Career Academies

🚩CHANGES FOR 25/26: 

-The HEALTH OCCUPATIONS ACADEMY is now a 1 semester academy. 

-The AUTO COLLISION ACADEMY is no longer offered ast of Fall 2024.

-The BUSINESS ACADEMY is now a year-long academy, rather than a semester academy. 

-The WELDING ACADEMY which was held at Nevada High is no longer offered as an academy. 

🚩CHANGES FOR 26/27 

• • Building Trades is now a 1 year academy instead of 2 years AND there are curriculum changes to the academy.

  • Although you will see Welding is back on the offerings for the 26/27 school year, it may be a good idea to choose a 2nd academy as it's uncertain an instructor will be available to teach this academy at this time. 

• MAKE SURE YOU ENTER AMES HIGH SCHOOL as the student's SCHOOL so that ACSD pays for the academy. 

Keep in mind that seniors have priority over juniors since this is their last opportunity to take Career Academy courses. However, do not let this discourage you! There is a waitlist, and the order is determined by the date/time you pre-registered. The earlier you pre-register, the higher your name will be on the waitlist. Academies can also be taken by 9th and 10th grade students, so long as the pre-requisites are met for the academies. 

Confirmation of acceptance in the desired academy will be sent by a DMACC advisor on April 1. 

Note: This is not registration for regular Fall 26 OCCO and OLCA DMACC courses (that registration opens mid-March and you will be notified by me when it is open). Registration for 26/27 DMACC courses held on the AHS campus will be completed when 26/27 AHS course registration takes place.

Proficiency Requirements are not necessary for enrollment in Career Academies. 

LEARN ABOUT CAREER ACADEMIES IN THIS VIDEO

NOTE ANY CLASS LISTED IN EACH OF THE ACADEMIES MAY ALSO BE TAKEN INDIVIDUALLY (either OLCA OR OCCO) and NOT PART OF THE ACADEMY.