The curriculum is centered around a government theme, tapping into the resources of local, state, and federal government. The Criminal Justice Assisting Academy is a dual enrollment model offered through the Lively Law Enforcement Academy which provides on-site instruction. The curriculum focuses on careers in law enforcement and corrections. Students who successfully complete the three-year program automatically quality for admittance into the Lively Law Enforcement Academy with 12 credits earned toward their program of study in the Academy. Both academies, open to students in grades 10-12, provide an academic and experiential course of study.
Credits are available for several courses required for graduation.
Other credits may be earned via traditional coursework. An interview with ROTC instructor is required and continued participation is necessary to remain at the school. Riley utilizes school wide year round calendar and Springwood a dual calendar. Students who wish to attend the school for the purpose of the year round calendar may do so without having to be in the school zone. Godby High School offers a modified block schedule that requires students to earn 28 credits for graduation.