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The Cisco Networking Academy program (Sophomore, Junior and Senior year) spans 2 and a half years including the following sequence of courses:

1. IT Essentials (one year course--prerequisite for Networking classes)
2. CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
3. CCNA 2: Switching, Routing and Wireless Essentials
4. CCNA 3: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

Successful completion of the four courses makes students eligible to take the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) test. Earning a CCNA card opens up many employment and future training opportunities! Download the document below for an overview of the program.

August: Lauryn Miranda Class of 2021                           January: Genevieve Guerra Class of 2021

September: Matthew Pinsakul Class of 2020                February: Karla Morales Class of 2022

October: Jesus Morales Class of 2020                            April: Natalia Gonzalez Class of 2021

November: Matt Mora Class of 2021                              May: Audrey Loayza Class of 2021

The Academic Design Program (ADP) is a standards-based, integrated approach to learning. Using Design-Based Learning methodology, Math, Social Science, and English are brought together as the students work through real-world problems in search of real-world solutions. Students will see the application of math, experience the history, and enhance reading, writing and communication skills to work towards developing 21st Century thinking proficiency.

Program Benefits

• Meets A-G requirements (i.e., college or university prep)
• Students in ADP maintain eligibility for athletics and co-curricular activities and share common lunch with the entire student body
• Emphasis on hands-on activities, real-world problem-solving, interaction, and communication
• A dedicated core of academic teachers for English and Social Studies; curriculum is set by the state and common core standards for all subjects
• Small learning community--class sizes smaller than average
• ADP classes are scheduled for up to three periods a day, allowing students to participate in a full selection of electives and other activities for the remainder of the school day
• Chromebooks, desktop computers, and iPads using word processing, design, photo, movie, music
• One, two, and three-year program participation options
• Opportunity for involvement through ADP Council and classroom leadership

The Academic Design Program emphasizes the 5 C's of Common Core:

• Creativity: students design original solutions to multidimensional problems; they build 3-dimensional objects and structures
• Collaboration: students work in teams, sharing ideas and drawing conclusions from the interactions; work-based learning experiences are built in to Challenges through the year
• Critical Thinking: all solutions to problems must be "never before seen" and apply the concepts of core academic subjects
• Communication: students have informal class discussions and reflections of the curriculum verbally and/or in writing; they present solutions live, in class or via other multi-media resources
• Citizenship: students are in work groups throughout the year and have rights, privileges and responsibilities within those groups as well as across the program

The ADP Team:

• Emily Alder--Social Studies ealder@wvusd.org
• Josh Bandy--English jbandy@wvusd.org
• Andrea Takahashi--aTakahashi-DeAntonio@wvusd.org
• Kate Borihane--English kborihane@wvusd.oeg
• Nelson Chen--Instructional Dean nchen@wvusd.org
• Jennifer L. Sorbara--Program Coordinator, Math jsorbara@wvusd.org
• Elisabeth Everts--Program GLC eeverts@wvusd.org

Filmed, directed and edited by former ADP student, Fatima AlHooty. Fatima is in her second year at Cal State Fullerton majoring in Cinema and Television Arts.

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