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High School! 

Learning Goal:

Students will be able to make informed choices for high school.

Things to know about HS

•You have at least 2 electives each year!•So what’s a Program of Choice (POC)?

• If you want to attend a Program of Choice, you must apply – even at your zoned school!

What is an Academy?• A small learning community within the school• Focused and rigorous courses in a specific area• Grouped by academy in English and Social Studies

(when possible)• Real-world experience to prepare you for the jobs of

tomorrow• Hands-on projects (Project-based learning)• Make you more competitive for college and careers• Help you in choosing your major early

HIGH SCHOOL SHOWCASE

Thursday, January 19th , 2017

3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

At World Golf Village Conference Center

What are your Choices?• Bartram • Creekside• Nease• Ponte Vedra • Saint Augustine• Pedro Menendez• St. Johns Technical

http://academies.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

What are your Choices?

• Bartram Trail

• Creekside

• Nease

• Pedro Menendez • (30 miles south)

• Ponte Vedra

• Saint Augustine • (25 miles southeast)

• Saint Johns Technical• (25 miles southeast)

• Flagler Hospital Academy of Medical & Health Careers

• Academy of Architectural & Building Sciences• VyStar Academy of Business & Finance• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Career Specialist, Christine Danner904-547-8681 or christine.danner@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Pedro Menendez High School

• Academy of Biotechnology & Medical Research

• Academy of International Business & Marketing

• Academy of Information Technology

Career Specialist, Mari Ellen Asplen904-547-7376 or mariellen.asplen@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Ponte Vedra High School

• St. Johns County Aerospace Academy• St. Johns County Academy of Future Teachers• St. Johns County Center for the Arts• Cambridge AICE Program• Army JROTC

Career Specialist, Katie Maltby904-547-8538 or Katie.maltby@stjohns.k12.fl.us

St. Augustine High School

• Academy of Coastal & Water Resources• Academy of Culinary Arts

Career Specialist, Linda Krepp904-547-8130 or linda.krepp@stjohns.k12.fl.us

St Johns Technical High School

• Communications Academy• Stellar Academy of Engineering• Academy of Hospitality & Tourism• Naval JROTC• International Baccalaureate (IB)

Career Specialist, Jaime Combs 904-547-8306 or Jaime.combs@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Allen D. Nease High School

• Academy of Engineering and Environmental Sciences

• Academy of Emerging Technology

Career Specialist, Angie Hensley904-547-7309 or angela.hensley@stjohns.k12.fl.us

Creekside High School

Creekside Academies

Academy of Emerging Technology

• New Media• CyberSecurity

Academy of Engineering andEnvironmental Sciences

• Environmental Science• Civil Engineering

Academy of Emerging Technology

Cybersecurity

• Students will learn computer and network security, vulnerabilities, attack mechanisms and techniques as well as other security technology.w Me dia

New Media

• Students will learn about Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, & Web Design.

Academy of Engineering and Environmental Sciences

Civil Engineering

Prepare to study engineering used by survey technicians, mapping technicians, civil engineers, surveyors, and urban planners.

Environmental ScienceFocuses on understanding the ecosystem, water & air quality, managing hazardous materials, laws that impact the environment.

Bartram Trail High School Academies

Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps

(AFJROTC)

Finance Strand

Entrepreneur Strand

Fashion

Architecture

Interior

Industry CertificationsIn

AutoCad & Revit Certified User for Architecture in 11th & 12th grade

9th Grade Course

ArchitectureDrafting 1 Honors

Students are exposed to drafting by hand and AutoCAD/Revit Computer programs. Students build a portfolio through project based learning and upper level students

visit project sites and universities.

Architectural Design

Industry CertificationsIn Interior Design

AutoCad for 12th grade

9th Grade Course

Interior DesignDesign Services Core

Interior DesignInterior students learn design principles, drawing techniques and a CAD based designing program, that allows them to render a three-dimensional drawing of

their projects

9th Grade Course

Fashion DesignDesign Services Core

Fashion students are taught to conceptualize and create their own fashion

masterpieces, learning everything from designing their own patterns to creating

project runway designs.

Fashion Design

Dual Enrollment JR-SR Year offered at school thru SJRSC(Must meet qualifications)

Personal Finance/Introduction to BusinessPrinciples of Management/Business Communication

Finance Strand Entrepreneurship Strand

Digital Information Technology (MOS Certifications)

Principles of Entrepreneurship

Accounting 1, 2, & 3 (Quickbooks Certification)

Business Management & Law

IT FundamentalsWeb Development Fundamentals

Database FundamentalsProgramming Fundamentals

(All Honors Courses)

Industry Certifications available:

CompTIA, MTA FundamentalsPhotoshop, Dreamweaver

This Academy covers computer application skills including

computer hardware, software applications, web applications,

computer programming, web page design and advanced web tools,

systems support and maintenance, network concepts, relational

database concepts, multimedia tools, and cybersecurity

AIR FORCE JUNIOR ROTC

The mission statement is building better citizens for America.

Core values of integrity first, service before self, and 

excellence in all we do. 

What other programs does BTHS have?

AVIDAdvancement via Individual Determination

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFlpQ17DjYQ

AVID Program

• The AVID Program offers an exciting learning experience throughout high school. It is a 4-year program where the average student is academically encouraged by participating in:

Debates/Discussions Challenging Group Activities & Competitions Attending Presentations by Guest Speakers Tutoring and Academic Support Each Week Field Trips to College Campuses Fun Team-Building Field Trips & Events Reading, Writing, & Test-Taking Strategies to prepare for college

success

AP Scholar Program

Subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English English 1 Honors English 2 Honors AP English Language AP English Literature

Math Geometry Honors or higher

Algebra 2 Honors or higher

Pre-Calculus or higher AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, or AP Statistics

Science Biology Honors Chemistry Honors Anatomy & Physiology Honors, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, or AP Physics 1

AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2

Social Studies AP Human Geography

AP World History, AP Psychology or AP Art History

AP US History, AP Psychology or AP ArtHistory

AP US Government & Politics, or “AP Macroeconomics/AP Microeconomics”

World Languages Spanish 1 or higher, ASL 1 or higher

Spanish 2 or higher, ASL 2 or higher

Spanish 3 or higher, ASL 3 or higher

AP Spanish Language, ASL 4

Is a rigorous program of study designed to meet the needs of the most highly motivated students. Students following this progression will be taking the most rigorous in each subject area, including Honors and

Advanced Placement level courses.

Electives at BTHS• TV Production• Creative Writing• Band• Chorus• Guitar• Theatre

• Dance• Team Sports• 2-D Art (Drawing)• 3-D Art (Ceramics)• Digital Design• Film Studies• TurfForeign Language can be taken in 9th grade

if you are recommended for English Honors(Spanish or American Sign Language)

Typical 9th Grade ScheduleStandard Advanced

English 1 English 1 Honors

Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Honors or Geometry Honors

Physical Science Physical Science Honors or Biology Honors

World Geography AP Human Geography

HOPE HOPE

Elective Foreign Language (Spanish 1)

Academy Class or Program of Choice class

Academy Class or Program of Choice class

AVID• Applications are due by January 13, 2017

• Interviews will take place January 23rd thru January 27th

• Notification of acceptance will be sent February 10th

• 8th Grade Night at BTHS February 13th

• RSVP of acceptance is due by February 15th

High School Showcase World Golf Village Conference Center

Parents and Students visit the High School Showcase

at night on Jan 19th

from 3:30 – 7:00 PM

Academy Registration Opens• Go to:

www.stjohns.k12.fl.

us/academies

• Academy Application Deadline is Feb. 10 at 11:59 p.m.

All communication

will be electronic.

Academy Application

Complete Application (in Home Access Center)

Teacher Recommendation Forms (AICE and IB Diploma Programs)

High School Academy Nights

January 24 – Pedro Menendez January 26 – Allen D. NeaseJanuary 30– St. Augustine (6:00 p.m.) January 30 – St. Johns Technical (5:30 p.m.)

January 31 – Bartram TrailFebruary 2 – Ponte VedraFebruary 7 – Creekside

High School Registration Datesfor Bartram Trail HS

Swiss Point—2/21-2/24, 2017Liberty Pines—3/9-3/10, 2017Pacetti Bay—3/7/2017Fruit Cove—TBD

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

• Ms. Kisch—Academy Coordinator

• Design Academy• Architectural Design—Ms. Dorst• Interior Design—Ms. Spradley• Fashion Design-Ms. Linville

• VyStar Academy of Business & Finance• Mr. Davidson & Ms. Farina

• Information Technology Academy• Mr. Badger

• Air Force Junior ROTC (AFJROTC)• Lt Col LeFevre & MSgt Miles

Do I have to apply for a Program of Choice? Yes and it is in HAC (Home Access Center)

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ALL ACADEMIES IN DISTRICT ALL OPEN HOUSE DATES IN DISTRICT

ALL DEADLINES IN DISTRICTINSTRUCTIONS TO APPLY