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Career Academies are high school based “schools-within-schools.” This business-driven model incorporates a number of innovative features, including a family-like atmosphere, integration of academic and career related curriculum, and involvement of employers in a number of roles. The academies have been shown to have positive impact on school performance, including attendance, credits, Grades and graduation rates.
The Career Academy models features:
- College preparation academic coursework that is coordinated with a career focus.
- A small group of teachers who work as a team to plan and manage the program.
- A variety of motivation al activities, including parental and business partner support, a well-developed reward structure, guest speakers, field trips, mentors, job shadowing, work site experiences, community service projects, advanced credit opportunities, and regular monitoring of progress with feedback to students.
- A focus that continues beyond high school and into college, technical training and work.
The Career Academies located at Robert E. Lee, Andrew Jackson, William Raines, Wolfson, Frank H. Peterson and A. Philip Randolph are also magnet programs and students apply through the regular magnet application process. The Career Academies housed at Baldwin, Englewood, N.B. Forrest, First Coast, Duncan Fletcher, Mandarin, Terry Parker, Jean Ribault, Sandalwood, and Edward H. White high schools are not magnet programs but may have openings for students from other high schools, after accommodating neighborhood students. Applications for these programs may be obtained at www.duvalchoice.com.
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The deadline to apply for a non-magnet Career Academy program is Friday, May 29, 2009.
Note: Transportation is not provided to the non-magnet Career Academy programs.
Baldwin Middle-Senior High School
291 Mill Street West
Baldwin, FL 32234
904.266.1200
www.duvalschools.org/bmsh/
EX.C.I.T.E. (Expediting Careers In Teacher Education) Academy
The EX.C.I.T.E. Academy starts students on a career path in education by providing them with the skills, training, and instruction needed to facilitate a cross-over into their own post-secondary schooling. The academy also supports students in becoming confident, proficient, and dedicated to the mission of learning, with the vision that Baldwin students will become top-notch educators in our community. Students in this academy gain teacher-like career practice through a rigorous curriculum and various field experiences.
Special Information: Primary entry point for this academy is Grade 9. Openings are available only after neighborhood students are placed.
Lead Teacher Contact: Nancy Ballard at ballardn@duvalschools.org or 904.266.1200,ext.187
Englewood High School
4412 Barnes Road
Jacksonville, FL 32207
904.739.5212
www.duvalschools.org/ehs/
B.E.A.M. (Building, Engineering, Architecture, Manufacturing) Academy
The B.E.A.M. Academy prepares students for postsecondary education and careers in the building, engineering, architecture and manufacturing industries. Academic classes with a career-related theme are designed to give students a rigorous and relevant learning experience. The curriculum includes hands-on assignments and the opportunity to actually build several structures, including a miniature house. Students also gain valuable and useful knowledge through job shadows, apprenticeships, and internships with local businesses. The Florida Home Builders Association, FCCJ, and SkillsUSA will award scholarships to deserving students who are interested in pursuing postsecondary degrees or certificates.
Special Information: Accelerated Learning Center-Monday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Openings for students entering 9th and 10th grades.
Lead Teacher Contact: Becky Cray, 739-5212, ext. 222 or email crayr@duvalschools.org
First Coast High School
590 Duval Station Road
Jacksonville, FL 32218
904.757.0080
www.duvalschools.org/fch
International Trade Career Academy
Students will be exposed to careers and businesses involved in the planning, managing, and global movement of people, materials and products by road, air, rail and water. The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) serves as a business partner in this academy.
Tour Dates: April 27, 30 and May 7, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Special Information: Accepting applications for 9th grade students; limited openings after neighborhood students are placed.
Lead Contact Teacher: Andy Dillhyon, 757.0080, ext. 146 or dilljyon@duvalschools.org
Duncan Fletcher High School
700 Seagate Avenue
Neptune Beach, FL 32266
904.247.5905
www.duvalschools.org/fhs/
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism will educate students to meet the exciting, ever-changing and growing global hospitality and tourism industry. The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the past 25 years with our beaches community providing a wide range of job opportunities in areas such as lodging, food service, resorts services and recreation. Exciting career opportunities directly out of high school include front desk clerk, reservationist, and tour guide. After completion of a two year degree, job options may include assistant manager in operations and customer service related jobs. A four year degree in this industry extends job opportunities to include manager for food/beverage services, lodging, travel and tourism, recreation, amusements and attractions.
Lead Teacher Contact: Mary Hayes, hayesm@duvalschools.org or call 247.5905, ext. 1508
Nathan B. Forrest High School
5530 Firestone Road
Jacksonville, FL 32244
904.573.1170
http://www.duvalschools.org/forrest
Education and Training Services Academy
If you are creative, motivated, like working with others, enjoy taking leadership responsibility and are interested in the exciting fields of education and training, this is the program for you! Students will participate in leadership and career related activities while studying together in core classes with a dedicated team of academy teachers. In addition to a challenging academic and career curriculum, you will participate in team building activities, field experiences, and community service projects. You can prepare for future college experiences while participating in the total high school program of academics, athletics, and the arts.
Special Information: Accepting applications for 9th grade students; limited openings after neighborhood students are placed.
Lead Contact Teacher: Marc Sitowicz and Beth Pecarek, 573.1170 or email sitowitzm@duvalschools.org or pecareke@duvalschools.org
Mandarin High School
4831 Greenland Road
Jacksonville, FL 32258
904.260.3911
www.duvalschools.org/mhs
Center for Medical Studies
The Center for Medical Studies at Mandarin High School partners with Baptist Hospital South and an exemplary board of community medical institutions to offer a career and academic pathway focused on the field of health and medical sciences. The center functions as a small learning community within the school and integrates academic classes and medical courses with life skills and applications. Students actively engage with area medical institutions, businesses, colleges, and medical mentors throughout their high school experience. Field experiences, competitions, community service, and myriad guest speakers augment instructions. A replicated hospital lab class with a licensed nurse instructor comprises the nucleus of the academy.
Lead Contact Teacher: Gara Leen, 260.3911 or robertsg1@duvalschools.org
Terry Parker High School
7301 Parker School Road
Jacksonville, FL 32211
904.720.1650
www.duvalschools.org/tphs
International Business Academy
Three pathways are available to students in this academy. First, the International Business pathway focuses on business principles in the global economy. Representative course work includes accounting applications, international business systems, and international finance and law. Upon academy completion, students will be qualified for jobs as manager trainees and information technology assistants. Second, in the Hospitality and Tourism pathway, representative coursework includes computer technology for travel and tourism, marketing management for travel and tourism, and introduction to hospitality and tourism. Upon academy completion, students will be qualified for jobs as guest service agents and travel and destination specialists. Third, in the Culinary Arts pathway, academic and technical studies are integrated, emphasizing and building proficiency in food production and cooking, cost control, nutrition, workplace safety, catering and menu development. A school-site restaurant emphasizes restaurant management. Completion of the academic courses leads to academic opportunities at four-year colleges, community colleges, and schools for specialized instruction, as well as certification in some areas. All academy students work to qualify for Bright Futures, Gold Medallion, and Gold Seal Diploma scholarships.
Special Information: Limited openings for 9th grade after neighborhood students are placed; active participation begins in 10th grade.
Lead Teacher Contact: Brenda Brown, brownb4@duvalschools.org and Phyleshia Jones at jonesp2@duvalschools.org or call 720.1650, ext. 115 or 434.6686
Academy of Coastal and Environmental Sciences (ACES)
There is a pathway on water resources available to students of this academy. Students completing the Academy of Coastal and Environmental Sciences are prepared to enter advanced training and education as well as post graduation employment in specialized fields of environmental sciences or businesses. Whether as college graduates or as trainees, Terry Parker students will use their broad, transferable knowledge gained from environmental studies to participate in industry planning, management, finance, technology, and labor uses, as well as community health, safety, and environmental issues. Content includes knowledge of government regulations, ecosystem awareness including land, air, and water resources, sampling and safety procedures, as well as compliance in monitoring and quality assurance procedures. Instruction emphasizes field experiences centering on the coastal salt marsh and aquatic ecosystems of the National Park Service's Timucuan Preserve and Fort Caroline National Monument areas. Students collaborate with Park Service naturalists, Jacksonville University professors, and Terry Parker faculty to develop and implement hands-on projects that simulate real-world scientific research. All academy students work to qualify for Bright Futures, Gold Medallion, and Gold Seal Diploma scholarships.
Lead Contact Teacher: Dwayne Rogers rogersm@duvalschools.org or call 720.1650, ext. 222
Jean Ribault High School
3701 Winton Drive
Jacksonville, FL 32208
904.924.3092
www.duvalschools.org/rhs/
The Academy of Business and Finance
The Academy of Business and Finance is structured to nurture supportive student/teacher relationships, strong parental involvement and innovative partnerships with local businesses and post-secondary institutions. The academy offers a course outline that includes Financial Computing, Financial Operations/AP Micro, Financial Accounting, and Financial Planning. Students study the major functions of banks and the role of the Federal Reserve System and learn to use professional software to create documents, business reports and multimedia presentations. An emphasis is placed on mastering the accounting cycle. Students learn to prepare and interpret financial statements and are taught to use Quickbooks accounting software. Students also have an opportunity to participate in a Financial Internship during the summer following their junior year, providing students with the opportunity to demonstrate public relations, communications and technical skills necessary for employment in the financial services industry. Students may continue their internship through cooperative education (on-the-job-training) as a part-time employee during their senior year.
Lead Contact Information: Alfred Aviles, avilesa@duvalschools.org , 924.3092, ext. 1187
Sandalwood High School
2750 John Prom Boulevard
Jacksonville, FL 32246
904.646.5100
www.duvalschools.org/sandalwood
Sandalwood Academy of Information Technology (S.A.I.N.T.)
The Sandalwood Academy of Information Technology is an academy for students in Grades 10, 11 and 12. The program gives students the opportunity to gain skills and relevant work experience in business computer programming, digital animation, or Web design.
Special Information: Primary entry point for this academy is grade 10. Openings are available only after neighborhood students are placed.
Lead Contact Teacher: Marcus Garrett garrettm@duvalschools.org or call 646.5100, ext. 255
Geospatial Technology Program (GTP)
Geospatial Technology (GIS, GPS, Remote Sensing, and Surveying) is becoming increasingly pervasive in our lives. The odds are very high that students will have jobs in the future that use some form of this geospatial technology. It is one of the fastest growing job categories in the country. The scope of geospatial technology is not well understood by the general population. This course is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of Geospatial Technology.
Special Information: Primary entry point for this academy is grade 10. Openings are available only after neighborhood students are placed.
Lead Contact Teacher: Caleb Gottberg, gottbergc@duvalschools.org or call 646.5100, ext. 257
Edward H. White High School
1700 Old Middleburg Road
Jacksonville, FL 32210
904.693.7620
www.duvalschools.org/edwhite
Business and Entrepreneurship Academy
The Business and Entrepreneurship Academy is designed to prepare students for college and careers in planning, organizing, directing, formulating policies, and evaluating business functions essential to the efficient and productive operation of businesses. The initial pathway will focus on promoting entrepreneurship as a viable career option. A school-based, student-run enterprise will be a vital part of the academy.
Special Information: Very limited openings for 10th grade students after placement of neighborhood students.
Lead Contact Teacher: Vic Stewart, stewartv2@duvalschools.org or call 693.7620, ext. 223
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