News from the
COLLEGE & CAREER ACADEMIES
OF PROVISO WEST
Future-focused. Confident. Prepared.
VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 5 | JUNE 2019
What are the College & Career Academies of Proviso West?
Beginning in the fall of 2019, The College & Career Academies of Proviso West will prepare students to confidently pursue the post-secondary training and career path of their choosing in a globally competitive society. Driven by student interest and workforce projections, our Academies provide access to authentic, hands-on learning experiences that cultivate social and emotional well-being through teamwork, critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity. 

Within our three College & Career Academies, all students choose a program of study comprised of academically rigorous core subjects and specialized courses in their career area of interest. Students will progress through their Academy with peers who share similar interests and a common team of teachers, which builds camaraderie and a culture of belonging. 
 
In summary, The College & Career Academies of Proviso West provide students access to: 
  • Relevant and rigorous curriculum and instruction
  • Increased community and business engagement 
  • Opportunities for professional certifications 
  • 21st century skills such as leadership, civic literacy, social responsibility, global and cultural awareness, communication, problem solving, and technological literacy 
  • Opportunities to form closer relationships with teachers and advisors 
  • Practical work experience through job shadowing and internships 
  • Opportunities to learn in the context of an industry or subject theme 
  • Preparation for career success through both formal education and life experience 

The College & Career Academies at Proviso West include the Freshman Success Academy (FSA) and the three college and career academies beginning in the sophomore year:

Wellness & Society Academy (WSA)

Technology & Innovation Academy (TIA)

Global Business Academy (GBA)

For additional information about each Academy, click 'Learn More' below and look for an Academy spotlight in each Academy Newsletter!
APPROVED! Proviso West accepted as a candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme!
We are thrilled to announce that Proviso West High School is a candidate school* for the CP and is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. IB World Schools share a common philosophy - a commitment to high-quality, challenging, international education- that we believe is important for our students. We are very excited to have reached this milestone and look forward to beginning candidacy this summer!

We have achieved the first benchmark - approval for candidacy. Over the next 10 months, we will be completing required training through the IB and working with a consultant to prepare our application for authorization. Our timeline for implementation is as follows:
If you would like to be involved in our preparation for authorization, please complete this form:
We look forward to starting this work as a community and offering this important academic opportunity to our students!


* Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme (DP), or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted.

For further information about the IB and its programmes visit http://www.ibo.org.
2019: A year of firsts!
What a year! Thank you to everyone who participated in the planning and activities for the inaugural year of our Freshman Success Academy! We appreciate everyone who attended an Industry Council meeting, assisted with the planning of an event, shared your expertise with our students, served as consultant or thought partner, gave your feedback on a logo, a document, or a grant application, and most importantly - LOVED the Proviso West Panthers we serve on a daily basis! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The best is yet to come!
Summer planning is in full swing!
Would you like to be part of our College & Career Academy planning? Join us for any of our Combined Academy Design Team meetings! See below for meeting times and location. We will be planning Freshman Orientation, creating an event calendar for 2019-2020 Academy activities, further developing the College & Career Academy experience for our first cohort, and much more! Reach out to Ms. Foster for more information at 708.202.6501.
Alumni Profile: Julyette Maldonado
Gra duated from West: 2015
College Attended: Started at Triton and I now attend Southern Illinois University
College Major: Major - Dental Hygiene, Minor - Healthcare Management 
Celebrating College Graduation: 2021
Greek life & College Activities: I am involved in SADHA (Student American Dental Hygienist Association) as the Secretary. As Secretary I get to help plan events like fundraisers, our Homecoming float, the Senior Banquet, and collect dues for SADHA. I am also working as an RA (Residential Assistant), helping students settle into their new living situation, connecting students to on campus resources, and resolving any problems between roommates. 
What she is proud of: I am proud of beating the statistics that are expected of young Latino women such as myself. 
Encouraging Words: I would like for all students to understand that there will be many obstacles put in front of them but they are temporary! Once you've gotten past them, you'’ll look back at how minuscule the problems were and smile at what you've accomplished!
How she successfully navigated college: USING MY RESOURCES!! Your RA, your professors, and students in your classes will help you find resources. Make sure you ask 10,000 questions! Do not hold back. Holding back will make you miss out on so many opportunities! 
Coolest thing she did while in college: I’ve participated in Give Kids a Smile Day . This day is a special opportunity for under-served and low-income families. Children (Infants through 14 years) are given a dental examination which can include anything from x-rays, sealants, simple extractions, fillings, and cleanings. It was such an amazing learning experience and my first time working with patients! 
Plans for the future: My p lans for the future include graduating, applying to dental schools and working in Chicago at a dental clinic. Side note: If you are interested in Dental hygiene feel free to ask Mrs. Foster for my information. I will be more than glad to help my panthers! 

We are so proud of you, Julyette!
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For more information, please contact:
Ms. Kate Foster | College & Career Academy Coordinator
Direct: 708.202.6501 | Cell: 708.616.4276 | katefoster@pths209.org