The academy model at Castle View High School is designed to support the three R’s: Relationships, Relevance and Rigor. Each of the four academies — Biotechnology and Health Sciences; Leadership, Global Studies and Communication; Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; Visual and Performing Arts; are designed to provide smaller learning communities where students can develop significant relationships with teachers assigned to that academy. In essence, our academy model reduces a typical high school of 2200 students into one of roughly 400 to 450 students, “A place where everyone knows your name.”
Regardless of which academy a student selects, he/she will receive a solid fundamental education in the core areas such as English, Math, Social Studies, Science and the arts.
The difference between the academies is in the elective credits students can choose throughout their time in high school. Each academy offers certain elective classes focusing on the academic area of that academy. A full range of AP courses and a full complement of electives are available for all students, regardless of their chosen academy.
To connect the academies to the community, Castle View High School pursues partnerships and internships
during their senior year. In this way, students can apply what they learn outside of the school, and can begin learning some of the specific skills they will need as they move beyond high school.
Through inter-disciplinary organization, our model places core subject teachers with elective teachers into academy teams who work to provide relevant learning experiences for each student who has chosen that particular academy.
Our vision is to provide a collaborative environment for teachers to present curriculum, facilitate learning and ensure each student has the skills and aptitude to either enter the work force or continue educational pursuits beyond the walls of Castle View High School.
Individual student interest and relevance is critical to academic success at Castle View.