PCCS : P-CEP Academy Programs Release 2022-23 Informational Meeting Details For January 10-11

Press release from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools:

01/06/2022 11:27 PM

The P-CEP Academy programs have released details for informational meetings for families and students interested in pursuing enrollment in an academy for the 2022-23 school year. The informational meetings will be held on January 10th and 11th. Information for each academy's presentation, along with contact details for academy directors is below: 

 PARENT ACADEMY NIGHTS - ALL EVENTS WILL BE VIRTUAL

MONDAY, JANUARY 10, 2022

5:30 P.M. - 6:15 P.M.
Zoom Link: https://pccsk12.zoom.us/j/9911472203?pwd=NWpYUFd4VnErQ1Jkd3J5VE9PMXlpQT09
Arts Academy @P-CEP - contact - sean.jackman@pccsk12.com
 
The Arts Academy is a smaller learning community for students who are interested in learning about and through the arts.  Visual artists, musicians, actors, dancers, poets and performers of all types are welcome.  The main components of the program are the following:

1. An arts-integrated approach to academic instruction.   The classes listed are offered in special sections for Arts Academy students and are taught by teachers who focus on teaching with the arts in mind.  State and District standards are maintained so students receive an arts-infused approach which is also academically rigorous.  

 Arts Academy Classes:

 English, Social Science, Science -  9th and 10th grades

Economics and Civics -  11th grade

Capstone - 12th grade

 Flexible course offerings abound across the Park in our Visual and Performing Arts Department.  One arts elective is required each year of Academy students.

 2. Special events at school and field trips.

 Fall Arts Fest (October) and  Rock the Park (May) are held outside of Plymouth HS.  Annually there is a Holiday Party in December and a symposium of Capstone projects in May.  An Arts Academy Graduation Ceremony is held for seniors  at the end of their final year.  Arts Academy students attend field trips to venues throughout Southeast Michigan, especially ones sponsored by the University Musical Society (UMS) in Ann Arbor.

 3. Visitors and mentors.

 Visitors who are professional artists or arts organizers regularly speak to students in the Academy.  Support is often   provided by mentors in the community for students completing Capstone projects.  

 4. Partnerships with local and regional arts organizations.

 The Michigan Philharmonic Orchestra, UMS, and In the Band at PARC (Plymouth Arts, Recreation and Cultural Complex) are three organizations that we partner with to provide opportunities for students.

 For more information, visit 

 Arts Academy @P-CEP

 6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 Zoom Link: https://pccsk12.zoom.us/j/89256458533?pwd=c2tsMFF4cS8xQmUzRG1NZDF4WXpaUT09

The International Academy - contact - becky.kraft@pccsk12.com

Through the promotion of personal development and a passion for learning, the International Academy provides students with the opportunity to approach their high school studies from a global perspective. Cultural appreciation, theory of knowledge, global citizenship, student voice and agency are the hallmarks of this academy. The four year journey concludes with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).  The IB program is an academically challenging and balanced programme of education with final examinations that prepare students, aged 16 to 19, for success at university and in life beyond. It has been designed to address the intellectual, social, emotional and physical well-being of students. The programme has gained recognition and respect from the world’s leading universities.  Scan the QR Code to learn more about the program and the community of learners and faculty of the International Academy @ P-CEP.

 7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Zoom Link: https://pccsk12.zoom.us/j/81601328381?pwd=WmVTV0szWFNBU2tHT0pnREdyT2RwQT09
Smaller Learning Communities at the Park - contact - lauren.cummings@pccsk12.com

Smaller Learning Communities are a personalized, interdisciplinary approach to learning for 9th grade students.  The goal of our 9th grade Smaller Learning Communities (SLCs) is to assist students in making a successful transition from middle school to high school and to be able to offer rich interdisciplinary learning experiences. Teams of two teachers (World History and World Literature) support approximately 60 students academically and foster connectedness with peers in smaller environments within students’ home buildings.

● The student’s SLC team only applies to the students’ World History and World Literature classes in a two-hour block of time.

● Teachers may plan integrated lessons and projects, confer regularly regarding student progress, and take part in assemblies and field trips.

● Projects-based learning and cross-curricular instruction between World History and World Literature may be explored.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022

 5:30 P.M. - 6:15 P.M.

 Zoom Link: https://pccsk12.zoom.us/j/87125502686?pwd=OUZkb09RNlRlVXBxQWp3TDhPWUl1dz09

Business Academy @P-CEP - contact - barbara.rutecki@pccsk12.com

The Business Academy is a program designed to educate and prepare students for a commitment to business and to develop business leaders in the ever-changing global economy.  P-CEP Business Academy students will be placed on a four-year academic pathway that will be innovative while addressing College and Career Readiness skills. They will gain knowledge in this particular field of study and cover all high school prerequisites for acceptance into competitive post-secondary institutions. 

This program will empower students in the development of the key skills; critical thinking/problem solving, research, reading, writing, speaking/presenting, and teamwork, and include subsets of these skills, such as analyzing, reasoning, negotiating and questioning. The rigorous courses will enable students to apply these skills while identifying how the material connects to other academic subjects. P-CEP Business Academy students will gain knowledge and skills that are relevant to a range of business careers.  

 Students will learn about roles, responsibilities and career paths of specific professions. Students will be exposed to careers both in the classroom and through workplace visits.  All seniors will engage in a service learning practicum that will enhance their experience in the Academy. This academy is partnered with Schoolcraft College and Wayne State University.

6:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Zoom Link: https://pccsk12.zoom.us/j/86070594947?pwd=bmZCbEdUT3NCL1NCSWRHRXZrRzJ5dz09
Stem Academy @P-CEP - contact - john.magoulick@pccsk12.com

The STEM Academy has three different pathways that a student can apply to join. These pathways are Biomedical, Computer Science and Engineering. Students in the academy must commit to one elective course each year for their time as a high school student. The specific courses they select will be determined based on their pathway they are accepted into. Students can choose only one pathway to apply for in the STEM Academy by the due date. All three pathways in the program will give students an in‐depth survey, and education of numerous fields of study within the discipline. Students who are successful in the program typically have a strong passion for the pathway that they choose and meet the following criteria…

 -Have critical and application thinking skills

 -Ability to collaborate with others

-Ability to learn from a non‐lecture based class

-Are well versed in written and verbal communication

-Are comprehensive readers

-Are prepared for a high workload

-Complete all daily assigned homework

-Seek teacher assistance when needed

-Have good study habits

-Have higher level math skills for engineering and computer science work.

7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Zoom Link: https://pccsk12.zoom.us/j/84214529397?pwd=Q2piWC85Nzd3NC9xbUhwWWVPeGhXdz09

 Virtual Academy @P-CEP - contact - steven.beaulieu@pccsk12.com

YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScwOdTxra8U&t=14s

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