Career Academy Newsletter

We are off to a fantastic start to the new school year at the Career Academy. I continue to be impressed by the number of students who choose to explore their future career possibilities while in high school. We have many exciting improvements to our program on the horizon and I am eager to share these with you over the next few months.

This year our focus is on how we can improve our impact on students and our connections with our community. Through this newsletter you will hear about work-based learning opportunities which include job shadows, internships, and apprenticeships. You will see pictures of students engaging in special projects that impact and help our community (check out https://wbl.futurereadyiowa.gov/listings?zip=51101 and post projects if you would like student help). You will read impact statements from our student ambassadors who will share with you how the programs at the Career Academy have made a difference in their lives and why it matters. Our hope is that as you read this newsletter every month you are inspired by what you see.

If you have questions, ideas for how we can improve, or you would like to get involved with what we do, reach out. We would love to hear from you. As always, thank you for partnering with us in your student's education.

Katie Towler

Principal

WITCC Degrees: The Career Academy allows students to work towards certificates, diplomas and 2-year associate degrees. Some pathways allow students to earn to these degrees while in high school. If you have questions about diplomas, certifications and associate degrees check with your pathway teachers or see Mr. Lucas in the counseling office.

Scholarships: Seniors, during the last week of September the 2021-22 scholarship postings will be published in Canvas. You can find the link to scholarships in the District High School Advisory Course. Each high school has its own monthly list. Remember to check it out later this month.

College Applications: The next couple months are a busy time for submitting applications to colleges of interest. Along with the online application most colleges will want an official transcript and an ACT score with your admissions file.

Common App and Kuder/Navigator: Seniors, your Navigator account is now linked with Common App. If schools you are applying to use Common App you can use the Common App link found on the home page of your Navigator account.

Transcript Requests: Seniors, part of the application process for colleges is submitting an official transcript to the colleges you are applying to. In order to submit your transcripts you will need to log in to your Navigator account and click the ‘My Transcript Request” tab. See your counselor with questions.

Cadets participating in the Sioux City JROTC program are encouraged to apply for Private Pilot Scholarships.

Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC is proud to announce that it has opened the application window for the 2022 Air Force Chief of Staff Private Pilot Scholarship Program commonly called AFJROTC Flight Academy. The Flight Academy scholarship program is an Air Force level initiative in collaboration with the commercial aviation industry to address the national civilian and military pilot shortage. The private pilot scholarship program allows JROTC cadets who are aspiring young aviators to get their Private Pilot’s Certification (a $20,000 value) and a college transcript, at no cost, during an eight-week summer course at partner universities. Those who participate do not incur a military commitment. Last summer, over 300 cadets from across the country received the scholarship with about 80% successfully earning their Private Pilot Certificate. Cadets are competitively selected based on Aviation Qualification Test scores, endorsements, physical fitness, extracurricular and aviation experience. Motivated JROTC cadets with an interest in aviation and will be at least 17 years old by July 2022 are encouraged to contact their JROTC instructor to begin the application process.

• Student Birthdays

We love celebrating students’ birthdays. To help us keep your child’s celebration safe for everyone, treats for birthdays should be store purchased, individually wrapped items. Also, due to Covid-19, parents or guardians are not allowed into our building. Your child’s teacher will assist with distributing birthday treats as needed.

• Your Child’s Attendance Is Vital

The Sioux City Community School District recognizes that good attendance is essential to academic success. Nationwide, far too many students are at risk academically because they are chronically absent. Chronic absence is described as missing 10 percent of the school year—or about 18 days – for any reason, excused or unexcused. Research shows that’s the point at which absenteeism begins to affect student performance. We need your assistance to reduce absenteeism and help your student reach their highest potential. If there are challenges that make it difficult for your student to attend school, please let us know. We want to partner with you to build a habit of regular attendance and help your child succeed.

• School Safety

The safety of our students and staff is a top priority. Each year, our school has fire, tornado, and intruder drills to ensure our students and staff are prepared for potential emergencies.

If an emergency should occur, we will notify you through our Blackboard messaging system. The system will call every phone number listed for your child, providing details about the emergency and directions for you on where and when to pick up your child if necessary. For more information on our safety processes, visit our website at https://www.siouxcityschools.org/parents/safety/.

• Your Voice Is Needed (Graphic is attached)

We are looking for volunteers to join the Sioux City Community School District’s Grassroots Advocacy Committee. As a volunteer, you will receive email updates about important legislative events that could impact public education. All we ask is that you take the information you receive and contact our legislators to let your voice be heard in support of public education. We will provide tips on how you can contact our legislators. There is very little time commitment on your part and no meetings to attend.

Interested? Please contact our office today at 712-279-6667 to join.

• Download Our New Mobile App

Convenience at your fingertips! Download our new mobile app for easy access to the school calendar, events, and all the information you need about the Sioux City Community School District. The app is available to download now in the app store on your mobile device.

The Sioux City Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following areas: Business & Marketing, Family & Consumer Science, Health Science, and Industrial Arts, Technology, & PLTW.

The Sioux City Community School District is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information (for employment), national origin, religion, age (for employment), disability, socioeconomic status (for programs), marital status (for programs), or veteran status (for employment) in its educational programs and its employment practices. The District is required by Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex in its programs, activities, or employment.

Inquiries or grievances under Section 504 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to Dr. Dora Jung, Director of Student Services & Equity Education/Title IX Coordinator at 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101, (712) 279-6075, jungd@live.siouxcityschools.com. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations to the District may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, the Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education, or both. Please see District Board policies 103 and 504.4 for additional information on available grievance procedures.

Principal: Katie Towler

Website: https://www.siouxcityschools.org/sioux-city-career-academy/
Location: 627 4th Street, Sioux City, IA, USA
Phone: 712-279-6668
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiouxCityCareerAcademy/
Twitter: @SCCareerAcademy