Career Academy open enrollment dates:
Returning Students: January 15 - February 10
New Students: February 12 - March 31
Learn About 2012-2013 Admission Requirements.
Learn About 2012-2013 Admission Requirements.
Melinda Lloyd
Lake Gibson Medical Academy
I chose to pursue the Academy of Health during my high school career because I knew that it would open doors for me and further my career goals as a nurse. I knew that I would learn valuable information through hands on experience and a team approach. Being a part of this academy has been a rewarding experience because I have gained knowledge and confidence in the areas I am interested in. I have also benefited from meeting people and making friends that share my dedication to health care. Since joining, mine as well as other students GPA, attendance, and career goals have improved. I believe that this is because of the guidance and knowledge provided through the Academy of Health. I have learned to think like a health care professional and am well on my way to achieving my career goal as a nurse.
The Ledger: Polk School District Seeks To Boost Enrollment at Its 37 Career Academies
Within five years, the Polk County School District hopes to have 45 percent of its high school students enrolled in one of its 37 career academies. That's approximately 11,900 high school students attending an academy compared with the current enrollment of 5,000.
The Ledger: Overcoming Problems Part of Life for CFAA Student Rhett Fitchett
Really, truly, he is inspiring to all the students here. On a daily basis, the challenges he has to overcome are absolutely phenomenal, and yet he does it with poise and grace and never complains. He is thrilled to be here every day.
The Ledger: CFAA Science Teacher Lori Bradner Headed to Norway
Central Florida Aerospace Academy Science Teacher Lori Bradner is heading to Norway to establish a sister school. She was invited after meeting the teachers, administrators and museum curators last year at Sun n' Fun.
Gramps and the Kid: iMag's National Animatronic Contest Winner
An animatronic is a robotic device that communicates, entertains, informs, and demonstrates a topic, idea, or concept. This year, Imag's Animatronic team created "Getting Connected with Cell Phones, starring Gramps and the Kid". The purpose of the animatronic was to introduce younger students and others to the history of telecommunications, with an emphasis on cell phone history, and to provide tips on cell phone etiquette.
CFAA to experience zero gravity and "Spiders in Space"
CFAA is currently awaiting word regarding a student designed project to be flown this summer on one of NASA's Reduced gravity Flights. NASA will be announcing 80 schools across the nation that will be participating. CFAA is also awaiting word regarding an application to concurrently conduct a "Spiders In Space" project with the International Space Station. The Orb spiders will be flying with the STS-134 scheduled to launch in April.
