Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology

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Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology
Location
Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology
380 Edison Way

Reno
,
Nevada 89502

United States
Coordinates 39°30′23″N119°45′17″W / 39.5063°N 119.7548°W / 39.5063; -119.7548
Information
Type Public magnet school
MottoWe Integrate, We Succeed, We Serve
Established2009
School districtWashoe County School District
NCES District ID3200480
PrincipalJason Mattick
Staff28.70 (FTE) [1]
Enrollment530 (2022–23) [1]
Student to teacher ratio18.47 [1]
Color(s)Grey and Maroon   
MascotTrailblazer (formerly a Phoenix)
Rival Earl Wooster High School
Website https://www.washoeschools.net/aact

The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) is a career-tech high school in Reno, Nevada that is a part of the Washoe County School District.

Contents

Academies

The school is divided into seven different fields of study that students can pursue in their high school career. This allows for a wider academic reach and also provides insight into professional fields of work.

Business

Communications Arts and Media

Culinary & Hospitality

Criminal Justice

Medical

Aviation

Fire Science

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Although the Academy does not have sports teams of their own, students have the ability to participate in sports at their zoned high school. However, transportation is the responsibility of the parent and/or student. Currently, approximately 15% of the student body at the Academy participates in football, basketball, soccer, track, cross country, cheerleading, swimming or baseball at their zoned high schools.

Career & Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology is active in SkillsUSA, HOSA and FFA. All Academy students participate in a (CTSO) affiliated with their academy. Through their academy and CTSO, students are eligible for leadership and officer positions, as well as participating in competitions and camps.

Service Learning and Capstone Project

The Academy is committed to connecting students to the community and helping them recognize and embrace their leadership capacity and civic responsibility. All students participate in meaningful service experiences throughout high school, culminating in a capstone project that addresses a community need utilizing their academic/skills knowledge. In total, students must complete a minimum of 66 hours by the end of their senior year.

History

The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology, formerly known as The Regional Technical Institute (RTI), and Glenn Hare became a full-time four-year high school in the fall of 2009.

Inappropriate Student Relation Allegations

On May 17, 2018, Maren Oates, a Communications teacher at The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology, was booked into county jail under "allegations that a District employee engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a student." [2] She was placed on administrative leave and held on a $20,000 bond at the Washoe County Jail.

References

  1. 1 2 3 "ACADEMY OF ARTS CAREERS & TECH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  2. ↑ "School Employee Pleads Guilty to Inappropriate Relations with Student". www.ktvn.com. May 18, 2018.
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