We expect that 80% of graduates will earn a living wage within one year of graduation, according to the MIT living wage calculator for an adult living in Atlanta, Georgia.

Utilizing Accelerated Career Diploma, flexible scheduling, online learning and other health sciences dual enrollment options ACA provides students the opportunity to enter the workforce part-time as skilled professionals after 10th grade while they finish their high school diploma.

Students that select their area of study by 10th grade, will be able to complete a career pathway by graduation. They will be prepared to enter the workforce full-time in professional careers that earn a living wage. Students may choose to continue in post secondary degrees and certificates that will advance their careers and earnings.

We will focus on the EPIC design model to provide:

Educational Experiences

Participating in rich, authentic learning experiences builds background knowledge and increases student achievement with a specific focus on healthcare. These include:

  • Community service projects 

  • Simulation Lab experiences

  • Internships and work based learning experiences

Practical, Problem Based Curriculum

Teaches students a solution based approach designed around real world challenges and relevant learning. Students:

  • Learn effective communication and collaborative

  • Develop critical thinking, problem solving, and work based competencies

Individualized Learning

Individualized Learning honors learner differences and allows the educator and learner to co-plan an individualized healthcare pathway. 

  • Every student sets personal goals and creates a plan to achieve them.

  • Every teacher is a personal coach to provide assistance and resources. 

  • High school pathways, CTAE, dual enrollment, work based learning, and virtual options provide maximum flexibility. 

Competency Based Assessment

Students earn credit by demonstrating mastery of the content. Competency-based education helps achieve greater equity, foster deeper learning, or to create a system of continuous improvement.

Accelerated Career Diploma Pathway Examples

Complete nine high school Courses: 

2 English 2 Social Studies. 2 Science 1 Health / PE  2 Math

AND Complete ANY of the following Technical College Credentials: 

  • Any one Associate Degree

    • Health Information Management Technology 

    • Nursing

    • Pharmacy Technology 

    • Physical Therapist Assistant 

    • Radiologic Technology

  • Any one Diploma Program  

    • Health Information Coding

    • Medical Assisting

    • Pharmacy Assistant

  • 2 Technical Certificates of Credit 

    • Nurse Aide

    • Geriatric Care Assistant 

    • Phlebotomy Technology Specialist 

    • Phlebotomy Technician 

    • Residential Care Attendant

Potential Pathways from an Accelerated Career Diploma to a Bachelor’s Degree