Burton High School’s Pathways and Partnerships Department collaborates with many stakeholders to provide transformative work-based learning experiences, Career and Technical Education coordination, expository work-based summer programming, and intentional and meaningful professional development designed to elevate the capacity of Burton’s youth to access, navigate, and succeed in their Academies during high school and in their post-secondary pathways.
Burton’s Wall-to-Wall Academies facilitates relationship building by enabling students and teachers to work collaboratively through curriculum that is engaging, contextual, and theme-based. Our Academies capitalize on national networks for educators and industry leaders in aiding us to fulfill the needs of local and global economies.
Academy of Engineering
The Academy of Engineering seeks to develop students in a manner that is highly engaging and uses hands-on, project-based curriculum as a vehicle to promote our students’ success. In doing so, students acquire the key elements and skills of creativity and teamwork essential for engineering and technology-based careers. In the Academy of Engineering, students learn design strategies and principles of engineering using both computer-based modeling and building physical prototypes.
Academy of Health Sciences
The Academy of Health Sciences provides an interdisciplinary academic program to invigorate students in their pursuit to successfully complete the coursework required for college/university matriculation. By providing students with real world experiences, our inspired student leaders are prepared to perform a vital role to the healthcare industry. Through the Academy of Health Sciences, students intern at area hospitals, learn life saving techniques, and medical terminology.
Academy of Arts, Media, and Entertainment
All Burton’s Academy of Arts, Media, and Entertainment students become critical consumers and producers of technology and media. Our inquisitive students learn to apply their skills to serve local and global communities. In the Academy of Arts, Media, and Entertainment, students create video and digital media using technology and computer programming. In addition, we also partner with KALW for radio broadcasting.
Academy of Performing Arts
The Academy of Performing Arts’ mission is to enrich our students’ lives through the study and performance of music. Through ensemble-based learning, AoPA students refine real-world skills, such as critical listening, creativity, discipline, leadership, respect, and collaboration with others. The unique experience of ensemble-based learning fosters a close-knit community of artistically and musically literate citizens. Ultimately, Academy of Performing Arts’ aim is to provide each student with a solid foundation in music, therefore providing tools and competencies for success across virtually all fields and career paths.