Programs of Choice
CMCSS Career Academies
CMCSS offers Career Academies at each CMCSS high school. After careful study of student interests as well as local, regional, and national job trends, the following Academies were developed:
Clarksville High – Academy of Business and Marketing
Kenwood High – Engineering and Design Academy
Kirkwood High – Supply Chain Management Academy
Montgomery Central High – Academy of Plant and Animal Sciences
Northeast High – Robotics and Technology Academy
Northwest High – Academy of Health Science
Rossview High – Academy of Media Arts and Technology
West Creek High – Academy of Law and Criminal Justice
West Creek High – Academy of Teaching and Learning
In the spring as part of the high school registration process, CMCSS 8th graders will have the opportunity to apply for enrollment in one of the above Academies. If a student is enrolled in an Academy, the student will be able to remain at that school through all 4 years of high school. Students will be able to participate in all activities at that high school to include band, JROTC, athletics, clubs, etc. Students enrolled in an Academy will enjoy the advantage of curriculum integration between the academy focus and their academic courses making this small learning community an excellent educational opportunity. Should students decide to transfer back to the zoned high school, transfers are only allowed at the end of a semester. This protects the student from losing semester credits earned at the Academy that may not be available at the zoned school.
Please see more information at https://www.cmcss.net/academies/
Accelerated Associate Program at Nashville State Community College
The CMCSS Accelerated Associate Program at the NSCC Clarksville Campus allows rising juniors to earn college credits at no cost while completing their junior and senior years of high school. Accepted students will attend up to five academic classes at their zoned high school and will be considered “off campus” while traveling to and attending their dual enrollment classes at NSCC. After high school graduation, students can complete their associate degree at NSCC in as few as three semesters through TN Promise. For more information about the Accelerated Associate Program at NSCC, visit www.cmcss.net/junior.
Class A: CDL-A Training Program
The Class A: CDL-A Training program is partnership with Armored Trucking Academy that gives students who will be turning 18 by January of their senior year the opportunity to earn a Class A commercial driver’s license during the spring semester of high school. Students will complete all courses required for graduation at their enrolled school and will spend 3.5 hours per day at Armored Trucking Academy. During the third nine weeks of school, enrolled students will complete classroom and behind-the-wheel training, while the fourth nine weeks will consist of an aligned work-based-learning placement. Applications will open mid-October. More information can be found at https://cmcss.net/senior.
CMCSS Early Technical College at Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT)
The CMCSS Early Technical College (ETC) provides junior and senior high school students with a unique opportunity to engage in a more independent learning environment. At ETC, students can earn credits toward industry certifications and TCAT diplomas while also fulfilling requirements for their high school diploma. Throughout the school day, students will be immersed in a hands-on learning experience on the TCAT campus, where they will take high school classes through a hybrid platform alongside practical TCAT courses in state-of-the-art labs. ETC is dedicated to fostering workforce development and offers a diverse range of programs, positioning itself as a leader in the state of Tennessee. Interested students should complete their application during the winter of their 10th or 11th-grade year.
Founders, INC.
Founders, INC is a hub for student entrepreneurs and innovators in grades 11 and 12 from all CMCSS high schools. Students attending Founders, INC will be immersed in an authentic entrepreneurship experience as they work to develop a business over the course of a school year. Accepted students will attended up to five academic classes at their zoned high school and will be “off-campus” to travel to/from and participate in the Founders, INC. classes at the Burt Innovation Center for two class periods per day. Potential students will complete an application in the winter of their 10th or 11th grade year. For more details about the programs offered to CMCSS students who will be juniors or seniors in the fall, visit https://cmcss.net/junior or https://cmcss.net/senior.
Internships (Work-based Learning Opportunities)
Internships are structured educational programs that combine the academic study of employability sills with paid, hands-on work experience related to a student’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study or career goals. Rising seniors who already have a job or know an employer willing to hire them will collaborate with the WBL Coordinator and school counselor to create a schedule that supports both work and school. Students will only report to school to attend classes required for graduation and will be on-site at a business or industry location for as many days/hours per week as agreed upon between the employer, student, and WBL Coordinator. For more information about Internships for high school seniors, visit https://www.cmcss.net/instruction/cte/internships/
Middle College at Austin Peay State University (APSU)
The CMCSS Middle College at APSU enables junior and senior high school students the option to obtain a high school education while concurrently receiving direct and invaluable access to college courses on the campus of APSU. Students who attend the Middle College may have the option to complete either the transitional Middle College pathway or the associate degree pathway. Potential students will complete an application in the winter of their 10th or 11th grade year. For more details about the pathways offered to CMCSS students at APSU, visit https://middlecollege.cmcss.net/