Academy Showcase at John A. Ferguson Senior High

So what is an Academy anyway? Academies are small learning communities within a school that draw on the interests of students in learning about a particular field of study. Academies help prepare students for their post-secondary education and careers through academic learning and hands-on work experiences within a theme-based, contextualized curriculum. Through participating in Academies, students are exposed to broad career opportunities and experiences in the work force that enable them to make sound choices for their academic and professional careers.

John A. Ferguson Career Academies  Design & Architecture  Hospitality & Tourism  Information Technology  International Baccalaureate  International Business & Finance  Medical - Biomedical

What is the difference between an Academy and a Major?  Majors exist under each Academy. Academies are like departments that contain a number of majors related to different areas of study.  Students choose a major based on their career interests.  For example, a student who was interested in studying Law would choose the Legal major under the International Business & Finance Academy. International Business & Finance Academy Banking and Finance Major Entrepreneurship Major Legal Major

The Four Year Academy Plan Grade 9Grade 10Grade 11Grade 12 English IEnglish IIEnglish IIIEnglish IV Algebra I/ Geometry/ Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Honors Geometry/ Geometry Honors Algebra 2/Algebra 2 Honors Algebra II/ Analysis of Function Pre-Calculus Statistics AP Statistics/ Pre-Calculus/ Calculus/ or Math Elective Earth Space Science/ Biology Honors Biology/ Chemistry Honors Chemistry/ Physics Honors Physics/AP Physics/ AP Biology/ AP Chemistry/ Honors Anatomy Marine Science Forensics World HistoryPersonal FitnessAmerican HistoryUS Government/ Economics LeadershipElective Foreign Language IForeign Language II Elective Physical EducationElective Academy Elective

Academy of Design and Architecture

Academy of Design & Architecture The following electives are listed in the Majors of Visual Art

Academy of Design & Architecture Art   Art 2-D / Art 3-D Pre-requisite for all art classes   Drawing and Painting   Portfolio 1   Portfolio AP Ceramics  Art 2-D / Art 3-D Pre-requisite – 1st year  Ceramics 1  Ceramics 2  Ceramics 3 Photography  Photo 1  Photo 2  Photo 3  Photo 4

Academy of Design & Architecture The following electives are listed in the Majors of Music

Academy of Design & Architecture Band   Concert Band 1 Marching Band   Concert Band 2 Marching Band   Concert Band 3 Marching Band   Concert Band 4 Honors Orchestra (Teacher Recommendation)  Orchestra 1  Orchestra 2  Orchestra 3  Orchestra 4 Honors Steel Drums  Steel Drums 1 – Marching Band  Steel Drums 2 – Marching Band  Steel Drums 3 – Marching Band  Steel Drums 4 – Marching Band

Academy of Design & Architecture Jazz Ensemble (Teacher Recommendation)   Jazz Ensemble 1 Marching Band   Jazz Ensemble 2 Marching Band   Jazz Ensemble 3 Marching Band   Jazz Ensemble 4 Honors-Marching Band Wind Ensemble (Teacher Recommendation)  Wind Ensemble 1 Marching Band  Wind Ensemble 2 Marching Band  Wind Ensemble 3 Marching Band  Wind Ensemble 4 Honors-Marching Band

Academy of Design & Architecture Guitar   Guitar 1   Guitar 2   Guitar 3   Guitar 4 Keyboard  Keyboard 1  Keyboard 2  Keyboard 3  Keyboard 4

Academy of Design & Architecture Chorus   Chorus 1   Chorus 2   Chorus 3   Chorus 4 Advanced Chorus (Audition Only)  Vocal Ensemble 1

Academy of Design & Architecture The following electives are listed in the Majors of Entertainment

Academy of Design & Architecture Film Studies Film Studies  Film Studies 1  Film Studies 2  Film Studies 3  Visual Technologies 1 TV Production  TV Production 1  TV Production 2  TV Production 3  TV Production 4 Honors

Academy of Design & Architecture Dance Technique   Dance Technique 1   Dance Technique 2   Dance Technique 3 Honors   Dance Technique 4 Honors Dance Repertory Fusion Dance Troupe-(Audition Only- )  Dance Repertory 1  Dance Repertory 2  Dance Repertory 3 Honors or Dance Choreography 1  Dance Repertory 4 Honors or Dance Choreography 2

Academy of Design & Architecture Comprehensive Theater (Teacher Recommendation)   Comprehensive Theater 1   Comprehensive Theater 2   Comprehensive Theater 3   Comprehensive Theater 4 Acting  Acting 1  Acting 2  Acting 3  Acting 4 Honors Stagecraft  Stagecraft 1  Stagecraft 2  Stagecraft 3  Stagecraft 4- Prerequisites: Stagecraft III and teacher approval.

Academy of Design & Architecture The following electives are listed under the Majors of Architectural& Interior Design

Academy of Design & Architecture Drafting   Drafting 1   Drafting 2   Drafting 3   Drafting 4 Interior Design  Interior Design 1  Interior Design 2  Interior Design 3  Interior Design 4

Academy of Design & Architecture Construction Technology   Materials Processing 1 (Woodshop)   Construction Technology 1   Construction Technology 2   Construction Technology 3

Academy of Design & Architecture Journalism   Journalism I   Journalism 2 (teacher approval) Newspaper 2 Year Book 2   Journalism 3 (teacher approval) Newspaper 3 Year Book 3   Journalism 4 (teacher approval) Newspaper 4 Year Book 4

Academy of Hospitality & Tourism

Culinary Operations   Culinary Operations 1   Culinary Operations 2   Culinary Operations 3   Culinary Operations 4   Culinary Internship (teacher approval)

Hospitality and Tourism   Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism   World Cultural Geography   Hospitality and Tourism Computer Systems   Business and Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism   Lodging Principles Academy of Hospitality & Tourism

Early Childhood Education   Early Childhood Education 1   Early Childhood Education 2   Early Childhood Education 3   Early Childhood Education 4   Early Childhood Internship (teacher approval) Academy of Hospitality & Tourism

Academy of Information Technology

Digital Design   Introduction to Information Technology   Digital Design 1   Digital Design 2   Digital Design 3 Academy of Information Technology

Networking/CISCO   Introduction to Information Technology   Networking 1   CISCO 1 Honors   CISCO 2 Honors Academy of Information Technology

Computer Programming   Introduction to Information Technology   Business Computer Programming 1   Business Computer Programming 2   Business Computer Programming 3 Academy of Information Technology

Web Design   Introduction to Information Technology   Web Design 1   Web Design 2   Web Design 3 Academy of Information Technology

Academy of International Business & Finance

Banking Finance/Accounting Operations   Computing for College and Careers   Accounting Applications 1   Accounting Applications 2   Accounting Applications 3 Honors Academy of International Business & Finance

Customer Assistance Technology   Computing for College and Careers   Customer Assistance 1   Customer Assistance 2   Executive Internship (lead teacher approval) Academy of International Business & Finance

Entrepreneurship Business Supervision & Management   Computing for College and Careers   Business and Entrepreneurship Principles Honors   Legal Aspects of Business Honors   Business Supervision Academy of International Business & Finance

International Business and Finance   Computing for College and Careers   Accounting Applications 1   International Business Systems   International Finance and Law Honors Academy of International Business & Finance

Legal   Computing for College and Careers   Administrative Office Technology 1   Business Software Applications   Legal Aspects of Business Academy of International Business & Finance Electives  Systems and Legal Concepts/Court Procedures  Comprehensive Law Studies  Forensic Science

Academy of Academy of Medical Skills / Biomedical

Academy of Medical / Biomedical Health Unit Coordinator III & EKG   Health Science 1   Health Science 2   Directed Study / EKG   Health Unit Coordinator You should currently be enrolled in advanced Math and Science to enter this major. Students must earn A or B in courses to continue in the major.

First Responder III & EKG   Health Science 1   Health Science 2   Directed Study / EKG III   First Responder III You should currently be enrolled in advanced Math and Science to enter this major. Students must earn A or B in courses to continue in the major. Academy of Medical / Biomedical

Nursing Assisting   Health Science 1   Health Science 2   Workplace Essentials/ Home Health Aide III   Directed Study and Nursing Assisting III You should currently be enrolled in advanced Math and Science to enter this strand. Students must earn A or B in courses to continue in the strand.

Pharmacy Aide   Health Science 1   Health Science 2   Introduction to Pharmacy   Pharmacy Tech II & Pharmacy Tech III You should currently be enrolled in advanced Math and Science to enter this major. Students must earn A or B in courses to continue in the major. Academy of Medical / Biomedical

Health Promotion for Fitness   Health 2-Personal / Health for Life in the Workplace   Sports Officiating / First Aid & Safety   Recreational Activities/ Outdoor Education   Fitness Issues for Adolescents / Fitness Lifestyle Design Academy of Medical / Biomedical Sports Medicine  Health 2-Personal / Health for Life in the Workplace  Advanced Health Explorations First Aide & Safety  Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries  Social Relationships/fitness Lifestyle Design

Academy of Medical / Biomedical Plant Biotechnology   Agriscience & Biotechnology Foundations   Agricultural Biotechnology (honors)   Plant Biotechnology (honors)   Advanced Concepts of Agriscience

Veterinary Assisting   Veterinary Assisting 1   Veterinary Assisting 2   Veterinary Assisting 3   Veterinary Assisting 4 Academy of Medical / Biomedical

International Baccalaureate Academy

IB Diploma Programme

IB Four Year Plan Language A Pre-IB English AP English Literature IB English 1 IB English 2 Language B (minimum of 4 years required) SpanishFrenchItalianSpanishFrenchItalianSpanishFrenchItalianSpanishFrenchItalian Social Studies Honors or AP World History AP Govt. and Honors Economics IB History of the Americas IB Contemporary World History Science Pre-IB Biology Pre-IB Chemistry IB Biology IB Chemistry IB Physics IB Biology 2 Mathematics Algebra II Geometry IB Math Analysis IB Pre-Calculus IB Math Studies IB Mathematics IB Elective Critical Thinking Skills & Career Research and Decision Making Pre-IB Art Pre-IB Psychology Pre-IB Dance Pre-IB Photo Drafting 1 or 2 Stagecraft 1 or 2 Film Studies 1 or 2 IB Art 1 IB Theatre 1 IB Design Tech 1 IB Psychology 1 IB Dance 1 IB Photo 1 IB Film 1 IB Art 2 IB Theatre 2 IB Design Tech 2 IB Psychology 2 IB Dance 2 IB Photo 2 IB Film 1

Foreign Language Department We offer the following languages:   Spanish (for Speakers and Non-Speakers)   French   Italian   German   Russian Some important facts about Foreign Languages in High School: It is encouraged for students to start taking a Foreign Language during 9 th Grade because you will have more opportunities in high school to: take an AP or Honors Courses and opportunities to travel to many countries in Educational Tours. A minimum of Two years of a Foreign Language are required for college admission. We offer Advance Placement courses when you take a language for more than two years, when you pass the AP exam you receive college credits. After taking more than two years of a language in High School you will be prepared to take the CLEP exam in college and receive credit, which can save you a lot of money in college courses.

Placement Test Information : If you are planning to take Spanish or French in High School and you are a Native Speaker you must: Take a Placement Test to allow you to be placed in the correct level Placement Test Dates are: February 24,2011 March 24, 2011 You must register by sending an to by February 15,2011. Please include your name, contact number and your school. The test will be after school from 4pm to 6 pm in the Media Center at John A. Ferguson Senior High.