Career Explorations: 

• Current 8th or 9th-grade students must apply via magnet application 

• Career Exploration is NOT required to do a level 1 program 

• Students rotate through 4 different areas to learn new skills - this takes place over 1 semester 

  • Students have the ability to earn up to 0.5 elective credits 

• Students are NOT able to select CAT-South classes when registered for classes at their homeschool as we require an application process

  • Once students are accepted CAT-South will reach out to students’ homeschools for schedules to be adjusted 

  • Decision letters & emails are sent out in the spring (April/May)

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Level 1: 

• Current 9th or 10th-grade students must apply via the magnet application 

  • Cosmetology is a 10th grade entry only

  • Academy of Health is an 11th-grade entry only ​

• Students are NOT able to select CAT-South classes when registered for classes at their homeschool as we require an application process

  • Once students are accepted CAT-South will reach out to students’ homeschools for schedules to be adjusted 

  • Decision letters & emails are sent out in the spring (April/May)

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Level 2: 

• Students do NOT need to apply for level 2 courses

  • Instead, students will fill out a letter of intent - school counselor will meet with students during both semesters for this form to be filled out 

• Students are not guaranteed a spot in level 2

  • Their behavior, grade, and attendance in level 1 affects their chances of continuing in the program

• Students are NOT able to select CAT-South classes when registered for classes at their homeschool as we require an application process

  • Once students are accepted CAT-South will reach out to students’ homeschools for schedules to be adjusted 

  • Decision letters & emails are sent out in the spring (April/May)

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Level 3: 

• Cosmetology is the only program with a required level 3

  • They will fill out the same letter of intent that they did for level 2

• It is possible for students to complete a level 3 which would be an independent study 

  • This is determined by the teachers - space needs to be available in the class as well as have curriculum fo the student(s)

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Internships/Work-Baed Learning: 

• Student are able to do an internship or work-based learning in their program  

  • Contact Tom Dickinson, Internship Site Coordinator tdickinson@aacps.org 

• This is not a requirement for students, but its a great opportunity to learn, make money, and make connections with employer