Triton Cobra
ACADEMIES
Rigorous, Relevant, Career Focused
OUR GOAL
To help students develop the skills, knowledge, and dispositions needed for success after high school.
OUR APPROACH
This approach focuses on a student-centered curriculum based on personally relevant content. Our Academies will provide a framework for implementing the principles of the Triton Profile of a Graduate while embedding the career experiences and principles needed to be career-ready.
WHAT ARE ACADEMIES?
The Triton Cobra Academies will combine a curriculum built from state standards-based learning targets with opportunities to explore career fields, career clusters, and pathways. Upon completion of the Triton High School experience, all students will have experiences that have addressed the necessary learning targets through a platform that is engaging, relevant, and career-focused.
Students can graduate with an Academy Medal and Certificate by completing the required coursework for that respective Academy and by completing an approved Senior Project/Capstone Career Experience.
To help our students navigate this journey, the Triton High School counselor and their advisor will work with each and every student to develop 4-year plans and career plans that revolve around student interests, strengths, and passions.
WHY ACADEMIES?
College may not be the best fit for every student.
Education is not a “one size fits all” endeavor. Student interests and passions are extremely diverse. We needed a program that reflected this individuality.
The cost of attending a four-year college continues to increase at an alarming rate.
We have a tremendous amount of industry opportunities in our Triton Communities.
College is an appropriate pathway for some students. These individuals need access to college-level courses in our school environment.
GETTING STARTED
Each Triton student, starting with the graduating class of 2023 will have the option to graduate with Academy Certification.
To qualify, each student must complete at least four courses in that academy and have a Senior Project “Capstone Experience” approved in this career academy area.
SENIOR PROJECT/CAPSTONE
Senior Seminar & Project is a culminating set of hands-on learning experiences designed to encourage students to think critically, solve challenging problems, and develop professional and life skills that will help prepare them for post-high school, modern careers, and adult life.
Students are given a chance to personalize their education by selecting a passion project that interests them and aligns with their personal and professional goals. They will conduct research on the subject, connect with a professional leadership role model from the community, and create a portfolio visually displaying their learning during the project process through various artifacts and reflections. At the end of their experience, each student will present his or her learning during the project process to a board made up of faculty and community members. The capstone project for each student must be approved by the Senior Project Committee prior to the start of Senior Seminar.
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