Enhancement

CURRICULUM & PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENT

Through decades, Bosco Tech’s unique curriculum has propelled it beyond the realm of other high schools. Continuing that momentum, the administration

and board of trustees are taking steps to maintain the Tech’s pole position

in U.S. secondary education through several key strategies.

“From the time a student first steps on campus until they graduate, we evaluate what is in their best interest,” said Tech Principal Jeff Krynen (Building Technology ’81). “While providing a consistently high level of engaged instruction, we regularly assess current offerings and methodology.”

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT: A committee of instructors and deans was recently formed to evaluate course offerings, applying input from industry and higher education to ensure they remain relevant in the future. Refining coursework where needed, the balance of technology and UC a-g course work is reviewed on a regular basis. That dual curriculum balance takes into account the possibility of college co-enrollment, offered in tandem with established Advanced Placement and honors level classes.

REVAMPED COLLEGE ADVISING PROGRAM

& SOFTWARE: It is crucial that the school shows a clear pathway to college for every student. In 2021, the Tech named Christine Gambill Director of College Advising. One of her first major initiatives was to make the college advising program more organized and strategic. At her recommendation, the school invested in Scoir, a software that allows students to explore colleges, communicate college preferences, compile resumes, track admissions requirements, and request letters of recommendation and transcripts. Students are also given access to You-Science, which allows them to discover talents, aptitudes, and future majors and careers while playing brain games.

EXPANDING INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The opportunity for hands-on practicums through internships will be expanded to further enhance laboratory learning. All juniors are encouraged to seek summer positions in STEM industries, after completing six months of preparatory training that includes resume writing, workplace etiquette, and interpersonal skill development. The consistent success of the program has provided the impetus to expand, creating more venues through which students can access unique on-the-job experience. Alumni, donors, and parent and teacher connections are frequently the gateway to opportunities at companies like Boeing and Childrens' Hospital. While enhancing their resume, students earn credit and gain a network of professionals and peers throughout the county.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT:

Prioritizing faculty and staff professional development is a cornerstone of effective leadership. Through its recent engagement of a consultant, the Tech is examining opportunities in order to retain top-notch instructors and administrators and help them continue to grow professionally. Understandably, this ultimately benefits students and the education they are receiving.

“Striving to continually offer more to students, we are focused on assembling the best faculty, and providing growth opportunities to keep instructors on the forefront of their areas of expertise. We’re committed to developing a vibrant professional learning community,” said Mr. Krynen. “The better we can equip our instructors and counselors, and the more effectively we can guide students, the more they benefit. And, at the end of the day, that’s remained the very heart of teaching at the Tech.”

– DR. ABIGAIL NORFLEET JAMES, AUTHOR AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERT

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