Small Learning Communities/Academies
Northridge Academy High School has four Small Learning Communities/ Academies:
9th Grade Bridge / Exploratory Academy- The mission of the Ninth Grade Transition Academy is to provide in-coming Freshmen with basic organizational, study, communication, and career-focus skills to be successful in High School. Students will gain knowledge of the A-G and high school graduation requirements.
Health & Human Development (HHD) Academy- The Health and Human Development Academy (HHD) blends an appreciation for Health and Human Development with the understanding of the learning process, brain-based research, and cognition. Check out the HHD brochure (pdf).
Arts, Media & Communication (AMC) Academy- The Arts, Media and Communication Academy (AMC) emphasizes communication through writing, reading, listening, public speaking, performing, and composing, as well as communication through electronic, digital, creative visual arts and the fine arts. Check out the AMC brochure (pdf).
Careers in Education Academy (CE) -The Careers in Education Academy (CE) empowers students to serve as tomorrow’s leaders in a multicultural society and to encourage and inspire life-long learning in themselves and others. Check out the CE brochure (pdf).
Academy Selection Process - During grade nine, all students belong to a 9th Grade Academy, providing them with the opportunity to explore each academy (small learning community). At the end of their 9th grade year, students select one academy on which they will focus for the 10th through 12th grades. In the academies, students will experience interdisciplinary instruction, projects, internships, and service learning opportunities that are unique to their chosen academy.