Benefits to Students

 

STRUCTURED GUIDANCE

The five Schools of Meadowcreek U will function and operate as part of the larger whole, Meadowcreek High School. Students must adhere to the rules and regulations which govern Meadowcreek High School.

 

Each school will have a leadership team comprised of a(n):

• Administrator

• Counselor

• Lead Teacher

 

These individuals will work together, along with the teachers, to ensure that the instructional and learning experiences for all students are rigorous and filled with career relevance and meet the academic expectations of the Gwinnett County Public Schools.

 

 

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Collaboration is one of the guiding principles of Meadowcreek High School. Teachers will collaborate with teachers in other content areas to plan instructional activities that prepare students with knowledge and practical application skills related to the respective careers (majors) within each Meadowcreek U school. Teachers will also, plan interdisciplinary career-specific projects that challenge students to apply the knowledge they have acquired and to demonstrate what they have learned through relevant projects and presentations.

 

The collaborative teacher teams will also share student data and implement strategies within each school to ensure that all students are successful in the academic process. Rather than planning based on content area alone, teachers (core content area teachers along with career pathway teachers) will work together for the good of all students. Making certain that all students are college and career ready is the goal.

 

 

COMMUNITY RELATIONS

Meadowcreek U is going to transform the local community as well as its students. Community partners including area businesses, agencies, organizations, and colleges/universities will become intricate components in the life of Meadowcreek U. These community partners have so much to offer as experts in their respective fields. The contributions of time, support, and resources that the community will provide through this endeavor will prove to be invaluable in the overall academic experience for our students, helping to establish stronger community relationships and making learning and instruction more relevant. 

 

 

ACTIVITIES

Meadowcreek U will increase student engagement and interest in learning. Below is a list of things that will be made available to students through their respective Meadowcreek U schools:

• Field Trips

• Competitve Events

• College/University Visits

• Motivational Speakers

• Job Shadowing

• Internships

• Entrepreneurial Development

• College and Career Planning Workshops

• Career Fairs

 

 

DUAL ENROLLMENT 

Dual enrollment allows students to earn credits toward high school graduation and college credits at the same time by taking certain classes offered in partnership with area colleges and universities. Not only will students have the opportunity to be part of smaller learning communities, students will also be provided extended learning opportunities through dual enrollment at area colleges and universities, like Georgia Tech. Partnerships with other colleges and universities throughout Metro Atlanta are currently underway to expand the opportunities afforded to all Meadowcreek U students.

 

 

MEADOWCREEK EDGE 

To ensure the academic success of all students, and to keep students on track for graduation, students will have the opportunity to enroll in online courses for grade recovery. We call this program "Meadowcreek Edge". For more information, students should meet with their counselors to find out if they are eligible for this opportunity.

 

 

CAREER CERTIFICATIONS 

It would be awesome to graduate from Meadowcreek High School with something more than your high school diploma. Students who complete their career pathways will also be able to earn industry recognized certifications that will allow them to enter the workforce. These certifications indicate to employers that the students of Meadowcreek U who have taken full advantage of the opportunities made available to them are qualified to do the job. 

 

Receive a career certification while in high school speaks volumes about an individuals abilities and competencies. Students who take a career assessment and receive certification are able to include it on their resumes as proof that they are prepared and qualified to enter the workforce. Some of the career certifications that will be made available to career pathway completers will include:

• Work Readiness

• Certified Nurses Aide 

• ServSafe 

• IC3 

• Engineering Technology Skills Connect

• A+ 

• Adobe Certified Expert

• NOCTI General Management

• Certified Junior Culinarian

• Robotics & Automated Technology

• Certified Internet Web Professional

• Adobe Certified Associate

• Microsoft Office Specialist