Academies

One of the most unique aspects of the Bishop Carroll academic system is our use of Academies. The academies allow our students to delve deeper into a certain subject matter and emerge with a more complete skill set in that area.

ST. CATHERINE OF BOLOGNA FINE ARTS ACADEMY

St. Catherine of Bologna Fine Arts Academy is for students with a strong desire to pursue post-secondary employment and/or a degree in fine arts. By giving students the academics, performance, and faith-based curriculum, they will be prepared to achieve their post-secondary goals and continue being stewards of God’s gifts.

- Course Instructors: Melissa Seiler and Cathy Bachrodt
- Available in spring semester only

ST. JOSEPH CONSTRUCTION SCIENCE AND TRADE ACADEMY

Designed to introduce high school juniors and seniors to the various fields of technical and skill trades such as plumbing, carpentry and more. It focuses on various careers that may not require a four-year college degree but may require a post-secondary vocational or apprenticeship program.

- Course instructor: Brad Carey
- Available in both fall and spring semesters

ST. BENEDICT PROJECT LEAD THE WAY ENGINEERING ACADEMY

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is the leading provider of rigorous and innovative Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education and curricular programs used in middle and high schools across the nation.

- Course Instructor: Russ Pinkerton
- Available in both fall and spring semesters

ST. GIANNA HEALTH ACADEMY

The Health Academy allows selected BCCHS students to attend class and shadow doctors and nurses at Via Christi Hospital.  Students observe surgeries, therapy and other patient care, and complete a college medical terminology course. More information available at www.stgianna.org.

- Course Instructor: Stan May
- Available in both fall and spring semesters

TOM SEILER TEACHING ACADEMY

Named after former BCCHS instructor Tom Seiler, the Teaching Academy is an innovative partnership between Newman University and Bishop Carroll that supports parishes in low-income communities.  The outcome of the Teaching Academy is to achieve a pipeline of teachers for the Catholic community.

- Course Instructor: Alan Schuckman
- Only offered fall semester