Welcome to the John Adams College and Career Academy
At the new John Adams College & Career Academy, students will connect learning with their passions and professional aspirations to prepare for their future—whether that means college, a career licensing program or other post-secondary options. With an innovative, technology-rich learning environment at their fingertips, JACCA students will have the tools to explore career opportunities and various pathways to college.
JACCA students will:
Participate in the AVID program, where they will receive the additional academic, social, and emotional support that will help them succeed in rigorous courses
Explore a variety of careers and map out a personalized career pathway plan for their 4-year experience
Shadow professionals working in high-demand fields for skilled and talented people
Research and visit colleges and universities and prepare to apply and succeed
Have the option to engage in one of three pathways: Information Technology, Law & Social Justice, or College & Career
An emphasis on experiential learning, college exploration and opportunities to obtain career credentials will ensure that JACCA students graduate confident and well-prepared for the next steps in their educational and professional journeys.
May 21, 2025 by Remi Murrey, News 5 Cleveland - Graduation season is here, and the Cleveland Council of Black Colleges Alumni Association helped students get ready through a special occasion called HBCU Bound Day 2025, to support those heading to Historically Black Colleges and Universities this Fall.
05/07/2025 The Cleveland Observer - Quelina Jordan-Shaw, a high school teacher at Cleveland Metropolitan Remote School, has been selected as a 2025 Fund for Teachers Fellow. She will receive a $4,964 grant to travel to Ghana this summer, where she will study how schools there teach career and entrepreneurship education.
CMSD is gathering feedback from high school students, staff, families, and partners to assess and improve Workforce Readiness and Career & Technical Education (CTE) programming. Your input is essential in helping us evaluate current programs and determine how to better support students in preparing for college and careers.