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Students highlight ACE Academy pathways and hands-on learning at Phoebus High
Summary
On HCS Talks, two Phoebus seniors described Academy of College Experience (ACE) pathways that let students earn college credit, gain workplace experience and lead community projects such as a homelessness PBL and digital video production opportunities.
Two Phoebus High School seniors described how the Academy of College Experience (ACE) connects classroom work with college credit and community projects. Students said ACE provides pathways in social science and science, offers opportunities such as digital video production (DVP), and can lead to real-world experiences, internships and associate degrees.
"We just have so many opportunities here to get into what you wanna do," one student said, summarizing the ACE experience. Students recounted PBL projects including a homelessness initiative that staff plan to restart this school year and student-run activities that link freshmen orientations, mentoring and community service with classroom learning.
The students credited ACE teachers with creating connections to internships and community partners that helped secure positions such as a work role with the Commonwealth Attorney's Office and placement in a Morehouse pre-college program. The episode framed ACE as a program that helps students earn college credit while preparing for further study or entrepreneurship.
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