Academies

All 9th graders are enrolled in a Freshman Academy where they share the same teacher for English, English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Study Skills/PE.

• A-Team

• All-Star Tigers

• Legendary Tigers

Students in grades 10-12 belong to one of four Career Academies.

• Academy of Health Sciences

  • • Health

• STEM Academy

  • • Automotives

    • Building & Construction

    • Electronics and Engineering Technology

• McKinley Business Academy

  • Culinary Arts

  • Business

• Tiger Media Learning Center Academy

  • Digital Media

  • Graphics

Career Academy Concept:

• Provides a small learning environment for student advisement and curriculum integration.

• Provide impetus for raising student achievement.

• Provides for academic teaming, interdisciplinary applications, and community involvement.

• Provides students with a clear and realistic focus for setting goals.

• Enhances state frameworks: Core curriculum remains the same. Course offerings cover the essential elements and meet all state curricular requirements.

• Cross Academy opportunities: Regardless of the academy choice, advanced placement, college credit classes, foreign language, fine arts, publications, and JROTC are available for all students.