The Academies of Nashville Blog

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 computers and technology at Nashville State Community College (NSCC) [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

At Overton High School, students can choose from four Academies that focus on health, engineering, information technology, and music. Academy of Health Sciences Pathways: Diagnostic Services (Classes: Health Science Education, Rehabilitative Therapies Diagnostic Medicine) Therapeutic Pharmacy Partners: Southern Hills Medical Center Lipscomb College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences Academy of Engineering Pathways: Engineering & Technology (Classes: Foundations [...]

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 [...]

Hi, My Name is Esther M. and I am a senior at John Overton High school. I am also one of the Ambassadors for the Academy of Health Sciences in the Biotechnology Research and Development pathway. On October 4th, I was interviewed by Channel Four News about the healthy food-option in our school café. During the interview, [...]

Hey there! My name is Resa B. and I am a senior at the wonderful John Overton High School. I am one of the Academy Ambassadors for the Academy of Biotechnology and Health Science. This academy leads students who are interested in the health and/or medical field because it offers Biotechnology Research and Development and [...]

My name is Gabby C. and I am currently a Senior at Overton High School’s Academy of Information Technology.  My Academy has helped me tremendously in the past year. Not only has my academy allowed me to learn more in my projected career, but it also has given me the opportunity to make connections outside [...]