Jane Addams Business Careers Center

Jane Addams Business Careers Center
File:Jane addams.jpg
Address
2373 East 30th Street Cleveland , Ohio 44115 United States
Information
School type	Public high school
Motto	A School that Means Business
Established	1906
School district	Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Principal	Ms. Brenda Washington
Faculty	40 (on FTE basis
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	586 (as of 2005-06)
Student to teacher ratio	14.6
Campus type	Urban
Color(s)	Green and Gold
Mascot	Executives
Team name	The Executives
Yearbook	The Mirror
Information	216.621.2131
Website	[1]

Jane Addams Business Careers Center often referred to as J.A.B.C.C. is one of six Career and Technical speciality schools within Cleveland Metropolitan School District, CMSD. It is known throughout the city for its exceptional student-operated restaurant, The Executive Grill. Visitors from throughout the city rave about the entrees and desserts, with their Creme Brulee being a proclaimed "the best in the city". Students apply to and must be selected to attend Jane Addams. Jane Addams Business Careers Center is the only CMSD high school which has been recognized (as a high school, not an elementary-turned into a high school) by the State Department of Education as an Ohio School of Promise for seven consecutive years for meeting the state established goals in reading or math. School of Promise 2001-2008

History

Jane Addams High School was originally located at 6200 Euclid Avenue, which is now the site where Pierre's Ice Cream, a once local ice cream manufacturer, stands. It remained there until 1968 when it relocated to the new building at the corner of East 30th and Community College Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. The school was also known for a short while as Jane Addams Vocational High school. Eventually the school was renamed Jane Addams Business Careers Center.

In 1991 the original building was demolished and the property was acquired by Pierre's which used the property to expand their manufacturing facility.

In 1995 two members of the Jane Addams Alumni Association dedicated a corner stone and a salvaged brick to be placed in an obelisk on the site where the school once stood. Originally part of the extensive vocational education program, Jane Addams is now a Career and Technical school.

In May 2008, Jane Addams was named to America's Best High Schools and awarded a Bronze Medal by U.S.News and World Report. [2]

Academics

A full complement of academic subjects are offered as well as post-secondary option classes, where they earn both high school and college credit, as well as career and technical classes.

Career and Technical Courses

Grade 9

Business Technology Foundations

During their first year at Jane Addams the ninth grade students take BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS which provides students with entry level computer skills required to enter business. Students will gain marketable skills that can be utilized in working toward advanced education. The training can lead to certification in IC3-Internet Core Computer Competencies.

At the end of their first year, students experience an intense week-long experience in each of the various career disciplines, select and prioritize their choice of career study for grades ten through twelve.

Grade 10-12

Beginning the sophomore year, students spend as many as three forty minute class periods within the career block they have chosen to study.

Business Administration Management

Business Administration Management (BAM) is designed for students interested in related data processing professions. Students receive instruction in keyboarding, data entry, accounting, flowchart logic and internet applications. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and automated accounting applications are integrated into the curriculum. This Tech Prep program provides an opportunity for 13 hours of college credit. Grades: 10, 11, 12

Cisco

Part of the Cisco Networking Academy the Network and Programing course at J.A.B.C.C. begins with Business Information Technology and Web Design, one year foundations course for this program. Students learn basic computer skills as well as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Web design. During the next two years, this program delivers web-based content, online assessment, student performance tracking, and preparation for industry standard certifications such as CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate). CCNA professionals can install, configure and operate LAN, WAN and dial access services. College credit can be earned by taking this program.

Culinary Arts

The Culinary Arts program at JABCC prepares students for today's workforce. The onsite student-operated restaurant, The Executive Grill, creates a real-life food service industry experience for the students. Emphasis is placed on a positive work ethic, professionalism, customer service, sanitation/safety, cooking and baking production. Each student during their three year job training education will work in the following capacities: Front-of-the-house service;To-go, fast food service; Back-of-the house prep and cooking stations; Buffet Specialty stations: Carving, Omlet, Flambe; Baking and pastry production; Sanitation/dishwashing/clean-up; Floater/roundsmen.

Marketing Technology

This program places emphasis on merchandising and financial principles. Students study sales, free enterprise and economic systems, advertising, marketing, human and customer relations, and financial math. These skills are applied to the worlds of entertainment; travel and tourism; e-commerce; international business; and management. Senior students participate in a cooperative training experience in local business. Grades: 10, 11, 12

Oracle

In the Oracle (Programming and Software Development) courses first year students take Business Information Technology and Web Design as a foundations course. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Web design make up the curriculum. During the following two years, the program, in partnership with the Oracle Corporation, provides educational opportunities in database fundamentals and programming. Students will learn data modeling for businesses, design and build the database structure, and become skilled in Java and SQL programming. Industry standard certification opportunities are available as well as opportunities to participate in international data modeling and Java competitions. Upon successful completion of this curriculum, students have an opportunity to earn up to 30 college credits. Grades: 10, 11, 12

Professional Administrative Technology

Professional Administrative Technology with a Legal or Medical focus (PAT)and Marketing Technology. In addition to a high school diploma students receive a state certificate providing they meet the state guidelines for the individual disciplines.

The Executive Grill

Experience and Menu

The Culinary Arts Program operates the Executive Grill Restaurant, a student-run, in-school restaurant, that is open to the public. Working in every possible role within the restaurant field, the students spend two hours of their day in an intern-like position gaining valuable work experience. The Executive Grill features an impressive menu of American Fare which includes special dishes created by the students in addition to appetizers, homemade soups, gourmet salads, gourmet pizzas, as well as featured entrees and of course 1/2 pound steakburgers and fries. In addition, international weeks feature entrees, desserts, and salads, that focus on the cuisine and culture of chosen nations.

Special Events and Fund Raisers

To help raise money to support the restaurant and program, culinary students sponsor three fund raisers throughout the year: a pie, cheesecake, and cookie sale at Thanksgiving and the Holidays; and the Thanksgiving and Holiday Buffets which feature a a carving station for roast beef and a flambe station for Chicken Marsala. The buffets offer a wide variety of salads, entrees, and desserts. Students from Jane Addams' Culinary program have gone on to attend and graduate from some of the best culinary schools in the country.

References

Grades: 9-12

Type: Public

Enrollment: 564

Address: 2373 E 30th St Cleveland, OH 44115 Cuyahoga County