Jack E. Singley Academy
School Principal | Robbin Wall |
Grade levels | 9 - 12 |
Founded | 2001 |
School type | Public school, Career based (U.S.) |
Location | Irving, Texas, United States |
Campus surroundings | North Lake College |
Mascot | None. |
School colors | Black, Silver and White |
The Academy of Irving ISD is a career oriented public high school in Irving, Texas. It differs from other high schools in that basic positions are taught beginning at the 9th grade level(6 different broad career cluster options offered) among other common subjects, these career studies advance as the student progresses and branches out into more specific careers in that cluster. The Academy also does not have some fine arts programs such as band and theater arts and lacks an athletics department, although students may choose to be involved in these at any of the other three high school campuses. This is mainly due to the fact that The Academy was built largely for career-based classes only and does not have any athletics facilities.
Technology Program
The Academy was the pilot school for the Irving ISD technology program. While there are some concerns over effectiveness of the program in the other high schools, in some eyes the Academy is considered a success, in part because of teachers at the school embracing the technology more readily.[1]