Academy of Design and Technology

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

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

Areas of Interest:  Web Design, Graphic Design

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 Engineering

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

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

Areas of Interest:  Engineering

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 Legal Studies

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

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

Areas of Interest:  Legal

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 Veterinary Science

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

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

Areas of Interest:  Veterinary, Agriscience

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.

GEICO Academy

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

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

Areas of Interest:  Business

The foundation class for this Academy is

George Jenkins Medical Academy

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

6000 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL  33813

Areas of Interest:  Medical

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.