Academic OpportunitiesThe Academy for Technology and Academics (ATA)offers 11 Major programs that support student career and post-secondary goals. Students may earn a license or certification in one of our careermajor programs which may reduce or eliminatethe need to take some Post-Secondary classes.Majors include: Automotive, Building Construction,Cosmetology, Culinary, Esthetics, Fire ManagementServices, Digital Art and Design, NursingAssistant (CNA), Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Pre-Med, and Pre-Engineering. ATA courses include Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, CollegePrep classes as well as Dual-Enrollment classes offered through our partnership with Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC). Several Major programs offer a Technical Advanced Placement (TAP) agreement with HGTC which expands the number of course offerings beyond those offered only at ATA.

Entrance RequirementsStudents interested in attending a Major program at the ATA may apply online via the Horry County Schools website in their 10th-grade year so that they may be accepted and attend for both their Junior and Senior year. Some programs may have additional requirements that are in conjunction to state requirements for certifications. Students must adhere to the district’s deadline dates for application submission and return acceptance agreements.

Academic Accomplishments & RecognitionsATA has been rated as the best performing career center in the state of South Carolina. We have a large portion of our Seniors representing the top 10% of their graduating class. We have had students in our clubs and organizations finish first at the state and national level. We have also had visits from the National Department of Education and our very own Lt. Governor in recognition of sustained high performances. Ford Motors recognized our automotive program for their success and performance utilizing their training equipment. We are also the only school in the state to offer the CMAA program and the first to offer the DRONE certification as a course.

ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & ACADEMICS5639 HWY 701, N. | Conway, SC 29526 | Phone: 843-488-6600 | Jayson Powers, Principal

College and Career Ready!

Academy for Teachnolgoy& Academics

Our Mission To ensure that all students that complete a program of study are College and Career Ready upon graduation.

ATHLETICSStudents are eligible to participate in any of the athletic programs offered through their base high school.

FINE ARTSThe Graphic Design and Technology program and the Culinary Art programs both offer an Introduction course as an elective each year.

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS• National Honor Society• National Technical Honor Society • National English Honor Society • National Spanish Honor Society • Beta Club • Key Club.

We also have a Robotics, HOSA, and FBLA teams that compete on the state and national level.

ACADEMY FOR TECHNOLOGY & ACADEMICSVisit us online at: www.horrycountyschools.net/Academy_for_Tech___Academics

639 HWY 701, N. | Conway, SC 29526 | Phone: 843-488-6600 | Jayson Powers, Principal