1. CAAB Academy

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. CAAB Academy
Culinary Arts
Forestry & Horticulture
Business
The Arts

6. 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.

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

8. Culinary Arts Pics

9. 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

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

11. Forestry Pics

12. 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

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

14. Horticulture Pics

15. 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.

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

17. Business Pics

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

19. 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

20. Fine Arts Pics
GCHS

21. 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