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Gardendale High School students will have the opportunity to participate in 7 Signature Academies, either at Gardendale High School or one of the Western Zone schools.
If a student enrolls in an academy at another school, 草榴社区 buses will provide transportation.
The 草榴社区 Signature Academy Application Portal opens on January 9th, 2024.
Applications will be accepted through Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.
Applications should be completed by parents and guardians only.
Current Signature Academy Students or students who have already accepted an award letter for an academy should not complete a new application.
Signature Academies are optional. Students are not required to participate.DOWNLOAD THE SIGNATURE ACADEMY BROCHURE
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Develops students' skills and knowledge in the electrical program of manufacturing, providing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for careers in robotics, industrial maintenance, manufacturing, electronics, and precision machining. Students will participate in coordinated and simulated workplace learning experiences. Credentials may be obtained.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
• Arch/Const/Manufacturing
• NCCER Indust/Maint E&I 1
• NCCER Indust/Maint E&I 2
• NCCER Indust/Maint E&I 3Career Opportunities
• Industrial Machine Mechanic ($44,000)
• Maintenance & Repair Worker ($41,000)
• Mechatronic Engineer ($70,189)
• HVAC ($40,000)
• Electrician ($46,000)Business Partners/Colleges
• Birmingham Fastener
• Alabama Power
• Lawson State Community College
• 草榴社区 State Community College
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Exposes students to careers in the field of medical and health services. Students will participate in Project Lead the Way, a science curriculum program that provides the opportunity to investigate the roles of biomedical professionals in the areas of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
• First Year Prerequisite Courses Required at Home School - Foundations of Science & Biology
• Principles of Biomedical Sciences
• Human Body Systems
• Medical InterventionsCareer Opportunities
• Biomed Technician ($49,000)
• Biomedical Research($93,000)
• Medical Imaging Professional ($61,000)
• Biomaterials Engineer ($88,550)Business Partners/Colleges
• UAB School of Health Professions
• St. Vincent’s Health
• 草榴社区 State Community College
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The Academy of Music & Technology will build students’ essential knowledge of the music industry with a special emphasis on composition and the music industry. Using state-of-the-art software, students will learn and practice the core skills needed to produce podcasts, marketing content, and music of all kinds.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
• Audio Technology I
• Audio Technology II
• Music Production and Engineering I
• Music Production and Engineering II
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Provides students with classroom and lab activities covering 5 pathways- Power, Structure, and Technical Systems; Environmental and Natural Resources Systems; Animal Systems; Plant Systems; and Agribusiness Systems. Students will gain knowledge of basic safety, construction math, hand and power tools, construction drawings, basic rigging, communication skills, employability skills, and material handling.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
• Fundamentals of Agriscience
• Intermediate Agriscience
• Advanced Agriscience
• Applied AgriscienceCareer Opportunities
• UDA Inspector ($51,527)
• Turfgrass Management ($54,527)
• Agricultural Sales Representative ($57,972)Business Partners/Colleges
• Agri-AFC LLC
• HOAR Construction
• Spire (formerly Alagasco)
• Lawson State Community College
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Introduces students to the world of construction, leasing to careers in building construction, welding, HVAC, and masonry. Provides students with basic knowledge and skills for student exploration and achievement and simulates the workplace setting, enhancing the ability to adapt to an ever-changing job market. NCCER and CAST credentials may be obtained.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
• Arch/Const/Manufacturing
• NCCER Build/Const 1 Framing
• NCCER Build/Const 2 SitePrep
• NCCER Build/Const 3 FinishingCareer Opportunities
• HVAC ($45,000)
• Electrician ($46,000)
• Electrical Power Line Installer/Repairer ($82,000)
• Carpenters ($43,000)Business Partners/Colleges
• Alabama Power
• Lawson State Community College
• 草榴社区 State Community College
• Brasfield & Gorrie
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Provides students with real-world, hands-on activities that will help them gain knowledge and credentials necessary for an entry-level position in automotive repair or as preparation for them to continue their education at a post-secondary institution. Preparation is provided in three NATEF accredited program levels. Students will be eligible to receive ASE workplace credentials.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
• Maint & Light Repair A
• Maint & Light Repair B
• Maint & Light Repair C
• Maint & Light Repair D
• Transportation/Dist/Log
• Paint & Refinishing I
• Paint & Refinishing II
• Paint & Refinishing IIICareer Opportunities
• Auto Service Technician ($45,000)
• Bus & Truck Mechanic ($47,000)
• A/C Tech - Body Technician ($60,000)Business Partners/Colleges
• Tamron Honda
• NAPA Auto
• KAMTEK
• Joe Hudson Collision
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Develops an understanding and appreciation of the engineering design process through enlightening and interactive classroom projects. Students will have the opportunity to view engineering through its many lenses, exploring the different fields of learning and career choices that they can pursue, while improving their skills at the same time.
Courses Offered/Prerequisites
• Intro to Drafting Design
• Engineering Essentials
• Intro to Engineering Design
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Principles of Engineering
• Engineering Design & DevCareer Opportunities
• Electrical Engineer ($95,000)
• Materials Engineer ($94,000)Business Partners/Colleges
• Bevill State Community College
• University of Alabama