Academies (College Preparatory-STEM)
Francis Tuttle offers three Academies to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Prepare for college work in a subject you are passionate about through hands-on learning experiences.
Biosciences and Medicine
The Biosciences and Medicine Academy is designed to prepare high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for success in colleges and universities. Rigorous math and science (Honors and AP level only) are combined with medically-related classes to provide students with the academics they will need to be successful in a Bachelor's program and gain an understanding of the broad field of biosciences and medicine.
High school students may attend for up to three school years. Graduates from the Academy should be planning to pursue a college or university track to obtain a degree in some field within the biosciences and medicine fields.
Computer Science
The Computer Science Academy is designed to prepare high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for success in colleges and universities. Rigorous math and science offerings (Honors and AP level only) are combined with computer-related classes to provide students with the academics they will need to be successful in a Bachelor's program and gain an understanding of the broad field of computer science.
Engineering
The Engineering Academy is designed to prepare high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors for success in colleges of engineering. Rigorous math and science (Honors and AP level only) are combined with engineering-related classes to provide students with the academics they will need and an understanding of engineering to help them decide if this is truly the field they wish to pursue.
High school students may attend for up to three school years. Graduates from the Academy should be planning to pursue a university track to obtain a degree in some field of engineering.
High School Graduation Requirement:
Through enrollment in one of our academies, students earn:
- Core credits in math
- Core credits in science
- Elective credits for discipline specific courses
- All credits are reported to partner high school to count for graduation requirements
About this Occupation
The Academies are intended to address national shortages of highly-skilled health care professionals, computer scientists, engineers and entrepreneurs by providing a skilled and highly-educated workforce. Through strong partnerships with local colleges and universities, the Academies are increasing the number of suitable candidates for these programs. Graduates from the Academies are much better prepared for their postsecondary education and are more likely to complete their degree program within the respective field.