• Entrepreneurship/Leadership Pathway
• Sports Marketing & Entertainment Pathway
• Sports Medicine Pathway
• Graphic Arts Pathway
• Teaching as a Profession Pathway
• Early Childhood Education Pathway
• Criminal Investigations (CSI)/Forensic Science Pathway
• Translation Program
• Comprehensive Degree Program

Click here to learn more about each of our pathways.

The full slate of athletic options are in development now, and will be formed in part by the interests of the students who register with The Dalton Academy. We will have a soccer team, as the new soccer field at the school will be the only regulation field in the city of Dalton. Any student planning to register at The Dalton Academy for the Fall 2021 school year who has a specific sport they would like to play, can notify our team at matt.mederios@dalton.k12.ga.us. Additional sports will be announced as they are confirmed. Stay tuned!

The full slate of extracurricular activities are in development, and will be formed in part by the interests of the students who register for The Dalton Academy. Additional clubs and activities will be announced as they are confirmed. Stay tuned!

Dalton Public School System is offering an innovative grade alignment, which allows students in the district to attend their zoned elementary schools, then all students in the district study together at Hammond Creek Middle School for 2 years (6-7 grade), and move together to Dalton Junior High for another 2 years (8-9 grade). Once 9th

grade is completed, students choose which 10-12 school to attend based on their chosen pathway and post-high school plan, as well as the sports, clubs and environment offered at each 10-12 school.

There are two key reasons for the timeline.

First, based on GHSSA rules, each 9th grade Dalton Public School System student will be registered to the 10-12 High School of their choice for purposes of sports eligibility. Registered students will have the option to switch schools one time and retain their eligibility for play in that school year. A second registration change would bring a one-year moratorium on athletic participation.

Second, the timing allows students to select their college / career pathway and begin the sequence of coursework to earn a pathway completion seal on their high school diploma. Research shows when students are able to connect their high school coursework to their career aspirations, they are significantly more engaged in their education. Our goal is to keep engagement high among our students!

The Dalton Academy will offer the same high quality education and spirit of excellence that we have all come to expect from Dalton High School. We will be led by a team of award-winning teachers and administrators whose #1 goal every day will be creating the best opportunities for every child in our classrooms to succeed – at school and at life. And you will see almost $5 million of cutting edge technology and education space as you walk through the halls and classrooms of the school.

You will see a few differences in the two schools, including:

• The Dalton Academy will offer a smaller, more intimate learning environment for students. The campus and the classrooms will create more focused and individualized learning opportunities.
• The Dalton Academy has created a full slate of unique pathway and program opportunities for students to begin their targeted college and career pathways. The options at The Dalton Academy are different from the pathways offered at Dalton High School.
• Joining a new school on the first day gives students and families an opportunity to shape the culture and programs the school offers students for years to come.

Based on GHSSA rules, each 9th grade Dalton Public School System student will be registered to the 10-12 High School of their choice for purposes of sports eligibility. Registered students will have the option to switch schools one time and retain their eligibility to play in their new school for that school year. A second registration change would bring a one-year moratorium on athletic participation. Students are only permitted to participate in athletics at the school at which they are registered.

In addition to a full slate of AP classes, students at The Dalton Academy will have opportunities to participate in Dual Enrollment classes with Dalton State College and/or Georgia Northwestern Technical College. Taking dual enrollment classes allows high school students to earn college credits at no cost, giving them a head start on their college education and career.

International Baccalaureate (IB) courses will still only be available at Dalton High School.

In addition to the specific college and career pathways, The Dalton Academy will offer a comprehensive curriculum for students. The curriculum will include core content area classes in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.