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Four-Year Program
Smaller Learning Community (cohort)
STEM Focus: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Affiliated with the National Academy Foundation (NAF) www.naf.org
national network of education, business, and community leaders who work together to ensure high school students are college, career, and future ready.
2014-15: nearly 82,000 students attended 667 NAF academies across 38 states, including DC and the US Virgin Islands. In 2014, NAF academies reported 97% of seniors graduated with 93% of graduates planned to go to college.
Only Offered at JMRHS in Cabarrus County
Cohort Group – Rising 9th grade students in Cabarrus County Schools
Interdisciplinary approach to curriculum
Project-based Learning
Career Readiness
Job Shadowing
Internships
Apprenticeships/Pre-Apprenticeships
Community and Industry field trips
Integration with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math
Opportunity to earn industry certifications
Potential college credit
Note: Academy courses and course sequencing may change as industry evolves.
Students must complete at least one of the
three Academy tracks.
Engineering – STEM Cluster
Advanced Manufacturing - Manufacturing Cluster
Robotics – STEM Cluster
Click to learn more about Career Clusters, a CCS
graduation requirement.
Courses:
Intro to Engineering
Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Guest Speakers
Industry Tours
Career Assessment
Communication Presentation
VEX Robotics / Competitions
Resume Workshop
Courses:
Drafting I
Advanced Manufacturing I
Robotics I
Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Resume Workshop
Mentor
Career Fair
Job Shadow
Mock Interviews
VEX Robotics / Competitions
Courses:
Drafting II – Engineering
Advanced Manufacturing II
Certified Production Technician
Robotics II
Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Resume Workshop
Mock Interviews
Business Cards
Mentor
Career Fair
Job Shadow
Internships
VEX Robotics / Competitions
Courses:
Principles of Engineering
3D Solid Modeling
Work-Based Learning / Career Readiness:
Career & College Ready Resume Workshop
Mock Interviews
Social Network Workshop
Internship
School-based enterprise
Presentation to partners
VEX Robotics / Competitions
Required for NAFTrack Certification
Minimum 135 hours
Summer or part-time during school
Related to the Engineering industry
Internship placement is a shared
responsibility of the program, industry, and
student/family
Compensated
Multi-method approach to assess students on
a broad range of skills.
Student performance is measured not only
through end-of-course exams, but also
through culminating projects and internships.
Upon successful completion of NAFTrack
Certification, students are eligible for
NAFTrack Certified Hiring!
a commitment made by top companies to give
special consideration to NAFTrack certified job
applicants
More INFO!
Students may take other electives such as
AP, Foreign Languages, Art, CTE, etc.
AOAMA will not conflict with sports or clubs
Led by volunteers from local business/industry
and educational institutions
Monthly board meetings
Generate opportunities for work-based
learning
Attract and cultivate new and existing board
members
Provide other assistance as needed
Membership is open to parents
Advisory Board Member
Internship Provider
Mentor
Classroom Speaker
Job Shadow Host
Assist with development of work-based
learning activities
Participate in mock interviews, student
exhibitions, and other career-themed
activities
Online Application
Open: November 14, 2016
Close: December 21, 2016
Students who complete the application are
assigned to a lottery system that will select up to
100 candidates.
JMRHS Main Number (704) 788-4500
Dr. Amanda Macon, Assistant Principal of
Instruction
Kendra Glover, Career Development
Coordinator & Academy Coordinator
