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=Welcome Towanda High Online= =This session of the THS Acceleration Academy will run simulataneously with the THS Summer School.= = = = = Towanda Acceleration Program 2011


 * Purpose ** - This program will provide students who are at risk to drop out of school with the opportunity to recover credits and explore diverse occupational and college opportunities.


 * Goal ** - Provide students with meaningful opportunities designed to increase awareness of the importance of education in their personal lives.


 * Time Period ** - July 5, 2011- July 28, 2011. Times will be 8:30-11:30 unless otherwise indicated to fit a learning opportunity.


 * Facility Usage ** - Room 37

1. Math- Personal Financial Planning (Personal Banking, Mortgage, Retirement Planning, Education/ Vocational Finance.) 2. English- Technical Process Writing (Students will use Microsoft Office to develop a personal resume, create an essay for post-secondary education and develop a statement of individual short-term and long-term goals.) 3. Social Studies- Twin Tiers Regional History (Develop an appreciation of regional history through local museums, cemeteries and historical sites. Students will donate one day to the cleanup of a local historic site or cemetery.) 4. Science- Regional Ecology (Students will study local flora and fauna and develop an appreciation of the local ecology. Course will be using local nature opportunities and a portfolio (digital or hands on) will be developed.) 5. Physical Education- Nature IN Motion (Students will be constantly on the move using the environment around them to learn and achieve. Consistent physical exercise will be a staple of the course.) 6. Graduation Project- Students will complete 30 hours of community service and write a brief discription of there work. 7. Life Map- Elective credit based on decision-making and goal planning. Students will use the Career Cruising Digital Portfolio to explore higher education opportunities, take occupational interest surveys and document and save all course work to the portfolio.
 * Curriculum ** - 7 Courses

1. Lackawanna College 2. Mansfield University 3. Corning Community 4. Penn Tech
 * Expanding Horizons ** - Vocational and College Opportunities

1. PA Grand Canyon, Tioga Hammond Area, Lamb’s Creek, etc… 2. County Parks- Hornbrook/ Pisgah/ Sunfish, etc… 3. State Parks- Pisgah, Ricketts Glen, Chenango, etc… 4. THS Nature Trail, Leadership Course, THS Track, etc…
 * Recreational Opportunities **

1. Bradford County Historical Society 2. French Asylum 3. Sayre Railroad Museum 4. Soaring Museum 5. Tioga Point Museum 6. Local Historical Cemeteries
 * Historical Opportunities **

1. Eric Knolles- Coordinator 2. Lead Teacher- Dave McWilliams
 * Staffing **

1. Pick up to 20 students based on academic and behavioral need. 2. Students will adhere to a strict code of conduct.
 * Students **

1. School
 * Transportation **

__** Final Project for Full Credit **__ Each student will have a performance based portfolio with the following:

1. Statement of Goals 2. Personal Biography 3. Two Letters of Recommendation 4. 10 Hours of Community Service 5. Resume 6. A Brochure for Local Cultural Attractions 7. A Completed College Application 8. A BMI Assessment and Fitness Log 9. Evidance of Financial Planning 10. Natural Science Portfolio

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 * __ Electronic Portfolio Link __**