Career Academies
Students have a variety of options to take college-level courses and elective curriculums to enhance their career developments.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
BlueSky Career Academies
Career Academies are a way to receive recognition for and develop skills in a particular area of study through the completion of a specific selection of courses. Completing a Career Academy allows students to explore and prepare for possible careers in one or more fields. BlueSky offers Career Academies in the following areas: Business, Computer Science, Culinary, Fine Arts, Health, Hospitality and Tourism, Law & Order, Music, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), Visual Communications, and World Languages. Students might find that they already have fulfilled requirements for a particular Career Academy, and are encouraged to explore Academies that interest them. Upon successful completion of one or more Career Academies, students will receive a certificate and green cord in recognition at graduation.
Minimum Requirements
- Each academy must have at least 1.5 credits earned
- At least 1.0 credits from BlueSky, may include online PSEO alternative courses
- Students must have a 3.0 or higher GPA within the Career Academy
Register for a Career Academy
Current students may register using the Career Academy Registration Form.
Career Academies
Business Career Academy
Total credits: 1.5
Required —
- Principles of Business A (0.5 cr.)
- Principles of Business B (0.5 cr.)
Electives (at least 0.5 credits of the following) —
- Accounting I (0.5 cr.)
- Career Success (0.5 cr.)
- Computer Applications I (0.5 cr.)
- Computer Applications II (0.5 cr.)
- Entrepreneurship (0.5 cr.)
- Introduction to Microsoft Applications (0.5 cr.)
- Personal Finance (0.5 cr.)
- QuickBooks (0.5 cr.)
- Social Media Marketing (0.5 cr.)
Computer Science Career Academy
Total credits: 1.5
Required —
- Principles of Computer Science I (0.5 cr.)
- Principles of Computer Science II (0.5 cr.)
Electives (at least 0.5 credits of the following) —
- Computer Applications I (0.5 cr.)
- Introduction to Microsoft Applications (0.5 cr.)
- Cybersecurity 1A (0.5 cr.)
- Cybersecurity 1B (0.5 cr.)
Culinary Arts Academy
Total credits: 1.5
Required —
- Culinary Arts 1 (0.5 cr.)
- Culinary Arts 2 (0.5 cr.)
Electives (at least 0.5 credits of the following) —
- Hospitality and Tourism (0.5 cr.)
- Accounting I* (0.5 cr.)
- Entrepreneurship* (0.5 cr.)
- Nutrition and Wellness (0.5 cr.)
*recommended for those who wish to start their own business/manage a restaurant
Fine Arts Academy
Total credits: 1.5
Required —
- Art Appreciation (0.5 cr.)
Electives (at least 1.0 credits of the following) —
- Modern Art (0.5 cr.)
- Cross Cultural Art Project (0.5 cr.)
- Digital Photography (0.5 cr.)
- Independent Art Project (0.5 cr.)
Health Career Academy
Total credits: 1.5
Required —
- Health Careers (0.5 cr.)
Electives (at least 1.0 credits of the following) —
- Life Skills (0.5 cr.)
- Nutrition and Wellness (0.5 cr.)
Hospitality & Tourism Career Academy
Total credits: 1.5
Required —
- Hospitality and Tourism (0.5 cr.)
- Travel Scandinavia (0.5 cr.)
Electives (at least 1.0 credits of the following) —
- Culinary Arts 1 (0.5 cr.)
- Culinary Arts 2 (0.5 cr.)
Law & Order Career Academy
Total credits: 1.5
Required —
- Criminal Justice (0.5 cr.)
- Forensic Science (0.5 cr.)
- Psychology (0.5 cr.)
Music Career Academy
Total credits: 1.5
Required —
- Music Appreciation (0.5 cr.)
Electives (at least 1.0 credits of the following) —
- Introduction to Guitar (0.5 cr.)
- Music Lessons (0.5 cr. per semester/can be repeated)
- Independent Music Lessons (0.5 cr. per semester/can be repeated)
- Songwriting & Music Production (0.5 cr.)
- World Music (0.5 cr.)
STEM Career Academy
Total credits: 2.0
Required —
- Manufacturing: Product Design and Innovation (0.5 cr.)
Electives (at least 1.5 credits of the following) —
- Principles of Computer Science I (1.0 cr. – must complete both semesters)
- Math for the Trades (1.0 cr. – must complete both semesters)
- PreCalculus (1.0 cr. – must complete both semesters)
- Chemistry and Physics (1.0 cr. applied toward academy when both courses are completed)
- Forensic Science I (0.5 cr.)
- Veterinary Science (0.5 cr.)
- Psychology (0.5 cr.)
Visual Communication Career Academy
Total credits: 1.5
Required —
- Introduction to Visual Communications (0.5 cr.)
Electives (at least 1.0 credits of the following) —
- Digital Photography (0.5 cr.)
- Fashion Design (0.5 cr.)
- Digital Design (0.5 cr.)
- Independent Art Project (0.5 cr.)
- Interior and Architectural Design (0.5 cr.)
World Languages Career Academy
Total credits: 3.0
Required —
- Language I* (1.0 cr.)
- Language II* (1.0 cr.)
*Language I and II must be the same language.
Electives (at least 1.0 credits of the following) —
- Spanish I (1.0 cr.)
- Spanish II (1.0 cr.)
- Spanish III (1.0 cr.)
- American Sign Language I (1.0 cr.)
- American Sign Language II (1.0 cr.)