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Magnet Program Changes for 2023-24

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Magnet Schools with Additional Updates and Specific
Recommendations for SY 2023-24

• EE Waddell
• Lincoln Heights
• CPCC Early College (Central Campus)

EE Waddell High School

• CTE Academy
• PACE Academy
• Virtual Academy

EE Waddell – CTE Academy Recommendation
Recommend opening in 2023-24 SY with grades 9 and 10, with a target enrollment of 250 students
Potential CTE Pathways
       Aviation (Fly)
       Avionics (Fix)
       Aerospace (Build)                                                                                                  BUILD
       Customer Relations Management (CRM)/Sales Force Admin Certification
       Software Development
       Graphic & Digital Design

     PACE students will be able to access all pathways
                                                                                                        FIX
Next Steps
     Continue meetings with Aviation Institute of Maintenance, American Airlines, Piedmont Air related to Aviation/Avionics
      program requirements

                                                                                                                                   FLY

EE Waddell – Virtual Academy Recommendation

• Charlotte-Mecklenburg Virtual Academy Grades 5-12
        Currently +/- 1400 students
        Recommend redesigning the virtual academy model for Gr. 6-12 based on current best national models
• PLC
         Recommend closing PLC in its current form and giving current families a guaranteed seat at the Virtual Academy or
          priority choice for other magnet options
         Recommend reusing the existing school code (Cooperative Innovative High School- CIHS) to establish the new Early College
          on Central Piedmont's main campus

Next Steps
     Following adoption, the family communication process will begin; and the school code waiver will be submitted

EE Waddell – PACE Academy Recommendation
 Program Definition - The PACE Global HS will allow multilingual learners in grades 9-12 a transformative HS experience with
  customized pathways to ensure they graduate on time and are prepared for college and careers

 Focus on novice-level English learners and those in the United States for 24 months or fewer

 Open with grades 9 and 10, with a projection for SY 2023-24 of 250 students (1:15 ratio = 15-17 classrooms)

Next Steps
 Following adoption, communicate program parameters with: LC staff, principals, families and students, community partners
 Determine methodology for student selection for PACE given level of interest

EE Waddell – Athletics

  Athletics will be hosted at each student's home school; extracurricular offerings to be determined
   and developed in concert with school leadership

  Interscholastic Athletic Participation would be consistent with our current policy for Students Enrolled
   in Magnets or Non-Magnet School Options:
      For high school magnet or non-magnet school option programs that do not provide athletics onsite, the student may
       participate in athletics at his or her home school. Under no other circumstances may a high school student participate in
       athletics at a school in which the student is not enrolled (Policy Code: S-SPTR/R)

Lincoln Heights – Recommendation
Recommend relocating Trillium Springs Montessori staff and students to Lincoln Heights

     This move is permanent, but does not foreclose on another Montessori opportunity in north Mecklenburg County

     The school at Lincoln Heights will expand by 3 classrooms in both primary (Pre-K-K) and lower elementary
      (grade 1-2); this allows for natural growth in upper elementary in subsequent years

CPCC Early College at CP Central Campus Recommendation

 Recommend repurposing existing PLC school code, and submitting update to the State
 100 students/grade level
 Open with grades 9-11
 Access to all Central Piedmont pathways
 Transportation is district provided
 Location: Worrell Building on Elizabeth Street

Recommended Principal Selection/Placement Timeline

 CTE/PACE
    • Principal recommendation - December
 Virtual School
    • Principal recommendation - December
 Lincoln Heights
     • Principal, staff, and program transfer from Trillium Springs
 CPCC Early College
    • Principal recommendation - December

Next Steps

• Presentation and Public Hearing tonight, October 25
• CMBE Vote at regular meeting, November 9
• Implementation through Magnet Lottery
   • January 16, 2023 to February 13, 2023