 www.boston.k12.ma.us/madisonpk Madison Park Technical Vocational High School is an accredited institutional member of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and is a Massachusetts Chapter 74 approved vocational technical secondary school. The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its non-discrimination and zero tolerance policy, does not discriminate in its programs, activities, facilities, employment, or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, and does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, coercion, and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their freedom to learn and work. TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOOL PROFILE Mission Statement ............................................................................................................... 1 A Day in the Life ................................................................................................................. 1 School Characteristics ......................................................................................................... 1 Student Body........................................................................................................................ 1 Academic Record................................................................................................................. 2 Plans for Classroom Instruction.......................................................................................... 2 Whole School Improvement Plan - Highlights.................................................................. 3 TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL ADMISSIONS POLICY........................................................ 4 BPS PROMOTION POLICY ..................................................................................................... 10 PROMOTION REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................. 11 FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ........................................................................... 13 YOUR CHILD’S RIGHT TO CERTAIN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ............................ 14 TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION ………………………………………….. 15 Competency Certificates ..................................................................................................... 16 TechPrep............................................................................................................................... 17 Academy Model................................................................................................................... 18 Freshman Academy ...................................................................................................... 18 Health and Human Services Academy......................................................................... 18 Construction, Design and Transportation Academy ................................................... 18 High Tech Academy ..................................................................................................... 18 The College and Career Resource Center .......................................................................... 19 Internships ……………………………………………………………………… 20 Cooperative Education ………………………………………………………….. 21 ACADEMIC COURSES English Language Arts ........................................................................................................ 22 Math...................................................................................................................................... 27 History/Social Science......................................................................................................... 33 Science.................................................................................................................................. 35 Physical Education/Health .................................................................................................. 37 Music .................................................................................................................................... 38 English Language Development......................................................................................... 40 TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL COURSES Ninth Grade Exploratory..................................................................................................... 44 High Tech Academy............................................................................................................ 44 Construction, Design and Transportation Academy.......................................................... 48 Health and Human Services Academy............................................................................... 53 SCHOOL-BASED INFORMATION......................................................................................... 57 SAMPLE STUDENT SCHEDULE (Grades 9, 10, 11, & 12) ................................................. 69 NOTE FROM THE HEADMASTER Welcome to Madison Park. AT OUR SCHOOL WE PREPARE YOU FOR CAREERS, NOT JOBS! We are looking for students who are active learners and who love to work with their hands as well as their minds. At Madison Park, each student embarks on a journey of exploration and discovery to find him or herself. Counselors, parents and students work together to match students with the program in which they will have the best chance for success. This Program of Studies is designed for parents and students in order to tell you most of what you need to know about Madison Park. It includes information about admissions, our programs of study, the graduation requirements, a description of each course we offer and a sample schedule. It also informs you about what we expect from you - our student rules and regulations. And finally, it describes our “Whole School Improvement Plan”, or how we are planning to meet the individual instructional needs of our students to make Madison Park an even better school. If you have a DREAM, if you BELIEVE in yourself, we will help you to ACHIEVE success. We will provide you with exciting opportunities. Charles E. McAfee Charles E. McAfee Headmaster COME TO MADISON PARK AND INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE Madison Park Technical Vocational High School’s mission is to provide our diverse population with the opportunity to acquire an integrated vocational and academic education. Individualized instruction, applied learning and work site experience prepare all students to succeed in technologically advanced careers and post-secondary education. SCHOOL PROFILE MISSION STATEMENT Madison Park Technical Vocational High School’s mission is to provide our diverse population with the opportunity to acquire an integrated vocational and academic education. Individualized instruction, applied learning and work site experience prepare all students to succeed in technologically advanced careers and post-secondary education. A DAY IN THE LIFE During a typical day, students in grades 10-12 attend weekly academic and vocational classes. Those classes meet every day, all school year. Seniors attend all academic classes weekly and vocational classes when they are not fulfilling their paid/unpaid internships and/or co-op opportunities. Grade 9 students receive instruction in an exploratory program to provide the preparation needed to choose one of the many career programs for grades offered. SCHOOL CHARACTERISTICS: MADISON PARK . Offers a comprehensive academic program, training in 20 technical vocational programs, and is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges . Is actively engaged in the Boston Public Schools’ High School Renewal effort . Has 4 academies which are further divided into Small Learning Communities to support teaching and learning . Guides college bound students through the application process, with SAT/ Accuplacer preparation classes and mentoring, in partnership with Roxbury Community College, Harvard University, and the Higher Education Resource Center . Supports cohorts of students with MCAS prep through the Blue Scholars program in collaboration with the Boston Private Industry Council . Offers 14 scholastic team sports . Competes with other high schools in SkillsUSA; a national technical, skills, and service careers student leadership organization . Provides clinical, co-operative and internship opportunities to ensure students have industry specific skills to compete in today’s economy . Guides industry bound students through the job application process STUDENT BODY There were 1503 students enrolled at the end of the 2008-2009 school year. The student population was: 47.2% Black, 3.9% White, 0.7% Asian, 45.8% Hispanic, and 0.5 Native American. 30.8% of our students were in Special Education and 22.8% were in ELL/LEP Education. Some other information about our students for the past year: Promotions:..................90.0% Attendance: