Peoples Academy High School

TABLE OF CONTENTS

> HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

> GRADES 9-12 PROGRAM OF STUDIES 2003-2004 (PDF)

> MULTIPLE PATHWAYS AT PEOPLES ACADEMY

> COURSE OFFERINGS

Special Education Department Teachers
Ken McCormick - bio | webpage
Charlotte Mondrosch-Folley - bio | webpage
Thomas O'Toole - bio | webpage
Carol Young - bio | webpage

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MULTIPLE PATHWAYS AT PEOPLES ACADEMY
DESCRIPTION OF CHOICES

Classroom-Based Courses
> A comprehensive array of classroom options for direct instuction. Courses are designed to address Vermont's Framework of Standards and Learning Opportunities. Content ares are divided into the following departments: English, Social Studies, Science, Math, the Arts, and Physical Education, and electives.

Individualized Studies
> An independent study designed by students, linked to the Vermont Framework and based on their motivation and interests. Students can study academic disciplines or elective subjects during the school day or on their own time.

Community Based Learning
> An experiential, independent study designed by students in which the learning takes place in the community, such as at a business or organization.

Peoples Academy Advisory
> This pathway provides students the opportunity to engage in mentored study supported by an intership experience two days per week. A teacher-advisor supports this all-inclusive program. Class size is limited to thirteen students.

Peoples Academy Carreer Academy of the Arts
> The PACAA offers students the opportunity to pursue an interest in one or more of the arts, whether it is theatre, music, dance, visual art, computer graphic design, etc., while still meeting the requirements for high school graduation. Participants will attend academic classes taught by Academy staff, designed to integrate the arts into the curriculum. Interships, Individualized Studies, workshops, field trips and much more will enrich the student's experience in the Academy. Applications are available and should be completed and returned to the Guidance Office no later than May 1 for admission into the Academy.

Capstone Project
> An academic structure for seniors to engage in a workplace internship or service-learning project. Students earn more than 10 credits through experiential learning, a study project, a comprehensive essay, and an oral presentation.

Governor's Institute
> A week long summer residential program and short winter courses in the Arts, Science and Technology, Asian Cultures, Engineering, Math, Computer Science and Information Technology.

Record of Achievement
> This is a course offering instruction in develping an electronic portfolio. This is an opportunity to record progress toward achievement of state educational standards.

VAST: The Vermont Academy of Science and Technology
> VAST is based at Vermont Technical College in Randolph and serves the interests of academically talented twelfth graders who have a special interest and aptitude in math, science and/or technology, VAST provides the opportunity to spend a year at VTC, completing both high school requirements and the first year of an associate degree program in a science or math.

College Coursework
> Students can earn credits for both high school and college level by attending courses at CCV Morrisville, the University of Vermont or Johnson State College. Courses may be taken on their campus, through the Interactive Learning Network, or through the Internet. NOTE: Transporation, tuition, books, and material costs are responsibility of student's family.

Upward Bound Science and Math Program at VTC
> A six-week summer residential experience at the Randolph campus. Any student entering their sophomore, junior or senior year is eligible to apply for free admission to this outstanding opportunity.

Upward Bound Program at JSC
> A six-week summer residential experience providing strong academic, career, travel and college-oriented activities for first-generation college-bound high school students.

The New England Job Corps
> Students age 16 or older can transfer to the Job Corps to complete a vocational training in a wide range of occupations and an educational component, plus earn a driver's license and financial incentives towards employment. Students who successfully complete Job Corps are awarded a Peoples Academy diploma.

Green Mountain Technical and Career Center
> 11th and 12th grade students can choose from 12 career technical programs offered at GMTCC: Automotive Technology, Business Administration, Computer Technology, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Forestry & Land Management Technology, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Industrial Mechanics, Marketing and Tourism, Manufacturing Technology, Multimedia and Design, Technical Electronic, Health and Human Services (Child Care, Cosmetology, Dental Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Veterinary Assistant) and a PreTech Program for students in Grade 10.

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COURSE OFFERINGS

English Department Course Offerings
> Advanced Placement Literature and Composition
> World Literature
> Scope of World Literature
> Journalism
> American Literature
> "Freedom"
> Literary Analysis and Composition
> Literary Tradition and Composition
> Patterns of Communication
> Forms of Communiaction

Social Studies Department Course Offerings
> Advanced Placement U.S. History
> United States History
> Socialogy/Psychology
> Modern European History
> World Cultures (Humanities)

Science Department Course Offerings
> Advanced Placement Physics B
> Advanced Placement Environmental Science
> Advanced Placement Biology
> Plant and Animal Anatomy and Physiology
> College Preparatory Physics
> College Preparatory Chemistry
> Envionmental Science
> Biology
> Physical Science

Mathematics Deparment Course Offerings
> Integrated Mathematics Program 1
> Integrated Mathematics Program 1.5
> Integrated Mathematics Program 2
> Algebra 1
> Algebra 2
> Geometry
> Pre-Calculus
> Intro to Calculus
> A.P. Calculus

Foreign Language Department Course Offerings
> French I
> French II
> French III
> Spanish I
> Spanish II
> Spanish III

Physical Education Course Offerings
> Physical Education/Personal Fitness

Arts Department Course Offerings
> Art I
> Art II
> Art III
> Art IV
> Chorus
> Select Chorus
> Concert Band
> Jazz Band

Elective Course Offerings
> 3-dimensional Design
> Fine Metals

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