America Youth Works – Austin Introduction

Toni Moreno

Escalera Program Coordinator

Charter High

School

AmeriCorps WorkSource

Downtown Campus

South Campus

E-Corps CVB Computer Corps Education,

Employment, and Training

AYW Charter School

AYW Charter school was chartered in 1996, one of the first in the state of Texas. As a fully accredited public high school, AYW charter school focus has remained constant: to recover youth who have dropped out of school, are at risk of dropping out, or who are seeking a different way of learning. Our goal is to motivate youth to complete high school and become productive citizens.

Eligibility Requirements• You must be at least 16 and no older than 21 years of age to

enroll. • Must have completed 8th grade.• Interview with Principal required if you were expelled from your last

school• If you were assigned to a disciplinary campus from your last school,

you need to complete the time assigned before enrolling in AYW.• District Eligibility

Usted debe ser por lo menos 16 y no más que 21 años de edad para alistar.

District Eligibility Requirements• Students must live in one of the following districts:

Austin ISDBastrop ISDCoupland ISD Del Valle ISDDripping Springs ISDEanes ISDHays CISDLake Travis ISDLeander ISDLockhart ISDManor ISDPflugerville ISDRound Rock ISDSan Marcos CISDWimberley ISD

What are the State requirements to graduate?

• Must pass the state mandated TAAS/TAKS exit exams

• Minimum Diploma is 22.5 credits if a student wants to obtain an Associates Degree at a community college and/or vocational school.

• Recommended Diploma is 24.5 credits if a student wants to pursue a Bachelors Degree with a four-year university.

Los estudiantes deben atender a la clase por lo menos el 90% del tiempo o perderán sus créditos.

Grade Level and Credits

• At AYW students are in their respective grades based on the number of credits they have earned.

0 to 6 credits = 9th Grade

6.5 to 12 credits = 10th Grade

12.5 to 18 credits = 11th Grade

18.5 credits and up = 12th Grade

Downtown Campus 216 East 4th Street

Individualized Diploma Program

– Computer Based curriculum (A+) for each of the 4 core academic areas (English, Math, Science, and Social Studies).

– All classes are 100% self-paced, however each course requires additional work in addition to what is completed on A+. Examples include: group/individual projects, essays, reading assignments, etc.

100 % Effort is required in order to complete the coursework and obtain credits.

– Los estudiantes en el campus del centro tomarán sus clases en la computadora. El campus de centro ofrece los cursos y las certificaciones de tecnología

South Campus 1901 East Ben White Blvd.Classroom Diploma Program

– Traditional classroom environment– Smaller class sizes ( Average Class Size is 18 Students Per Teacher)– On average, students have the opportunity to earn 3.5 to 6 credits per semester– American Youthworks also offers service learning in the classroom. Students earn

credits for completing community service projects that have been integrated into the curriculum.

– This campus also offers some self-paced courses on the computer (core classes)

Career Pathway Classes– Child Development Career Pathway– Enterprise & Business Systems Career

Pathway

Los estudiantes en el campus del sur tienen clases pequeñas y reciben mucha ayuda de sus maestros.

PARTICIPANT SERVICES• Free Capital Metro bus passes

• Career and Business Training Center- Job Placement Assistance

- Career Exploration- College Preparation- Business and Entrepreneurial Training

• Counseling

• Health Services

Podemos proveer usted muchos servicios incluyendo el asesoramiento, pasos de autobús, ayuda con trabajo, y más

• Ages 16-21

• College and vocational training

• Employment assistance, training, and paid internships

• Counseling and case management

• Bus passes, gift certificates, laptops, and child care for those who qualify

• Please take a flyer for enrollment information!

Este programa proporciona ayuda del estudio, ayuda de la colocación del trabajo, y guardería.

CASA VERDE BUILDERS

Build energy-efficient homes for low-income families.

AMERICORPS/Youth BuildCommunity Service Programs

COMPUTER CORPSServe the community while gaining valuable work experience and technology skills.

AMERICORPS

Environmental Corps

Help the environment through habitat restoration, conservation, and travel to state and national parks.

AmeriCorps benefits• College scholarship

• Living stipend

• Work experience

• Earn school credits

• Paid daycare for E-corps

Estos programas proporcionan una cheque, una beca de la universidad, una guardería pagada, créditos de la escuela, y más.

Services for AdultsServicios para los adultos• Free English classes for adults 18 or older• Clases de ingles; gratis para los adultos

• Classes start November 5• Las clases empiezan el 5 de noviembre

• Information on community services• Informacion de servicios de la comunidad

RECENT AWARDS – National Service Learning Leaders School

Award

– US Department of Education Charter Schools Award

– “Teaching Example” award for the President’s Summit for America’s future

E-Corps and Casa Verde Builders Awards

• Keep Austin Beautiful Free Scale Youth Achievement Award (2006)

• National Association of Home Builders award for sustainable low-income housing (2005)

• ICP-ASP award for innovative AmeriCorps programs (2005)

• Austin Chamber of Commerce Extraordinary Commitment to Community Award (2002)

• Texas Governor’s Volunteer Award (1999)• Points of Light Presidential Service Award

(1999)

Thank you for coming!

• Congratulations! You have now completed the first step of enrollment!

Usted ha terminado el primer paso de alistar. Hasta Luego!

And you’ve also taken the first step towards making more money.

Escalera Next Steps• Begin Developing Event Calendar with

AYW

• Developing Resource List of Interests/Skills

• March 18th Kickoff Meeting at Site – NCLR– Pepsico Foundation– AYW Staff– Adelante Members