WIN Academy students will earn high school credits and community college credits concurrently. The WIN Academy will offers accommodations and appropriate services to all types of learners through our office of Couseling, Assessibility and Support Services.
The WIN Academy provides a framework for completing high school and the first year of a college major at BVCTC. A key strategy to make this programming possible is the alignment of high school requirements with BVCTC’s program requirements.
| Credit Category | Grades Typically When Taken | Years Typically Taken | Total Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 9-12 | 4 | 4 |
| Mathematics | 9-12 | 4 | 4 |
| Science (+1 more for college) | 9-11 | 3 | 3 |
| Social Studies | 9-12 | 4 | 4 |
| Physical Education | Any | 1 | 1 |
| Health Education | Any | 1 | 1 |
| The Arts | Any | 1 | 1 |
| Personalized Education Plan – CTE Program of Study or 4 credits leading directly to Education, Enlistment, or Employment | 9-12 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Minimum Credits | 22 |
Source: West Virginia Board of Education. Graduation Requirements, 2022.
Example Grade 11 schedule
Junior Students Enrolled in the WIN Academy in a Nursing pathway - by Semester| Credit Category | BridgeValley Course | Total High School Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | ||
| English | English 101: English Composition I* | 1 |
| Science | Biology 201: Anatomy & Physiology I* | 1 |
| Mathematics | Mathematics 109E: Applied College Math | 1 |
| Social Studies (US History) | History 101: US History to 1865 or History 102: US History from 1865 | 1 |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Science | Biology 202: Anatomy & Physiology II* | 1 |
| English | English 102: English Composition II | 1 |
| Social Studies | Psychology 201: Life Span Development* | 1 |
| Arts | Arts 110: Music Appreciation or Arts 120: Art Appreciation | 1 |
| Health | Physical Education 101: Health and Wellness | 1 |
| Total Credits | 9 | |
Note: Asterisked courses also count toward the nursing program requirements
The chart below shows BVCTC’s full RN curriculum that WIN Academy students will complete in their senior year in high school and then in the year following high school graduation. The year 1 curriculum represents the coursework that WIN Academy students will take during their senior year of high school.
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Second Semester | ||
| Course | Credit | Course | Credit |
| Biology 201: Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | Biology 202: Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Nursing 132: Drug & Dose Calculations I | 1 | Nursing 142: Drug & Dose Calculations II | 1 |
| Nursing 133: Health Assessment & Diagnostics I | 2 | Nursing 143: Health Assessment & Diagnostics II | 1 |
| Nursing 134: Introduction to Nursing Concepts | 8 | Nursing 144: Nursing Concepts of Health and Illness I | 9 |
| English 101: English Composition I | 3 | Nursing 125: Nursing Pharmacology | 3 |
| Total | 18 | 18 | |
Students will complete assessments for each class they take throughout their two years, using evaluation methods such as essays, tests, lab reports, clinical assessments, presentations, etc. to show their mastery of content and to meet Institutional Learning Objectives.
Specific performance standards for each class of WIN Academy students/graduates are as follows:
- Course Performance – grades of A or B for 80 % of courses attempted
- General Education Performance – passage of general education courses or requirements
- Graduation – All students enrolled will graduate with a high school degree
WIN Academy students will be provided with all first-year textbooks, instructional resources and online materials free of charge.
Details about student obligations on campus with the WIN Academy can be found in our student handbook.
The WIN Academy provides high school students the opportunity to complete their first-year course work in a college-level program at BVCTC provides many strategies to help ensure students’ academic, social and emotional success in the program.
For students with disabilities, BVCTC offers disability-related services through the college’s Accessibility Services Office and also through individualized tutoring. The college coordinates with families to ensure that accommodations are in place for WIN Academy students who may have Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs).
The WIN Academy improves the achievement of traditionally underperforming students by providing them with a motivation to strive for success in high school: high-wage and rewarding employment upon graduation as well as work-based experience during clinical and manufacturing settings while in school.
BVCTC’s low student-to-faculty ratio provides students with enhanced attention from faculty members, allowing younger students to meet all the technical standards for their college program. Studies have shown that the greatest determining factor in student retention and success is a sense of connection with the school and its faculty. The WIN Academy’s cohort model of enrollment, similar to a learning community, will maximize these student-faculty connections.
Specifically, the WIN Academy’s instructional strategies and support for students with different needs include:
- Summer Skills-Building Bootcamp
- Tutoring via Student Success Center
- Mentorships
- Individualized Education Plan – Coordinated with Accessibility Services
- Remediation Support
- Family Orientation & Outreach (middle school, early high school)
- Advanced College Programming for Gifted Students
Achievement & Growth
WIN Academy student performance is measured based on grades and completion of technical, clinical and lab standards associated with their program of study.
The WIN Academy has set the following objective related to course performance: grades of A or B for 80% of courses attempted. BVCTC staff will collect information to see program, course and section level performance. Faculty will use these results to improve course delivery over time and to measure growth in performance for future cohorts. Technical proficiencies make up a part of the grade in each course.
Attendance
College classes require near-perfect attendance, - you have to show up to learn and success in a hands-on learning environment. The student handbook outlines academic and probationary penalties for absenteeism.