Alexandria City Public Schools



Date: May 13, 2013

For ACTION X

For INFORMATION

Board Agenda: Yes X

No

FROM: Suzanne Maxey, Principal, T.C. Williams High School

Pierrette Hall, Lead Academic Principal – King Street Campus

William McGreevy, Assistant Principal

Sherri Chapman, Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Michele Coffman, Dual Enrollment Coordinator

THROUGH: GwenCarol Holmes, Ed.D., Chief Academic Officer

THROUGH: Morton Sherman, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

TO: The Honorable Karen Graf, Chairman, and Members of the Alexandria City School Board

TOPIC: Dual Enrollment Credit – Television and Media Production II

BACKGROUND:

Television and Media Production II is currently offered as for two high school credits. Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has reviewed our course program, course syllabus, and teacher credentials. The review conducted by NOVA has determined that Television and Media Production II is eligible for Dual Enrollment Credit.

Program of Studies Description:

Course: Television and Media Production II

Grade: Grades 10–12

Credit: 2 credits

Prerequisite: Television and Media Production I

Course Description: Students continue to master the phases of the production process, and focus on the television studio and new media applications of video production skills. They learn multi-camera studio set-up for live-to tape productions and gain experience in the operation of studio and control room equipment at the on-site television studio. In addition, students explore occupational opportunities in the areas of video, television, and new media as well as internships, apprenticeships, and post-secondary prospects. Students take the Workplace Readiness Skills exam.

IMPACT:

|Description |Item Cost |Number of Enrolled Students |Total Cost |

| | |(Estimate) | |

|Dual Enrollment Fee per student |$65.35 |18 |$1176.48 |

RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the 2013-2014 Program of Studies be revised to allow eligible students to enroll in Television and Media Production II for dual enrollment credit.

CONTACT PERSONS: Pierrette Hall, Lead Academic Principal

William McGreevy, Assistant Principal

Sherri Chapman, Career and Technical Education Coordinator

Michele Coffman, Dual Enrollment Coordinator

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