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A c a d e m ie s

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 Regardlessofthefuturecareerpathofourstudents,itisthevisionofthe PapillionLaVistaCommunitySchools(PLCSchools)toensurethatallstudents are adequately prepared for the transition into the next phase of life after graduation.Tobeprepared,studentsneedtohavemastered21st centuryskills andhaveexposureandexperiencesinavarietyoffuturecareers.ThePLC Schoolsacademyprogramshelpaccomplishthisvision.ThePLCSchoolsoffers tenacademiesthataretaughtbyPLCSchoolsteachers.Additionalacademy programsarealsomadeavailablethroughMetropolitanCommunityCollegeand theUniversityofNebraskaMedicalCenter.

In t r o d u c in g t h e A c a d e m y P r o g r a m …

 PLCSchoolsAcademiesarereal-life,hands-onlearningexperiences designedaroundaspeci¿ccareerarea.Academiesarelocatedattheschoolor inabusinesssettingandaredesignedtotakelearningandcareerexploration toawholenewlevel.Academiescombinebothclassroomlearningwhere studentsaretaughtbyaPLCSchoolsteacher,andhands-onlearningwhere studentsworkdirectlyintheirchosencareerinterest.TheexcitingpartofPLC Schoolacademiesistheopportunitiesforhighschoolstudentstoworkdirectly with professionals in their chosen career area. Students who participate in an academy gain high school credit, and in many cases, college credit or industry certi¿cation.

Q. Who can apply?

A.AnyPapillionLaVistastudentcanapplytoattendmostacademiesintheir11th or12thgradeyear,someareearlier.Studentcanapplyforacademiesinthefallof their10thand/or11thgradeyears,someareearlier

Q. Where will my classes be located?

A. Some programs are located at the high schools, while others are in area businessesorcollegecampuses.

Q. What is the time commitment?

A.Someprogramsareallday,othersarebeforeschool,afterschoolorduringthe school day.

Q. Do students provide their own transportation?

A.Transportationisavailabletosomeacademyprograms.

Q. What type of credit do I earn?

A.Allacademystudentscanearnhighschoolcredit.Collegecreditand specializedcerti¿cationsforparticularcareerareasarealsoavailable.

Q. Where is college credit from? Is it transferable?

A.MostcollegecreditsarethroughMetropolitanCommunityCollege(MCC). However,UNOandUNMCalsoprovidecreditforsomeacademies.Inmostcases, thesecreditswilltransfertoanother2-yearcollegeor4-yearuniversity.Checkwith aschoolguidancecounselorforspeci¿cs.

Q. Are there scholarships available?

A.Absolutely!Askyourbuildingcounselorforascholarshipapplication.Youcan alsocontacttheAcademyProgramsOf¿ceat402-537-6217.

Q. If I participate in an academy can I participate in extracurricular activities at my high school?

A.Yes.Studentsthatparticipateinacademiesremainconnectedtotheirhigh schoolandcanparticipateinextracurricularactivities.Theacademyismeantto beanenhancementofthehighschoolexperience,notareplacement.

Q. Who are the academy teachers?

A.PLCSchoolscerti¿edteachersteachattheacademies.Inmanyofthe academyprograms,thePLCSchoolsispartneredwithaprofessionalfromthe career area who will assist with the instruction.

Q. How do I apply?

A.ToapplyforaPLCSchoolsacademy,studentsmustcompleteanonline applicationwhichcanbefoundatwww.plcschools.org.Formoreinformationon theapplicationprocess,checkoutthePLCSchoolswebsiteatwww.plcschools. org.

Q. How can I learn more about the academies PLC Schools offers?

A.Formoreinformation,checkouttheDistrictwebsiteatwww.plcschools.org, contactyourschoolguidancecounselororcalltheAcademyProgramsof¿ceat 402-537-6217.

Q. Can I tour the facility?

A.Yes.Toursaregivenforcertainacademiesatthebeginningoftheregistration period.Formoreinformation,contactyourbuildingguidancecounselor.

“Thezooisagreatopportunitytoimmerseyourselfinawork environment and explore your options for after high school.”

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-KristenManker,ZooAcademygraduate

“I love that the zoo is our classroom.”

-NicoleMann,ZooAcademyGraduate

“Externship experiences opened the doors to the National JuniorScienceConvention.” 

-KileyAlgae,ZooAcademyGraduate

What is the Zoo Academy?

 TheZooAcademyisoneofthefewacademiesthatcanbeafullday program.FourPLCSchoolscerti¿edteachers(math,science,languagearts andsocialstudies)arehousedattheZoo.StudentsattendingtheZooAcademy can gain all of the credits they need to graduate from high school right at the Zoo.Studentscanalsochoosetogobacktotheirhighschoolforaportionofthe daytoobtainelectives,APcreditorparticipateinextracurricularactivities.This academy is designed to meet the individual needs of the students.

What is a typical day?

 Throughthisacademy,students areabletoexploreallaspectsofthe Zoo.WiththeentireZooservingas the classroom, students learn their core curriculum through zoo related themes.Theywillalsoworksideby-sidewithZooprofessionalsin a rotation of internships. Students willexperience¿rst-handcareers likezoology,genetics,ecology, vet science, horticulture, animal behavior,marinebiology,zoo management,business,marketing and more.

What is the Health Systems Academy?

 TheHealthSystemsAcademyisanacademythatcanbeafullorhalfday program.SixPLCSchoolscerti¿edteachers(math,science,languagearts, socialstudies,andtwoteachingnurses)arehousedatCHIMidlandsHospitalin thisminiaturePLCSchoolshighschool.Studentsattendingthisacademycan gain all of the credits they need to graduate from high school right at the hospital.

Studentscanalsochoosetogobacktotheirhighschoolforaportionoftheday toobtainelectives,APcreditorparticipateinextracurricularactivities.

What is a typical day?

Throughthisacademy,students areabletoexploreallaspectsofthe health care industry.

DuringYearI,studentstakecore courses designed around a health care theme, while earning their certi¿edNursingAssistant(CNA) License.

YearII students continue their core curriculum along with clinical rotations.Duringrotations,students worksidebysidewithhealthcare professionals, while getting hands-on workinareasliketheresearchlabs, occupational therapy, diagnostics, physical therapy, surgery, x-ray, general patient care and more.

What is the Education Academy?

 TheEducationAcademyislocatedateachofthehighschoolsandisapartof theregularschoolday.Duringaoneperiodclass,studentswilllearnmanyaspects ofworkingintheeducation¿eld.Speakersfromdifferentareasofeducationwill presenttostudents.Studentswillalsogettheopportunitytoseewhatit’slikeasa classroomteacheratourPLCSchoolselementary,juniorhighandhighschools. What is a typical day?

YearI students participate in an introductory course in teaching and learning. Students also have an opportunitytoparticipateinjob shadowingexperiencesandmock interviews.

YearII students focus on internships.

Each Education Academy student is assigned an internship in the Papillion LaVistaCommunitySchoolswhere theyworkdirectlywithaclassroom teacher. In addition to experiences in the classroom, students meet collectively once a month to share their experiences with other academy students as well as create lessons.

What is the Law, Public Safety and Security Academy?

 TheLaw,PublicSafetyandSecurityAcademyislocatedatMetropolitan CommunityCollegeSarpyCampusatthebeginningoftheday.Studentswill learn many aspects of law enforcement.

What is a typical day?

Students will have an introductory courseincriminaljusticeandlaw enforcement.Thiscoursewillbe taughtthroughacerti¿edhighschool teacher with assistance from local law enforcement. Students will also have anopportunitytoparticipateinjob shadowing experiences, internships, ride-alongs and college seminars.

What is the Associate to Bachelors Academy?  TheAssociatetoBachelorsAcademyputs11thand12thgradestudentson acollege-boundprogram-of-studythatallowsthemtocompleteanassociate degreebythesummeraftergraduation.Theassociatedegreetransferstowarda bachelor’sdegreeatschoolslikeUNMC,UNO,UNLandIowaState.

What is a typical day?

 A2BcoursesaretaughtbyPLC Schoolsteacherswhoarealsoadjunct instructors through Metropolitan CommunityCollege.A2Bstudents attend the same classroom as non-A2B students; except that A2Bstudentscomplete“aboveand-beyond”college-levellearning activities. Students gain high school credit toward graduation as well as college credit in preparation for the next phase in life after high school.

NOTE:TocompletetheAssociate Degreeintimeforhighschool graduation summer, night, and online coursesmaybenecessary.

What is the Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Academy?

 TheAthleticTraining/SportsMedicineAcademyislocatedateachofthehigh schools and is part of the regular school day. Students learn many aspects of athletic training including how to recognize, evaluate and care for sports related injuries.Speakersfromdifferentmedical¿eldswillpresenttostudents.Students alsobecomecerti¿edin¿rstaidandadultCPR/AED.

What is a typical day?

 DuringYearI,students participate in an athletic training/ health related course. Students also have an opportunity for some hands-onexperiencesworkingwith PLCSchoolssportsteams.Those experiencesincludecaringforinjuries, taping,assistinginrehabilitation, andworkingatsportingeventsand practices.

DuringYearII,studentswhohavean understanding of the fundamentals receive extended internship opportunitiesbyworkingwithother sports trainers and high school athletes.

What is the Leadership Academy?

TheLeadershipAcademyislocatedateachofthehighschoolsandisa partoftheregularschoolday.Studentswilllearnleadershipskillsandfocuson enhancingtheirownstrengthswhilebecomingaleader.Speakersfromdifferent areas of the community will present to students.

What is a typical day?

Year I students enroll in an introductory course in leadership that teachesstudentsabouttheirpersonal leadership style.

DuringYearII,learningtakes an “online” twist. Students partner with abusinessmentorbasedontheir leadershipstyleandblogabout theirexperiences.Tocompletethe academy, students and mentors collaboratetosolveareal-world problemorproject,andtogether, present the solution to their peers.

What is the STEM Academy?

TheSTEMAcademyisasequenceofcoursesthatstartin9thgrade,which followsaprovenhands-on,real-worldproblem-solvingapproachtolearning.STEM Academy courses complement traditional mathematics and science courses, and are designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and careers in STEM-related¿elds.Studentslearnandapplythedesignprocess,acquirestrong teamwork,andcommunicationpro¿ciency.Studentshaveaccessto3Ddesign softwareusedbycompanieslikeIntel,LockheedMartin,andPixar.

What is a typical day?

Thisisa4-Yearacademy. YearI students enroll in Introduction to DesignEngineeringandArchitecture (IDEA). YearIIstudentsbeginaspeci¿c pathwaybyenrollinginRoboticsand/ orCivilEngineering&Architecture (CEA)courses. YearIII students continue their chosen pathwayofRobotics,Engineering orEngineering&Architecture Development(EAD). YearIVstudentscollaboratewiththeir STEMMentorandapplypastSTEM learning to develop and present a solutiontoareallifeproblem.

What is the IT Academy?

Thisacademywillhavetwoparts.The¿rstwillbeanonline/labclassoffered duringthesummer.Courseworkwillbeavailableonlineandlabswillbescheduled everyMondayandWednesdayfrom3:30-5p.m.andeveryTuesdayandThursday from8am-9am.Studentswillberequiredto¿nishalllabsbythestartofschool.This classwillbefacilitatedandthelabsmonitored,byBillPulte,PLCSchoolsDirectorof InformationTechnology.Inadditionto earning a credit toward graduation, this coursewillbetaughtinconjunctionwith MetroCommunityCollege.Atthe completion of this course, students will haveanunderstandingofwhatittakes toearnanindustrystandardcerti¿cation.

What is a typical day?

All assigned reading and tests canbecompletedathome.Students willneedto¿nd20-25daystobe availableforlabsandinstructor guidance. Students are not required to attend every day. Students will also have the opportunity to intern with theITdepartmenthelpingtomanage thehelpdeskandactasabuilding technician.

What is the Media Academy? TheMediaAcademyisdesignedtoprovidestudentswithhands-onpractical traininginliveproductionofbroadcastmedia,andbroadcastjournalism.Students willalsocompleteavarietyoflongandshortformprojectsincludingbutnot limitedtodocumentaries,publicrelationsandpublicitypieces,andpost-event production.Problemsolving,teamwork,con¿dencebuilding,andleadership developmentwillallbefocusesoftheacademy.

What is a typical day?

YearIstudentstakemediastudies classandbegintoproduceoutside events.

YearIIstudentstakemediaproduction classesandworkonayearlong productionprojectandcomplete outside production events.

YearIIIandIVstudentstakemedia production classes and cover and produce outside events regularly.

What are Metropolitan Community College Academies?

MetropolitanCommunityCollege(MCC)CareerAcademiesaredesignedto providehighschooljuniorsandseniorswithopportunitiestoexplorevarious career¿eldsandgetajumpstartontheirpost-secondaryeducation.

Where are they located?

MetropolitanCommunityCollegeAcademiesarelocatedatthevariousMCC campuses throughout the metropolitan area.

Who will be teaching?

MCCAcademyclassesaretaughtbycerti¿edMCCteachers.

Will I earn high school and college credit?

Yes.StudentsenrolledinMCCAcademiesbene¿tfromearningcollegecredit while also earning the credits needed to graduate high school.

How much do they cost?

MCCAcademystudentsbene¿tfroma50%discountoncollegetuition. For current tuition rates, please visit www.mccneb.edu/futurestudents/ tuition.asp

When do the academies meet?

Mostacademiesmeetbetween1-4p.m.intheafternoon.Speci¿cprogram informationcanbefoundbycallingthePLCSchoolsAcademyProgramsof¿ceat 402-537-6248.

Is transportation provided to the MCC Academies?

No.StudentsareresponsiblefortransportationtoandfromtheirMCCAcademy.

Who should apply?

Studentsinterestedingettingajump-startontheircollegeeducationandwho demonstrateaninterestinanyofthecareer¿eldsthatprovideacareeracademy. How do I apply?

InterestedstudentscanapplyforanMCCCareerAcademybysubmittingan online application at www.plcschools.org.

Auto Collision Technology-DoyouenjoywatchingTVprogramsabout repairingandrestoringautomobiles?Throughthisprogramyouwillreceive hands-on experience in a very popular and lucrative industry. Located at Applied TechnologyCenterat10407StateStreet.

Automotive Technology- Areyoucurrentlyworkingonyourcarorwantmore experienceinautomotiverepair?Youwilllearnaboutelectrical,brakeand suspensionsystemswhileearningaSpecialistDiplomainthistwoyearprogram. LocatedatMCCSouthOmahaCampusat27th&Q-MahoneyBuilding. Business for Starts -Doyouenjoylearningabout¿nances,realestate orinsurance?Doyouhaveadesiretoonedaybeanentrepreneur?You willlearnprincipalsof¿nancialstudiesincludingrealestate,insuranceand entrepreneurship.Uponcompletion,studentsmaybereadyfortheircerti¿cation examsin¿nancialstudies,realestateorinsurance.LocatedatForOmaha Campusat30thandFort.

Certi¿ed Nursing Assistant (CNA) - Doyoulikehelpingpeoplewhenthey aresickorinneed?Youwillearnastaterecognizedcerti¿cationtoworkinthe health¿eld.Acriminalbackgroundcheckwillbeconductedifyouareaccepted inthisprogram.LocatedatMCCSouthOmahaCampusat27th&Q-Mahoney Building. *Note: Metro Community College academies are subject to change. This is the most accurate list available at time of publication.

Diesel Technology-Workingonanactualtruckyouwilllearnthecomponents of the diesel engine, the fundamentals of transmissions and torque converters, alongwithanoverviewofdieselengines.LocatedatMCCAppliedTechnology Centerat10407StateStreet. Digital Cinema/Filmmaking - Doyouwanttobecomethenextgreatdirector orproducer?Getyourstartbylearningaudio,videoandscriptwritingtocreate documentariesandavarietyofmovingproductions.LocatedatMCCElkhorn ValleyCampusat204th&Dodge. Early Childhood Education-Doyouloveworkingwithlittlechildren?Doyou wanttomakeacareeroutofit?Thisprogramwillintroduceyoutocognitive development, care, and nutrition of preschool children. Located at Learning CommunityofNorthOmahaat24thandFranklin Electrical Technology -Ifthedangersandbene¿tsofelectricity fascinateyou-thisprogram’sforyou!You’llbeintroducedtoelectricaltheory, as well as hands-on experience in installation and circuitry standards including homewiringandsafety.LocatedatMCCSouthOmahaCampusat27th&Q. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (SeniorsOnly) –Wanttobethe¿rston thescene?Doyouthriveinahighstressenvironmentandwanttohelppeople? TheEMTprogrammaybeforyou.Youmustbe18yearsofageorolderatthe timeofthetest,administeredMay2013.LocatedatMCCSouthOmahaCampusat27th&Q.

Fire Science Technology-Doyoulikehelpingothers?Areyouinterestedin learningabout¿reinvestigation?You’lllearn¿re¿ghterinvestigationandEMT training.LocatedattheMCCSouthOmahaCampusat27thandQ. Introduction to the Trades/Manufacturing Internships -Thebestwayto introduce students to the manufacturing trades is to let them experience it. We are offering an internship to the manufacturing trades and classes to prepare themtoenteratthebasiclevel.Thisincludesclassesonsafety,handandpower tools,measurement,andobtainingfamiliaritywithindustrialequipment.Located atMCCSouthOmahaCampusat27th&Q-IndustrialTrainingCenterBuilding.

Process Operations Technology - Thisprogramprovidestrainingand advancement opportunities for entry-level employees in a variety of continuous process operating plants. Students may earn a manufacturing process operations careercerti¿cateorstationaryengineercareercerti¿cate. Theatre-Whetheryoulikeperformingonstageorbeingbehindthescenes, youwilllearnitall.Learnabouttheblendofvisualarts/design,music,literature, research,technologyandmore.LocatedatTheOmahaCommunityPlayhouseat 6915Cass. Welding Technology- Momtoldyounottoplaywith¿re,butifyouliketouse ittoweldthingstogether,thistwoyearprogrammaybeforyou.You’llfocuson welding techniques including gas metal arc welding and cutting while earning a SpecialistDiploma.LocatedattheMCCSouthOmahaCampusat27th&Q.

What is the UNMC Alliance?

 TheUNMCHighSchoolAllianceisapartnershipbetweentheUniversityof NebraskaMedicalCenterandmanyschooldistricts,includingthePapillion LaVistaCommunitySchools.Throughthispartnership,studentswilltakeclasses andhavetheopportunitytoobserve,andworkalongsideworldrenownedhealth careprofessionalsandresearchersatUNMC.

What is a typical day?

Students enroll in one to three health care related classes each semester.Classesaretaughtin partnershipbyaUNMCfaculty memberandacerti¿edhighschool teacher.Duringclasses,students have the opportunity to gain exposure andworkexperiencewithUNMC experts.

What Is An Internship?

Internshipsgivestudentstheopportunitiestoexperience¿rsthandwhata potentialcareermaybelike.ThePLCSchoolspartnerswithalocalbusinessand studentsareimmersedinthebusinesssetting.

Where Can Students Currently Intern?

PapillionTimeswherestudentswilllearnthevariousdepartmentsandjobswithin thejournalismindustry.Studentsmayhavetheopportunitytodocopyediting, reporting, graphics, layout and design, photography, advertising, and printing/ publishing. SarpyChamberofCommercewherestudentswillgainexperiencesinthe¿eldof publicrelationsandcommunityinvolvement.Studentswilllearnaboutnewsletter content,updatingmembershiplists,contactingchambermembers,updating information,organizingandcoordinatingevents,takingreservationsforactivities, answer phones and much more.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must complete an application and beselectedtoparticipate.

• Mustbeajuniororsenior in the fall.

• Must have a interest in pursuing acareerinjournalism(Times Internship),businessorpublic relations(ChamberInternship).

• Must have a good attendance record.

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The Papillion La Vista Community Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age or other protected status in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Students: Paul Bohn, Director of Student Services, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6214 (pbohn@paplv.org). Employees and Others: Dr. Renee Hyde, Assistant Superintendent Human Resources, 420 South Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046 (402) 537-6206 (rhyde@paplv.org).

Complaints or concerns involving discrimination or needs for accommodation or access should be addressed to the appropriate Coordinator. For further information about anti-discrimination laws and regulations, or to 多le a complaint of discrimination with the Of多ce for Civil Rights in the U.S. Department of Education (OCR), please contact OCR at 8930 Ward Parkway, Suite 2037, Kansas City, Missouri 64114, (816) 268-0550 (voice), or (877) 521-2172 (telecommunications device for the deaf), or ocr.kansascity@ed.gov.