The Academy of Life Sciences is a career and industry specific learning community within our high school. These elective courses are taken in conjunction with core classes. Students are exposed to a variety of careers in healthcare and have the opportunity to get behind the scenes which allows them to explore their current interests or discover a new one. The academy offers internships and several certifications that each student obtains before graduating high school. Upon successful completion of a NAF Track Certification, students are able to take advantage of employment opportunities as well as admission to certain college programs. This academy is aligned and affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF), a non-profit organization that has created a model of instruction based on four main components: curriculum & academies function as dynamic partnerships between schools, teachers, administrators, volunteers, and an active advisory board led by industry professionals.
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NAF Track Certification |
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Upon successful completion of a NAF Track certification, students will receive NAF cords for graduation, personalized stoles, NAF stamped diplomas and recognition at our senior banquet.
*Students who require modification to final project components run the risk of not being eligible to receive this National Certification granted by the National Academy Foundation since it is established by third party guidelines. * HOSA and NTHSStudents enrolled in HS class are encourage to join HOSA.
Juniors and Seniors are also eligible, with other requirements, to be invited into the National Technical Honors Society. |
The curriculum taught in the academy comes from Career and Technical Education resources from the North Carolina Department of Instruction (NCDPI). The state of North Carolina offers so much to our students through this educational resource which gives them great advantages as they pursue postsecondary education and careers.
OfficersBeing a part of the academy means learning how to be a leader. Each year we will elect an officer team. Check out our current officer team on the ABOUT page.
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