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Callaway High School

Dr. Crystal Hill, Academy Coach
(601) 987-3535

The Academy of Information Technology at Callaway

The pathways of this academy will introduce students to the world of information technology and computer networking. Students will explore this field through the lens of networking principals, programming and coding.   Courses included in this academy are …

• Information Technology Associate I
• Information Technology Associate II
• Work-Based Learning

Students enrolled at the Academy of Information Technology will have the opportunity to engage with academy partners by participating in industry visits, job shadows and internships.  Other educational activities include participation in area and regional leadership conferences, hands-on experience simulating real-world scenarios, interdisciplinary lessons and interactive lessons with local industry professionals. Scholars completing this academy will have gained the knowledge base and experience to perform entry-level computer networking duties.

Lanier High School

Khylah White, Academy Coach
(601) 960-5369

The Academy of Health Services at Lanier High School

The pathways of this academy will introduce students to the science of clinical services, clinical technologies, healthcare support services and gathering and analyzing evidence, documenting facts, and conducting criminal examinations. Scholars of Lanier High School enter the academy as sophomores and continue until graduation. Courses included in this academy are …

• Health Science Core I
• Healthcare and Clinical Services 
• Work-Based Learning or Pharmacy Technician

Students enrolled in the Academy of Health Services have the opportunity to engage with academy partners by participating in industry visits, job shadows and internships.  Other educational activities include field classes at UMMC, symposium workshops, and participation in HOSA conferences and competitions.  Scholars completing the academy will have earned CPR certification and have the opportunity to take national certification exams for EMT and CNA.

Provine High School 

Jannifer Norwood, Academy Coach
(601) 960-5393

The Academy of Business, Marketing and Finance at Provine High School

The pathways of this academy will introduce students to banking, business and marketing. Students will explore business ownership and banking through the lens of business law, finance, marketing, accounting, financial services, contracts, economics, marketing, banking systems, financial technology, money management and foreign and domestic currency, and ethics. Scholars of Provine High School enter this academy as sophomores and continue until graduation. Courses included in the academy are …

• Business, Marketing and Finance I
• ?Business, Marketing and Finance II
• Work-Based Learning 

Students enrolled in the Academy of Business, Marketing and Finance have the opportunity to engage with academy partners by participating in industry visits, job shadows and internships.  Other educational activities include competitions at area and regional DECA conferences, creating your own business, and working as a Hope Credit Union employee in the Provine Hope Credit Union branch office. Scholars completing the academy will have the opportunity to seek or continue employment with Hope Credit Union as a seasonal or full-time employee.

Wingfield High School

Katory, Walker-Williams, Academy Coach
(601) 371-4350

The Academy of Business, Entrepreneurship and Marketing (BEAM) at Wingfield High School

The pathways of this academy will introduce students to banking, business and marketing. Students will explore business ownership and banking through the lens of entrepreneurship, marketing, accounting, business management, contracts, economics, technology integration, financial technology, money management and ethics. Scholars of Wingfield High School enter this academy as sophomores and continue until graduation. Courses included in the academy are …

• Business, Marketing and Finance I
• ?Business, Marketing and Finance II
• Work-Based Learning 

Students enrolled in the Academy of Business, Entrepreneurship and Marketing have the opportunity to engage with academy partners by participating in industry visits, job shadows and internships.  Other educational activities include competitions at area and regional DECA conferences, real-world experience establishing, managing, and advertising a student-led business, creation of a product or service to sell and interdisciplinary lessons. Scholars completing this academy will have earned experience in business ownership and/or sole proprietorship of a small business.