When we say PC do we mean personal computers or political correctness? No. Are we talking about an exciting program for high school aged students? Yes! Hope Technology School is proud to unveil the new PC, HTS Prep Center. If you have any questions about the program, here are some answers:
HTS Prep Center (PC) is a "Private School Satellite Program" or PSP providing "enrichment classes," and is committed to provide students with the tools needed to succeed in high-school and college. The Prep Center (PC) has five components to prepare high school students for their future: Life Prep, Exam Prep, Vocational Prep, Middle College Prep, and Home-school Support. In the first year of attending the PC our learning specialist will provide students with a focus on Life and Exam Preparation with an emphasis in math, English, and self advocacy skills. Math and English workshops will give the students a head start with the basic skills needed to succeed in preparing for the high school proficiency exam, vocational qualifications, and middle college programs.
Learning Specialist Becky Ahrens graduated Summa Cum Laude with Honors from Santa Clara University with a BS in Liberal Studies and a minor in Urban Education. Becky will have her Multiple Subject teaching credential as of June 2008 from Santa Clara. Becky has worked as a student teacher at Pomeroy Elementary School in Milpitas and an assistant teacher for Jose Valdez Summer Math Institute teaching middle school and high school aged students. Becky has also volunteered at Downtown College Prep and Oak Grove High School tutoring high school students.
1. Life PREP: Students receive job and life skills training, ranging from writing resumes and cover letters to filling out job applications, proper dress and etiquette lessons and financial management. For example, students will take a field trip to the bank, open up checking accounts and learn how to use functional math (balance a checkbook). The PC may also connect students to HTS "NPA" therapy program.
2. Exam PREP: Math and English workshops will prepare for exams such as the California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) and General Education Diploma (GED). Our learning specialist will create a workshop schedule which students may choose to attend.
3. Vocational PREP: Our Learning Specialist will help facilitate students to attend Regional Occupation Programs (ROP). These ROP classes provide quality career preparation and skill training for high school students who are 16 years of age or older. Daytime programs are located on high school and college campuses. ROP courses provide students with the skills they need to compete in today's technical job market. Those skills enable students to attain jobs, upgrade their fields, and/or pursue higher levels of training in their chosen occupation.
4. Middle College PREP and Early College High School
What is the difference between a Middle College and an Early College?
Middle College High Schools are secondary schools, authorized to grant diplomas in their own name, located on college campuses across the nation. While at the Middle College, students have the opportunity to take some college classes at no cost to themselves.
Early College High Schools are schools with all the characteristics of Middle Colleges. Early Colleges also have a defined and structured program that enables the high school students to earn both their high school diplomas and their Associates Degree in 4 to 5 years with no cost to the student.
Our Learning Specialist will prepare students for middle college with field trips to college campuses, joining students to disability centers (as needed), and presenting guest speakers.
5. Home school Support- The HTS Prep Center is a great way to provide students with home-school support in a positive environment. The PC is equipped to provide a classroom workspace where students can socialize and receive tutoring. The PC will offer opportunities to hear guest speakers, attend field trips, and participate in physical education classes. At the PC, students will be able to set the pace of their education while doing their own home-school program. The PC is not a high school or home-school program. The Prerequisite to attending the PC is to be already graduated from 8th grade and enrolled in your family's choice of a high school or home-school program such as CAVA, K-12, or filing the R4 Affidavit form.
Cost: Day Session 9am-2:30pm 5 days per week--$500/month or 3 days per week $300/month
Afternoon Session 2:30-4:30pm 5 days/week--$200/month or 3 days week $120/month
If you have any questions about this program, please write an email to: tellmemore@hopetech.org