Executive Summary. Southside Technical Center

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1 Fayette County Mr. Daryn Morris, Principal 1800 Harrodsburg Rd Lexington, KY Document Generated On October 12, 2015

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Description of the School 2 School's Purpose 4 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement 5 Additional Information 6

3 Introduction Every school has its own story to tell. The context in which teaching and learning takes place influences the processes and procedures by which the school makes decisions around curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The context also impacts the way a school stays faithful to its vision. Many factors contribute to the overall narrative such as an identification of stakeholders, a description of stakeholder engagement, the trends and issues affecting the school, and the kinds of programs and services that a school implements to support student learning. The purpose of the Executive Summary (ES) is to provide a school with an opportunity to describe in narrative form the strengths and challenges it encounters. By doing so, the public and members of the school community will have a more complete picture of how the school perceives itself and the process of self-reflection for continuous improvement. This summary is structured for the school to reflect on how it provides teaching and learning on a day to day basis. Page 1

4 Description of the School Describe the school's size, community/communities, location, and changes it has experienced in the last three years. Include demographic information about the students, staff, and community at large. What unique features and challenges are associated with the community/communities the school serves? is career and technical education training center for high school and middle school students nestled in the heart of Lexington, Kentucky in the middle of Kentucky's famed Bluegrass Region. serves all Fayette County Public School District's high schools, middle schools and special programs. also provided services for the Jessamine County, Scott County and Woodford County school systems. is dedicated to providing quality instruction and training in the specific career pathways offered to students. was established in 1980 and has evolved over the years, adjusting program offerings to meet the demands of local business and industry as well as the interests and needs of the students. plans and coordinates with the Fayette Technical Centers (Eastside Technical Center and the Locust Trace Agriscience Center). offers programs in the following career clusters: CONSTRUCTION ' CARPENTRY ' ELECTRICAL COMMUNICATIONS ' ELECTRONICS HEALTH SCIENCES ' MEDICAID NURSE AID ' MEDICAL SCIENCES ' MEDICAL ACADEMY- BSHS MANUFACTURING ' PRE-ENGINEERING/ 8th GRADE ' ADVANCED INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING (SREB IPT) ' WELDING HOSPITALITY & TOURISM ' CULINARY ARTS ACADEMICS ' ENGLISH/ LANGUAGE ARTS ' MATHEMATICS Demographically, the student body at is diverse and mirrors that of the Fayette County Schools % Students with Disabilities - 6.9% Limited English Proficient % Free/Reduced Lunch - 25% African-American - 13% Hispanic -2% Asian Page 2

5 has strong relationships with local business and industry. Benefits of this relationship include strong advisory committees; co-op and other work based learning opportunities for our students. takes advantage of the community and business influence by utilizing a wealth of instructional resources in the form of guest speakers and being kept abreast of new technology and industry standards. also has a strong relationship with the Bluegrass Community & Technical College, Sullivan University, Tulsa Welding School and other post secondary education institutions that assist us in providing dual credit and articulated credit to our students through agreements between the schools. Page 3

6 School's Purpose Provide the school's purpose statement and ancillary content such as mission, vision, values, and/or beliefs. Describe how the school embodies its purpose through its program offerings and expectations for students. believes that it is essential to create a partnership with the home and community in order to reach our goals. It is our belief that we must prepare our students to be 21st Century Learners, we must promote lifelong learning so that our graduates are able to maintain their competitive edge in the global market place, students must achieve at high academic levels, we must provide rigorous, relevant instruction and assessment to improve student achievement. Our mission is to create a collaborative community that ensures all students achieve at high levels and graduate prepared to excel in a global society. We believe that all students will graduate high school prepared for college and careers ready to excel in a global society. We will strive to provide a strong school culture that both challenges and nurtures our students. The action components of the CSIP are: student achievement, community engagement, family engagement, student engagement and staff engagement. Page 4

7 Notable Achievements and Areas of Improvement Describe the school's notable achievements and areas of improvement in the last three years. Additionally, describe areas for improvement that the school is striving to achieve in the next three years. is accredited under the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. has been recognized by Sullivan University as one of the top 100 Culinary Arts programs in the nation for high school students for the past several years. students also fair well each year on industry certifications with the Pre-Nursing program at STC maintaining a 100% passage rate on the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam. Students in the school are routinely recognized for their technical skills and leadership knowledge by competing in SkillsUSA competitions. students have won the state contests many times and generally have 6-8 students who compete in the National Championships each summer. All students are encouraged to participate in an extra curricular activity by joining SkillsUSA or another organization or group from their home schools. Southside Technical Center students also give back to the community by participating community service opportunities. Strengths: ' Community Support ' Fayette County District Support ' Feeder School District Support ' Student Population Challenges: ' Perception of Career & Technical Education ' Re-Branding Career & Technical Education ' Parent and Family Involvement ' Feeder School Collaboration and Cooperation ' Scheduling Issues Areas of need: ' Funding ' Data to drive instruction ' Student Recruitment Page 5

8 Additional Information Provide any additional information you would like to share with the public and community that were not prompted in the previous sections. Leadership Team Mr. Daryn Morris, Principal Ms. Laura Anderkin, Guidance Counselor Mr. Scott Davis, Pre-Engineering Teacher, Administrative Substitute Ms. Anna Jones, Medicaid Nurse Aid Teacher Mr. Sam Arnold IV, Advanced Integrated Manufacturing Instructor Ms. Tammie Wilson, Administrative Assistant, Bookkeeper Page 6