NAF graduation ceremony honored more than 400 seniors

On Tuesday, April 18, the Career Education and Workforce Partnerships Department hosted the Dallas ISD NAF Senior Recognition Ceremony.  The ceremony honored seniors who have completed a program of study in a NAF academy and demonstrated academic excellence in Dallas ISD’s Career and Technical Education programs. The event recognized more than 400 students representing high schools across the district.

The Dallas ISD NAF program supports students in their pursuit towards college or career. The program provides students and their families with resources and opportunities that promote academic, social, and postsecondary success following graduation.

The NAF graduation ceremony happened Tuesday, April 18.

Tiffany Cason, Dallas market president for Capital One, served as the event keynote speaker. She encouraged the students to put in the extra work, make connections, dream big and take chances.

Tiffany Cason of Capitol One served as the keynote speaker of the NAF graduation ceremony

Small learning communities

NAF academies are designed as small learning communities within larger schools or as stand-alone public high schools. NAF currently has academies in 36 states including DC and the US Virgin Islands. Academies in the NAF Network are formed around one of five career industries with strong employment opportunities and growth.  In addition to core academic courses, students take industry-specific classes related to these themes as well as participate in work-based learning activities to put their lessons into action.

NAF academies are themed.  The themes are:

-          Academies of Engineering

-          Academies of Finance

-          Academies of Health Sciences

-          Academies of Hospitality and Tourism

-          Academies of Information Technology

Almost 7,000 Dallas ISD students are served through NAF programs.

Dallas ISD NAF Academies include:

1. Bryan Adams: Academy of Engineering
2. Bryan Adams: Academy of Health Sciences
3. W.H. Adamson: Academy of Finance
4. W.H. Adamson: Academy of Health Sciences
5. David W. Carter: Academy of Information Technology
6. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Engineering
7. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Finance
8. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Health Sciences
9. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
10. Emmett J. Conrad: Academy of Information Technology
11. Hillcrest: Academy of Engineering
12. Innovation, Design, Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA): Academy of Finance
13. Thomas Jefferson: Academy of Engineering
14. Thomas Jefferson: Academy of Finance
15. Thomas Jefferson: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
16. Justin F. Kimball: Academy of Engineering
17. Justin F. Kimball: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
18. Lincoln High School: Academy of Engineering
19. James Madison: Academy of Information Technology
20. North Dallas: Academy of Engineering
21. North Dallas: Academy of Finance
22. North Dallas: Academy of Information Technology
23. Franklin D. Roosevelt: Academy of Health Sciences
24. School of Science And Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center: Academy of Engineering
25. Skyline: Academy of Engineering
26. Skyline: Academy of Finance
27. Skyline: Academy of Health Sciences
28. Skyline: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
29. Skyline: Academy of Information Technology
30. South Oak Cliff: Academy of Information Technology
31. South Oak Cliff: Academy of Engineering
32. H. Grady Spruce: Academy of Engineering
33. H. Grady Spruce: Academy of Finance
34. H. Grady Spruce: Academy of Information Technology
35. Sunset: Academy of Finance
36. Sunset: Academy of Health Sciences
37. W.T. White: Academy Of Engineering
38. Wilmer-Hutchins: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
39. Wilmer-Hutchins: Academy of Information Technology
40. Woodrow Wilson: Academy of Engineering
41. Woodrow Wilson: Academy of Finance
42. Woodrow Wilson: Academy of Hospitality and Tourism