CAREER ACADEMY PROGRAMS

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Academy Programs

Automotive Repair Technology Academy

Automotive Collision & Refinishing Academy

Film & TV Production Academy

JFK Health Science Academy(NCAC Certified)

Information Technology Academy(NCAC Certified)

Steps to Apply to a Choice Program

1. Complete Choice Program Application

2. Mail completed application to:

The Department of Choice Programs and School Choice

3308 Forest Hill Blvd. C-124

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHOICE PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CHOICE

Choice Programs Application School Year 2010-2011

Steps to Apply to an In House Career Program

1. Complete Information Technology Application

(Found at WWW.PVCHS.COM)

1. Send completed application to:

Park Vista High School

7900 Jog Rd.

Lake Worth, FL 33467

C/O Ron Poitras, Academy Director

Information Technology Academy Application

** This academy is an in house academy at Park Vista. DO NOT send this application to the School District. Please complete this application and send it to:

Park Vista High School7900 Jog Road

Lake Worth, FL. 33467Attn: Ron Poitras, Academy Coordinator

Requirements for applying to program:1)2.5 overall GPA2)Good conduct and attendanceName: _________________________________Student Number: ________________________Home Address: ______________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________Grade applying to: __________Current School: _____________________________________

What interests me to become part of the Information Technology Academy at Park Vista Community High School?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

As a student applying to the in house Computer Technology Academy at Park Vista Community High School, you agree to follow the academy contract as developed by the Palm Beach County School District. Once you are selected for inclusion in the program, both you and your parents will agree to and sign the contract.

Repair Technology/

Auto Collision & Refinishing Academies

Automotive Repair Technology Academy

This program is designed to prepare This program is designed to prepare high school students for entry into high school students for entry into post-secondary education majoring in post-secondary education majoring in automotive technology as well as automotive technology as well as direct entry into a career in the direct entry into a career in the automotive field after high school. automotive field after high school. Our program is now fully certified by Our program is now fully certified by the National Automobile Technicians the National Automobile Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).Education Foundation (NATEF).Our students train to work as:Our students train to work as:* * Auto Lube TechnicianAuto Lube Technician* Auto Brake System Technician* Auto Brake System Technician* Auto Suspension and Steering Technician* Auto Suspension and Steering Technician* Auto Engine Performance Technician* Auto Engine Performance Technician

Automotive Collision and Refinishing Academy

This program is designed to prepare This program is designed to prepare high school students for entry into high school students for entry into post-secondary education majoring in post-secondary education majoring in Collision and Refinishing repair as well Collision and Refinishing repair as well as direct entry into a career in the as direct entry into a career in the automotive field after high school.automotive field after high school.Students train as:Students train as:

* * Paint and Body HelperPaint and Body Helper* Auto Collision Estimator* Auto Collision Estimator

Automotive Repair Technology Academy and

Collision & Refinishing Academy

Industry Certifications available to Automotive Students:

• ASE Automobile Technician: Brakes• ASE Automobile Technician: Electrical/Electronic Systems

• ASE Automobile Technician: Engine Performance• ASE Automobile Technician: Suspension and Steering

• ASE Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician: Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair B3

• ASE Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician: Painting and Refinishing B2

This program is designed to prepare high school students for entry into various jobs in the industry as well as provide opportunities for training and experience both in front of and behind the camera.

Some sample occupations are:

* Studio Assistant* Studio Technician* Edit Technician* Camera Operator

Hands On/Workshop Style classesHands On/Workshop Style classes Production processProduction process Full Studio & control room facilityFull Studio & control room facility Field productionField production Crew positions and responsibilitiesCrew positions and responsibilities ScriptingScripting DirectingDirecting Editing on Final Cut ProEditing on Final Cut Pro

Years 1 & 2In their first two years all students are required to take: Introduction to Field Production

and Introduction to Studio Production

Year 3 Advanced Production Techniques

Year 4 Special Projects Production

Film, Media, & TV Production Academy

JFKJFKHealth Science Health Science

AcademyAcademyNCAC CertifiedNCAC Certified

Health Science Health Science AcademyAcademy This program is designed to prepare high school students for employment or advanced training in the health occupations industry. Areas of Industry certification include:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

First Responder

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

Certified EKG Technician (CET)

First Responder

Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC)

Health Science Academy Health Science Academy

The JFK Medical Center Health Sciences Academy

Course Sequence9th grade – Health Science 1 (Honors)10th grade – Health Science 2 (Honors)

Health Science Academy Health Science Academy

11th & 12th GradeAfter completing Health Sciences

1 & 2, students choose:1) Nursing Assistant (Honors) or2) First Responder (Honors) or3)Allied Health Assisting 3 (Honors)4)Medical Lab Assisting (Honors)5)Home Health Aide (Honors)6)EKG Aide (Honors)7)Health Unit Coordinator (Honors) HS 1 & 2 are prerequisites.

Health Occupations Students of America

(HOSA) 

Benefits of participation: 

Develop leadership skills Conduct business meetings

Social activities Friendly competition

Information Technology Academy

(In Boundary Students Only)

Information Technology Academy

This program will prepare high school students for entry into post-secondary education in a field of the student’s choice as well as direct entry into a technology-based career after high school. Some sample occupations are:

* Information Technology Assistant* Presentation Specialist* Graphic Artist* Web Designer/Producer* Computer Support Specialist

All academy students will take Introduction to Information Technology

After successfully completing Introduction to Information Technology, the academy student will take one of the following programs:

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Areas of Concentration:•New Media Technology•PC Support Services

•Web Design•Digital Design

•Gaming Simulation

FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA

This organization is for all secondary students participating in business education programs. Members have the opportunity to compete in business-related events at district, state, and national levels.

FBLA is required for all Information Technology Academy students. The dues are $15 which are renewable each school year.

Adobe Certified Associate (Dreamweaver)Adobe Certified Associate (Flash)

Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop)Certified Internet Web Associate Design

SpecialistCompTIA A+ Certification

CompTIA Network+Microsoft MCAS Bundle Certification

Microsoft Office Master

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)Scholars (GSV)

Pays 75% tuitionPays 75% tuition 3.0 GPA in 15.5 credits required for 3.0 GPA in 15.5 credits required for

graduationgraduation 3.5 GPA In 3 vocational credits earned in 3.5 GPA In 3 vocational credits earned in

one vocational programone vocational program SAT 440 Verbal and 440 Math orSAT 440 Verbal and 440 Math or ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math orACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or CPT 83 Reading, 72 Algebra, 83 Sentence CPT 83 Reading, 72 Algebra, 83 Sentence

SkillsSkills

Florida Gold Seal Vocational Florida Gold Seal Vocational ScholarsScholars

Need to contact us? By Phone: 561.491.8431

or on the web @ www.pvchs.com