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Academy of Careers & Technology Independent School District
Basic Information
Address: 5503 Grissom Rd.suite 107
San Antonio, TX 78238
Phone Number: 210-534-9690
Fax Number: 210-534-9661
Email: can@actchs.org
Superintendent: Dr. Tonja D. Nelson
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Additional Information
Member Schools: Academy of Careers & Technologies Charter High School
Board of Directors: School Board Members:Isabel Sauceda,Phyllis Brown,Sylvia Martinez
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Academy of Careers & Technologies is to educate students while igniting a life long interest in technology. ACT will provide an adaptive and effective learning environment which will prepare students to succeed in school, at home and in the workplace.
District Characteristics: Welcome to Our ACT community. It’s our goal to build a strong educational foundation for every student at ACT by emphasizing academics, STEMS (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and career information.
Other Facilities: One campus-Academy of Careers & Technology Charter High School
Athletics: Team Sports: Flag Football, Girls Volleyball, Girls/Boys Basketball, Dance
Curriculum:
ITechnology Courses:
I. BCIS I, BCIS II
II. Computer Science
III. Technology Systems
IV. Multimedia Presentation
V. Video Technology
VI.Computer Applications
VII. Desktop Publishing
VIII. Communication Systems
IX. Principles of Engineering
X. Principles of Technology
XI. Web Mastering
XII.Digital Graphics
Core Classes:
I. Science - Biology, IPC, Chemistry, Physics, Principles of Technology, Pre AP Biology
II. Math - Algebra I, Pre-AP Algebra, Geometry Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, AP Calculus
III. English - English I, English II, English III, Pre AP English III, English IV
IV. Social Studies - World Geography, World History, U.S. History, Pre AP U.S. History, Government, Economics, Psychology, Sociology
V.Dual Credit Classes – H.S. History to 1865, General Physics, English Comp 1, College Algebra
Organization Goals: ACT will provide a top quality technologically based education to each student so they will graduate with above average academic and technological skills to compete and excel in today’s rapidly changing technological world.
Future Development Plans: New school being build!
Academics: CAREER TRACKS: Marketing, Health Science, Pre-Engineering, Early Gradution
Events:
Springfest
Summer Schools: Summer of Summer School :Monday, June 7, 2010-Friday, July 2, 2010
Teacher Workshops: Region 20 SPA session
Vision Statement: The Academy of Careers and Technologies vision is to become a premier training hub for technology-based education. ACT will provide a top quality, technologically-based education to each student so that they will graduate with above average academic and technological skills to compete and excel in today's rapidly changing technology world.
A.P. Classes: Pre-A/P U.S. History
Pre A/P Biology
Transportation: Free monthly public transportation passes
After School/Extracurricular Programs: Chess, Philosophy, Art, Spanish, FBLA, Student Council
Notes/School Information:
Offered Certifications & Licensures:
I. Certified Customer Service Specialist
II. Pharmacy Technician
III. Certified Professional Sales Person
IV. MOUS Certification
V. Adobe Certified Expert
VI. C+, A+ Certification