What about the student who does not have the initiative to enroll in one of the Academies on their own? How will we recruit them - or will we make an intentional effort to do so?
Students will be enrolled in Academies as part of their registration for classes. They will be given several opportunities to complete interest inventories that will help them choose an academy experience that suits their preferences and interests prior to making their choice.
Will the credit be the same as currently set for high school?
Currently Camden County requires a student to earn 28 credits for graduation. That is unlikely to change. Even though the state Board of Education has recently approved a set of diploma rule changes, those changes will only affect how our identification of our diplomas.
If a student wants to be a chemist, in which academy would s/he enroll?
The student would enroll in either the Engineering or Health/Environmental Science Academy depending on their interests beyond chemistry and on the particular aspect of chemistry in which one was interested.
Will the academy choices and the offerings be placed online for parents to research? If so, when?
Yes, they are available online under Quick Links on the homepage.
The success of this program could ultimately depend on partnerships with employers, community and higher education. How can we make sure from year to year that the community efforts continue?
Camden County Schools’ partnerships with community institutions have been sustained for many years. The high school is an active partner with our Chamber of Commerce, Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base and local businesses in their efforts to create and support economic growth through jobs, quality development, and a work ready employee force.