Model Programs
  Information Systems Academy - Antelope Valley High School, Lancaster, CA Build San Francisco - San Francisco, CA
Business Industry Technology Academy - Anaheim, CAEast San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program and Center - West Covina, CAHealth Careers Academy - Palmdale, CA Health Careers Academy - Placerville, CAHealth Professions High School - Sacramento, CALaguna Creek Manufacturing Production Technology Academy - Elk Grove, CA Life Academy of Health and Bioscience - Oakland, CA
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Pre-Engineering Program - Barstow, CAProject Lead the Way (PLTW) Pre-Engineering Program - Lancaster, CASchool of Digital Media and Design - San Diego, CASpace, Technology and Robotic Systems Academy - Lompoc, CAStanley E. Foster Construction Technology Academy - San Diego, CA
 
Type of program Career Academy
 
Description Founded in 2003 as part of Antelope Valley High School in Los Angeles County, the Information Systems Academy serves a diverse population including special education students, English language learners, and economically disadvantaged students. Female enrollment increased recently from 13 percent to 30 percent due to strategic recruitment. As part of the National Academy Foundation’s (NAF) network of academies, the Academy follows the NAF model, combining academic and theme-based curriculum along with hands-on experience that prepares students for both college and career.
 
Key Characteristics
  • The Academy offers four career strands: Webmaster, Hardware/Networking, Programming, and Multimedia/Computer Graphics.
  • All academic courses and two CTE courses meet the “a to g” eligibility requirements for admission to a UC/CSU.
  • The Academy uses rigorous CTE curriculum materials developed by NAF.
  • NAF provides ongoing technical support to maintain and improve the academy model, including professional development and networking opportunities for teachers through NAF national and regional conferences.
  • A preparation program supports the freshmen transition into the Academy.
  • In 2007 the Academy attended the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, robotics competition and has since created its own robotics team.