WorkReady is a 60-hour, program that develops seven standards associated with soft skills and work readiness. We have partnered with Augusta CareerCenter and the National Retail Foundation to identify and work towards specific workforce pathway components including resume writing, interviewing, and portfolio completion. This class is offered in person with assignments to be completed online. Class meets Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Please call 207-626-2470 to schedule a CASAS assessment and for more information.

Winter outdoor education embraces the magic of Maine winters. Snowshoe, nature journaling, GPS/geocache, and foraging basics through various Augusta city parks. Academic students only.

This class will examine the structure of American government, comparing it with other global systems. We'll explore America's founding documents and their ongoing influence on policies and contemporary issues. The course will trace the origins of the U.S. Democratic Republic and its impact on federal regulations and Supreme Court decisions. We'll also study the balance of power envisioned by the framers and how issues like PFAS in Maine relate to national policies. Finally, we'll explore federalism and the interaction between local, state, and national governments. Academic students only.

The Personal Finance course is required for students seeking a high school diploma at AACE. Students will learn how to manage their money, be wise with insurance, and invest and save for their future.

Emerging Math covers addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Other topics include place value understanding, basic geometry, ratios and rates, and interpreting expressions, equations, and patterns.

Learn how to get the most out of Microsoft Excel 2016. Students will learn how to create formulas and use the many built-in functions of Excel. They will also learn how to format worksheets, create and edit charts, analyze data using formulas, manage and analyze data using tables, automate worksheet tasks, enhance charts, perform What-if analysis, and create PivotTables.

Learn how to exploit all of the features of Microsoft Word 2016 to make your documents amazing. Students will learn to add tables, format text, create templates, add references, create graphics, build forms, and more.

For HSD and Enrichment students. Through the online Northstar Digital Literacy program, students will learn how to navigate, create, troubleshoot, and interact with others professionally in online work. Students take proctored exams for each of the 12 required modules.