detroit allied health middle college high school
DESCRIPTION
TRANSCRIPT
Detroit Allied Health Middle College High
School
Located at Kettering High SchoolSeptember 2007
PowerPoint developed by Alice R. Galloway
What is a Middle College ???
It is a collaboration between a high school district and a community college to allow high school students that are struggling or need a different learning environment to thrive.
ARG
What is a Middle College???? A middle college is a high school on a
college campus
The very first middle college was established in 1976 at LaGuardia Community College in New York
Kettering High School will be the initial location of the DAHMCHS, beginning September 2007.
ARG
What is a Middle College??
From To High School College
“The bridge from high school to college”
ARG
Wayne County
Community CollegeDistrict
Detroit Medical Center
Detroit Public Schools
ARG
Why Allied Health?
There is a critical shortage of
health care workers.
ARG
What is the mission of the Detroit Allied Health Middle College High School?
To serve young people who are … Interested in the Allied Health careers Academically Capable In need of motivation or alternative
learning environment
To give experience that will bridge adjustment to a college campus
ARG
DETROIT ALLIED HEALTH MIDDLE COLLEGE HIGH
SCHOOL WILL …
Create a place where…
“students are not allowed to give up”
ARG
Student Population All 9th and 10th grade
students who “want to come” and have an interest in Allied Health careers 10th graders – 2007/2008 academic year
9th graders – 2008/2009 academic year
ARG
Who will be the first students in the DAHMCHS?
100 Kettering students who will be entering the 10th grade in 2007/2008 academic year who are interested in Allied Health careers
Other students who have an interest in Allied Health careers
ARG
Attributes of Detroit Allied Health Middle College High School
Students will have a wide range of experiences
Students will attend a high school on a college campus
9th and 10th grade students begin in a high school environment with strong focus on literacy
Transition classes are offered during the 9th and 10th grades
In the next phase, students will attend actual college classes where only one third of class will be high school studentsARG
Attributes of Detroit Allied Health Middle College High School
Daily seminars are provided when students are in college classes
Tutorial aspect Discussion of text to build self-confidence Study groups
Students attend high school classes in the morning and college classes in the afternoon
The goal is that EVERY youngster gets 30 college credits by end of 12th grade
The goal is that students earn an Associate Degree by the end of the 13th year
ARG
Career Opportunities in the Allied Health Pathway Staff Nurse Pre-Physician Assistant Respiratory Therapy Tech Occupational Therapy Assistant Surgical Tech Pharmacy Tech Phlebotomist Dental Lab Tech Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist
ARG
Importance of location on college campus …
Being on a college campus affects the high school students’ view of themselves.
The college environment positively impacts the attitudes and behaviors of the high school students.
The power of a middle college is that the high school age students gradually interface with adult students.
ARG
Students (parents) enter the DAHMCHS with a clear understanding of the commitment needed for success
Summer is a requirement of the DAHMCHS experience.
Sometimes the day may be elongated.
A 13th year is required.
ARG
Why attend Detroit Allied Health Middle College High School and not a “regular neighborhood high school”?
Yields an Associate Degree and/or transferable college credits with no cost to the student or his/her family
Provides students college credits from WCCCD that are transferable to other colleges and universities
Includes student visits, internships, and work experience through its partner, the DMC
ARG
About parent commitment …
Attend informational meetings and parent-teacher conferences
Become actively involved in student’s educational experiences
Encourage students to complete requirements for both the diploma and the degree
ARG
Teachers function as counselors/advisors
Teachers lead an advisory system called “focus groups”
• Daily discussions regarding current events, personal issues, school issues, and study skills
• Students tell teachers about their concerns• Counselors/advisors build confidence
ARG
DAHMCHS …
Prepares 9th and 10th grade students for challenging college courses and program entrance exams
Develops critical thinking skills Offers a supportive system to
integrate college courses
ARG
CONCERN …
Students under the age of 18 cannot attend clinical courses, as mandated by the state.
Therefore, 11th and 12th grade students can take liberal arts and other degree requirements, until they turn 18 years old.
ARG
A 10th Grade Schedule will look like this …
Period
1 Focus Group
2 Chemistry 13 Geometry 14 WC3 –CPD
(College Course)5 Lunch6 Economics7 English 3 ARG
At Completion of DAHMCHS Detroit Public Schools will grant
its own diploma WCCCD will grant its own credits,
certificate, and/or degree DMC will offer career
opportunities for successful candidates in critical shortage areas
ARG
"Home of the Pioneers"
6101 Van Dyke Avenue Detroit, Michigan 48213
(313) 866-5336
Charles F. Kettering High School
Willie Howard, Principal