The Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology (AACT) is an advanced career technical education academy within the Washoe County School District.  AACT provides the opportunity for students to determine what career or college pathway they want to pursue in post-secondary education.  AACT creates the support structure to ensure students enter a college or profession ready to use all available technology and tools necessary to be the best and brightest in the field.  AACT has been recognized as a top performing school within the Washoe County School District, and it has produced the highest graduation rate for all Northern Nevada High Schools.  For more information on how to get involved with AACT and our amazing programs, please see the contact page.

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Parent Booster Club

AACT’s Parent Booster Club's purpose is to support the academic and career tech student organizations and clubs. This will put you in the know for all AACT activities and events sponsored by volunteer parent boosters and is only $20/year per family.  Click here for the membership form.

Next Meeting: Wednesday, November 13th at 5:30 p.m. in the Compass

Current News and Events

Tutoring Opportunities:
Don’t forget about after school tutoring! Take the opportunity to get some help in academic subjects. Tutoring starts after Enrichment and ends when the bus announcement is made.
  • Monday- Social Studies & Math- Ms. Fralick’s for ACT Test Prep, room 206
  • Tuesday- English- Mrs. Mahr’s for ACT Test Prep, room 430
  • Wednesday- National Honor Society has created an ACT prep using curriculum from Kaplan’s, room 203 until 4pm (unless you are a student who rides a bus)
  • Thursday- Math & Science- Mr. Miller’s room 203
 
*ACT testing is approaching. February 25th all juniors will be taking the ACT along with writing. This is your opportunity to prep and practice for this test:
 
*Join after school tutoring 3-3:30pm
 
*ACT.ORG offers two full length practice tests for free and 36 quizzes to help you prepare.
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Culinary Academy:

8th Grade Open House ~ November 20th at 6 p.m.

The Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology High School (AACT HS) invites prospective 8th Grade students and families to attend their annual Open House November 20, 2019 at 6 pm. The High School Signature Academy Programs application for the 2020-2021 school year will be available on November 12, 2019.

For more information about Signature Academies in WCSD and the application process please visit: https://www.washoeschools.net/Page/2256

Graduation ~ June 11, 2020

Lawlor Events Center...time TBD! Please check the Academics section for more information.

Get Your SENIOR Yearbook Ads ASAP!!

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Senior Yearbook ads are for sale NOW...get your ad ASAP before they are all gone!!
1/2 page ad = $25
Full page ad = $50
Please see the Mrs. Jones the Bookkeeper to pay for your ad.

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