Don Tyson School of Innovation
2020 Report to the Public
Mission
The Don Tyson School of Innovation’s mission is to inspire students to imagine their greatest dreams through innovative education.
Industry
College
Advanced
Accelerated
Vision
Earn certifications that are recognized in business and industry.
Earn an Associate’s degree or general proficiency certificate.
Options for advanced placement programs.
Complete high school with time for internships and apprenticeships with local industry.
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Enollment
Demographics
Total Enrollment 3,772
2020-2021 Enrollment and Demographics
Face to Face/Blended
1,200 Grades 6-12
VIA
K-5 1,237
6-12 1,335
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Phoenix EAST
Square Fee Added
Expanded Programs
183K
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New CTE Pathways
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Vision for Instruction
The Don Tyson School of Innovation focuses on accelerated learning which creates College and Career opportunities for students in conjunction with completing their high school experience.
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Academic Challenge
Concurrent Coursework
Advanced Placement
Career Pathways
Blended Coursework
Executive Skills
Competency Based
Project Based
Technology Integration
Community Partnerships
Inquiry Learning
Mastery Learning
Current Career Pathways & Credentials
Academic Pathways
Curriculum and Opportunities
ACT
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The Don Tyson School of Innovation Experience
Personalized College and Career Readiness options based on students’ interests, goals, and desired outcomes
Accelerated High School Experience
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Number of Students in Advanced Placement | |
AP Stat/AP Calc AB/AB Calc BC | 33 |
AP Literature/AP Lang | 41 |
AP World History/AP US/AP Human Geo | 122 |
AP Computer Science | 2 |
AP Spanish Language | 19 |
AP Environmental/AP Biology | 20 |
Number of Students Earning a High School Credit in 8th Grade | |
Opportunities for High School Credit: Physical Science, Health, PE, Spanish 1, French 1, German 1, Computer Business Applications, and Civics | 438 |
Career and Industrial Certifications
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Certifications
Number of Students Enrolled in Skilled and Technical Courses | |
AV Tech & Film/Graphic Design | 174 |
Computer Science | 93 |
Construction/Carpentry | 73 |
Culinary | 227 |
Diesel/Small Engines | 11 |
Engineering | 158 |
Industrial Maintenance | 48 |
Internship | 78 |
Marketing/Marketing Mgt./ Entrepreneurship/Sm Bus. Operations | 98 |
Medical | 55 |
Urban Agriculture/Energy | 72 |
Community Partnerships
DTSOI career training programs are heavily dependent upon partnerships. Through these partnerships, we are able to provide students unique learning opportunities, funding for higher education and industry training, and open students’ minds to career opportunities in the area of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics.
Northwest Arkansas Community College
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Northwest Technical Institute
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NWACC Enrollment in College Courses for Fall 2020 | |
Number of NWACC Courses being taken during the 2020-2021 school year | 450 |
Associates Degree (60 Hours of concurrent credit) | 6 |
Early College Experience - 30+ hours of concurrent credit | 25 |
Certificate of Proficiency in General Studies 16+ college hours | 29 |
Arconic Foundation
NWTI Enrollment in Concurrent Courses for Fall 2020 | |
CNA/PCA+ | |
Diesel | 11 |
Pharmacy Tech | |
Programs on other campuses | |
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Student Voice, Choice, and Programs
Student Voice and Choice is prevalent on the DTSOI campus. This ownership of the learning process and school culture is evident from the first meeting with DTSOI staff, and continues to be a driving force behind iTime sessions, arts, and intramural development.