Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology
| Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
380 Edison Way , Nevada 89502 United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°30′23″N 119°45′17″W / 39.5063°N 119.7548°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public magnet school |
| Motto | We Integrate, We Succeed, We Serve |
| Established | 2009 |
| School district | Washoe County School District |
| NCES District ID | 3200480 |
| Principal | Jason Mattick |
| Staff | 28.70 (FTE)[1] |
| Enrollment | 530 (2022–23)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.47[1] |
| Color(s) | Grey and Maroon |
| Mascot | Trailblazer (formerly a Phoenix) |
| Rival | Earl Wooster High School |
| Website | https://www.washoeschools.net/aact |
The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) is a career-tech high school in Reno, Nevada that is a part of the Washoe County School District.
Academies
The school is divided into seven different fields of study that students can pursue in their high school career. This allows for a wider academic reach and also provides insight into professional fields of work.
Business
- Computer Literacy
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
- Personal Finance
- Principles of Business & Marketing
- Work Experience - Business & Marketing
Communications Arts and Media
- Graphic Design I / II / III
- Photography
- Video Production I / II / III
- Animation I (2D and 3D)
Culinary & Hospitality
- Baking & Pastry I & II
- Culinary Arts I / II / III
- Hospitality Management I & II
Criminal Justice
- Forensic Science Intro, I & II
- Law Enforcement Intro, I & II
Medical
- Emergency Medical Service
- Health Occupations I & II
- Health Science
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Medical Terminology
Aviation
- Aviation Tech
- Intro to Aviation
- Drone Lab
- Aviation Lab
Fire Science
- Fire Science Intro, I & II
- Fire Emergency Medical Response
Extracurricular activities
Athletics
Although the Academy does not have sports teams of their own, students have the ability to participate in sports at their zoned high school. However, transportation is the responsibility of the parent and/or student. Currently, approximately 15% of the student body at the Academy participates in football, basketball, soccer, track, cross country, cheerleading, swimming or baseball at their zoned high schools.
Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)
The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology is active in SkillsUSA, HOSA and FFA. All Academy students participate in a (CTSO) affiliated with their academy. Through their academy and CTSO, students are eligible for leadership and officer positions, as well as participating in competitions and camps.
- FFA
- Natural Resources & Animal Sciences
- HOSA
- Medical Careers
- SkillsUSA
- Business & Finance
- Communications, Arts & Media
- Culinary & Hospitality
- Engineering & Renewable Energy
- FCCLA
- Teaching and Training
- Business and Finance
- Communications, Arts & Media
- FBLA
- Business and Finance
Service Learning and Capstone Project
The Academy is committed to connecting students to the community and helping them recognize and embrace their leadership capacity and civic responsibility. All students participate in meaningful service experiences throughout high school, culminating in a capstone project that addresses a community need utilizing their academic/skills knowledge. In total, students must complete a minimum of 66 hours by the end of their senior year.
History
The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology, formerly known as The Regional Technical Institute (RTI), and Glenn Hare became a full-time four-year high school in the fall of 2009.
Inappropriate Student Relation Allegations
On May 17, 2018, Maren Oates, a Communications teacher at The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology, was booked into county jail under "allegations that a District employee engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student."[2] She was placed on administrative leave and held on a $20,000 bond at the Washoe County Jail.
References
- ^ a b c "ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ "School Employee Pleads Guilty to Inappropriate Relations with Student". www.ktvn.com. May 18, 2018.