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Warren Tech Career and Technical School
Creating Quality Futures Since 1973
April 21, 2016
An Open Letter to Joe Shaw
Dear Mr. Shaw,
It is with much disappointment that your student body, parents, and teachers present you this letter. It has recently come to our attention that a program that many of us have participated in, The Academy, may come to an end with the 2015-2016 school year. This is something that has brought positive attention, great connections, and growth to Warren Tech; We are extremely disappointed in this possible decision.
The Academy is a program designed by and for Warren Tech students in order to collaborate positively and effectively, in a setting which promotes industry values and standards. This program, by which you can see with attached surveys and interviews, gives students not only an in-depth experience based on their program of choice, but also an experience highlighting the do’s and don’ts of said industries. This is a program that allows students to transition into the workforce or higher education with overwhelming experience that has continually enforced Warren Tech’s Mission Statement- “Creating Quality Futures Since 1973.”
Upon interviewing various Academy students, teachers, parents, and bystanders, we have found an immensely positive response regarding students’ skill and professionalism when entering their industries in order to complete Academy projects. From university professors, to venue owners, all the way to acclaimed graphic designers and other industry professionals, each one of the Academy participants left viewers with not only amazement towards themselves as high school students, but also with The Academy- the program that has provided students the resources and opportunities in order to grow and collaborate as much as they have throughout the 2015-2016 school year.
There is simply no other program like this within the Jefferson County School District, or within Warren Tech itself. By taking away this unique and collaborative “dip” into the business world, you are taking away experiences on students’ resumes, contacts and references for college applications, and quite frankly, one of the most innovative programs at Warren Tech, that fully and wholeheartedly stands behind what Warren Tech is all about- the creation of positive leaders in the workforce, the growth of industry standards and technology, and the support of students that go above and beyond the norm in the name of their passions.
So in closing, we would greatly appreciate a reconsideration of this impactful decision, and we hope that our experiences within this program have moved you as much as they have us.
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Had it not been for the academy, I don't think Hannah would be where she is today. She is happy and thriving at school. This program has given her the opportunity to take the skills she's gained at Warren tech and apply them to the real world with guidance from other adults.
These kids worked very hard on this project. I think Warren Tech programs working together on projects is real world experience in corporations where several departments work together on proposals to win contracts. This Academy is a great marketing tool for Warren Tech.
This class was very beneficial to me and many others. I learned so much from this entire experience and would hate for the juniors next year to not have this class. Please listen to our voices for once! Signed, a very disappointed student.
I found out what I wanted to do through this program as well as what my gift is. Don't take this away from people that can have this same opportunity
The Academy really helped me learn to work with other people who have completely different skill sets than I do, giveing me an example on how to work with such people in the future.
I had great and valuable experiences with the Academy that I couldn't get anywhere else. I want this program to stay for all the students who will be at Warren Tech next year and for years to come.
Bring the acadamy back to Warren. It has brought a lot of cool things and new ideas to Warren and helped us brance out to other programs at Warren that we whould not normally have been to.
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Warren Tech Career and Technical School
Creating Quality Futures Since 1973
April 21, 2016
An Open Letter to Joe Shaw
Dear Mr. Shaw,
It is with much disappointment that your student body, parents, and teachers present you this letter. It has recently come to our attention that a program that many of us have participated in, The Academy, may come to an end with the 2015-2016 school year. This is something that has brought positive attention, great connections, and growth to Warren Tech; We are extremely disappointed in this possible decision.
The Academy is a program designed by and for Warren Tech students in order to collaborate positively and effectively, in a setting which promotes industry values and standards. This program, by which you can see with attached surveys and interviews, gives students not only an in-depth experience based on their program of choice, but also an experience highlighting the do’s and don’ts of said industries. This is a program that allows students to transition into the workforce or higher education with overwhelming experience that has continually enforced Warren Tech’s Mission Statement- “Creating Quality Futures Since 1973.”
Upon interviewing various Academy students, teachers, parents, and bystanders, we have found an immensely positive response regarding students’ skill and professionalism when entering their industries in order to complete Academy projects. From university professors, to venue owners, all the way to acclaimed graphic designers and other industry professionals, each one of the Academy participants left viewers with not only amazement towards themselves as high school students, but also with The Academy- the program that has provided students the resources and opportunities in order to grow and collaborate as much as they have throughout the 2015-2016 school year.
There is simply no other program like this within the Jefferson County School District, or within Warren Tech itself. By taking away this unique and collaborative “dip” into the business world, you are taking away experiences on students’ resumes, contacts and references for college applications, and quite frankly, one of the most innovative programs at Warren Tech, that fully and wholeheartedly stands behind what Warren Tech is all about- the creation of positive leaders in the workforce, the growth of industry standards and technology, and the support of students that go above and beyond the norm in the name of their passions.
So in closing, we would greatly appreciate a reconsideration of this impactful decision, and we hope that our experiences within this program have moved you as much as they have us.
9 Comments
The Academy is an important and valuable educational experience for Warren Tech students that helps prepare them for the world of their future. I have personally invested my time and effort in contributing to one of its successful events, the Mock Convention, held last fall. The Academy is unique in empowering students to be self-governing and motivating them to collaborate with people from different disciplines to solve real world problems. These are additional skills not normally found in the high school classroom that they can use to round out their resumes and get a head start in successful careers.
Had it not been for the academy, I don't think Hannah would be where she is today. She is happy and thriving at school. This program has given her the opportunity to take the skills she's gained at Warren tech and apply them to the real world with guidance from other adults.
These kids worked very hard on this project. I think Warren Tech programs working together on projects is real world experience in corporations where several departments work together on proposals to win contracts. This Academy is a great marketing tool for Warren Tech.
This class was very beneficial to me and many others. I learned so much from this entire experience and would hate for the juniors next year to not have this class. Please listen to our voices for once! Signed, a very disappointed student.
I found out what I wanted to do through this program as well as what my gift is. Don't take this away from people that can have this same opportunity
The Academy really helped me learn to work with other people who have completely different skill sets than I do, giveing me an example on how to work with such people in the future.
I had great and valuable experiences with the Academy that I couldn't get anywhere else. I want this program to stay for all the students who will be at Warren Tech next year and for years to come.
Bring the acadamy back to Warren. It has brought a lot of cool things and new ideas to Warren and helped us brance out to other programs at Warren that we whould not normally have been to.
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The Academy is an important and valuable educational experience for Warren Tech students that helps prepare them for the world of their future. I have personally invested my time and effort in contributing to one of its successful events, the Mock Convention, held last fall. The Academy is unique in empowering students to be self-governing and motivating them to collaborate with people from different disciplines to solve real world problems. These are additional skills not normally found in the high school classroom that they can use to round out their resumes and get a head start in successful careers.