CAAB Academy

Benefits of the Pathway Program Career Academies make the connection to college and a career. Students can choose a pathway early, getting a great education and developing a skill. Students can earn industry certifications while in high school which makes them more valuable in the workforce. Career Academies make learning fun and relevant to a student’s future. The global economy of today requires students that have new academic talents and workplace skills. Career Academies provide meaningful education reform through cohort scheduling, academic and technical integration, and connections with business and industry. Career Academies effectively connect students to college and careers and improve their achievements in the classroom.

Career Academies are making a difference in the community by preparing students to be future leaders who are academically talented and driven to solve the most challenging issues facing our community.

CAAB Academy Culinary Arts Forestry & Horticulture Business The Arts

Culinary Arts Course Description The program is designed to provide students with hands-on experiences and opportunities to assist planning menus, food preparation, and catering of school and local community events. In addition, students are exposed to all the different careers in the foodservice industry. Any student successfully completing the program can take the National ProStart Certificate of Achievement Examination.

Careers Associated with Culinary Arts Chef/Cook Caterer Dietician/Nutritionist Culinary Instructor/Teacher Baker/Pastry Chef Entrepreneur Restaurant Manager Food Scientist – Research & Development

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Forestry Course Description Forestry I is designed to introduce students to the forestry industry in Mississippi. This class provides instruction on forest careers and leadership thru FFA (student organization), forest safety, tree growth and development, dendrology, surveying and mapping, tree and log measurements and modern forest management. Forestry II provides instruction on forest management, timber cruising, marketing and harvesting methods, reforestation, fire management, and forest pests. Two (2) science credits are awarded upon successful completion of this program. FFA student organization

Careers Associated with Forestry Forest Ranger Forest Geneticists Forestry Commission Logging/ Timber Cruising Timber Sales Ecology Wood Technology Geographer

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Horticulture Course Description This course prepares students for entry-level employment or continuing education in a wide variety of fields in the horticulture industry. Course activities include laboratory experiences at school, and work-based learning in the field such as field trips. Topics covered include plant structure and growth, plant propagation, pest management, floristry, greenhouse crops and management, aeroculture, landscaping, design & installation, and turf grass management. Two (2) science credits are awarded upon successful completion of this program. FFA student organization

Careers Associated with Horticulture Horticulture Specialist Florist/Floral Design Landscaper Turf Manager Instructor/Teacher Botanist Aquaculture Specialist Research & Development

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Business Course Description Business Fundamentals is an introduction to business, and marketing fundamentals, communication. Major topics of study are business management, business law, and personal finance. Upon successful completion, students will receive .5 credit in Economics. Management focuses on the development of an extensive business plan that includes areas of business, communication, procedures and operations, security, and computer applications needed in order to operate a successful business. Students will develop skills toward meeting requirements for Microsoft Office Specialist Certification.

Career Associated with Business Entrepreneur Office Manager Receptionist Bookkeeper Accountant Wholesale or Retail Buyer Budget, cost or systems analyst Insurance Agent Banker/Loan Officer

Business Pics

Fine Arts Courses Offered Art II, III, IV Marching Band Symphonic Band Advanced Drama Show Choir

Career Associated with Fine Arts Fashion Designer Film Director Graphic Designer Interior Designer Music Video Director Photographer Recording Engineer Sound Effects Designer/Technician Toy Designer University Professor Urban Planner Actor Architectural Illustrator Artist Band Director Billboard Designer Cartoonist Choreographer Cinematographer Composer Costume Designer

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Elective Courses Associated with CAAB Academy Spanish Nutrition & Wellness Botany Pottery Drug/Safety Ed Business Communication Technical Writing Earth Science Entrepreneurship Environmental Science Marketing Essentials Oral Communication