CARLSBAD HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMY PROGRAM

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The staff at Carlsbad High School has created an innovative method for preparing students for life after high school, whether they choose career or college. The Academy program is a two-year experience for juniors and seniors which focuses on intensified career preparation through specialized classes and an internship. Qualified students are accepted into the program at the beginning of their junior year based upon their academic record, attendance record, and letters of recommendation.

The Academy program is primarily designed for students who have an interest in a particular field. Depending upon the career choice, students enroll in specialized courses that focus on a particular academic area after counseling with an Academy teacher. Seniors complete a one-to-two semester internship in a career area of their choice further preparing them for the real world. In their junior year, through their course work and workshops, students write resumes and cover letters, practice interviewing skills, and develop problem-solving skills in the workplace.

The culmination of the academy experience is the senior project, a research project and an oral presentation before a panel of three individuals from the school and community. The internship and senior project are both requirements for the student to receive Academy recognition upon graduation.