1.The AOIT Journey at Apex High School March 25-26, 2014 #NAF Next2014

2. Community Population 40,000+ Suburban Critical location State Capital Research Triangle Park Universities 2500+ students 360 AOIT student 178 staff 18 AOIT teachers 100% of AOIT graduates attended a post-secondary education institution Top 500 high schools nationally State recognized in multiple facets of student achievement School #NAF Next2014 3. US Congress #NAF Next2014 4. 9/2001 First AOIT class begins 9/2007 SAS programming pilot introduced 8/2008 First annual strategic planning meeting Created 3 committees (internship, membership, and marketing) 9/2009 First annual master calendar created 9/2009 SAS class expands to 11 HSs nationwide 12/2010 Evaluated NAF curriculum and how it fit within NC DPI 7/2011 Janet Linton Award given to Director, Julie Oster 8/2011 Planned the effort to achieve Distinguished status 1/2012 Lenovo/NAF partnership announced at Apex HS 7/2012 Achieved Distinguished Status 7/2013 Achieved Distinguished Status 2nd year in a row 7/2013 Received first Sanford A Weill Award Key Milestones at Apex HS AOIT #NAF Next2014 5. Apex HS AOIT model Students Administration/ Director Teachers Business Advisory Board NAF Business Advisory Board 25-30 members representing the Business Alliance Teacher/Student support Monthly board meetings AST/Academy Support Team 503 booster club Fundraising Teacher support #NAF Next2014 6. Work Based Learning Cross-Curricular Scaffolding with Technology #NAF Next2014 7. Benefits of Work-Based Learning For Students: Application of classroom learning Clear connection between education and work Improvement of post- graduation employment opportunities Participation in job related tasks Observation of demeanor and procedures of a professional workplace For Schools: Expand curriculum to expose students to state of the art equipment, technology, and techniques Make education more relevant to students Promote and foster faculty interaction with the business community 8. Benefits of Work-Based Learning For Employers: A pool of skilled and motivated potential future employees Involvement in the curriculum development process (MOS extension) For Community: Create an environment of collaboration and cooperation between the school, employers, and community More student involvement in community activities 9. #NAF Next2014 10. World History historical resume Speakers Principle of Information Technology Job Shadowing About 20 Advisory Board companies English Speaker thank you notes Reflection essays about Job shadowing 9th Grade #NAF Next2014 11. Historical Resume Rubric #NAF Next2014 12. Civics and Economic resume Futures for Kids State Government Visit Administrative lawyer Career Fair (Xtreme Beginning) Mock interview Feedback from community on resume and mock interview 10th Grade #NAF Next2014 13. English class Formal resume On-site mock interviews with Advisory Board members Cisco and SAS site visits Real Internship Interview prep On-site Chamber of Commerce networking event Hosted by AOIT Advisory Board 11th Grade #NAF Next2014 14. Complete Internship About 75 companies (local to global companies) 100% paid internships Senior Presentations at local corporation Juniors and underclassmen encouraged to attend. 12th Grade #NAF Next2014 15. Fidelity Investments Teachers site visit Comprehensive scaffolding plan based on their curriculum Soft skills development Job shadowing and multiple paid internships. Teachers #NAF Next2014 16. Contact Information #NAF Next2014 Kelly Caudill kcaudill@wcpss.net Apex High School website www.apexhigh.com Ashley White awwhite@wcpss.net