Specialty Academic Programs
Unique learning opportunities at Clarkston Community Schools help connect classroom learning with real-world applications and future career opportunities. Everyone's path is different.
In addition to providing a diverse and robust curriculum, we also support different interests and learning styles with teaching strategies that promote academic and personal success for all students.
Advanced Studies Program
Entering Grades 8-12
About Advanced Studies
The Advanced Studies Program and Diploma Endorsement is designed for students who wish to participate in a continuously rigorous, challenging academic program that will lead to an Advanced Studies Program endorsement at the end of the senior year. Learn more.
Honors Music Certificate Program
Entering Grades 6-12
Enrollment is now closed for the 2019-2020 school year
About the Honors Music Certificate Program
Honors Music Certificate Program
The Clarkston music program is nationally recognized for its level of excellence, integrating leadership skills with the performing arts. Our focus is on: service to the program, outside training, growth over time, and skill achievement. Our honors music certificate program is open to instrumental and vocal students in grades 6-12 who have a desire to develop their ability to be a leader and to become the best student performers they can possibly be. Students will be involved in a rigorous program that both pushes and encourages students to achieve at their highest level. At the completion of the four-year program, students will earn a certificate and graduation cords to showcase their achievement.
The Music Certificate Award Program is open to all Clarkston Community Schools music students, and out-of-district students who meet admission requirements. Learn more about Fine Arts at Clarkston Community Schools. For more information about the Honors Music Certificate Program, email clarkstonmusic@clarkston.k12.mi.us.
Career Immersion Pathways
Entering Grades 8-12
Enrollment is now closed for the 2019-2020 school year
About Career Immersion Pathways
Students are immersed in real-world experiences in career pathways and earn a Career Diploma endorsement at graduation in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, Education, or Marketing. Learn More
Online & Blended Program
Entering Grades K-12
About Online & Blended Learning
Students in grades K-12 may choose from full online schooling or a blended schedule (in school and online). Under this plan, students that reside outside of district boundaries are now eligible to apply for the Online or Blended Programs. Email bipambid@clarkston.k12.mi.us for more information.
Online & Blended Program Overview
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Entering Grades 11-12
About the IB Diploma Programme
The IB Diploma Programme is a comprehensive and challenging pre-university program that demands the best from both motivated students and teachers. The curriculum and pedagogy of IB programmes focus on international perspectives of learning and teaching, while insisting that students fully explore their home culture and language. This sophisticated two-year curriculum covers a wide range of academic subjects and its graduates are welcomed by the world’s leading universities. Learn more.
Clarkston Construction Technology Program
Entering Grades 6-12
Enrollment is now closed for the 2019-2020 school year
About Clarkston Construction Tech
A hands-on STEAM & construction tech curriculum that leads to careers in the skilled trades, construction management, and everything in between. Learn more.
CSMTech Academy Program
Entering Grades 9-12
Enrollment is now closed for the 2019-2020 school year
About CSMTech
CSMTech was founded in 1994, and now enjoys more than 20 years of growth and development. It is a science, mathematics and technology academy (STEM program), where learning is celebrated! It is an integrated program with acceleration within the courses. Students learn technology tools in 9th and 10th grades which carry them through the four-year program. Math and the sciences are taught in an integrated curriculum, demonstrating real world applications and connections. Students who attend this program are excited about math and science and love the atmosphere, that "learning is cool." Learn more.