Already Doing- |
6th
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7th
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8th
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High
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RCC |
Industry |
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Administering interest inventories to
all RMS 7th grade students see (CTE plan page 6 here). |
Grouping rising 8th grade
students identified as visual learners and/or have identified an interest in
graphics (and who struggle with mathematics (CAD) into an 8th
grade math class tailored to visual learners. |
Establishing Creative Design and Arts
academy- introduce students to the design process, design thinking and
computer aided design programs. (See CDAA plan
here) |
Offering lunch and learn sessions at
RHS with various RCC departments including the Machining Department. (see CTE
Plan page 25 here) |
Business leaders participate in the
administration of the RockATOP program (see RockATOP Apprenticeship handbook here) |
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Maker Space Participation (see overview
here) |
Maker Space Participation (see overview
here) |
Maker Space Participation (see overview
here) |
Maker Space Participation |
Ongoing collaboration between RCC and
RCS in the promotion of career pathways- see “Why not Video” here. “RockATOP spot here. |
Business leaders offer numerous
internship opportunities. |
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ETWI Grant funds utilized to purchase
STEM equipment/supplies to increase middle school student interest in STEM
and Advanced Manufacturing Careers. (See ETWI quarterly grant reports here and here) |
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RockATOP business leaders present details
of the program to all 11th and 12th grade RHS students.
(See presentation here) |
RCC staff actively participate in the
planning and execution of the RockATOP program. (monthly meetings agendas
here) |
Ongoing collaboration between local
business leaders, RCC and RCS in the production of career pathway plans. See
RockATOP minutes here, see
adv. Manufacturing pathway document here, and
brochure here:. |
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Providing Staff Development for
authentic and hands-on projects. (See CTE Plan pages 8-9 here; see
STEM Expo Flyer here: see
documentary trailer here and book study here. |
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Providing Staff Development for
authentic and hands-on projects. (See CTE Plan pages 8-9 here; see
STEM Expo Flyer here: see
documentary trailer here and book study here. |
Financial Literacy through Junior
Achievement (see CTE Plan page 16 here.) |
All 8th grand parents are
invited to Design Academy Information night (see academy night flyer here) |
RockATOP business partners conduct open
house events for high school students interested in apprenticeships (see
2018-19 schedule here) |
RCC staff adjust schedule and calendar
to accommodate the RockATOP apprentices |
Reidsville Chamber works in
collaboration with RCS and RCC to sponsors a Career Fair for RHS and RCHS
students as part of their annual Business Showcase (see 2018 flyer here) |
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Financial Literacy through State
Employees Credit Union (See reality of money page) |
Each career academy program is
presented to all RMS and RCHS 8th graders see FAQ doc here; see
CTE plan page 22-23 here.) |
RockATOP business partners in
conjunction with RCC and RCS conduct a 4 night invitational for prospective
apprentices. |
Participating
in middle/elementary school career day presentations and bringing middle
school groups for campus tours/activities |
Business leaders along with
non-profits, RCC and RCS participate in RESET Rockingham to improve workforce
skills (see CTE plan p.28-29) here. See
RESET overview here and here; see
RESET Strategic Plan here |
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All 8th graders receive
career presentation (see Catalyzing CTE grant application here and
report here, see CTE plan page 6 here) |
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Manufacturing
Day (Community Partners/Business and Industry/RCC/RCS) and CTE Tours |
Rockingham Education Foundation
actively participating in the marketing of RockATOP (see working marketing
plan here) |
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All 8th graders establish a
CFNC account |
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CCP
courses in applied technologies (Machining/Welding/HVAC/Electrical/Industrial)
offered at RCC. |
RockATOP Business partners pay for
college text books required for their apprentices’ college classes. |
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RCS
involvement in RCC Advisory Committees |
Engaging RCS teachers in industry tours
in conjunction with RCC. (see details here.) |
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Partnership
with RCC and RCS in administration of
Catalyzing CTE Grant |
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Planning
to Do- |
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
High School |
RCC |
Industry |
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Expand our educator’s business and
industry externship effort. (See details here) |
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Add computer science class and/or
engineering class at RMS. See Computer Science curriculum here |
Add computer science class and/or
engineering class at RMS. See computer Science curriculum here |
Developed Intro to Design class that
has been taught in the STEM Academy at DMHS for the past 4 years. This class
will become part of the Design Academy at RHS beginning Fall, 2019. See Intro
to Design Course Outline. (See Intro to Design course objectives
here) |
Hire Career Coach as liaison between
RCS and RCC (See grant application here). |
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Set up and manage 8th grade email
groups based on 7th grade interest inventories to target market high school
program to students with high interest/aptitude in the program areas |
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Hire part-time Career Coordinator for
RMS |
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Offer computer science classes at RHS |
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Require all 8th grade
students to complete a 4-year plan based on their identified career
aspirations. |
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Would
like to do when funding is available- |
6th Grade |
7th Grade |
8th Grade |
High School |
RCC |
Industry |
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Hire a STEM Coach for RMS (see Expanding CTE grant application here) |
STEM Coach to teach Engineering and/or
Computer Science Classes (see Expanding CTE grant application here ) |
STEM Coach to teach Engineering and/or
Computer Science Classes (see Expanding CTE grant application here ) |
Offer a Metals class in the RHS Art
Department |
Develop mobile CTE lab to promote the
opportunities that are available to students in STEM, and advanced
manufacturing |
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STEM Coach to counsel students toward
STEM oriented career fields (see CTE Expansion grant application here) |
STEM Coach to counsel students toward
STEM oriented career fields (see CTE Expansion grant application here) |
STEM Coach to counsel students toward
STEM oriented career fields (see CTE Expansion grant application here) |
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Offer summer bridge program for rising
6th grade students who struggle with math. Incorporate hands-on
math instruction, design and engineering projects and visits to RCC and local
industry (see Expanding CTE grant application here). |
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