About Southern Ohio Career Academy

Mission Statement

The mission of Southern Ohio Career Academy is to empower students by integrating rigorous classroom instruction with diverse career pathways. The school will champion success beyond high school through preparation for higher education, development of essential life skills and the acquirement of certified occupational and employment skills. Southern Ohio Career Academy will focus its resources to provide every child with every chance to succeed.

The mission of Southern Ohio Career Academy has four components.

1. Prepare students with 21st Century skills to gather and assess information, collaborate, be innovative, think critically, solve problems and promote knowledge, wisdom and understanding which fosters success in our global society.  

2. Build positive relationships with students and families to gain trust and respect while providing an opportunity for active engagement.

3. Create a productive learning environment featuring evidence-based, non-traditional methods of instructional delivery and high expectations that equip students for post-secondary education and/or careers.

4. Provide every student with the opportunity to explore a variety of career pathways and supply them with the academic knowledge, technical and employment skills vital for entry into the workforce of the 21st Century.