Rowan-Salisbury Schools hosted its first-ever High School Academy Showcase in February , giving eighth grade students and their families the opportunity to explore all the specialized career-focused programs the district has to offer . Students and their families met with current high school students , teachers and administrators and watched interactive demonstrations from each academy .
Here are the career and academy choices available at the district ’ s high schools :
Jesse Carson High School
Fine and Performing Arts Academy
Students are immersed in fine and performing arts , including visual arts , theatre , chorus and musical performance . Showcase your talents in one or many school and community performances . Develop your passion for the arts and expand your portfolio by participating on stage and / or behind-the-scenes in musical and theatrical productions while immersed in traditional and rigorous academic courses .
North Rowan High School
Health Sciences Academy
Learn industry-recognized health care skills with focuses available in general health sciences and nursing . Students will be immersed in reallife scenarios using simulation mannequins that allow students to apply life-saving skills in practical situations . Students can join the award-winning Health Occupations Students of America ( HOSA ) and have the opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA ).
• Industry Credentials
• CPR & First Aid
• OSHA 10-hour Industry
• NC Nurse Aide 1
Salisbury High School
STEM and Advanced Manufacturing Academies Choose from over 20 Advanced Placement courses to prepare for a college STEM ( Science Technology Engineering adn Math ) degree and learn to use specialized robotics equipment for engineering design . The new Advanced Manufacturing Academy will ensure students hone skills from every aspect of manufacturing from engineering and design to product creation . Successful students will be immediately employable or wellprepared for a two-year or four-year program in mechanical engineering , computer integrated machining , or welding .
• Industry Credentials
• OSHA 10-hour Industry
• Certified Production Technician
High School Aceademy Showcase
South Rowan High School
Communications Academy
Learn industry-based skills in digital media , gaming design , and broadcasting through project-based courses and relevant experiences in the communications field . Join Skills USA to develop and market your communication skills with an opportunity to compete at the State and National levels . In the Communications Academy , students can practice with the latest version of the Adobe Suite software , develop programming skills using the latest technology , or gain experience in a classroom broadcasting studio .
• Industry Credentials
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe InDesign
• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Dreamweaver
• Adobe Premier
• Microsoft Office Spec
JROTC Academy
Develop your leadership potential , physical fitness , speaking and writing skills , self-discipline and self-reliance by attending the South Rowan JROTC Academy . Students will be immersed in an in-depth study of the ethical values and principles of good citizenship , learn the historical relevance and organization of the US Armed Forces , and participate in leadership and community service . Students have opportunity to earn rank , conduct relevant research , earn certifications , and participate in numerous co-curricular competitions and challenges .
East Rowan High School
Business , Marketing and Finance Academy Learn industryrecognized skills in the areas of productivity software , e-commerce , accounting , marketing and entrepreneurship .
Join students with likeinterests and career goals by participating and competing in East ’ s award-winning Future Business Leaders of America ( FBLA ). Students apply entrepreneurial skills in specialized business internships and market local businesses through website development .
• Industry Credentials
• Soft Skills
• Microsoft Office Specialist
• Everfi & Wise Financial
• Quickbooks
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