1 Student Programs Session III – November 29th, 2016
2 The Four C’s: Making 21st Century Education HappenUsing the ‘Four Cs’ to engage students is imperative. As educators prepare students for this new global society, teaching the core content subjects—math, social studies, the arts—must be enhanced by incorporating critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity.
3 Opportunities for InvolvementFine Arts & Athletics LT CLASS Project
4 Academics Accounting Current Issues and Events Computer ScienceLincoln Douglas Debate Persuasive Speaking Calculator Applications Spelling and Vocabulary Editorial Writing Poetry Interpretation Feature Writing Number Sense Literary Criticism Headline Writing Computer Applications Mathematics Ready Writing News Writing Social Studies Debate Science One Act Play
5 Clubs/Organizations
6 Engaged Students Touch-Points 1550 Athletic 1407 Fine arts452 Clubs/Organizations 2100 CTE 1780 Advanced Level Opportunities Clubs/Student Organizations UIL Athletics, Fine Arts, & Academic Events
7 So What? Better grades Increased social/emotional healthAuthentic character development Increased school safety Increased sense of community Develops the “whole child” Engaged Citizens LT CLASS Project
8 Lake Travis High School Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs
9 Introduction CTE by the numbers: 20 high school teachers40+ unique courses 2000+ students
10 CTE Programs Offered
11 Computer Science and Engineering4 levels of courses Women in Computer Science & Engineering club Engineering 7 course options Technology Student Association and Robotics club
12 Film Audio Video Production courses learn fundamentals of film and can pursue the content through: Football games School events Community events
13 Health Science Acute care clinical observationsHands-on skills training at Brookdale Long Term Care and Texas Nurse Aide licensure Pharmacy Technician certification preparation program Future offerings may include EMT and/or Medical Assistant certification Student organization: HOSA – Future Health Professionals
14 Business & Marketing 18 different Business and Marketing courses offered Student Organizations: DECA – Business, Finance, Marketing & Hospitality Jr. Chamber of Commerce
15 Tonight’s highlighted program: Agricultural Sciences
16 So much more than just “sows, cows and plows!”
17 Growth and Awareness 250+ students enrolled in coursesContinue to add new Ag course options Courses available for Science, Technology and Fine Art credit 100+ paid FFA Members Growth and Awareness
18 What do we teach? Kelly White Principles of AgricultureHorticulture/ Landscape Design Vet Tech Wildlife/Range Ecology FFA Advisor What do we teach?
19 What do we teach? Perry White Ag Mechanic and Metal FabricationAg Fabrication and Design/Welding Livestock Production Advanced Animal Science Ag Power / Small Engines FFA Advisor What do we teach?
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21 FFA Officers
22 Together we all make up the Lake Travis Ag & FFA CommunityStudent success, is our success, as it is your success! Please encourage other community members and parents to be as involved in their child’s education as you are and help support this worthy cause! We teach our kids to be humble and gracious winners and to take their losses as a learning experience by which to grow. Together we all make up the Lake Travis Ag & FFA Community
23 Head to the Barns!