Pickerington Community School Established 2011 LOCATION FACILITY HOURS

Pickerington Community School Established 2011

LOCATION – FACILITY - HOURS LOCATION * 7800 Refugee Road, Pickerington, OH 43147 * Office Phone (614) 830 -2797 * Located at the SW corner of Pickerington North High School – Door Q FACILITY * 5 Classrooms * 1 Conference room * 2 Offices * 1 Teacher workroom SCHOOL SESSIONS & HOURS OF STUDENT ATTENDANCE (4 -HOUR RULE) * AM Session (CBI Students Top Priority / Expectation Session) Report Time: 6: 45 AM to 7: 15 AM Dismissal Time: 4 Hour Rule after report time (10: 45 AM to 11: 15 AM) * PM Session Report Time: 10: 00 AM to 10: 30 AM Dismissal Time: 4 Hour Rule after report time (2: 00 PM to 2: 30 PM)

STAFF Coordinator – Office 509 Tom Phillips Office: (614) 830 -2797 Office Hours: 7: 00 AM to 3: 00 PM tom_phillips@plsd. us School Counselor – Office 507 Michelle Hurd Office: (614) 830 -2793 Office Hours: 7: 00 AM to 2: 30 PM michelle_hurd@plsd. us English – Room 504 Paulette Devor Office (614) 830 -2789 Classroom Hours: 7: 00 AM to 2: 30 PM Paulette_devor@plsd. us Math – Room 503 Brett Mc. Evoy Office: (614) 830 -2788 Classroom Hours: 6: 45 AM to 2: 15 PM brett_mcevoy@plsd. us Science – Room 502 Tracy Chappelear Office: (614) 830 -2787 Classroom Hours: 7: 00 AM to 2: 30 PM tracy_chappelear@plsd. us Social Studies & CBI Coordinator – Room 505 Michelle Sawyer Office: (614) 830 -2792 Classroom Hours: 6: 45 AM to 2: 15 PM michelle_sawyer@plsd. us Intervention & Special Education – Room 501 Hugh Frost Office: (614) 830 -2786 Classroom Hours: 8: 45 AM to 11: 45 AM hugh_frost@plsd. us

MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Community School (PCS) is to provide its students a customized and personalized educational experience leading to high school graduation and meaningful post high school employment, or successful transition to post high school education.

PHILOSOPHY 1. The Community School is a dropout prevention/credit recovery as well as an original credit high school. 2. Provides an academic environment that focuses on the individual strengths and interest of each high school student.

ACADEMIC GOALS 1. To promote a standard of education for all students; encouraging them to reach their full learning potential. 2. To assist students in achieving academic mastery across a variety of subject areas. 3. To promote students’ independent performance and personal responsibility for learning. 4. To promote an alignment with community partnerships. 5. To enhance students’ communication skills.

APEX LEARNING 1. Apex Learning is our educational provider which is a standard-based digital curriculum developed for the Common Core State Standards. 2. Educational Pathways: * Credit Recovery & Original Credit * Accredited by the Northwest Accrediting Commission (Advanc. Ed. ) * Accredited by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) – pending application 3. Provides complete course of study to meet Ohio & PLSD high school graduation requirements with breadth of standards coverage, depth of instruction, and integrated formative and summative assessment. 4. Apex Learning Website – www. apexlearning. com 5. Student Login – www. apexvs. com

APEX DIGITAL CURRICULUM

CORE COURSES MATH • • Algebra I & II Geometry Pre-calculus College Readiness Math ENGLISH • • SCIENCE • • • Earth Science (Honors Available) Biology (Honors Available) Integrated Science Chemistry (Honors Available) Physics (Honors Available) Physical Science English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 SOCIAL STUDIES • • • World History (Honors Available) U. S. Government and Politics (Honors Available) • U. S. and Global Economics (Honors Available) • • Psychology Sociology

COURSES ELECTIVE CAREER AND TECHNICAL (CTE) • • Business Education Introduction to Health Services Information Technology Application Intermediate Health Services CTE courses address popular career pathways. WORLD LANGUAGE • French I & II • Spanish I, II & III • • • Art Appreciation Multicultural Studies Media Literacy Health Reading Skills and Strategies Mathematics of Personal Finance College & Career Preparation I & II Music Appreciation Creative Writing Physical Education

CAREER BASED INTERVENTION (CBI) 1. CBI is a program through the cooperation of the school and the business community, students attend school and then attend employment. 1. Students receive credit (Elective) for both classroom time and time spent on the job. 2. Emphasis is on graduation and becoming productive citizens through instruction and application of employability, occupational, and academic skills.

HOURS WORKED / CREDIT EARNED AM Session Selection is top priority for student’s earning CBI Credit. HOURS WORKED CREDITS EARNED 90 Hours 180 Hours 270 Hours 360 Hours 450 Hours 540 Hours . 50 Credits 1. 5 Credits 2. 0 Credits 2. 5 Credits 3. 0 Credits *Students are required to be enrolled/receive credit in at least (1) Career and Technical Education course which address popular career clusters to be eligible for CBI credit.

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT VALUES 1. Increases time on task in class 2. Quality of effort 3. Cognitive Development 4. Self-Esteem 5. Respect is Modeled 6. Better Grade; Graduation; Test Scores

STUDENT ORIENTATION FOCUS 1. Establishing a trusting relationship with family choice. 2. Academic and Social Expectations 3. Graduation Plan & Career Exploration 4. Establishing an Apex Learning account; Practice logging into account 5. Admission Contract & Handbook

KEYS FOR SUCCESS 1. Independent & Self-Motivating Learner. 2. Student Advocate for their education. 3. Relationships – Treat Each Other With Respect. 4. Students see staff as being fair and consistent. 5. Students know WE Care. “TOGETHER WE CREATE A DYNAMIC SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT”

DAILY LEARNING 1. Students are assigned only (2) ½ Credit APEX classes at one time. 2. Students build relationship with content teacher. 3. Tests taken in content teacher’s room. 4. Teacher collects written work – Preserves academic integrity.

TRACKING CREDITS 1. Personal Credit Profile 2. Handwritten tactile experience with student. 3. Record grade & credit 4. Apex Learning sends weekly progress report to registered parents/guardians.

STUDENT CHOICE 1. Work through difficulties. 2. Self Advocate 3. Communicate with staff. 4. Establish great daily habits 5. Consistency

WEEKLY REPORTS 1. Attendance 2. # of lessons/assignments completed each day. 3. Percentage of class completions per week. 4. Total session time per week 5. Monthly class completions 6. Announcements

Admission Contract I, _______________, am accepting the opportunity to enroll in the Pickerington Community School. I agree to: 1. 2. 3. 4. Attend school each day and actively participate I all learning activities that are part of this program. Abide by all the rules outlined in the Pickerington Community School Student Handbook/Code of Conduct. Take more responsibility for my education by working diligently toward the attainment of my high school diploma. Understand that the AM session (6: 45/7: 15 AM to 10: 45/11: 15 AM) is highly requested due to student employment opportunities (CBI), athletic participation and transportation. Excessive absences and/or lack of academic progress may result in student withdraw from the AM Session and enrolled into our PM Session (10: 00/10: 30 AM to 2: 00/2: 30 PM). A School session is 4 hours after you report for your selected time to attend. I have read this admission contract and agree to abide by its terms. Student Signature: ______________________________ Date: As a parent/guardian, I agree to cooperate fully and support the program recommendations designed to help my child. I agree to have my child’s name released for purposes of using on-line curricular software for educational purposes. I have read the admission contract and agree to abide by it’s terms. Parent/Guardian Signature: _________________________ Date: