A career academy is a school-within-a-school that offers students academic programs organized around broad career themes. The academy is dedicated to the integration of various subjects related to law, government and the core high school curriculum. Our academy integrates classroom instruction with work-based learning, field studies, job shadowing and internships. Career academies equip students with the necessary skills for both work and secondary education. Our teachers work in conjunction with business partners from the fields of law and government services.

Education and Support Services Academy
The Academy of Education and Support Services allows students to explore a career that needs them now more than ever - teaching!  This academy can give one a sense of responsibility and a powerful connection to children. This academy will build a diverse, highly-qualified, and culturally-sensitive teaching force that will meet the needs of a rapidly changing student population.

As members of the Academy of Education and Support Services students will be part of the "Grow Your Own" program, which is aimed at developing and hiring new teachers in our school district. This program provides positive images of teaching, practical teaching experiences, and opportunities to begin on the path to college and a career in education.  Students will be able to take electives related to teaching, learning, and child development. Students will have tutoring opportunities and pre-college internships at child care centers, local elementary, middle, and high schools. Atlantic also has partnerships with colleges/universities that provide a "pathway" or corridor into college and teacher education programs. 

Communications and Arts in Performance Academy
The Communications and Arts in Performance Academy inspires and enriches student creativity and artistry through innovative and integrated communications and performing arts creative curriculum.  The academy has established prestigious connections for students to gain experience with the following organizations:  Seaside Music Theater, WCEU, Daytona Playhouse, Daytona Museum of Arts and Science and many more.   CAPA provides opportunities, internships and hands-on training in television production, theatre arts, and communications.

Horticultural, Environmental and Marine Science Academy
The Horticulture, Environmental and Marine Science Academy mission is to stimulate interested students to enter careers crucial to Florida 's unique environment.  Recognizing the importance and fragile nature of the states ecological system students will be prepared to preserve and protect the state by working in fields related to horticultural and environmental services. Academy students will have the opportunity to take part in a variety of real world, hands on learning experiences through the Volusia County Legacy Service Learning Project. Students will travel to several ecologically significant sites throughout the county to take part in activities such as water quality testing, marine life sampling, wildlife gardening, invasive species eradication and monitoring of mosquito control techniques as well as participating in internships in these areas. For more information please visit http://bishopscience.com/

Special Note:   All Academy students are eligible to participate in extracurricular activities offered at Atlantic High School , such as athletics and clubs, thus further satisfying the growing desire to be educated, well-rounded, and experienced individuals who can contribute to our democratic society as only an Atlantic High School graduate can! 

For more information please call the Career Connection Facilitator at 386-322-6100 ext. 38233.