The Academies of Nashville Blog

On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, students from the Academies of Nashville gathered at Caterpillar Financial‘s headquarters to participate in the Junior Achievement Titan Business Challenge. More than 60 students in 21 teams from eight area high schools put their business savvy and skills to the test in a fast-paced, virtual competition. Students from Antioch, Cane [...]

By participating in the dual credit and dual enrollment program, students in the Academies of Nashville can take college-level courses and earn credits while still in high school. Through strategic partnerships, the Academies of Nashville offer a wide range of opportunities to earn credit for courses in health science at Nashville State Community College (NSCC) and [...]

By participating in the dual credit and dual enrollment program, students in the Academies of Nashville can take college-level courses and earn credits while still in high school. Through strategic partnerships, the Academies of Nashville offer a wide range of opportunities to earn credit for courses in business-related subjects at Nashville State Community College (NSCC) and [...]

Dual enrollment programs emerge from strategic partnerships between high schools and institutions of higher learning. Dual enrollment allows students to take college-level courses and earn college credits while they are still in high school. This type of collaboration between colleges and high schools enhances the academic rigor of the high school experience by enabling students [...]

A fundamental goal of the Academies of Nashville is to instill a life-long interest in learning and education in the Nashville community. The Internet has opened up many new channels by which people can access information and improve their understanding of the world. March 5–10, 2012 is the first Open Education Week, a celebration of [...]

Vanderbilt Sports Medicine is a community partner of Maplewood High School‘s Academy of Sports Medicine. Students in this smaller learning community have the opportunity to learn about physical therapy, rehabilitation from injury, and quick response techniques to treat athletes before, during, and after competitions. Greg F. writes about his experiences working as a trainer at [...]

Freshmen at Maplewood High School‘s Academy of Business and Consumer Services are setting their sites on the future. A new partnership between the school and Fifth Third Bank has opened the door for dynamic learning and training opportunities for students and teachers. Principal Ron Woodard is excited about this new relationship with the financial institution: [...]

Selecting the right high school, with the right academy, is an important step for students and families in Nashville. More options are available than ever before and the Fall and Spring enrollment processprovides families with the chance to sign up. Visiting our schools is an important step in the decision-making process. Showcases provide an opportunity [...]

In this entry, Clarise K. writes about her positive experiences volunteering at St. Thomas Hospital during summer break. She is a student in the Academy of Health & Emergency Services at Maplewood High School. Like many students, Clarise is taking advantage of her school’s partnership with a major Nashville-area hospital. She continues to volunteer on [...]