The Academies

     The West Seneca Central School District Board of Education has committed to offering students a "diversified educational program."  Career Academies are central to that commitment.  In addition to extensive elective course offerings, students may select from five Academy Programs.  These "School-Within-A-School" programs afford students an opportunity to explore a career field and develop transferable academic and workplace skills, while earning both high school and college credit.  Academy students will also participate in industry specific internships and have opportunities for scholarships through their academy program.  Each academy has its own advisory board consisting of individuals from the associated industry or career field. 

     Students take academy curriculum as a cohort group, which results in more individual attention and a unique camaraderie among their academy peers.  Academy students also attend field trips, shadow days, professional workshops and develop an electronic portfolio for college use.  Students enrolling in an academy still have time over their four years in high school to take additional elective courses.  Academy programs begin in the sophomore year.

     Our committed Board of Education and administrative team paired with dedicated teachers, supportive community business leaders, and involved parents to create a network of experiences to best prepare our students for success after high school in our ever changing economy and global market.

     Our academy students are clearly graduating with distinction.  These graduates have differentiated themselves from their peers as they move into post secondary education and the 21st century job market.

     Interested students and their parents should attend an informational meeting offered to all freshmen in January 2010. 

6:15pm Registration

Thursday, January 7th - West SeniorTuesday, January 12th - East Senior

Academy Titles:  The Academy of Finance
                         The Academy of Information Technology
                         The Academy of Education
                         The Academy of Visual Arts
                         Project Lead The Way (Engineering)  

Academy News, Events and Calendar

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