Education Academy
The Academy model is a three-year program, beginning in the 10th grade and continuing on through the 12th grade, that incorporates core academics and career technical education, business/community partnerships, work-based learning experiences, mentoring, and internships. Academy components include rigorous academics, a team of teachers common to all Academy students, field trips, leadership opportunities, and visits to college campuses and college fairs. Students can apply to the Academy in the spring of their freshman year.
Academy students take an "Education" elective course each year in the Academy. Students move in cohorts, only taking courses with other Academy students. (Other elective courses, P.E. courses, World Language courses, and AP/Honors courses may still be taken outside of the Academy schedule.) Academy students also participate in community-service projects, team-building events, work-based learning experiences, and community-building experiences.
Every Academy teacher is a member of the program because he/she wants to be. This means we are committed to the concept of the Academy and to each student’s success. We want each student to feel connected to school, academics, and the Academy itself. Participation in the program also means you are committed to your success and the success of the Academy.