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Macy Bailey
Academy of Hospitality & TourismMacy is the only student from Polk County to be chosen to serve on the Student Advisory Board for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Macy attends monthly meetings with other students in the Tampa Bay area to learn how to promote the Bucs at her school and in her community. She serves as an usher at the Club Level at Bucs home games and participates in community service projects sponsored by the Bucs.
Polk Academies Featured on "Educating Polk"
Recently, Polk County's Career Academies were featured on PCSBTV's new program "Educating Polk" which seeks to educate the public on the business side of education. David Wiggs, Workforce Education's Academy Coordinator, had the opportunity to explain the value of academies and talk about a few academy highlights. To find out when the entire program will air visit the PCSBtv website. Click the link below to watch a clip.
Imag Students Win Animatronics Contest
In 2007 Lake Region students constructed their first Animatronic out of art supplies and LEGO parts, though primitive, they placed 2nd at the Florida TSA State Competition and 1st and the National TSA Competition. The 2008 version placed 1st at the state competition and 2nd at the national competition. With advancements in available materials and some experience, the 2009 addition named “Ben Cruzin’” was constructed. Ben is an animatronic crash test dummy whose primary focus is to educate drivers by providing safety tips.
Law Academy Hosts Mock Trial Summer Camp
The GJHS Academy of Legal Studies held a mock trial camp this summer. The students were 9th or 10th graders this school year and many were interested in learning more about the legal field. Campers were assigned a case and they learned how to prepare and present a court trial.
Polk Schools, CFAA Receive $1.4 Million NASA Grant
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has awarded Polk County Public Schools a $1.4 million education grant to enhance Kathleen High School’s Central Florida Aerospace Academy (CFAA), an aviation oriented high school/career academy located on the campus of the Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In. “This major grant from our nation’s space agency not only recognizes the quality and potential of the CFAA program, but also places Polk County Schools among some of the country’s top science and technology programs,” said Superintendant of Schools Dr. Gail F.McKinzie.
