The 21st Century Academies are part of Olathe Public Schools high school Career Pathways.

• Learn about the Career Pathways options available to explore as a student in high school at Olathe Public Schools. Students can explore a variety of options, including 21st Century Academies, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways, Performing and Visual Arts, and advanced technical programs at Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC).
• Please visit the Olathe Public Schools Career Pathways website for more information.
• Additionally, families may explore a Career Pathways Options interactive site with videos, photos and information about all options available in Olathe Public Schools. Career Pathway High School Options

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The Olathe Public Schools offers 15 unique and innovative 21st Century Academies for high school students. These academies are housed within the district’s five high schools. These innovative, four-year programs allow students to build upon their interests and learn specific knowledge and skills they can apply toward their post-secondary experiences and career fields. The district has a long history of innovative 21st Century Academies dating back to 2003.

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Business

• Business Finance Academy (accounting and wealth management)

Distinguished Scholars

• Distinguished Scholars Academy (language arts, math, political science, science, visual arts)

Engineering, Design and Production

• BioMedical Engineering Academy (engineering global health solutions)
• Design Academy (products, architecture and more)
• Engineering Academy (real world solutions through engineering design)
• Green Tech Academy (energy and sustainability)

Human Health Services

• BioMedical Engineering Academy (engineering solutions for health care needs)
• Medical Professions Academy (genetics, research, human healthcare)
• Sports Medicine and Exercise Science Academy

Media, Communications and Technology

• Computer Science Academy (programming, problem solving, cybersecurity)
• e-Communication Academy (animation, graphic design, video, web)

Public and Human Services

• Civic Leadership Academy (legal studies and public administration)
• Future Educators Academy
• Public Safety Academy (law enforcement and fire rescue)

Sciences

• Animal Health Academy (conservation, veterinary medicine, research)
• Geoscience Academy (earth, ocean, space and the environment)
• Green Tech Academy (energy and sustainability)

Ten of our 15 Academies have a Career and Technical Education pathway embedded in them. This means that when a student completes the requirements of their academy, they will also have completed the coursework necessary to achieve "Completer Status" in a CTE Pathway.

• Career and Technical Education high school pathways are available at all five high schools.
• Career and Technical Education pathways at the Olathe Advanced Technical Center (OATC) are two-year, half-day programs for juniors and seniors.
• 21st Century Academies are four-year transfer programs available at select high school locations.
• 21st Century Academies with Career and Technical Education pathways are aligned to CTE pathway standards, and are transfer programs available at select high school locations.

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