formerly comprised of two academies:  Communications, Law and Military Science and Creative and Performing Arts. 

The SGPHS Academy concept provides students with a sense of belonging and the opportunity to explore their interests and aptitudes while receiving a solid foundation in academics.  The goals of the Academies are to open a student's mind to relevancy of academic courses and to show how high standards relate to career success.  In addition to the essential academics elements, students will develop knowledge regarding careers where they may best utilize their talents and aptitudes. Additionally, they are given specific guidance planning related to post-secondary opportunities in the current job market, military, colleges, technical school and/or a combination of these options.  The five academies are designed to address the broad spectrum of student interest and career possibilities and provide transferable skills.

This academy emcompasses a vareity of courses for students who are interested in preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs; interested in executing governmental functions to include governance, national security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation, regulation, and management administration at the local, state and federal levels.  Students who are intereed in careers in planning, managing, and providing legal, public safety, protective services and homeland security, including professional and technical support services, will also benefit from this academy.  Other careers fields include planning, managing and providing education and training services and related learning support services.