• Knightdale HS Career Academy Application
• AAST Course Recommendations
• AAST 10th Grade Registration Checklist
• AAST 11th Grade Registration Checklist
  

The Academy of Applied Science Technology is a personalized small learning community within Knightdale High School. Students complete academy requirements during the regular school day, with the exception of work internships. Academy students may also participate in required and elective classes outside of the academy, as well as other activities such as clubs and sports.

AAST Course Pathways
Students can follow four different Course Pathways in the Academy of Applied Science Technology:

• Agricultural Science Technologies – Animal Science
• Agricultural Science Technologies – Plant Science
  
• Pharmaceutical Science Technologies
  
• Food Science Technologies
  

Academy students normally take a mix of two or three academy courses each year and the rest academic or other elective courses. Academy courses are designed to show students how their subjects relate to each other and the career field.

WHY SHOULD I JOIN AAST?

• To gain real world experience in the applied sciences
• To create opportunities for individual growth
• To gain practical work experience
• To receive special recognition at graduation
• To have the opportunity to learn with others who share the same interests
• To have leadership, service, and extra-curricular activities listed on their college and/or job application

WHO CAN JOIN?
Any rising 10th grader is eligible to join the Academy of Applied Science Technology. Students should pass their 9th grade science class with a “C” or better. Teacher recommendations will also be considered when applying.

Students who are admitted to the academy will begin taking a sophomore-level career / academic cohort class to show the applications of academics in real-world situations. After investigating their career interests and completing an entry level academy course, students agree to commit to the academy for the remainder of their academic career at KHS. This commitment will culminate in an internship their senior year at a local business to see how all of their studies apply in a “real world” situation.

WHAT IF I WANT OUT?
At the end of the student’s sophomore year, any student may decide to “opt-out” of the academy. In this phase of the academy, students commit to completing a 180-hour internship their senior year.

HOW DO I APPLY?
Application packets are available in Mr. Duncan’s office (Rm 2619), any science teacher’s classroom, the KHS media center, and on the school website at http://knightdalehs.wcpss.net/careeracademy/.

• Knightdale HS Career Academy Application