Academies & Academics

Academics and Academies

 

Dual Enrollment

Maplewood offers a variety of dual enrollment opportunities for students to receive college credits while in high school. Students who enter Maplewood will receive an education that is proven to be rigorous and transformative. Throughout the school year, students are exposed to college and career pathways and opportunities beginning their 9th grade year.

  • Nashville State Community College
  • Spelman College
  • Howard University
  • TCAT Nashville
  • Tennessee State University
  • AP Honors Courses
  • Stanford

Academies

Our career academy pathways provide a clear thorough line for students to apply their learning to real world experiences, while earning industry certifications.  

Maplewood is one of twelve high schools that make up the Academies of Nashville. Students have a choice of different academies offering a practical, hands-on approach to learning in fields that interest them ranging from engineering to healthcare. The Academies empower students through career exposure so they can make timely, informed decisions and discover their true passions while earning early college credit and nationally recognized industry certifications.

Freshman Academy

All 9th-grade students begin in Freshman Academy. In Freshman AVID, students will begin to plan for life after high school and learn about the career pathways offered at Maplewood High School. Every 9th Grader in the district has the opportunity to attend the MNPS Career Exploration Fair at the Music City Center each fall semester where they can meet with over 400 local industry leaders to build relationships and make connections for their futures.

Which Academy Will You Choose?