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  • High School Transformation

    865 PresserWalking across the graduation stage is a tremendous milestone for KCS students, but we also want them to be prepared for what comes next:

    • Enrolling in postsecondary studies;
    • Enlisting in service to their country; or
    • Finding Employment in a high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand profession, with an Entrepreneurial mindset.

    KCS worked with Ford Next Generation Learning (Ford NGL) to foster a community conversation about college and career preparedness and equipping students for life after graduation. This process was convened and funded by Knox Education Foundation.

    What’s the strategy?


    By creating career-themed academies at district high schools, the 865 Academies initiative will allow students to:

    • Participate in authentic, work-based learning;
    • Receive opportunities for job shadows and other career exploration activities;
    • Work closely with professionals in their field of interest; and
    • Create stronger connections between classroom knowledge and workplace success.

     

  • Cohort 1
    launched fall 2022

    • Austin-East Magnet High (Español)
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Entrepreneurship and Professional Services
      • Academy of Health Science and STEM
    • Bearden High (Español)
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Business, Leadership, and Communications
      • Academy of Health, Human Science, and Services
      • Academy of 
    • Central High (Español)
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Automotive Services and Technology
      • Academy of Business and Design
      • Academy of Health and Life Sciences
    • Farragut High (Español)
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Agriculture, Construction, and Leadership
      • Academy of Business
      • Academy of Health and Human Services
      • Academy of STEM and Design
    • Fulton High (Español)
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Communications
      • Academy of Health and Human Services
      • Academy of Public Service
    • Hardin Valley Academy (Español)
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Business and Law
      • Academy of Health Science
      • Academy of Liberal Arts, Communication, and Design
      • Academy of STEM
    • Karns High (Español)
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Business and Entrepreneurship
      • Academy of Creative and Technical Innovation
      • Academy of Health Science and Human Services
    • L&N STEM Academy (Español)
      • Freshman Academy
      • School of Advanced Inquiry
      • School of Computational Science and Cybersecurity
      • School of Design Thinking
      • School of Physics, Mechanics, and Engineering

  • Cohort 2
    launched fall 2023

    • Carter High
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Engineering and Manufacturing
      • Academy of Communications and Health
    • South-Doyle High
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Business and Health Science
      • Academy of Engineering and Fabrication

     

    Cohort 3
    launched fall 2024

    • Gibbs High
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Business, Health, and Professional Services
      • Academy of Technology, Engineering, and Design
    • Halls High
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Engineering, Manufacturing, and Transportation
      • Academy of Entrepreneurship and Skilled Services
      • Academy of Life Sciences
    • Powell High
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Commerce and Transportation
      • Academy of Digital Creation and Design
      • Academy of Health Science and Human Services
    • West High
      • Freshman Academy
      • Academy of Global Commerce and Communication
      • Academy of Health Science and Human Services
      • Academy of Creative and Technical Innovation

  • Partner With Us

    Is your business or organization interested in being a partner of The 865 Academies? We have a great team to guide you through the process, and partnership opportunities include:

    • Serving as a guest speaker in a Freshman Seminar class;
    • Hosting a sophomore industry experience; or
    • Hosting an externship for high school teachers.

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    Questions?

    More information about this initiative is available in our Frequently Asked Questions.