| Welcome to the Green Academy |
The Green Academy Mission Statement:
Students in the Green Academy will be inspired both in and outside the traditional classroom to become stewards of their environment, leaders in their communities, and innovators in the field of green technology.
What does the Academy offer?
- Academy classes highlight project-based learning and an interdisciplinary approach to subjects
- Cross-curricular focus within Academy classes and thematic study among disciplines
- Collaboration among 4 academy teachers at each grade level to support student learning
- Smaller average class size than mainstream classes
- Year-long Mentor Program in the junior year with working professionals
- Numerous extracurricular and field trip opportunities
- Green career and technology focus
- Closely monitored attendance and academic progress, with yearly meetings with students and parents
- Special graduation ceremony in addition to school-wide graduation
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| Typical Schedule of Classes |
Students in the Green Academy will complete the following course schedule at each grade level. Advanced placement students will take specific AS/APclasses outside the Academy, but may be enrolled in the Academy as long as they are taking the CTE class at each grade level.
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Grade 10
English II
Mod. European History
Environmental Biology
CTE I: Environmental Horticulture
Non-Academy classes:
Algebra I or Geometry
World Language
Physical Education
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Grade 11
English III: American Literature
US History
Environmental Analysis Through Chemistry
CTE II: CA Water Resources/Intro. to Geospatial Skills/ Mentor Program
Non-Academy classes:
Geometry or Algebra II
World Language
Elective
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Grade 12
English IV
Economics/US Government
AP Env. Science or other Science
CTE III: Sustainable Design and Internship
Non-Academy classes:
Algebra II or higher
Elective
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| Green Academy Staff Members |
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Ann Akey |
Env. Chemistry, Geospatial Tech: CTE II and AP Env. Science |
8702 |
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Marin Aldrich |
Green Academy Social Studies and Water Resources: CTE II |
8644 |
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Erica St John |
Green Academy English II and III |
8724 |
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Shelley Coleman |
Green Academy Modern European History |
8786 |
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Shomace Ighanian |
Environmental Biology |
8756 |
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Davina Ortiz |
Environmental Horticulture: CTE I |
8752 |
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David Shannon |
Environmental Design: CTE III |
8686 |
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| Sponsors and Industry Partners |
The Green Academy would not exist without the generous donations and support of the following organizations and businesses:
Acterra
The Association of Environmental Professionals
Buck's of Woodside
The Grousbeck Family Foundation
Lyngso
Master Composters
RecycleWorks
The San Francisco Water Department
South System Bayside Authority
Sustainable San Mateo County
The NEED Project/PG&E |
| What do we do in CTE classes? |
| Construction of the Garden |
| Green Academy Field Trips |
Published May 10, 2013 - 11:42am
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