2014-2015 ANNUAL REPORT Academies of Nashville Metro Nashville Public Schools
Message from the Academies of Nashville Director How can a society provide high school students with the combination of knowledge and skills necessary to fully participate in the college experience while preparing them for navigating pathways that connect education and employment to achieve a fulfilled life? Communities across the country ask this question, aiming to ensure graduates are college and career ready. Luckily, we don’t have to ask that question because we already know the answer – The Academies of Nashville. Because the Nashville community is deeply engaged in preparing our youth for successful futures, thousands of guests from across the country have visited to learn more about the work occurring in our schools. For this reason, it is important to tell our story - not the story of Metro Nashville Public Schools, but the tales that emerge from our great city every day. These stories illustrate how students share their thoughts, questions, ideas, and solutions to authentic problems. These stories explain how students work together to reach common goals, while putting their individual talents and expertise to work. These stories describe the ways in which students look at problems in a new way while linking learning across subjects and disciplines. These stories demonstrate how students try new approaches to getting things done through innovative thought and invention. These stories validate the work of community, business, and higher education partners with the Academies of Nashville, showing how communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity are nurtured throughout the high school experience. To tell our story, this year’s annual report uses vignettes to share examples of experiential and projectbased learning. The value of business partner engagement is highlighted through data that communicates how the Nashville community gives freely of their time and talent. The important role industry plays in education is explained by teachers from various backgrounds and mentoring programs that encourage youth to pursue high demand postsecondary opportunities through career exploration, early college credit, and professional certifications. An intentional focus on student voice and choice is evident from student testimonies of internships, capstone experiences, and school selections. It is an exciting story and one that deserves to be shared. As we reflect on the work that occurred over the past year, it becomes clear that The Academies of Nashville are results oriented and data driven. To everyone who served on an advisory board, volunteered as a guest speaker, hosted an experiential learning trip, donated equipment, exhibited at the career fair, mentored a student, or provided some other type of community engagement, thank you. The work you have done and continue to do is tireless and altruistic and you are helping make Nashville a better place by investing in our youth. We hope you enjoy this year’s annual report.
Dr. Chaney Mosley Academies of Nashville Director
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Message from the Director
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School Spreads
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Academy Partners
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2015-2016 Program Offerings
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Experiential Learning Experiential learning is a process through which students develop knowledge, skills, and character from direct experiences outside the classroom. In the Academies of Nashville, every student participates in at least one experience each year of their high school career.
Freshmen attend the Career Exploration Fair and go on a college visit. Sophomores take part in an industry related field trip to solidify their academy choice. During the junior year, a student has the opportunity to job shadow a professional in a career in which the student has interest. As a senior,
students take all of these experiences and develop a capstone project. Each experience is meant to build upon one another in order to narrow a student’s career interests. The statistics to the right indicate the percentage of students who completed the specific experience during the grade level in which it is to occur. 4
Career Fair: 82%
Industry Field Trip: 69%
Job Shadow 41%
Dr. Jay Steele Chief Academic Officer I am so proud of the teachers, leaders, students, and partners in Nashville’s high schools. The Academies of Nashville have become the premier high school reform strategy across the United States by delivering stellar student achievement and enriched learning experiences to more than 24,000 students. Over 2,000 guests have traveled to Nashville from across the US, China, and England to witness the transformation and success of our high schools. The White House has recognized the reform efforts by highlighting the work in a recent discussion on innovation in career and technical education. How do we measure our success? In 2015, MNPS high schools grew in all seven performance areas and outpaced the state in growth in six out of seven achievement targets. Economically disadvantaged students, African American, Hispanic, and Native American students closed the achievement gap in reading and math….this is the majority of students in high school. Since 2010, student achievement at the advanced and proficient level has risen 28 percent in Algebra I, 15 percent in English I, 9 percent in English II, 11 percent in Biology, 23 percent in Algebra II, and Chemistry achievement rose 11 percent in one year. These increases mean that 5,129 more high school students are scoring at the advanced or proficient level as compared to 2010. Our ACT Rate has increased to 18.4 with the number of students receiving a 21 or higher increasing from 27 percent to 29.3 percent. MNPS has experienced a 90.1 percent increase in career and technical concentrators with scholarship offers increasing from $83.5 million in 2012 to $116.8 million in 2015. More than 350 business partners work alongside our teachers and leaders to create meaningful experiences for teachers and students. And finally, over half of our 41 academies have scored the highest “model” designation by the National Career Academy Coalition…more than any school district in the country. More than ever, MNPS students are graduating college and career ready. Principals and teachers are clearly focused on the whole child and our students are the benefactors of a quality education. Thank you to PENCIL, Alignment Nashville, the Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, and Ford Next Generation Learning for your support. The work continues…….
Advanced Placement 2176 Students sat for Advanced Placement exams 107 Courses Offered
Cambridge AICE 97 Students took exams 4 Schools Offering the Cambridge AICE curriculum
CTE Dual Credit 881 students took exams 1,155 college credits earned 26 courses offered
CTE Dual Enrollment 35 students enrolled 105 college credits earned 4 courses offered
International Baccalaureate 294 Students took exam 23 Students earned the full IB World Diploma
Industry Certifications 140 students received certifications 21 types of certifications received
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS Alignment Nashville (AN) is a 501c3 organization that aligns community resources to support the strategic plan of Metro Nashville Public Schools. Since 2006, AN has been a strategic partner in developing, implementing and sustaining the Academies of Nashville. This year, AN’s High School Team, led by Dr. Aimee Wyatt (MNPS Executive Officer for High Schools) and Cheryl Mayes (Nissan North America) provided vital community support for the Academies of Nashville as follows: • K-12 Action Plan: The High School A-Team supported the development of the district’s first-ever K-12 action plan, integrating the work of elementary, middle and high schools to ensure every student has access to high-quality teaching in a personalized learning environment. The plan will be implemented during the 2015-16 school year. • Increasing ACT scores: In Tennessee, students that score a 21 or above on the ACT are eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. In an effort to increase the number of eligible students, the High School Alignment Team has created PACT (Partners in ACT Preparation), which will assess each student’s specific content area needs and pair them with business and community PACT mentors to help them increase their content knowledge and their ACT score.
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Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) is a unique and comprehensive community initiative that brings together educators, employers and community leaders to implement a proven model for transforming secondary schools. These transformed schools infuse the high expectations and academic rigor of college preparatory academic programs with the real-world relevance and rigor of career and technical education. Students choose from among career pathways across a variety of sectors that drive economic growth in their communities. Ford NGL uses the power of workplace relevance and business relationships to excite young people about education and to prepare them for success in college, career and life. Nashville is the first Ford NGL “Model” community and is also a Ford NGL Hub. The Ford NGL Hub provides technical assistance and professional development for communities as they begin the journey of high school transformation. The Nashville Ford NGL Hub leverages the success of The Academies of Nashville and community partners by hosting highly engaging visits for other communities to explore The Academies of Nashville and Ford NGL in action. Finally, as the Nashville Hub has grown, it has developed the capacity and resources to give back to the Nashville community though a mini-grant program available to high school academies called the “Starr Awards.”
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The Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce supports the Academies of Nashville through its expertise in engaging business leadership. The Chamber coordinates the work of five industry-based Partnership Councils, which are comprised of business volunteers who advise the district’s academies in specific industry areas. Members of these councils play a critical role in supporting the academy model by ensuring students and educators are connected with industry-specific opportunities, including field trips, job shadows, teacher externships, professional certifications, and an awareness of industry trends and workforce need projections. The CEO Champions is a Chamber committee that rallies community support and advocates on the overall impact of education reform. Additionally, the Chamber is responsible for two annual signature events that each bolster the work of the academies and provide important recognition of best practice and success. Each fall, the My Future My Way Career Exploration Fair provides more than 7,000 MNPS freshmen an opportunity to engage with professionals in hundreds of career fields through interest interviews and interactive exhibits. At the end of the school year, several hundred educators, school leaders, business partners and elected officials gather for the Academies of Nashville Awards, which laud outstanding academy accomplishments in more than a dozen categories. The ceremony is a celebration of achievement as well as an opportunity to express thanks to educators and to partners for their commitment to providing a rigorous, relevant education to academy students. These signature events and the Chamber’s yearround work on behalf of the academies is made possible by organizations including JP Morgan Chase & Co., The Memorial Foundation, Altria and Shoney’s. Their support is yet another indication of this community’s pride and confidence in the Academies of Nashville. 8
Community Partners PENCIL is one of the nation’s largest networks of businesses, universities, faith-based organizations and volunteers engaged in public schools. With more than 800 PENCIL Partnerships directly impacting Nashville students and teachers every day, community involvement is making a difference in students’ academic success. PENCIL staff members collaborate with Academy Coaches and principals to recruit new Academy PENCIL Partners, facilitate the Partner relationships, and play key roles in monthly Partnership Councils, CEO Champions and the annual Freshman Career Exploration Fair. PENCIL creates opportunities for Partners and schools to share best practices and participate in trainings and special events that serve to increase engagement, such as, the PENCIL Partner Summit, Partnership breakfasts and Principal for a Day. In 2014-15, PENCIL continued to bring a variety of new learning opportunities to students in the Academies of Nashville by adding 63 new Academy Partnerships, increasing total Academy Partnership engagement to 346. Griffin Technology’s Academy of Design & Technology at Hunters Lane is a great example of the relevance of Academy Partnerships. Working directly with Griffin professionals and school staff, students have designed websites, iPhone cases and worked on an app - all on Mac computers donated by Griffin for Academy student use. This year there were nearly 325 Academies of Nashville PENCIL Partners who donated more than $1.6 million in community investment. 9
Antioch High School Executive Principal: Dr. Adrienne Battle Koger
The 2014-2015 school year at Antioch High School has been filled with accolades. The year began with all four career academies recognized as National Model Career Academies. In addition, Antioch was named a 2014 TN Reward School, 2015 ICLE Model School, approved as an IB School, and selected as an AVID National Demonstration School Candidate. Dr. Adrienne Battle Koger, Executive Principal, was selected as the Academies of Nashville Executive Principal of the Year and the UT Field Award Recipient for 2015. Antioch has shown continuous improvement in its data performance by increasing student achievement, graduation and attendance rates through the career academy model. This record of success brought four Ford Next Generation Learning Hub tour groups of educators from across the country to observe the Academies of Antioch. The Academy of Teaching and Service had thirty students sworn in by the newly elected Juvenile Court Judge Sheila Calloway to serve as court officials in our new student-run youth court program. The students hear real cases involving peers through the mentorship of current juvenile court officers.
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Academy Coach: Nekesha Burnette
The Academy of Hospitality and Marketing received DECA National Gold Level certification for development of our student-run, school-based enterprise. In addition, our culinary arts program was selected as one of Sullivan University’s National Center for Hospitality Studies Elite 50 Programs. Students in the Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance were provided an opportunity to train and work as tellers in our student-run credit union. The student tellers market the branch, handle members’ transactions, open accounts, balance the branch and offer financial advice to members. The Academy of Automotive Technology and Design sponsors a Robotics Team which, once again, won a grant from NASA. The team was awarded a $5,000 second year program growth grant that allowed them to participate in local and regional competitions. The students, faculty and business partners of Antioch experienced a great year of success!
Community Investment
Scholarship Monies Offered
Wall to Wall Model Academies
International Baccalaureate
Volunteers donated 1,026 hours equaling $65,202 of in kind donations.
Antioch students were offered more than $2.7 million in scholarships.
All four career academies at Antioch High School were accredited at model status.
Antioch High School was approved as an International Baccalaureate Diploma School.
Experiential Learning is Exponential Learning Kevin Martin is a well-rounded 11th grade student at Antioch High School in the Academy of Hospitality & Marketing. He is an academy student ambassador, DECA member, school mascot, Ford NGL Student Advisor and the store manager for The Cave, which is a school- based enterprise. Kevin has experienced the benefit of participating in real world experiences aligned to his future aspirations. According to Kevin, “Experiential Learning is Exponential Learning.” He is an AVID and Leadership Program student. He assisted in organizing Antioch DECA Monster Fest, which is an experiential learning experience for students that will be held in Orlando, Florida. Kevin was a part of the team that received the National Gold Level certification at the 2015 DECA International Career Development Conference for Antioch’s school-based enterprise. Kevin Martin was the only student in the state of Tennessee to attend the Ford Next Generation Learning National Conference. He has a bright future ahead of him as an entrepreneur.
Experiential Learning
Achievement Data
Career Exploration Fair
85%
Graduation Rate
77.7%
Industry Field Trips
96%
Attendance Rate
93.4%
Job Shadowing
58%
Early College Credit
171 credits
Capstone
87%
Industry Certifications
5 certifications
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Cane Ridge High School Executive Principal: Michel Wall
Continuous Improvement in student engagement and achievement continues to be the focus for Cane Ridge High School. The 2014-15 school year provided a great number of examples in both these areas. The Academy of Law conducted its third year of operating the Cane Ridge Restorative Court with support from the Juvenile Court and the Tennessee Bar Association. Students continue to engage at a high level as members of the court. Additionally, this academy was named a “Model Academy” by the National Career Academy Coalition in the spring of 2015. The Academy of Architecture and Construction, working side by side with its business partners, embarked on a very large project: the construction of the dugouts for the baseball field. This project embodied the academy-business partner model that has been envisioned. Partners led an unprecedented capital campaign in the community and then worked and provided instruction to students as the dugouts were constructed.
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Academy Coach: Lance Lott
The Academy of Arts and Communication added four premier business partnerships and student’s had rewarding experiences on-site with the partners on field trips and job shadows. Additionally, academy teachers participated in an exciting externship in the summer with the Country Music Hall of Fame and Anode. The Academy of Health Management students received awards at both HOSA and Regional STEM conferences. Additionally, the Health Administration students began using the Healthcare Financial Management Association’s on-line software to prepare for an industry certification that is highly valued by the health business community throughout the United States. The Freshman Academy rose to new levels in academic achievements and nearly all students had a college visit and attended the Career Exploration Fair.
Experiential Learning Career Exploration Fair
82%
Industry Field Trips
62%
Job Shadowing
35%
Capstone
66%
Achievement Data
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Graduation Rate
82.8%
Attendance Rate
92.9%
Early College Credit
162 credits
Industry Certifications
36 certifications
Community Investment
Scholarship Monies Offered
End-of-Course Exams: Algebra I
End-of-Course Exams: English III
Volunteers donated 370 hours equaling $42,271 of in kind donations.
Cane Ridge students were offered more than $3.8 million in scholarships this year.
The percentage of students scoring Proficient or Advanced in Algebra I increased 64%.
The percentage of students scoring Proficient or Advanced in English III increased 116%.
Swing, Batter Batter, Swing The Academy of Architecture and Construction, with the help of the academy business partners, began the construction of the dugouts on the baseball fields at Cane Ridge. This project was kicked off in the spring of 2014 with the academy students designing the dugouts in the REVIT software, and with the help of Messer Construction, going to Metro and obtaining a building permit. The academy partners provided key leadership for a capital campaign. The students designed and the board approved a Project Solicitation
document. This was distributed to companies provided to us by our partners. Students made follow-up phone calls to the companies being solicited. After enough money and in-kind donations had been received, the academy embarked on the construction of the dugouts. Academy students worked side by side with instructors and apprentices from WASCO and completed the block portion of the dugouts in time for the 2015 baseball season.
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Glencliff High School Executive Principal: Clint Wilson
Community Investment Volunteers donated 4,832 hours equaling $203,660 of in kind donations.
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Scholarship Monies Offered Glencliff students were offered more than $3.9 million in scholarships this year.
Dual Credit and Industry Certifications Students who took dual credit and industry certifications increased 457%
Student Diversity Diversity is our strength at Glencliff! Our students hail from 42 countries and speak 26 languages.
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Academy Coach: Pamela Walker
The mission of Glencliff High School is to support, challenge, and engage all students, every second, every block, and every day in an effort to prepare college and career ready graduates. Every day at Glencliff starts with those words being said by our principal as a reminder of our purpose. That mission was evident this year as we accomplished great things at “the Cliff”. Two of our academies, the Ford Academy of Business and Innovation and the Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning (EUP), were named Model Academies after completing the National Career Academy Coalition’s accreditation process. Two Academy Awards were won by Glencliff. Our Freshman Academy was named the Freshman Academy of the Year, and Hands on Nashville was named the Academy Partner of the Year for their work in partnership with our EUP Academy. Dual Credit testing and Industry Certification testing was at a record high. Last year only 37 students took these tests. This year, 68 students earned Dual Credit and 7 earned industry certifications. This means that 75 Glencliff students will leave with college credit under their belt and/or be qualified to go directly in to their career. Las Palmas Mexican Restaurants came on board as a school/academy-wide business partner, and Holtkamp Greenhouses/Optimara Violets, the largest producer of African Violets in the world, became a business partner for our biotechnology pathway in the EUP academy. Our ProStart team won their state competition and represented Tennessee at the national event, which is the nation’s premier competition for restaurant management and culinary arts for high school culinary programs. It was a year of accomplishments at Glencliff; all in keeping with our mission and at the end of the day, benefiting the most important people in our building: Our students.
More Than A Piece of Paper When DeMauri Mumphrey entered high school it was with only one goal: to graduate. Grades, honors, and being involved were not on her radar. She just wanted to do four years, and get out with “that piece of paper.� But, by the end of her freshman year and during her sophomore year, things began to change. She chose the Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning after a group of women engineers and architects encouraging her to explore and consider careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields. DeMauri began to see possibilities for herself she never dreamed of previously. She became an Ambassador, spoke at the CEO Champions luncheon during the 2014 Career Fair, and was accepted to the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where she will be majoring in Architecture. DeMauri is a perfect example of how the lives of MNPS students are being changed daily because of their involvement in the Academies of Nashville.
Experiential Learning
Achievement Data
Career Exploration Fair
86%
Graduation Rate
80.8%
Industry Field Trips
34%
Attendance Rate
91.3%
Job Shadowing
31%
Early College Credit
204 credits
Capstone
72%
Industry Certifications
7 certifications
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Hillsboro High School Executive Principal: Dr. Terry Shrader
Academy Coach: Maggie Vossler
The hard work and dedication of Hillsboro’s leadership team, faculty, parents, students, and academy partners has truly paid off. Our motto, “One Hillsboro,” has never been stronger. To kick off the year, Hillsboro students were invited to the invitation-only event at Gaylord Opryland Convention Center to hear former Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, speak on leadership.
Students in the Academy of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme had a successful school year. The IBDP graduates averaged $80,000+ in scholarships. Additionally, 71% of IBDP students were admitted to their first choice university. A peer mentor program and student-led study review sessions began this year and entering IBDP students participated in the first annual induction ceremony.
It was a busy year for The Academy of Global Health and Science. The Interdisciplinary Science and Research pathway has continued to grow. All entries medaled in the regional STEM project expo and three students were published in Young Scientist. Therapeutic Clinical Services students hosted four student-run blood drives with the American Red Cross, completed another successful Blackout with the American Heart Association, competed and placed in the regional and state HOSA-Future Health Professionals competitions, and ended the school year with an exciting field trip to Bodies: The Exhibition in Atlanta.
Experiential Learning
The Academy of International Business and Communications students continued to run the Burro Brew, our in house coffee shop. Marketing and Broadcasting students participated in several job shadows including the Metro Public Defenders Office, the Goo Goo Shop, NewsChannel 5, and Averitt Express. Hillsboro High School continues to grow and we’re excited for another great year!
Achievement Data
Career Exploration Fair
85%
Graduation Rate
87.1%
Industry Field Trips
46%
Attendance Rate
92.6%
Job Shadowing
13%
Early College Credit
15 credits
Capstone
71%
Industry Certifications
1 certification
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Community Investment
Scholarship Monies Offered
Quality Teachers in Every Classroom
Volunteers donated 558 hours equaling $32,692 of in kind donations.
Hillsboro students were offered more than $7.1 million in scholarships this year.
Quality teachers led to HHS meeting or exceeding every Annual Measurable Objective this year.
ACT Scores are on the Rise An ISR graduate averages a 26.5 ACT composite score and an IBDP graduate averages a 24 ACT composite score
A Pathway To Success As the Interdisciplinary Science and Research (ISR) Program at Hillsboro enters its fifth year of existence and graduates its second cohort, it is becoming more apparent as to how this program is impacting student achievement. Currently, half of the students who have taken the ACT while in the program (three cohorts to this date) have exceeded their ACT predictions based off of the Explore and/or PLAN assessments, while the other half of the students have met their projections. In addition, the average ACT score of ISR students is a 26.5, which is 7.8 points higher than the school average. In addition, ISR students represented Hillsboro well at the Tennessee Junior Academy of Sciences, winning top honors and runner up at the 2015 symposium (to add to the runner up award at the 2014 symposium).
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Hillwood High School Executive Principal: Dr. Steve Chauncy
Academy Coach: Trip Nicholson
of Health Science were able to participate in a number of great experiences including field trips to the Meharry School of Medicine and HCA corporate headquarters, internships at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, a mass casualty drill at TriStar Hendersonville Medical Center, and observation of college classes through the Belmont School of Nursing. The Academy of Art, Design, and Communication has an incredibly talented group of students whose work was showcased this year all over the city. Student work was displayed at HST Interior Elements, The Parthenon, The Horton Group, Nashville Arts Magazine, and Belle Meade United Methodist Church. In addition, students took part in experiential learning opportunities at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, The Parthenon, and Bohan Advertising. The National Career Academy Coalition Model Academies of Hillwood High School had another excellent year as students participated in a number of exciting events. Construction of a new health science lab facility took place throughout the school year, as a result of a grant received from HCA. As walls were demolished, new structures were built to transform the labs into a real-world training facility for the Hillwood Academy of Health Science students. In addition to the excitement of a new lab, students in the Academy
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Students in the Academy of Business and Hospitality participated in job shadows at The Holiday Inn-Vanderbilt, Hutton Hotel, Hilton Hotel – Downtown Nashville, and O’Charley’s corporate headquarters. In addition, the seniors were able to work with business partners in a career preparation workshop focusing on resume writing, job interviews, personal presentation, entrepreneurship, and food and beverage management.
Community Investment
Scholarship Monies Offered
Dual Enrollment Passage Rate
Advanced Placement
Volunteers donated 3,610 hours equaling $181,165 of in kind donations.
Hillwood students were offered more than $2.3 million in scholarships this year.
100% of students in dual enrollment Accounting II, Medical Terminology, and Anatomy and Physiology passed.
19 Advanced Placement courses were offered during the 2015-2016 School Year.
A Step in the Right Direction In planning his Eagle Scout project, Jon Marc Zaccaro, a student within the Academy of Art, Design, and Communication Class of 2016, wanted to make a positive difference at Hillwood. He used many of the skills learned in his academy courses to design a paved walkway connecting the Hillwood Gym and Central Buildings. This area is frequently used by students, but the grassy hill made it difficult to navigate in bad weather. Jon Marc designed the layout, organized volunteers and donations for landscaping the area, and helped oversee the project. In order to incorporate his academy theme, Jon Marc invited students to create a logo for the Academy of Art, Design, and Communication to be installed within the pathway. Multiple logos were submitted, and a winning design was voted on by the faculty. The project was a great example of a student wanting to make a positive impact on the school, as well as shine a spotlight on his academy.
Experiential Learning
Achievement Data
Career Exploration Fair
93%
Graduation Rate
84.7%
Industry Field Trips
57%
Attendance Rate
92.1%
Job Shadowing
37%
Early College Credit
6 credits
Capstone
58%
Industry Certifications
3 certifications
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Hunters Lane High School Executive Principal: Dr. Susan Kessler
This past year has been a busy, successful year for our academies. With the addition of new partners such as The Omni Hotel, Home Depot, and FirstCall Ambulance coupled with our existing partners, we were able to expand the opportunities for our students to engage with our community partners and grow relationships with local industry professionals. Through internships, job shadows, and field trips, the students gained invaluable real world experiences. In total, our business partners invested 1,570 hours and gave donations resulting in over $136,000 of total community investment. The Omni Hotel created a monthly job shadow program for our Academy of Hospitality. Students were able to rotate through eight areas of the hotel and gain a holistic view of all facets of the hotel industry. FirstCall Ambulance worked closely with our Academy of Health and Human Services both in the classroom and at their facility teaching hands-on skills
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Academy Coach: Brad Meyers
using the latest emergency services technology. Furthermore, Park Center hosted internships for seniors guiding them through a project gathering survey data, developing a report, and presenting the information to their executive board members. Many of our other partners, including Griffin Technology, Qualifacts, Blood:Water Mission, and Nossi College of Art provided numerous job shadows and field trip opportunities as well. The Griffin Academy of Design & Technology and the Academy of Health & Human Services both went through the NCAC rigorous accreditation process and were awarded model status. This helped to validate the hard work of students, teachers, administrators, and business partners in these academies. Overall, this school year was deemed a success for our academies, and we continue to work diligently to improve our learning opportunities for our students.
Experiential Learning Career Exploration Fair
76%
Industry Field Trips
66%
Job Shadowing
58%
Capstone
80%
Achievement Data
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Graduation Rate
79.2%
Attendance Rate
90.7%
Early College Credit
15 credits
Industry Certifications
10 certifications
Community Investment
Scholarship Monies Offered
Increased Business Support
Industry Certifications
Volunteers donated 1,570 hours equaling $136,000 of in kind donations.
Hunters Lane students were offered more than $4.2 million in scholarships this year.
From the 13-14 school year to the 14-15 school year, community investment increased 82%.
The number of students earning industry certifications increased by double digits this year.
From Tech to Tech Ed Vivacious, lively, and engaging just barely begins to describe the personality and the classroom of Ms. Ashley Ross, programming teacher in the Griffin Academy of Design & Technology. Ms. Ross came from working 14 years in the tech industry to teach programming at the high school level. When asked why, she says, “I wanted to give back to my community and teach the kids from the same neighborhood where I grew up.” Now that she has finished her second year she says, “I know now that I am operating in my purpose and my calling; I wake up every morning
refreshed knowing that I did what was best for me by becoming a teacher.” While teaching students various programming languages, she also tries to teach them “how to perform on the job, that they are somebody who matter, and that they have a duty to give back to their community.” She feels as if she has found a “goldmine” working at Hunters Lane and that she is “where [she] is supposed to be” due to all of the supplies, technology , and support she receives from her school and from business partner Griffin Technology, and we feel the same about her.
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Maplewood High School Executive Principal: Dr. Ron Woodard
After achieving status in the District for highest gains in several English and math courses last year, the Panther Nation had to work hard to maintain their successes. The goal for the 2014-15 school year was to make the entire student experience well rounded to truly prepare the students for college and career opportunities. Each academy set it’s own goals to propel student experiences and opportunities to new levels.
Academy Coach: Sonya Mansfield-Ross
Their projects brought Gold Medal Awards back to the Panther Nation from multiple competitions.
In the Academy of Sports Medicine and Wellness, students were challenged to take EKG and Patient Care Technician industry certification tests, as well as dual credit tests in medical terminology and personal finance. The academy also reopened the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Chapter. Additionally, to continue the goal of The Academy of Business and Consumer Services service learning for students, they partnered with increased student participation in field trips and the American Cancer Society to assist with the job shadowing more than 50% and for the first city’s annual Relay For Life, St. Thomas Health to time had students sitting for dual credit exams in work at their Medical Missions event, and with the personal finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. American Red Cross to host four successful blood Additionally, the academy gained new partners drives. like the Nashville Entrepreneur Center and The Food Truck Project, increasing students’ real world For the Maplewood Academies, the year ended with a lot to celebrate. More than 320 students business experiences. received electronic tablets or Maplewood “Swag” The Academy of Energy and Power continued its for their proficient or advanced end-of-course focus on large-scale projects for students, exam scores. Also, after years of hard work, the engaging them in Skype sessions with a scientist Academies of Business and Consumer Services from NASA, a professor from England, and an and the Academy of Sports Medicine and Wellness elementary school class in Texas. Related projects both earned perfect scores and Model Status with in Art brought fashion designer, Amanda Valentine the National Career Academy Coalition. of Project Runway fame, to work with students.
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Community Investment
Scholarship Monies Offered
Education Beyond A High School Diploma
Model Academies
Volunteers donated 1,586 hours equaling $91,119 of in kind donations.
Maplewood students were offered more than $2.8 million in scholarships this year.
Maplewood saw an increase in the number of students who took dual credit and industry certification exams.
Both Academies of Maplewood that went for Accreditation this year achieved model status.
Overcoming and Acheiving In every sense of the word, Sajad AlTimimi is the epitome of an “overcomer”. Sajad is the oldest of two children in his household and this Fall, he will be the first person in his immediate family to go to college. Sajad raised the bar at Maplewood High School in 2014 by earning a 31 on his ACT the very first time. Sajad’s success on the ACT has become an inspiration for other students who desire to follow in his footsteps. Sajad graduated in the top 20 percent of his graduating class and was a four-year participant in the Maplewood AFJROTC program as well. Despite numerous offers and opportunities from across the country, Sajad has chosen to proudly serve his country by enlisting for service in the United States Marine Corps.
Experiential Learning
Achievement Data
Career Exploration Fair
51%
13'-14' Graduation Rate
82.3%
Industry Field Trips
68%
Attendance Rate
91.8%
Job Shadowing
30%
Early College Credit
0 credits
Capstone
52%
Industry Certifications
0 certifications
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McGavock High School Executive Principal: Robbin Wall
During the 2014-15 school year, McGavock High School’s advisory chairs identified the need to increase business engagement in the core subject classrooms. Business partners from all academies collaborated to develop a plan which they modeled for the academy leaders. Teachers taught partners a standard and partners identified real world application activities for teachers to use in their lessons. Students reported increased understanding and enjoyment when they experienced relevance in the core subjects. McGavock High School has seen growth in all areas of Annual Measurable Objectives (AMO). Highlights include achieving level 5 TVAAS status for five years in a row and growing the number of industry certifications. McGavock had the highest number of students taking industry certification exams and led the district with an 88 percent passage rate.
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Academy Coach: Timari Caster
Business engagement outside the classroom continues to help students make stronger connections between their core and career pathway classes and their industries. Our students participated in a high level, rigorous science boot camp at Aegis Sciences Corporation. Other students worked as paid interns at Gaylord in culinary internships under the supervision of master chefs at Gaylord Opryland and in hospitality during Country Christmas. The US Community Credit Union expanded the number of student interns working in the McGavock branch and Cedarstone Bank took its first intern this year. Some students worked with the NASA Hunch Program developing prototypes for space missions, while others created Emmy Award winning videos and audio sound clips for the film industry. Twelve TSA (Technology Student Association) students went to the state convention and placed 1st in robotics and Skills USA took 2nd in Urban Search and Rescue Robotics.
Experiential Learning Career Exploration Fair
95%
Industry Field Trips
74%
Job Shadowing
58%
Capstone
46%
Achievement Data
$
Graduation Rate
78%
Attendance Rate
91.1%
Early College Credit
108 credits
Industry Certifications
51 certifications
Community Investment
Scholarship Monies Offered
Industry Certifications
5 Characteristics of a Graduate
Volunteers donated 5,048 hours equaling $366,185 of in kind donations.
McGavock students were offered more than $6.6 million in scholarships this year.
The McGavock industry certification passage rate was 88 percent. The highest rate in MNPS.
Seventy-four seniors recieved $500 scholarships for achieving all 5 characteristics.
Partners Who Make A Difference Gaylord Opryland created incredible experiences this year for both the students and the faculty in their branded academy. In addition to the usual tours and job shadowing they provide, they provided internship opportunities for 25 academy students, 50 percent of whom stayed on in part-time jobs. When the culinary program unexpectedly lost their CTE teacher, Gaylord Opryland deployed one of their executive chefs to teach culinary III twice per week, allowing the program to continue.
In the spring, they conducted sessions that taught students interviewing skills which improved students’ success in acquiring internships, jobs and scholarships. They also helped academy teachers and the Leadership Team learn to increase critical thinking skills in classrooms, by teaching them how to use The Six Thinking Hats. Gaylord Opryland was recognized at the Academy Awards as the Academy Partnership of the Year for the Hospitality & Tourism Partnership Council.
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Overton High School Executive Principal: Dr. Schuler Pelham
Community Investment Volunteers donated 1,551 hours equaling $114,464 of in kind donations.
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Scholarship Monies Offered Overton students were offered more than $7.7 million in scholarships this year.
Model Academies Both Academies of Overton High School that went for Accreditation this year achieved model status.
Student Diversity Diversity at Overton High School is evident. Students come from more than 68 countries around the world.
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Academy Coach: Mary York
The Academies at John Overton High School continued to thrive and prosper this past year. Two additional academies, the Academy of Health Sciences and the Academy of Information Technology, received model status through the National Career Academy Coalition bringing the total to three model academies. The Academy of Health Sciences received national attention on “All Things Considered” for its newly implemented pharmacological science class. The article highlighted our innovative partnership with Lipscomb College of Pharmacy. The class is designed and co-taught with Lipscomb College of Pharmacy students. After completion of the course, Overton students are able to take the Pharmacy Technician industry certification exam. The mentoring program, “IT girls”, a partnership between women who work in Information Technology at HCA and female Overton students, is in its second year of implementation. Women from HCA mentored over 220 Freshmen and Sophomore students. These efforts have increased the enrollment of 10th grade females in the Academy of Information Technology to 42 percent. With the help of our business partners, students at Overton were exposed to myriad experiences. Ninety-two percent of 10th grade students attended an industry related field trip and 71 percent of 11th grade students attended a job shadow, enabling them to connect the world of work and school. Overton’s graduation rate increased to 81.6 percent for the 2013-14 school. This is an increase of almost 9 percent from the previous year. Attendance has also steadily increased to an average daily attendance rate of 94 percent. The success at Overton is palpable. With more than 68 countries represented at the school, it is evident that we are a school on the rise.
College and Career Ready Students Shahristan Rashid, a student enrolled in the pharmacological science course, obtained employment at a local pharmacy because of her participation in the course. She stated that if she had not taken the class, she would not have known that she had a strong aptitude and interest in the field of pharmacy. Because of her experience with the class, and the assistance from the students from Lipscomb College of Pharmacy who helped design the curriculum and teach the class, Shahristan passed her Pharmacy Technician certification test and continues to work as a Pharmacy Technician while attending college. Her goal is to receive her Bachelor’s degree, and continue on to obtain her Doctor of Pharmacy. She will continue working as a Pharmacy Technician to help offset the cost of school.
Experiential Learning
Achievement Data
Career Exploration Fair
96%
Graduation Rate
86.4%
Industry Field Trips
92%
Attendance Rate
94%
Job Shadowing
71%
Early College Credit
129 credits
Capstone
81%
Industry Certifications
2 certifications
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Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School Executive Principal: Dr. Sonia Stewart
Academy Coach: Yolanda Jackson
Students of Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School are preparing for their future with exposure to the entertainment industry through engaging experiential learning opportunities. Students were actively involved in DECA competitions, Project Expo, and the planning of school-wide events such as PC Get Lifted, an outdoor music festival with student collaboration across pathways.
and won in two categories for Best Partnership of the Year: Audio Engineering Society for the Arts, Media and Communication Partnership Council and CTE Teacher of the Year. The school hosted several tours this year including Denver Metro Chamber Leadership Foundation and the National School Board Association.
Twenty students completed internships with Warner Music Nashville. Two students and one teacher attended the My Hero International Film Festival in Los Angeles, Cali. where they won Best Student/ Mentor Music Video. Broadcasting students were nominated for six Mid-South Emmy Awards and won two for Best Music Video and Best Serious News Story. One student received honorable mention at the MTSU Blue Spark Awards. The Academy of Entertainment Communication obtained model status from the National Career Academy Coalition. The school was recognized with 4 nominations from the Academies of Nashville
Experiential Learning
Pearl-Cohn has an outstanding group of highly engaged business partners including the addition of the Nashville Music Tech/Digital Divas and the Musician’s Hall of Fame. Externships provided teachers with an opportunity to align their curriculum with real world industry experiences. Partners hosted summer externships in both career academies providing experiences with CMA Fest, Warner Music Nashville, Warner Chappell, Regions Bank at Music Row, Tuned In Broadcasting, Blackbird Live, and SAE Institute. Pearl-Cohn strives for excellence and we look forward to new achievements.
Achievement Data
Career Exploration Fair
94%
Graduation Rate
84.8%
Industry Field Trips
73%
Attendance Rate
90.7%
Job Shadowing
19%
Early College Credit
6 credits
Capstone
52%
Industry Certifications
0 certifications
Community Investment Volunteers donated 680 hours equaling $70,083 of in kind donations.
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Scholarship Monies Offered
Quality Teachers in Every Classroom
Pearl-Cohn students Quality teachers led to were offered more than Pearl-Cohn meeting all $3.4 million in state Annual Yearly scholarships this year. Progress Goals in Algebra I, II, and English II.
ACT Scores are on the Rise Pearl-Cohn saw a 31% increase in the number of college and career ready students.
A Relentless Passion Vincent is a graduate of the 2015 class of Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School. As a student in the Academy of Entertainment Management, he grew into a dynamic leader and speaker over four years. As President of the Relentless Entertainment Record Label, the student run-record label, Vincent describes being able to work with the various students in the school in different projects for the Record Label as one of his most fond memories of high school. Vincent participated in many experiential learning opportunities. One of his most exciting was his experience at Warner Music Nashville where he gained industry knowledge and made many long lasting relationships. “I love Warner Music Nashville. To participate in the internships was truly amazing. Being able to meet celebrities, industry executives, and business professionals brought much joy to me and my peers. The employees treated us like family and that was very meaningful.” Because of Vincent’s experiences in the Academies of Nashville, he is clear about his future. He is attending Middle Tennessee State University majoring in Recording Industry in the fall.
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Stratford STEM Magnet High School Executive Principal: Dr. Michael Steele
Academy Coach: Dr. Jennifer Berry
Model Academies All Academies at Stratford STEM Magnet High School have been accredited at model status.
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Community Investment
Scholarship Monies
Volunteers donated 7,645 hours equaling $292,052 of in kind donations.
Stratford students received more than $5 million in scholarships this year.
ACT Score Increase
College Going Rate Increase
The average ACT score at Stratford has risen 9.3%; the MNPS ACT score has risen 1.8%.
Stratford's college going rate has increased 7 times faster than the average MNPS high school.
This was an exciting year for the Academies of Stratford as both the Academy of National Safety and Security Technologies and the Academy of Science and Engineering received national model status by the National Career Academy Coalition, making Stratford STEM Magnet High School a wall-to-wall model STEM academy school. Students were actively involved in their STEM work and showcased their work to the community. Such events include the Nashville Earth Day Festival, Nashville Mini Maker Faire, Dragon Boat Festival, Middle Tennessee STEM Summit, LEAD Conference, and InfoSec Conference. Not only did students present their work at community events and conferences, but they also participated in FIRST Robotics, Tennessee Science Bowl, Nashville Mock Trial Competition, MTSU Forensic Institute of Research and Education, MNPS Project Expo, Middle Tennessee STEM Expo, and Stratford STEM Project Expo. The FIRST robotics team placed 15th out of 51 teams from around the region. At the Nashville Mock Trial Competition, a student was awarded the Most Valuable Defense Attorney. Stratford students received awards of excellence from Metro Nashville Public Schools and Texas Instruments. Stratford had its first student earn both a diploma with distinction and honors diploma. Stratford’s greatest achievements include increasing graduation rates, ACT scores, and student proficiency on Tennessee End of Course Exams.
Experiential Learning
Achievement Data
Career Exploration Fair
81%
Graduation Rate
81.5%
Industry Field Trips
74%
Attendance Rate
89.1%
Job Shadowing
50%
Early College Credit
24 credits
Capstone
80%
Industry Certifications
1 certification
Going Above and Beyond After four years of high school, many students contract senioritis. Motivation is low. Procrastination ensues. Assignments mysteriously disappear. For Jorge Carriedo, this was not the case. Jorge graduated from Stratford STEM Magnet High School this year in the Academy of Science and Engineering with an Honors Degree and a Diploma Distinction. “I really wanted to leave an impression,” Carriedo says. “Last summer, the 5 characteristics of a graduate and the types of diplomas we could receive were listed in the office. I told the administration, ‘I am going to graduate with both’.” Carriedo met the qualifications by achieving ACT benchmarks, maintaining a “B” average, and earning an AutoDesk Inventor Certification. “I had a lot of help from my engineering teacher and business partners like Nissan.” Carriedo says. “I was able to take the test, get certified, and become the first Stratford student ever to earn a Diploma of Distinction.” 31
The MNPS Virtual School Executive Principal: Dr. James Witty
The Virtual Academy of Business and Marketing experienced a growth year in 2014-15, its very first year. Bringing on partnerships was a high priority, and we are pleased with the additions of Tinwings, LLC; b-Kreative, LLC; Todd Breyer Landscape Architects; Nashville State Community College; Western Governors University Tennessee; and Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Nashville Branch. These partners have embraced the ways that this Academy will function “differently but the same,” which is also an apt way to describe the way MNPS Virtual School functions in every aspect of learning and teaching—bringing innovation to the table at every turn. Our first Academy Showcase last October yielded modest attendance and added a family to our learning community and our first annual v-TEACH statewide conference shared best practices with representatives from every Virtual School initiative and learning community in Tennessee.
Academy Coach: Scott Merrick
Students embraced the MNPS Career Fair, explored the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, and visited Nashville State Community College to have a first hand experience on a college campus. Going forward, the Virtual Academy of Business and Marketing prioritizes accreditation in Spring 2016 and the further development of experiential learning opportunities for its learners and teachers. The Summer of 2015 will see the first v-Teacher Externship, with a team of three cross-disciplinary v-teachers participating in onsite collaboration at Western Governors University Tennessee and the Federal Reserve Bank of America, Nashville Branch and at the Virtual School. College visits, field trips, guest speakers, job shadows, and more will be added for the school year 2015-16. The Virtual Academy of Business and Marketing is on the move.
What's a v-Teacher?
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(Charles) Van Hawk, formerly adjunct v-teacher delivering classes in Economics, Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Introduction to Business, will come on board as one of the two very first full-time v-teachers for the school year 2015-16, with the new title “Assistant Virtualization Engineer.” Mr. Hawk studied Microand Macroeconomics at ETSU and obtained his MBA from ETSU with concentrations in accounting and business management. He received his Tennessee teaching license from Middle Tennessee State University.
Experiential Learning Career Exploration Fair
50%
Industry Field Trips
60%
Job Shadowing
NA
Capstone
NA
Achievement Data
$
Graduation Rate
63.6%
Attendance Rate
NA
Early College Credit
3 credits
Industry Certifications
0 certifications
Community Investment
Scholarship Monies Offered
Student Enrollment
AdvacED Accreditation
Volunteers donated 84 hours equaling $3,110 of in kind donations.
V-students were offered more than $130,000 in scholarships this year.
During the first year of academy classes, the MNPS Virtual School enrolled 41 students into the program.
Not only was the school accredited this year, it is considered a "statistical anomoly" in comparison with similar institutions.
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Whites Creek High School Executive Principal: Dr. James Bailey
Quality teaching, student accountability, and strategic partnerships produce a college-focused culture while preparing students to excel in a global society. This year has been proven true as our students excel in and outside of the classroom. From the increase of students receiving 21 or higher on the ACT to the tremendous growth that is reflected in the end-ofcourse exam scores, the students at Whites Creek are well on their way to a bright and successful future. During the 2014-2015 school year, Whites Creek was privileged to host more than 200 guests through our Ford Hub of Innovation visits and VIP tour. Whites Creek hosted the Live Sonima Tour featuring Mr. Stedman Graham who provided a self-actualization work shop for the students and the community. As the year wraps to a close a Whites Creek student was selected by the Tennessee FFA Association as its first female African American students to serve as the Middle Tennessee Regional Officer. This school year has been filled with recognition, accolades, growth, and achievements. As the saying goes at Whites Creek, “The Creek Is Rising”! With much to celebrate, the Academy of Alternative Energy, Sustainability and Logistics was awarded Model Status through the National Career Academy Coalition, and received the Models of Innovation
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Academy Coach: LaSheryl Jones-Hall
Award from the National FFA Organization. The Model Academy of Community Health continues to demonstrate fidelity of the National Standards of Practice for Career Academies through collaboration among teachers, business partners and students. As recipients of the Coordinated School Health Award and Anti-Bullying Grant, this Academy is exemplary and strives to set the standard for all Academies. In conjunction with community partners the Community Health Academy hosted 400 middle school students during their Annual Health Fair. The Academy of Education and Law led the district with 257 CTE college credit hours! The students in this Academy are striving for greatness as they embrace opportunities through experiential learning experiences. Students have the opportunity for summer internships with Davidson County Prosecutors, District Attorney and Public Defender offices. Throughout the school year students, teachers and administrators network with professionals from the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation to ensure our student’s learning is relevant to the industry. This academy is instilling students with skills that enable them to stand out among other college and career professionals.
Community Investment
Scholarship Monies Offered
Closing the Achievement Gap
ACT Scores Double
Volunteers donated 724 hours equaling $47,972 of in kind donations.
Whites Creek students were offered more than $1.8 million in scholarships this year.
Whites Creek is closing the achievement gap by exceeding goals in English III, AlgebraI, and Algebra II.
The number of students at WCHS scoring a 21 or higher on the ACT has doubled.
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Focused on the Future Lindsey is a rising senior at Whites Creek High School and a member of the Academy of Education and Law. Before she was a student at Whites Creek, Lindsey was home schooled for one year and attended private school for one year. But, when she entered the halls of the Whites Creek there was no turning back. “Being exposed to an environment that reflects the world around me means everything”. Lindsey is very active within her Academy. Because of her exposure to the field of Criminal Justice and Law, Lindsey has chosen a career path in working with Juvenile offenders. “Working within the Academy has made me better with my communication skills and helped me find my passion in working with troubled teens. I find myself working harder than most students in my pathway because I see how hard our teachers work for us and I owe them in becoming successful and putting what I have learned into action”.
Experiential Learning
Achievement Data
Career Exploration Fair
100%
Graduation Rate
73.7%
Industry Field Trips
96%
Attendance Rate
91.1%
Job Shadowing
33%
Early College Credit
321 credits
Capstone
53%
Industry Certifications
16 certifications
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2014-2015 Academy PENCIL Partners Antioch High School Academy of Automotive Technology and Design Bridgestone America
Freeland Chevrolet
Lane Motor Museum
Nissan North America, Inc.
Tennessee State University College of Engineering
United Parcel Services
Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business and Finance Deloitte
Nashville State Community College of Business
Tennessee Credit Union
Tennessee State University College of Business Academy of Hospitality and Marketing Hilton Suites Brentwood
Holiday Inn Opryland- Airport
Just Cruisin' Plus
Nashville Airport Marriott
Nashville Opera Noah Liff Center O'Charley's
Nashville State Community College Culinary Arts Program
Nashville Predators- The Ford Ice Tennessee Performing Arts Center Center
The Crossings Event Center
Vanderbilt Campus Dining Academy of Teaching and Service
Girl Scouts of America
Metro Nashville Education Association
Metro Nashville Public Schools Counseling Services
Nashville State Community College
Trevecca Nazarene University School of Education
The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson
Tennessee Army National Guard Cane Ridge High School Academy of Architecture and Construction ACE Mentors
Middle Tennessee State University
EOA Architects
Irving Materials Inc.
Lee Company
Loebsack Homes
Messer Construction
MNPS Department of Planning and Construction
Associated General Contractors of Middle Tennessee
Ole South Properties
Pinnacle Construction
Rogers Group
SKANSKA USA Building Inc.
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
WASCO
Wirtgen America, Inc. Academy of Arts and Communication Anode
bam! Social Business
Brand Imaging Group
Country Music Hall of Fame
Jerry's Artarama
Left-Brain Digital
MTSU Electronic Media Communications
Nashville Prevention Partnership
Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film
WZTV Fox 17 Academy of Health Management HealthSpring
HealthStream
Interfaith Dental Clinic
Life Care Center of Hickory Woods
Lipscomb University School of Computing and Informatics
Vanderbilt Department of Biomedical Informatics
Parallon Service Center
TriStar Health
Microsoft
YMCA Academy of Law Attorney General's Office
Davidson County Juvenile Court
Davidson County Sheriff's Department
Lipscomb Institute for Conflict Management
Metro Nashville Police Department- South Precinct
Nashville Conflict Resolution Center
Tennessee Army National Guard Glencliff High School Academy of Environmental and Urban Planning ACE Mentors
American Society of Civil Engineers
Civil Site Design Group
Earl Swensson Associates
Hands on Nashville
Holtkamp Greenhouses
Trevecca Nazarene University J.V. Nashville State Community Morsch School of Social Justice College
Tennessee State University College of Agriculture
Nashville Civic Design Center
F&S Wholesale
Las Palmas
Academy of Medical Science and Research Dialysis Clinic, Inc.
Meharry Medical College
Shoney's
F&S Wholesale
Conexion Americas
Las Palmas
RxTN- Nashville State Community College The Ford Academy of Business and Innovation ATIBA
Avenue Bank
Dell
Nashville State Community College
Tennessee State University College of Business
Ford Motor Company Fund/ Henry Ford Learning Institute
Ford Motor Credit
Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
Nashville State Community College
Hillsboro High School Academy of Global Health and Science Belmont University College of Pharmacy
Tennessee State University College of Health Sciences
Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach
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Academy of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Cheekwood Botanical Garden and Museum of Art
Vanderbilt Center for Latin American Studies
Hampton Inn and Suites- Green Hills
Nashville Shakespeare Festival
FedEd Office- Hillsboro
The Mall @ Green Hills
Academy of International Business and Communication Averitt Express
Belcourt Theatre
Reflections Media
Belmont University Department of Media Studies
Confucius Institute of University of Memphis
Council for Supply Chain Management
Fortna
Ingram Content Group
Nashville State Community College
Belmont University Center for International Business
Tennessee State University Communications Department
Tennessee State University Supply Chain Management Program
US Community Credit Union Hillwood High School Academy of Art, Design, and Communication Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Horton Group
HST Interior Elements, LLC
Nashville Arts Magazine
Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television
Watkins College of Art, Design, and Film
The Parthenon Academy of Business and Hospitality American Paper and Twine
Belle Meade Plantation
Evolution Event Solutions
Hillwood Country Club
Hilton Hotel Downtown Nashville Holiday Inn Vanderbilt
Hutton Hotel
O'Charley's Academy of Health Sciences
Belmont University School of Nursing HCA
Metro Nashville Fire Department
Tennessee State University College of Health Sciences Hunters Lane High School Academy of Health and Human Services Centerstone
First Call Ambulance Services
Park Center
Qualifacts Systems, Inc.
Skyline Medical Center
Union University Hendersonville
Volunteer State Community College Academy of Hospitality Event Logistics, Inc.
Holiday Inn Opryland-Airport
Nashville Convention and Visitors Omni Nashville Hotel Bureau
Music City Center Tennessee State University College of Business
Renaissance Hotel Academy of International Baccalaureate Blood:Water
Centerstone
Metro Nashville Arts Commission Nashville Public Library
Hands On Nashville Nossi College of Art
Academy of Marketing and Business Ambassador's Formalwear by Gilda
Belmont Center for Entrepreneurship
Southwestern Advantage/ Great American Opportunities, Inc.
Tennessee State University College of Business
Lipscomb University- Athletics Department
Nashville State Community College
Dollar General
SunTrust Bank- Old Hickory
Home Depot- Madison
Griffin Academy of Design and Technology Griffin Technology
Nashville Technology Council
Nossi College of Art
Qualifacts Maplewood High School Academy of Energy and Power Nashville Electric Service
Stansell Electric Company, Inc.
Tennessee Valley Authority
Waste Management of TN, Inc. Academy of Business and Consumer Services Autozone
Bridgestone Americas
Fifth Third Bank
Junior Achievement of Middle TN Plato's Closet
Lexus of Nashville North
Lincoln College of Technology
Regency Beauty Institutes
Nashboro Villages Family Central
Paul Mitchell The School Nashville
Lipscomb University School of Computer and Informatics
Great American Opportunities, Inc.
Tennessee State University College of Business
Urban League of Middle Tennessee
The Food Truck Project
The Green Truck Moving Company The DeSelms Team
Regency Beauty Institutes
Academy of Sports Medicine and Wellness Marian University at Saint Thomas Middle TN School of Anesthesia Health
Nashville Beach
Saint Thomas Health Services McGavock High School Academy of Aviation and Transportation Cummins Inc.
Inter-industry Conference on Auto Repair (I-CAR)
Metro Nashville Airport Authority
MTSU Department of Aerospace
MTSU Engineering Technology Department
Truimph Aerostructures
Aegis Sciences Corporation Academy Health Science and Law Aegis Sciences Corporation
Attorney General's Office
Flatt Rock Farms
Metro Nashville Airport Authority Southside Animal Hospital, Inc.
Summit Medical Center
Tennessee Justice Center
Volunteer State Community College
Tennessee State University College of Agriculture
CMT Academy of Digital Design and Technology Behind the Curtain Media
Blackbird Academy
Country Music Television
Jump Start Agency
Stones River Battlefield
Rocketown
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Middle Tennessee State University
Signarama
Volunteer State Community College
US Community Credit Union/ Gaylord Entertainment Academy of Hospitality and Finance Cedarstone Bank- Lebanon Pike
Deloitte
Gaylord Opryland
Holiday Inn Opryland- Airport
O'Charley's
Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Tennessee State University College of Business
The General
US Community Credit Union
Overton High School Academy of Engineering Interior Design Services
LP Building Products
Metro Water
Vanderbilt University School of Engineering
Tennessee State University College of Agriculture
Trevecca Nazarene University J.V. Morsch School of Social Justice
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Academy of Health Sciences Lipscomb College of Pharmacy
Southern Hills Medical Center
Major Family Chiropractic
New Life Chiropractic
Kestner Family Chiropractic
Academy of Information Technology Advent Results
C3 Consulting
Deloitte
Jackson National
Lipscomb University School of Computing and Informatics
Nashville Technology Council
Plan Left
Snapshot Interactive
Trevecca University IT Department
Trinisys Academy of Musical Performance Nashville Symphony
Trevecca Nazarene University Department of Music Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School Academy of Entertainment Communication
Audio Engineering Society
Lenox Music Productions
Bret Wolcott
Firehouse Sound
Great American Country
International Bluegrass Music Association
Belmont University Curb College MTSU Department of Recording of Entertainment & Music Business Industry
Nashville Education, Community, and Arts Television
Notes for Notes, Inc.
Tuned in Broadcasters
SAE Institute
Tennessee State University Commercial Music Program Academy of Entertainment Management Atelier 427
Big Fella Inc.
Let's Make Up
Prime Focus LLC
Warner Music Nashville
PCG Nashville
Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum
Nashville Music Tech/ Digital Divas
Stratford STEM Magnet High School Academy of National Safety and Security Technologies Nashville Software School
CTS
Dark Star Design
Federal Bureau of Investigation
HCA
Junior Achievement of Middle TN
Lipscomb University School of Computing and Informatics
Belmont University Legal Aid Society
Vanderbilt University School of Engineering
Nashville Technology Council
Tennessee Army National Guard
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation
Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy
Tennessee State University College of Engineering
The Mall at Green Hills
Nashville State Community College Willis Group
GoEpps
Academy of Science and Engineering ACE Mentors
Adventure Science Center
Barge Waggoner Sumner and Cannon, Inc.
Cumberland River Compact
Jericho Sciences
Nashville State Community College
Nissan North America, Inc.
Tennessee State University College of Engineering
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Universal Robotics
Urban Green Lab
Wright Industries
Vanderbilt University Institute for Software Integrated Systems
Vanderbilt Center for Science Outreach
TMPartners
MNPS Virtual School Academy of Business and Marketing b-Kreative, LLC
TinWings
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Nashville Branch
Western Governors University Tennessee
Nashville State Community College
Whites Creek High School Academy of Alternative Energy, Sustainability, and Logistics Alabama A&M University
Waste Management of TN, Inc
Autozone
Brown and Caldwell
LP Building Products
Peidmont Natural Gas
Tennessee State University College of Agriculture
Untied Parcel Service Academy of Community Health
Metro Nashville Public Health Department
Lipscomb University School of Nursing
Meharry Medical College
Dentaquest
Paradigm Group
Academy of Education and Law Davidson County Sheriff's Department
Lipscomb University College of Education
Metro Nashville Education Association
Nashville State Community College
Office of the District Attorney General
Tennessee State University College of Public Services and Urban Affairs
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2015-2016 Academies of Nashville Program Offerings Antioch High School Academy of Automotive Technology & Design Automotive Technology Digital Arts & Design STEM Technology The Tennessee Credit Union Academy of Business & Finance Banking & Finance Business & Information Support Financial Planning Academy of Hospitality & Marketing Culinary Arts Entrepreneurship Hospitality & Tourism Management Academy of Teaching & Service JROTC Social Health Services Teaching as a Profession (K-12)
Academy of Medical Science & Research Culinary Arts Diagnostic Services Medical Interpreting Therapeutic Clinical Services Therapeutic Nursing Services
Cane Ridge High School Academy of Architecture & Construction Residential & Commercial Construction Architectural & Engineering Design Academy of Arts & Communication Audio/ Visual Production Visual Arts Web Design Academy of Health Management Emergency Services Healthcare Administration Therapeutic Clinical Services Academy of Law Law Enforcement Services Legal & Correction Services
Hillwood High School Academy of Art, Design, & Communication Audio Visual Production Digital Arts & Design Visual Arts Academy of Business & Hospitality Business Leadership Culinary Arts Music Arts Academy of Health Sciences Diagnostic Services Emergency Services Therapeutic Nursing Services
Glencliff High School The Ford Academy of Business & Innovation Entrepreneurship Innovative Art & Design Web Design Academy of Environmental & Urban Planning Animal and Plant Biotechnology/ Bioengineering Engineering by Design
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Hillsboro High School Academy of Global Health & Science Interdisciplinary Science & Research Therapeutic Clinical Services Academy of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Diploma Programme Academy of International Business & Communication Audio/ Visual Production Global Marketing & Logistics
Hunters Lane High School Griffin Academy of Design & Technology Digital Arts & Design Programming & Software Development Academy of Health & Human Services Emergency Services Social Health Services Therapeutic Clinical Services Academy of Hospitality Culinary Arts Hospitality & Tourism Management
Academy of International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Middle Years Programme Academy of Marketing & Business Business Management Entrepreneurship Marketing Communication Maplewood High School Academy of Energy & Power Energy & Power Distribution Academy of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Automotive Technology Entrepreneurship Personal Care Services (Cosmetology) Academy of Sports Medicine & Wellness Diagnostic Services Therapeutic Clinical Services McGavock High School Academy of Aviation & Transportation Automotive Collision Repair Aviation Flight Aviation Maintenance Engineering by Design The CMT Academy of Digital Design & Communication Audio Production Audio/ Visual Production Digital Arts & Design Aegis Sciences Corporation Academy of Health Science & Law Diagnostic Services Law Enforcement Services Legal Services Therapeutic Clinical Services Veterinary Science The USCCU/ Gaylord Opryland Academy of Hospitality & Finance Banking & Finance Culinary Arts Entrepreneurship Hospitality & Tourism Management Overton High School Academy of Engineering Engineering by Design Urban Agriculture (Horticulture Science) Academy of Health Sciences Diagnostic Services Therapeutic Clinical Services
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