Changes are taking place in Worcester's high schools that will benefit every student and the city itself.
We are now creating small schools within our large high schools. These
small schools have approximately 350 students each. Every school or
"academy" specializes in a particular area of study with students
attending the academy in their quadrant.
Research shows that students learn better with individual attention from teachers. Students also benefit from learning with others who share their career interests. The academies foster academic achievement and the personal development of each and every student, and include the family in the student's academic life. Rigorous courses in math, science, history, and English prepare all students for post-secondary education to help them to be successful in our knowledge-based economy.
Each academy has partners from business, non-profit agencies, and Worcester colleges and universities, making non-school resources available to help students learn. And the city will benefit as students learn to become active, responsible citizens.
This transformation to individualization was initiated by the Worcester Educational Partnership, founded by representatives of the school district, Clark University, and many community organizations. Funding was received from the Carnegie Corporationto initiate the process.
There are now 17 academies in operation, specializing in the following areas.
Arts and Humanities
Fine Arts
Business and Finance
Health Science
Construction
Information Technology
Design and Engineering
Math and Science
Education, Service, and Government
Social Systems and Justice
Engineering
Technology and Business
To learn more about what these important changes mean to students, teachers, family and the business community, visit our web site at www.WorcesterHighSchools.org.
