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APEX draws on the expertise of business partners to bring real world application into the comprehensive high school experience. Not a trade school or vocational program. Students have the opportunity to deeply explore professions of interest while gaining 21st century skills and potentially earning college credit. CAPS strives to revitalize the culture of education by creating an innovative environment where business, education and community collaborate.

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Engage Business

APEX draws on the expertise of business partners to bring real world application into the comprehensive high school experience. Not a trade school or vocational program. Students have the opportunity to deeply explore professions of interest while gaining 21st century skills and potentially earning college credit. CAPS strives to revitalize the culture of education by creating an innovative environment where business, education and community collaborate.

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APEX Waukee Community School

District
Goal is to develop highly skilled, adaptable,
global innovators and leaders
Waukee APEX draws on the expertise of
business partners to bring real world
application into the comprehensive high
school experience.
Through inquiry-based learning and authentic
projects and experiences, students add value
to business partners while exploring passions
and career possibilities identified by
economic trends within our metro area and
state.
Not a trade school or vocational program.
Students have the opportunity to deeply
explore professions of interest while gaining
21st century skills and potentially earning
college credit.
Key Components:
Collaboration between education,
business and community
Strands and courses are industry
driven and based on economic trends
Curriculum developed through partner
expertise
Students add value to their business
partners
Hosted in satellite locations
APEX Courses divided into strands.
Anticipated Strands that will be offered are:
Financial and Insurance Strand
Technology
Engineering Strand
Human Services Strand
Bioscience & Value Added
Agriculture Strand

CAPS Blue Valley Schools

Vision: CAPS strives to revitalize the culture


of education by creating an innovative
environment where business, education and
community collaborate to become a global
learning community, creating meaningful
experiences for students, promoting their
quest for self-discovery and developing them
as innovative leaders of the future.
Not a trade or vocational program. Students
have the opportunity to deeply explore high
interest career areas through an inquiry
learning method.
CAPS is driven by changing workforce needs
and therefore is constantly changing. CAPS
curriculum is dynamic, constantly evolving to
follow industry trends and market changes
using a copyrighted rapid prototyping
curriculum development process.
College credit is available and also offers
students the opportunity to begin a process to
earn a bachelors degree from the University
of Kansas in 3 years
Designed to encourage students to think
critically, solve challenging problems, and
develop skills which will prepare them for
college and future careers. These skills can
include oral communication, public speaking,
research skills, teamwork, project
management, and portfolio development.

Goal Setting/ Action Planning

Phase 1

Phase 2

Goals:
Prepare students for the evolving needs of the workforce by building
skills in the following areas:
o
Critical Thinking
o
Complex Communication
o
Creativity
o
Collaboration
o
Flexibility and Adaptability
o
Productivity and Accountability
Allow students to explore passions and career possibilities before entering
college and selecting a major
Offer courses/ experiences based on economic trends in the community
Make learning relevant by using the expertise of business partners to
bring real world learning situations into the high school experience
Students add value to business partners
Implement Action Steps
Deepen Knowledge of Economic Trends in the Community
Collaborate with experts to understand trends and growing fields in the
community
Find high interest areas for students
Develop Relationships with Business Partners
Build relationships with business partners in growing fields
Collaborate with partners to develop curriculum that serves the needs of
the business as well as the school and students
Create Satellite Locations
Identify off campus location for students to work and collaborate with
business partners
Identify funding options
Collaborate and Create Partnerships with Colleges
Identify student deficit areas recognized by colleges/ universities
Create plan to offer college credit/ accelerated graduation
Identify Skill Areas
Collaborate with teachers and business partners to identify skill areas to
be addressed and the best approach to developing these skills
Build Community Support
Reach out to businesses to develop meaningful relationships
Frequent communication with parents to build support of program and
facilitate learning around the program

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