Agriscience Academies


Academy of Environmental Resource Technology

Haines City High School


Lead Teacher:  Rebecca de la Lastra
Phone:  (863) 421-3281
Fax:  (863) 421-3283

2800 Hornet Drive
Haines City, FL  33844

AERT is a four year academy designed to give students the knowledge and experience necessary to work as an Environmental Technician upon graduation. Students will gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in the field and office on environmental and a


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 sch


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, tea


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.


Academy of Veterinary Science

Lakeland High School


Lead Teacher:  Jason Butler
Phone:  (863) 499-2900
Fax:  (863) 499-2917

726 Hollingsworth Rd
Lakeland, FL  33801

The Academy of Veterinary Sciences offers students a chance to work one on one with various animals. Courses include anatomy and Physiology, Grooming, Breed Identification, Animal Behavior, and Career Explorations.


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.