Academy of Children's and Educational Studies

Haines City High School

Lead Teacher:  Judy Perry
Phone:  (863) 421-3281
Fax:  (863) 421-3283

2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL  33844

ACES provides experience and specialized instruction for students interested in working with children. Students help operate a program which provides care for children from 12 weeks to 5 years of age, giving the high school students hands-on experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The program also gives students the opportunity to interact with children on a daily basis, allowing them to discover if they are suited for a career in working with children.

Academy of Culinary Arts

George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  Brenda Doss
Phone:  (863) 648-3566
Fax:  (863) 648-3573

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

Academy of Design and Technology

George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  Jessica Salas
Phone:  (863) 648-3566
Fax:  (863) 648-3573

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

ADT offers training as a Web Designer, Graphic Designer and Computer Systems Analyst. Students will prepare for careers in the high-growth, high-salary careers of Computer Systems Analysts, Computer Programmers, and Computer Specialists with the opportunity to earn up to one year of college credit.

Academy of Digital Production

Traviss Career Center

Lead Teacher:  Lori Proctor
Phone:  (863) 499-2700
Fax:  (863) 499-2706

3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL  33803

ADP offers training in the areas of Web Design, and Graphic Design to prepare students for careers in Digital Media. These positions are typically in high-growth, high-salary fields. ADP will prepare students to use a variety of software, programming and use of web design principles to create functional websites and documents for Marketing, Public Relations and E-commerce.

Academy of Early Childhood Education

George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  Merri Elson
Phone:  (863) 648-3566
Fax:  (863) 648-3573

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

Through engaging course work, field trips, college visits and job shadowing, academy students gain a well rounded education which focuses on many elements of the Early Childhood industry such as planning, management, finance, principles of technology, health, safety, environmental issues and developmentally appropriate practices for children birth through age five.

Academy of Engineering

George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  James Heuslein
Phone:  (863) 648-3566
Fax:  (863) 648-3573

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

The Academy of Engineering is the joint effort of GJHS, Polk State College, and the business community to give relevant and comprehensive training regarding the field of Engineering and Manufacturing. Students involved in the Academy of Engineering will be held to the highest standards of educational and professional excellence. Students that complete the Academy classes and pass the MSSC certification exam will receive college credit at Polk State College.

Academy of Finance

Lake Gibson High School

Lead Teacher:  Harriett Wallace
Phone:  (863) 853-6100
Fax:  (863) 853-6108

7007 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, FL  33809

This program gives students an introduction to personal finance through project based learning. Emphasis is placed upon a college preparatory curriculum.

Academy of Future Educators

Lake Gibson High School

Lead Teacher:  Melinda Baine
Phone:  (863) 853-6100
Fax:  (863) 853-6108

7007 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, FL  33809

Academy of Hospitality and Tourism

Winter Haven High School

Lead Teacher:  Linda Robinson
Phone:  (863) 291-5330
Fax:  (863) 297-3024

600 6th St SE
Winter Haven, FL  33880

The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism will provide students with the academic, social, and technical skills necessary for global economic leadership. Through the study of business theory and the observation, practice, and application of business skills, students will experience an education that connects the classroom with the real world.

Academy of Industrial Education and Manufacturing

Traviss Career Center

Lead Teacher:  David Wiggs
Phone:  (863) 499-2700
Fax:  (863) 499-2706

3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL  33803

This innovative academy will provide hands on training in Welding, Electricity, Masonry, HVAC & Engineering. Students are capable of earning NCCER & MSSC certifications. All programs feature OSHA approved safety courses and students are capable of earing their 10 hour OSHA card as well as articulated college credits.

Academy of Leadership and Business

Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School

Lead Teacher:  Jemalle Cornelius
Phone:  (863) 285-1180
Fax:  (863) 285-1186

700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL  33841

Academy of Legal Studies

George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  Tina Balentine
Phone:  (863) 648-3566
Fax:  (863) 648-3573

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

This law-themed academy focuses on thinking, reading, writing, and research. Students who take the real estate pathway will qualify to take the Florida real estate licensing exam. Through an articulation agreement with Keiser University, students earn 12 credits toward a paralegal AAS degree and eventual paralegal certification.

Academy of Media Production

Haines City High School

Lead Teacher:  Lori Proctor
Phone:  (863) 421-3281
Fax:  (863) 421-3283

2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL  33844

The Academy of Media Production provides students the learning environment in which they can develop skills in fields such as advertising, multimedia, journalism, publishing, and graphic arts.

Academy of Medical Sciences

Traviss Career Center

Lead Teacher:  Susan Connor
Phone:  (863) 499-2700
Fax:  (863) 499-2706

3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL  33803

High School students in the Traviss Medical Academy will be introduced to various healthcare careers in preparation for a healthcare certification or post-secondary health career education. This program provides an opportunity to obtain valuable National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certifications. Choices include Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician certification and Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification.

Academy of Natural Resources

Kathleen High School

Lead Teacher:  Keitha Hall
Phone:  (863) 499-2215
Fax:  (863) 499-2766

1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL  33815

Agriculture courses provide students with skills for the workplace in many different areas; including agricultural communications, agriculture mechanics, aquaculture, animal science, forestry and horticulture. Students will understand that leadership, teamwork and responsibility are all components to success. Students learn from hands-on activities, work in the classroom and also through the largest student run organization in the world, the FFA.

Academy of Pharmacy Technicians

Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School

Lead Teacher:  Amy Hardee
Phone:  (863) 285-1180
Fax:  (863) 285-1186

700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL  33841

Start your future today. Through our partnership with WellDyne, the Academy of Pharmacy Technicians at Fort Meade High School will provide students extensive hands-on learning to enter the pharmacy career field. The DNA of our coursework intertwines the course knowledge of the health care delivery system with the function of developing quality entrepreneurship skills in sequence with understanding wellness, pharmaceutical terminology, and technological innovations.

Academy of Veterinary Science

George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  James Sweeney
Phone:  (863) 648-3566
Fax:  (863) 648-3573

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

The academy of Veterinary Science is a four-year program of study designed to prepare high school students for entry into post-secondary education majoring in Veterinary Sciences, as well as direct entry into a related Veterinary career after high school.

Agri-Business and Sciences Academy

Winter Haven High School

Lead Teacher:  Mary St Denis
Phone:  (863) 291-5330
Fax:  (863) 297-3024

600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL  33880

Interested in specialized courses and electives related to traditional agriculture, agri-business, and agriculture science and technology? The Agri-business and Sciences Academy is right for you. Not only do students enroll in these traditional classes, the core high school classes taken by academy students would include coursework with an agri-business focus. Field trips and training in the field supplement this coursework. In addition, students receive regular visits from industry experts to supplement the academy instructors. This academy prepares students for successful application to postsecondary agriculture programs at schools such as the University of Florida, Florida Southern College, Warner University and Polk State College, where development of a bachelor's degree program in agri-business is under way.

Agrowtechnology Academy

Fort Meade Middle/Senior High School

Lead Teacher:  Pete Gordon
Phone:  (863) 285-1180
Fax:  (863) 285-1186

700 Edgewood Dr N
Fort Meade, FL  33841

Architectural Design and Engineering Academy

Auburndale High School

Lead Teacher:  Nick Carroll
Phone:  (863) 965-6200 ext. 259
Fax:  (863) 965-6245

1 Bloodhound Trail
Auburndale, FL  33823

Auburndale Communications Academy

Auburndale High School

Lead Teacher:  Nick Carroll
Phone:  (863) 965-6200 ext. 259
Fax:  (863) 965-6245

1 Bloodhound Trail
Auburndale, FL  33823

The Auburndale Communications Academy is a three-year Information Technology career and professional academy. The Academy offers Industry Certifications in Adobe products such as: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, and Illustrator along with AutoCAD Certification and NCTI Certifications. Students choose a specific career pathway such as Promotional Graphics, Web Designer, TV Broadcast, Broadband Services Installers and CAD Engineering. Articulation, dual enrollment, and business/education partnerships are emphasized.

Auburndale Medical Academy

Auburndale High School

Lead Teacher:  Angela Carroll
Phone:  (863) 965-6200
Fax:  (863) 965-6245

1 Bloodhound Trail
Auburndale, FL  33823

Do you enjoy helping people? Become part of the healthcare workforce, and continue your education in a health related field. By beginning early, you will gain cutting edge learning experiences and the "know-how" that is needed in the medical profession.

Bartow Culinary Academy

Bartow High School

Lead Teacher:  Gail Adams
Phone:  (863) 534-7400
Fax:  (863) 534-0077

1270 S Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL  33830

Entering the Bartow Culinary Academy will provide the opportunity to learn culinary fundamentals in taste, presentation and cooking technique. It will allow for experience in the kitchen as well as all aspects of cost control, safety and sanitation, nutrition and kitchen management. Working at a school based catering/restaurant setting provides many learning experiences.

Bartow Engineering Academy

Bartow High School

Lead Teacher:  Rodney Tambling
Phone:  (863) 534-7400
Fax:  (863) 534-0077

1270 S Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL  33830

The Engineering Academy at BHS features a high-tech lab which incorporates the latest examples of technology-based equipment, computers and software. Students are immersed in fields that utilize Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling and robotics. The program is a skill-based technology curriculum that translates to college, university and industry.

Bartow Middle Pre-Medical Academy

Bartow Middle School

Lead Teacher:   
Phone:  (863) 534-7415
Fax:  (863) 534-7418

550 E. Clower St.
Bartow, FL  33830

Pre-Medical academies prepare middle school students for a career in the healthcare field.

Bartow Senior Medical and Fire Academy

Bartow High School

Lead Teacher:  Kozy Hubbard
Phone:  (863) 534-7400
Fax:  (863) 534-0077

1270 S Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL  33830

This program trains students in First Responder, EKG Aid, and CNA. Most graduates leave with CPR instructor certification.

BOLTs

Ridge Community High School

Lead Teacher:  Amanda McCallister
Phone:  (863) 419-3315
Fax:  (863) 419-3321

500 Orchid Drive
Davenport, FL  33837

The BOLTs Academy (Building Opportunities for Leaders of Tomorrow) seeks to prepare students to be leaders in their social networks, communities, and future careers. Students are given the tools and opportunities to practice good leadership skills through peer mentoring, service learning, and hands-on technology certification. Students who graduate from this academy will be prepared to excel as a leader in any career they choose to pursue.

Cafe Bleu

Winter Haven High School

Lead Teacher:  Joy Maynard
Phone:  (863) 291-5330
Fax:  (863) 297-3024

600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL  33880

Do you have a passion for food? Is your favorite channel the Food Network? If so, you should apply to Cafe Bleu WHHS Culinary Academy. Entering Cafe Bleu, WHHS's Culinary Academy, will provide the opportunity to learn culinary fundamentals in taste, presentation and cooking techniques. It will allow for real world experience in the kitchen as well as all aspects of cost control, safety and sanitation, nutrition and kitchen management. Working at a school based catering and restaurant setting provides a vast array of learning experiences.

Central Florida Aerospace Academy

Located at Sun 'n Fun at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport
an Extension of

Kathleen High School

Lead Teacher:  Keith Smith
Phone:  (863) 647-4761
Fax:  (863) 647-4764

4141 Medulla Road
Lakeland, FL  33811

The Central Florida Aerospace Academy provides a meaningful and content rich education that will motivate students at all levels. Students are challenged to reach high levels of achievement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Criminal Justice, Law and Career Academy

Kathleen High School

Lead Teacher:  Lyle Tripp
Phone:  (863) 499-2655
Fax:  (863) 499-2726

1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL  33815

The academy assists students in acquiring an understanding the American legal and criminal justice systems. The academy provides an opportunity for student to participate in hands-on training and prepares students to explore the wide range of career opportunities related to criminal justice and law.

Crystal Academy of Science and Engineering

Crystal Lake Middle School

Lead Teacher:   
Phone:  (863) 499-2970
Fax:  (863) 603-6267

2410 N. Crystal Lake Dr.
Lakeland, FL  33801

Students at Crystal Academy of Science and Engineering will attend specialized magnet infused courses separately housed on Crystal Lake Middle School's campus. Students will have the opportunity to follow a science or engineering academic path and will be prepared for the following high school programs: Project Lead the Way, International Baccalaureate, and Informational Technology.

Crystal Lake Veterinary Sciences Pre-Academy

Crystal Lake Middle School

Lead Teacher:  Greg West
Phone:  (863) 499-2970
Fax:  (863) 603-6267

2410 N. Crystal Lake Dr.
Lakeland, FL  33801

Students will learn basic animal care and anatomy. They will also learn about the different veterinary careers and their educational requirements. Students have opportunities for hands-on training and are prepared for a high school academy in agriculture or veterinary sciences.

Cyber Security Academy

Winter Haven High School

Lead Teacher:   
Phone:  (863) 291-5330
Fax:  (863) 297-3024

600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL  33880

Winter Haven High School's Cyber Security Academy is being created to inspire high school students toward careers in cyber security or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. Cyber security is perhaps the top national security concern in our world today. In addition to the needs of federal, state and local government, practically all industries are facing this threat.

Digital Imagery Academy

McKeel Academy

Lead Teacher:  Elesha Jones
Phone:  (863) 499-2818
Fax:  (863) 603-6339

1810 West Parker Street
Lakeland, FL  33815

The Digital Imagery Academy is a three-year career and professional academy which offers Industry Certifications in Adobe products such as: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, InDesign, and Premiere. Students learn skills that prepare them for high paying jobs in design, advertising or media.

Distrotek

Kathleen High School

Lead Teacher:  Malinda Pough
Phone:  (863) 499-2215
Fax:  (863) 499-2766

1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL  33815

Distrotek provides students with skills for the workplace in the area of Management and Supervision. In the process of their studies, each student will be motivated to become an effective and professional manager. Students will understand that effective leadership is accomplished through venues of ethical policies, enjoyable work environments, and engaging team pursuits.

Engineering Technology Career Academy

Ridge Community High School

Lead Teacher:  Jay Schnoor
Phone:  (863) 419-3315
Fax:  (863) 419-3321

500 Orchid Drive
Davenport, FL  33837

The Engineering Academy seeks to expose students to a wide variety of technical areas within the engineering technology career field. The program features AMATROL Integrated Technology concepts. Students are prepared for postsecondary work and the engineering job market.

Environmental Agriculture and Technology Academy

Haines City High School

Lead Teacher:  Broderick Ogzewalla
Phone:  (863) 421-3281
Fax:  (863) 421-3283

2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL  33844

EATA is designed to give students the knowledge and experience necessary to work as an Environmental Technician upon graduation. Through Aquaponics, the combination of hydroponics, aquaculture & vermicomposting, EATA students will learn the high-tech skills needed for the exciting environmental science and agriculture careers of the future.

Future Educators Academy

Bartow High School

Lead Teacher:  Kerry Brown
Phone:  (863) 534-7400
Fax:  (863) 534-0077

1270 S Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL  33830

Future Educators Academy is a program designed for students who are considering a career in education. Whether being a Pre-K teacher or a college professor, FEA can help you test the waters while getting a jump start on a college degree.

Gause Academy of Converging Technology

Gause Academy

Lead Teacher:  Melissa Konkol
Phone:  (863) 534-7425
Fax:  (863) 519-3716

1395 W. Polk St
Bartow, FL  33830

GEICO Academy

George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  Donna Canning
Phone:  (863) 648-3566
Fax:  (863) 648-3573

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

The foundation class for this Academy is

George Jenkins Medical Academy

George Jenkins High School

Lead Teacher:  Deborah Dubendorff
Phone:  (863) 648-3566
Fax:  (863) 648-3573

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

Do you enjoy helping people? Become part of the healthcare workforce, and continue your education in a health related field. By beginning early, you will gain cutting edge learning experiences and the "know-how" that is needed in the medical profession.

iBiz

Gause Academy

Lead Teacher:  Melinda Alcox
Phone:  (863) 534-7425
Fax:  (863) 519-3716

1395 W. Polk St
Bartow, FL  33830

Imagination, Inc.

Lake Region High School

Lead Teacher:  Tresa Warner
Phone:  (863) 297-3099
Fax:  (863) 297-3097

1995 Thunder Road
Eagle Lake, FL  33839

Imagination Inc. combines the Marketing and Communication Technology curriculum in an in-school enterprise environment to provide students real world experiences to prepare them for careers in public relations, advertising, graphic design, event planning, and sales.

Industrial Biotechnology Academy

Lake Gibson High School

Lead Teacher:  Marcia DeMeza
Phone:  (863) 853-6100
Fax:  (863) 853-6108

7007 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, FL  33809

This is an academy in which students learn basic research skills leading to careers in the fields of medicine, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, industy, agriculture, environmental and forensic sciences.

Innovative Spaces

Frostproof Middle/Senior High School

Lead Teacher:  Laura Corso
Phone:  (863) 635-7809
Fax:  (863) 635-7812

1000 N Palm Ave
Frostproof, FL  33843

Construction is one of the fastest growing careers in Florida. Start building your career now by joining today. This academy offers a unique opportunity for students to participate in hands-on learning experiences.

Lake Gibson Medical Academy

Lake Gibson High School

Lead Teacher:  Samantha Thompson
Phone:  (863) 853-6100
Fax:  (863) 853-6108

7007 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, FL  33809

This academy offers an education focused around the needs of health care workers. It is a rigorous learning experience that allows students to prepare for any health career. Specialized fields are First Responder, Allied Health, EKG and home health aid.

Lake Region Academy of Law, Justice & Governance

Lake Region High School

Lead Teacher:   
Phone:  (863) 297-3099
Fax:  (863) 297-3097

1995 Thunder Road
Eagle Lake, FL  33839

The Lake Region Academy of Law, Justice & Governance provides a learning community which, in partnership with local businesses and government agencies, fosters in students the development of critical thinking and executive planning skills that will equip them for college or career opportunities in the fields of law, public administration and governance, law enforcement and justice administration.

Lake Region Engineering Academy

Lake Region High School

Lead Teacher:   
Phone:  (863) 297-3099
Fax:  (863) 297-3097

1995 Thunder Road
Eagle Lake, FL  33839

The Engineering Academy at LRHS features a high-tech lab which incorporates the latest examples of technology-based equipment, computers and software. Students are immersed in fields that utilize Computer-Aided Design, 3D Modeling and robotics. The program is a skill-based technology curriculum that translates to college, university and industry.

Lake Region Medical Academy

Lake Region High School

Lead Teacher:  Lynn Keenan
Phone:  (863) 297-3099
Fax:  (863) 297-3097

1995 Thunder Road
Eagle Lake, FL  33839

Do you enjoy helping people? Become part of the healthcare workforce, and continue your education in a health related field. By beginning early, you will gain cutting edge learning experiences and the "know-how" that is needed in the medical profession.

Lakeland Electric Energy Academy

Traviss Career Center

Lead Teacher:  David Wiggs
Phone:  (863) 499-2700
Fax:  (863) 499-2706

3225 Winter Lake Road
Lakeland, FL  33803

Students in the Lakeland Electric Energy Academy will be exposed to the electric utility industry structure, processes and terminology. In addition, they will gain a solid understanding of industrial electricity. Students graduating from the Lakeland Electric Energy Academy will have key insights into the many entry-level positions throughout the utility.

Lakeland Electric Power Academy

Tenoroc High School

Lead Teacher:  Gary Kiger
Phone:  (863) 614-9183
Fax:  (863) 614-9192

4905 Saddle Creek Road
Lakeland, FL  33801

Learn relevant skills that will prepare you for a successful career, as an Electrician, Line Worker, System Control Operator, Meter Technician, Power Plant Operator, or Engineer. Students will gain a solid understanding of industrial electricity and entry-level positions throughout the utility industry.

Lights, Camera, Traction

Blake Academy

Lead Teacher:  Tracy Brown
Phone:  (863) 499-2870
Fax:  (863) 284-4251

510 Hartsell Avenue
Lakeland, FL  33815

The mission of Lights, Camera, Traction at Blake Academy, through the efforts of professional educators and community partners is to provide our students with a multitude of learning experiences. Students work cooperatively to gain the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the challenges of an emerging global community in a dynamic, technology rich, small school environment.

M&D

Bartow High School

Lead Teacher:  Lori Houmard
Phone:  (863) 534-7400
Fax:  (863) 534-0077

1270 S Broadway Ave
Bartow, FL  33830

Mulberry Academy of Culinary Arts

Mulberry High School

Lead Teacher:  Karen Kilday
Phone:  (863) 701-1104
Fax:  (863) 701-1109

1 Panther Place
Mulberry, FL  33860

Entering the Mulberry Academy of Culinary Arts will provide the opportunity to learn culinary fundamentals in taste, presentation and cooking technique. It will allow for experience in the kitchen as well as all aspects of cost control, safety and sanitation, nutrition and kitchen management. Working at a school based catering/restaurant setting provides many learning experiences.

Multimedia Communications Academy

Lakeland High School

Lead Teacher:  Frank Webster
Phone:  (863) 499-2900
Fax:  (863) 499-2917

726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland, FL  33801

At the MCA, our goal is to give students real world work experiences in an industry that they have a genuine interest in. Students can choose either Web, TV/Video, or Digital Audio Production as a main area of focus.

PALMS Pre-Academies

Lakeland Highlands Middle School

Lead Teacher:  Tammy Epperson
Phone:  (863) 648-3500
Fax:  (863) 648-3580

740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL  33813

The PALMS Pre-Academy is the culmination of five exciting tracks; Aviation, Fine Arts, Law, Medical, and Media Design. These tracks provide middle school students with real-world exposure to career specific curriculum through electives.

Pathways to Success

Denison Middle School

Lead Teacher:  Katherine Gaymont
Phone:  (863) 291-5353
Fax:  (863) 291-5347

400 Avenue A. SE
Winter Haven, FL  33880

Pathways to Success provides students with the opportunity for project-based learning in the areas of Information Technology and Culinary Arts. Culinary Arts focuses on leadership skills, food safety and sanitation, basic food preparation, recipe development, and artistic presentation of food. Communication Technology focuses on web development, music production, television production, internet communication, cyber security, and computer programming.

Polk Academy of Business and Technology

Lake Gibson High School

Lead Teacher:  Jan Adams
Phone:  (863) 853-6100
Fax:  (863) 853-6108

7007 N. Socrum Loop Road
Lakeland, FL  33809

PABT's programs include Accounting, Administrative Assistant, Digital Design, International Business, Legal Administrative Assistant, and Web Design. The Program is designed to provide specialized opportunities for students who have expressed an interest in developing business and technology skills through concentrated computer applications classes.

Recording Arts Academy

Ridge Community High School

Lead Teacher:  Eddy Varela
Phone:  (863) 419-3315
Fax:  (863) 419-3321

500 Orchid Drive
Davenport, FL  33837

The Recording Arts Academy provides students the opportunity to develop a foundation in keyboarding, music theory, the history behind the recording industry, music business, recording equipment and job opportunities available in the recording field. Our students will continue to develop their skills using industry studio equipment and software. Professionalism and personal skills are stressed throughout the entire program enabling them to work cohesively as a team towards success and high level qualities of production.

Ridge Community Medical Academy

Ridge Community High School

Lead Teacher:  Bev Holbrook
Phone:  (863) 419-3315
Fax:  (863) 419-3321

500 Orchid Drive
Davenport, FL  33837

Do you enjoy helping people? Become part of the healthcare workforce, and continue your education in a health related field. By beginning early, you will gain cutting edge learning experiences and the "know-how" that is needed in the medical profession.

Roc Com

Tenoroc High School

Lead Teacher:  Heather Torres
Phone:  (863) 614-9183
Fax:  (863) 614-9192

4905 Saddle Creek Road
Lakeland, FL  33801

ROC COM communications academy focuses on visual and multimedia publications used in everyday life. Students will design and create commercials, movies, daily news segments, documentaries, music videos, brochures, flyers, billboards, websites, the school's yearbook and newspaper, books, and more. Students will also learn how to market these products in today's high tech society and learn what trends are forcing the publication industry to go high tech.

SHARK Pre-Academies

Lake Gibson Middle School

Lead Teacher:  Maryjo Costine
Phone:  (863) 853-6151
Fax:  (863) 853-6171

6901 N. Socrum Loop Rd.
Lakeland, FL  33809

The SHARK Pre-Academy is the culmination of five exciting tracks; Culinary, Agricultural Science, Pre-Biotechnology and Media Design. These tracks provide middle school students with real-world exposure to career specific curriculum through electives.

Sleepy Hill Pre-Aerospace Academy

Sleepy Hill Middle School

Lead Teacher:  Keith Edgeworth
Phone:  (863) 815-6577
Fax:  (863) 815-6586

2215 Sleepy Hill Rd
Lakeland, FL  33810

Southwest Middle Pre-Medical Academy

Southwest Middle School

Lead Teacher:  Kadie Kluttz
Phone:  (863) 499-2840
Fax:  (863) 499-2762

2815 Eden Parkway
Lakeland, FL  33803

Pre-Medical academies prepare middle school students for a career in the healthcare field.

Southwest Prep

Southwest Middle School

Lead Teacher:  Desmore Peters
Phone:  (863) 499-2840
Fax:  (863) 499-2762

2815 Eden Parkway
Lakeland, FL  33803

Southwest Prep Pre-Academies allow students to earn high school credit while in middle school, expose students to careers they may enjoy for a lifetime and prove that students learn best by having hands-on experiences.

Sports Medicine Academy

Kathleen High School

Lead Teacher:  Ginger Rosenau
Phone:  (863) 499-2655
Fax:  (863) 499-2726

1100 Red Devil Way
Lakeland, FL  33815

Students will learn the skills to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries, aiding in creating a plan for rehabilitation and designing fitness programs. They will be provided the opportunity to help work community events and complete clinical experiences within the industry.

Stambaugh Pre-Academies

Stambaugh Middle School

Lead Teacher:  Todd Bennett
Phone:  (863) 965-5494
Fax:  (863) 965-5496

226 N. Main St.
Auburndale, FL  33823

The Stambaugh Middle Pre-Academy is comprised of seven exciting tracks; Communications, Culinary, Engineering, Fine Arts, STEAM, and Veterinary Science.

Studio 21

Winter Haven High School

Lead Teacher:  Patti Winniczuk
Phone:  (863) 291-5330
Fax:  (863) 297-3024

600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL  33880

Style!

Lakeland High School

Lead Teacher:  Dotty Ivey
Phone:  (863) 499-2906
Fax:  (863) 499-2917

726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland, FL  33801

The Style! LHS Fashion Academy is a unique opportunity for students interested in all aspects of Fashion Design. Students learn design, computer based patternmaking and entreneurship.

Technobotics

Winter Haven High School

Lead Teacher:   
Phone:  (863) 291-5330
Fax:  (863) 297-3024

600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL  33880

The Technobotics Academy is focused on using applied robotics to inspire tomorrow's leadership in science and technology. As part of the Academy experience, students will be utilizing engaging, hands-on activities, in the first-ever multi-robotic platform training environment in Polk County, to learn about cutting edge and emerging technology and equipment and connect these applications to the world of work.

Tenoroc Academy of Legal Studies

Tenoroc High School

Lead Teacher:  Dwayne Johnson
Phone:  (863) 614-9183
Fax:  (863) 614-9192

4905 Saddle Creek Road
Lakeland, FL  33801

The THS Academy of Legal Studies provides students with a transformational, high quality, service oriented education through innovative curriculum instruction, practical learning experiences, and certification opportunities in order to prepare them for college and careers.

Tenoroc Animal Science Academy

Tenoroc High School

Lead Teacher:  Jenna Barefoot
Phone:  (863) 614-9183
Fax:  (863) 614-9192

4905 Saddle Creek Road
Lakeland, FL  33801

Students in the Tenoroc Animal Science Academy will study the biology of animals that are under the control of mankind. This includes livestock, farm animals, companion animals, and exotics.

The Farm

Dundee Ridge Middle School

Lead Teacher:  Kerri Collins
Phone:  (863) 419-3088
Fax:  (863) 419-3157

5555 Lake Trask Rd.
Dundee, FL  33838

The F.A.R.M. Pre-Academy guides middle school students through the Fundamentals of Agricultural Resource Management. This program gives students valuable workplace skills and prepares them through real-world exposure to the agriscience industry. Coursework includes animal care, agri-business, horticulture and land management.

Winter Haven Medical Academy

Winter Haven High School

Lead Teacher:  Roni Durrwachter
Phone:  (863) 291-5330
Fax:  (863) 297-3024

600 6th St Se
Winter Haven, FL  33880

Do you enjoy helping people? Become part of the healthcare workforce, and continue your education in a health related field. By beginning early, you will gain cutting edge learning experiences and the "know-how" that is needed in the medical profession.