Career Technology Magnet School at Lincoln - Historic AHS
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"This Proposition is absolutely essential to the future economic growth of Abilene. Better, higher-paying jobs will be a direct result. I urge you to vote FOR Proposition 2."
-Mayor Norm Archibald |
If not now, when?
Facts about the proposed creation of a Career and Technology Magnet High School at the Lincoln campus
The Lincoln-AHS structure makes a statement that Abilene stands for education. Now the community has an opportunity to to take a step that will not only ensure the future of a historic building, it will enhance the economic and workforce development of the city for future generations.
About the building...
- The Lincoln building has been examined structurally as much as any building in Abilene, and engineers and architects agree: it will work well for this purpose.
- 50% of the campus in the school will be new construction. This is not a restoration of an old building. It is the creation of a brand-new campus that will efficiently make use of the assets that are already in place, while preserving a historic building important to Abilene.
- The site is expandable. The District already owns land to the west that could be used for parking.
- The Lincoln campus site will save over $1 million over the cost of building new, not counting land acquisition costs!
- It is environmentally responsible to re-use Lincoln. The "greenest" building is the one that is already built.
- The Lincoln auditorium will provide a place for meetings and performances for all schools (Clack and Craig middle schools do not have auditoriums).
About the Program...
- Employers need Proposition 2; Students will benefit from Proposition 2; the Neighborhood welcomes Proposition 2.
- Students will achieve an industry-recognized license or certification, college credit, or both.
- The Academic course work of every school day will relate directly to each student's chosen career path.
- Students will need to apply for admission and must meet standards to stay, just like a job in the real world.
- Cutting the high school dropout rate is an expected outcome based on other cities' experiences with schools like this. Fewer dropouts will mean more state dollars coming to AISD. This program makes direct economic sense.
- Four Academies will make up the school:
- Academy of Business Administration, teaching kids the skills about business that they will need to know whether they are entrepreneurs or employees.
- Accounting and Business Administration
- Graphic Design
- Computer Science Technology, hardware and maintenance, software design
- Information Processing (advanced software manipulation; expanded to include emerging technologies such as computer animation)
- Marketing and Management
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Academy of Public Administration
- Criminal Justice
- Ready, Set, Teach prepares students to teach in elementary schools, includes internship opportunities as teachers' aides in AISD classrooms
- Academy of Applied Sciences
- Automotive Technology
- Auto Collision and Repair
- Heating, Ventilation and Electrical Trades
- Welding
- Computer-Aided Drafting and Design
- Culinary Arts
- Academy of Natural Sciences
Other potential programs in applied sciences:
- Manufacturing
- Alternative Energy
- Diesel Mechanics
How you can help...
- Donate to Friends of Proposition 2
- Friends of Prop 2 Career Magnet
Mike Dunnahoo, Treasurer
P.O. Box 1101
Abilene, Texas 79604
- Write a Letter to the Editor
- Speak to your friends about the importance of the Career Magnet High School
- If you have a group, invite a speaker to address your group about the proposal.
- Get all the facts! View the AISD video explaining all of the bond propositions.
Any more questions? We'd like to answer them. Email us
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