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What is the Academy Model?

All entering 8th graders select an academy based on their interests.  It's kind of like the "houses" of Hogwarts, but students are selected through a lottery process instead of a sorting hat!  Our academies are based on core courses, not electives, and they include:
  • The Academy for Classical Studies
  • The Academy for Design & Technology
  • The Academy for Global Studies
  • The Academy for Science & Innovation
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Why does Austin High follow the academy model?
A three-story urban high school with over 2,000 students can be an intimidating experience for an incoming 14-year-old student. By dividing our students into 4 smaller learning communities based on student interests, we are able to provide a support system for each student that includes a counselor and assistant principal who will follow the students for four years, plus interdisciplinary teams of teachers at the 9th and 10th grade level dedicated to creating curriculum connections that match student interest.

What we love about the academy model:
A team of core subject teachers works to design project-based learning activities that connect to  goals and pillars of learning of each academy. Because they are a smaller team, the teachers get to know their students better, manage calendars to ensure a more balanced workload, and collaborate to find curriculum connections that appeal to their learners’ interests (connecting math and science, for example, or finding similar themes in history, philosophy, and literature). The teaching team works to support each student’s goals and to design signature experiences like inviting in guest speakers or going on learning expeditions that relate to the themes and topics of the academy.

What we love about “Team Austin High”:
Academy courses include English, Social Studies, Math, and Science, but students still have half of their schedule devoted to electives, fine arts, world language, athletics, Career and Technology courses, etc. In elective classes the academies are blended together, so students get to work with people who have varied interests. The academies help define us, but they don’t divide us. Everyone at Austin High can take courses or pursue endorsements in the fields they love – culinary arts, engineering, advanced science and math, our award-winning programs like debate, theater, or music, and so many more!

Read more about the pillars of each academy here: Academies at a Glance and watch this video to learn more about the academy application selection process:

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  • HOME
  • Our Programs
    • Academies >
      • Academies at AHS
      • Academy Admissions Process
      • Academy Websites >
        • Academy for Classical Studies
        • Academy for Global Studies
        • Academy for Design and Technology
        • Academy for Science and Innovation
    • Academic Supports >
      • 504
      • AVID
      • Dyslexia Support
      • G/T
      • MAPS
      • SPARC
      • SPED
    • ELL
    • Advanced Academics >
      • Advanced Placement
      • Dual Credit
      • UT Micromajor
    • Athletics
    • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
    • Core Academics >
      • English/Language Arts
      • Math
      • Science
      • Social Studies
      • World Languages
    • Endorsements
    • Fine Arts
    • FIT
    • Project Lead the Way
    • Student Sharing
  • Our School
    • About Austin High >
      • AHS Brand Guide
      • Campus Map
      • History of AHS
      • Our Location
      • Profile: Mission and Vision
      • School Report Card 2015
    • Accolades
    • Administration
    • Alumni Information >
      • Alumni at AHS >
        • Dedication Day >
          • Hall of Honor Student Steering Committee
          • Maroon Society
        • Hall of Honor >
          • Distinguished Alumni
          • Honored Faculty
          • Honored Veterans
    • Calendars and Schedules >
      • AHS Calendar
      • AISD Calendar
      • Athletic Schedules
      • Bell Schedules
      • Block Schedule (A/B Days)
      • Final Exam Schedule
      • Fundraising Calendar
      • Late Start Days
      • AISD Testing Schedule
      • Principal's Coffee Meetings
    • Campus Advisory Council (CAC)
    • College and Career Center >
      • AISD College & Career Readiness
      • Career Information
    • Counselors
    • Library
    • Staff Directory
  • Parents
    • 3 Initiatives
    • Back the Track
    • Coffee with the Principal
    • Enrollment Info
    • My Training for Parents
    • Parent Education Series
    • PTSA
    • Schedule a Tour
    • School Cash
    • Traffic Routes
    • Volunteer Now!
  • Students
    • 2019-2020 Course Selection
    • Clubs and Activities >
      • Activities and Clubs
      • Student Council
      • Texas Youth & Government
    • Technology >
      • Get Connected to Austin ISD
      • Chromebook Guide
    • Honors and Awards >
      • AP Scholar
      • National Merit
      • Trustee Award
    • How do I...? >
      • Chromebook Guide
      • Final Exam Waiver Information
      • GPA
      • Lunch Menu
      • Parking Permit
      • Schedule Change & Off Periods
      • Secondary School Information Guide
      • Student IDs
      • Textbook Request
      • Transcript Request
      • Tutoring Center
      • VOE for Drivers Ed >
        • Driver's Education Course
    • Seniors Information
    • Student Education Series
    • Summer Assignments
  • Quick Links
    • 2019-2020 Course Selection
    • AHS Calendar
    • Austin ISD Website
    • Bell Schedule
    • Block Schedule
    • Feeder Schools >
      • O. Henry Middle School >
        • Barton Hills Elementary
        • Bryker Woods Elementary
        • Casis Elementary
        • Mathews Elementary
        • Oak Hill Elementary
        • Pease Elementary
        • Zilker Elementary
      • Small Middle School >
        • Oak Hill Elementary
        • Patton Elementary School
    • Naviance/Family Connection
    • Parent/Student Cloud
    • Summer Assignments
    • Weekly Newsletter