Designed with the active involvement of local employers, the curriculum relates academic studies to the job skills needed in today's market, including typing, word processing and accounting skills. The Communications Academy is an interdisciplinary program that emphasizes strong writing and verbal skills and provides students with hands-on experience in current communications technology. Students will gain exposure to desktop publishing, film and video production, and other creative and technical skills to prepare them for further education or entry-level employment in communications or related career areas. The Electrical Academy combines an academic curriculum with training in the field of electricity and electronics. All academic courses required for college are offered, as well as instruction in wiring, video and audio electronics, robotics and computer and vending machine repair.
All students also learn to operate computers.
The Environmental Technology Academy is a challenging, college preparatory program that combines a full academic roster with a unique course in environmental concepts, theories and skills training. Students use the latest technology to monitor and analyze environmental problems in outdoor lab areas, as well as in an in-school lab designed by the Environmental Protection Agency. Emphasis is placed on college or other post-high school training in the interest of career advancement. The Health Academy, a challenging program with emphasis on mathematics and science, offers the academic requirements for college or further training in pre-med, physical therapy, pharmacy, laboratory sciences and related careers in health care. Classwork is enriched by special workshops, guest speakers, field trips and paid summer internships in medical facilities.