Welcome to the Tom P. Haney Technical College Success Academy

Building 1, Room 302

Kim Nix	Suzanne Vann	Mike Campbell
850-767-5525	850-767-5500 EXT 212-5347	850-767-5500 EXT  212-1316
nixkd@bay.k12.fl.us	vannsp@bay.k12.fl.us	campbms@bay.k12.fl.us

Haney’s Success Academy offers a dynamic, no-cost tutoring program designed to empower Career Technical Education (CTE) students through personalized in-person and online support. We focus on building essential skills in mathematics, language, and reading, tailored to industry-specific career paths, while also enhancing employability, computer proficiency, financial literacy, and preparation for program completion assessments.

Our Mission
We are dedicated to equipping students with the language, math, and reading foundations needed for success in industry-focused career training. Our goal is to ensure students excel in basic skills knowledge requisite for program completion while providing practical training in employability, computer skills, and financial literacy to pave the way for a thriving future.

CASAS Goals Exams: 

EVERY incoming CTE student will take the CASAS Reading and Math exams at the beginning of the semester to get a baseline score AT NO CHARGE. While required for every student, this score will not impact program enrollment. CASAS scores can also be used to meet the basic skills requirement for program completion.  CASAS exams will be taken during class time as scheduled by the instructor.

Success Academy Life Skills Instruction for Every CTE student.

=         All Haney students enrolled in a career technical education program will participate in Essential Education employability and life skills programs that include Work Essentials, Computer Essentials, and Money Essentials.

=         Students will use the first 15 minutes of class or the first 15 minutes after lunch to work on Essential Education unless otherwise scheduled by the instructor. Students must use the assigned class time to work until they have completed the entire program. The program is available 24/7 online, so students may choose to work ahead or catch up away from school. If you exit the program before completing a lesson, your progress will be saved automatically until your next login. Students are allowed to retest on lessons, quizzes and final assessments to improve scores.

=         Students will be given class time to complete the designated work in Essential Education. Laptops or desktops are available in every program, and one set of earbuds will be provided.

=         Instructors will provide grading information and deadlines for completion if different from above. Success Academy instructors will provide continuous progress and grading information to program instructors and will check in to every class weekly during Life Skills time to assist or answer questions.  Students can reach out at any time for additional help.

=         Students must complete EVERY lesson, unit quiz, and final assessment.  Do not skip lessons or take only the quiz/final.  Exception - Students using Computer Essentials may use the locator test to skip material they already know.

How Can We Help?

 

Program-Specific Instruction and Remediation:

The Success Academy offers skills-specific intervention using in-person or online tutoring free of charge for all CTE students.  Students should always check with the program instructor first when struggling, but if additional help is needed, contact the Success Academy. For example, if a student is struggling with NCCER Construction Math, the Success Academy instructors can provide additional resources such as one-on-one tutoring, group lessons, or online programs.    The goal of the Success Academy is to improve skills in reading, language, and math relevant to the program, basic skills requirements, and employability skills in the industry.

Online Learning     

Essential Education Login: https://app.essentialed.com/start/haney

Essential Education is an online study program specifically designed to help students improve math, language, and reading skills, to prepare for the CASAS, and to provide Workforce Literacy, Financial Literacy, and Computer Literacy Skills.   Your account login provides 24/7 access.  A locater test shows what you know and what you need to work on in order to reach your goal with detailed instruction, practice problems with instant feedback, and sample tests that monitor progress

Basic Skills Requirement for Program Completion:

In order to meet program completion requirements established by the Florida Department of Education, every student in a Career Technical Education program must meet the Basic Skills requirement through one of the exemptions listed below OR pass a Basic Skills Exam such as CASAS Goals 2 in Reading and Math.

Basic Skills Exemptions (Submit Documentation to Guidance Counselor)

Exemptions Established by the Florida Department of Education.

=         You earned a diploma from a Florida public high school since 2007.

=         You earned a GED since 2014.

=         You hold an AA degree or higher.

=         You have taken the ACT, SAT, or CLT and earned qualifying scores.

=         You have passed a qualifying industry certification in your area of study.

=         You are an active duty member of any branch of the United States Armed Forces.

=         FL public high school transcript exemptions: Unweighted GPA of 3.0 and a final grade of B or higher in English 4/English 4 Honors to exempt reading/language, or a final grade of B or higher in Algebra 1/Algebra 1 Honors or higher math to exempt math or qualifying EOC score (Graduation not required)

=         You earned a final grade of B or higher in certain Math or English classes at the college level (accredited college/university).

=         You earned qualifying scores on an eligible exam such as CASAS Goals within a designated timeframe.  This test is offered at Tom P. Haney Technical College.

Integrated Education & Training

Haney’s Success Academy is intended to meet Florida Department of Education’s requirements for Integrated Education & Training. IET is designed to combine adult education with workforce training to help learners achieve both educational and career goals efficiently. It integrates basic skills instruction—such as literacy, numeracy, and English language proficiency—with vocational or technical training tailored to specific occupations. This dual approach allows students to improve their foundational skills while simultaneously gaining job-specific knowledge and credentials, preparing them for employment in high-demand industries. Haney’s Success Academy program aligns with Florida’s broader mission to enhance adult education and career pathways, emphasizing practical outcomes like job placement and economic self-sufficiency. This initiative reflects Florida’s commitment to building a skilled workforce to meet the state’s economic demands.