- C4 Columbus Area Career Connection
- Program Information
C4 Program Information
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Vision Statement
C4 will connect community resources to provide career education for all students while laying the foundation for life-long learning.C4 Core Values
- All students deserve the opportunity to participate in an appropriate C4 program, regardless of gender, disability, home high school, or academic program.
- All students should be adequately prepared for the workplace. A partnership between schools and business/industry is necessary to facilitate that preparation.
- All students should be safe at all times and trained to avoid hazards of the classroom/workplace experience.
- All students can learn and benefit from applying classroom knowledge/experiences to problem solving situations in C4 programs and the workplace.
- All students deserve to be respected for their participation in C4. Their self-esteem is directly related to achievement.
C4 Goals and Challenges
C4 staff and stakeholders have identified six goals and resulting challenges that are critical to the success of the program. These six challenges are the basis for all activites and services provided by C4.
Accessibility - Accessibility of C4 programs and classes for all students considering scheduling, transportation and calendar restraints.
Image and Appeal - Awareness of C4 programming throughout the region focusing on the opportunities available through career and technical education.
Curriculum, Standards, and Articulation - Changing needs for interdisciplinary and integrated curriculum based on the expectations of post-secondary institutions and employers.
Resources - Enhancing student performance through the redesign of programs and facilities and by the efficient and effective management of resources.
Safety - Providing a working and learning environment that complies with federal and state safety regulations.
School Climate - Exposing students to an improved learning environment through enhanced faculty and staff satisfaction and motivation.
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C4 Program Student Handbook
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C4 Facts
C4 serves over 3000 students:
- 5 counties (Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson and part of Johnson)
- 11 high schools
- 350 regional students
- 2700 BCSC students
C4 offers flexible curriculum:
- 1, 2, 3 period/mod classes
- 10 cluster areas
- 131 course options
- More than 600 community school-to-work partnerships
C4 curriculum:
- Is competency based
- Is aligned with state language arts and math standards
- Is up-to-date with current economic needs
- Provides college credit (3414 credits were earned last year)
- Is certified by the American Red Cross, American Dental Association, ProStart (Culinary Arts), National Association of Home Builders, ASE/NATEF (Automotive Industry), and the State of Indiana
C4 students:
- Are freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors
- Participate in youth leadership and skill clubs
- Earn all types of diplomas – 16% earn Academic Honors, 45% earn Core 40, 49% earn General Diplomas
- Rate their satisfaction with high school at a much higher rate than non-C4 students
- Graduate at a higher rate than non-C4 students
- Enroll in postsecondary education in greater numbers than non-C4 students
- Earn more money than non-C4 students who enter the workforce
C4 students go on to college!
- 61% of C4 students go to over 100 different in-state and out-of state universities
C4 students meet or exceed state standards:
- 90% achieve academic level
- 90% achieve skills level
- 25% are in non-traditional classes
C4 generates revenue for the BCSC general fund:
- Additional pupil count (state reimbursement and tuition) = $1.5 million
- State and federal grants annually = $600,000