Academies of Racine
This fall, RUSD introduced the Academies of Racine at Case, Horlick and Park High Schools.
The Academies of
Racine are personalized
learning communities
within RUSD’s three
comprehensive high
schools, Case, Horlick and Park that bridge the gap from classroom to career with
targeted coursework and real-word experience.
The Acadmies of Racine don’t just help
students discover what they want to do
after high school, it teaches them how to
do it and ensures success in their future
endeavors. - Dan Thielen, Chief of
Secondary Transformation
In this model, RUSD ninth graders choose a specific career area or field of study to
shape their coursework and inspire their extracurricular pursuits through high school so learning becomes relevant for their futures.
Along the way, they can receive college credits or industry certifications as well as participate in internships or job shadowing while still meeting
their regular graduation requirements.
All 1,500
freshmen will visit
a college campus
180+
business & community
partners engaged
All 400+
high school teachers will
engage with business & postsecondary partners
All Grads
will earn college
credit or industry
certification
SEE Your Future Expo
Some want to be doctors. Others, police officers, firefighters and teachers. Savannah Ahnen sees herself working in marketing, or maybe as a wildlife warden.
Actually, she’s not ruling anything out right now.
“Every time I think I find a job or career that I want to do, I walk to another booth and that
career sounds just as cool!” Ahnen said.
The Case High School freshman was one of 1,500 Racine Unified students that explored more
than 50 careers at the second annual SEE Your Future Expo held at the Gateway iMet Center
and Sturtevant Sportsplex.
“The SEE Your Future Expo exposed our freshmen to careers and employers in our community
and the skills, experiences and education that are needed to pursue different opportunities
successfully after graduation,” said Christopher Neff, Director of Career and Technical Education.
During the Expo, employers spoke with students about their education, their personal strengths and
other factors that support them in their field. Almost 50 Racine area employers took part in the event.