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Welcome to The The Academies of Palmview High School. It is a pleasure to serve as your Director and I look forward to a great academic school year. I am honored to work with such an amazing staff and excellent students. Our Academies focuses on integrating project based learning, 21stCentury Skills, and real-world experiences.
To challenge our students to think analytically as they form life-long scholarly skills that will empower them to graduate college ready, career ready, workforce ready, and propel them in becoming 21st Century Professionals.
The Academies at La Joya Independent School District will empower students to think critically, reflectively and apply their knowledge and skills to a greater context. Academy students will experience rigorous, relevant, and hands-on learning opportunities that will provide them with a unique education. Students will receive project-based instruction via a highly integrated curriculum. Academy students will develop relationships with the school community, higher education, technical, and business partners.
Commit to complete the Academy Pathway requirements for graduation
Maintain good academic standing and good behavior
Complete a mandatory Capstone Project upon graduation
Instruction is focused around a career choice
Small learning environment
Hands-on experience
Students meet with professionals in their career pathway
Rigorous courses prepare students for work in their field of interest
Graduate with college credits
Learn with peers who have similar interests
P-TECH Designated Schools:
Receive recognition as an approved P-TECH Campus
Are invited to participate in P-TECH convenings
Receive membership in the CCRSM Newtwork
Are eligible for flexible school day program
Have access to resources (e.g., technical assistance, professional development, research-based best practices outlined in the Blueprint)
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