2. National Academy Foundation – Prepare young people for college and career success. – For over 30 years, NAF has refined a proven educational model which includes industry focused curricula, work-based learning experiences, and business partner expertise. – Business professionals volunteer in classrooms, act as mentors, engage NAF students in paid internships, and serve on local advisory boards

3. 90% of students report that the academies helped them to develop career plans. 85% of 5 and 10 year alumni are working in a professional field. Career-academy graduates sustained $16,704 more in total earnings over the 8 years following high school than non- academy group members.

4. Introduction to Information Technology Programming Essentials (H) Web Development (H) IT Internship (H) Multimedia Essentials (H) Students who take ALL classes and receive a “C” or better, earn an AOIT graduation cord, program completer decal on diploma, and are eligible for scholarships

6. Lenovo in the Classroom Art Institutes Full Sale University Mobile Experience

7. A Kid’s Place Foster Home Purple Day for March of Dimes Car Wash for American Cancer Society

8. Dedicated Teachers Dedicated and inspirational business partners Support from administration Support from the NAF organization Support from our community Great students!

9. Contact Information Pamela Bowden, Principal pamela.bowden@sdhc.k12.fl.us Gary Graham, Assistant Principal of Curriculum gary.graham@sdhc.k12.fl.us Dawnelle Stafford, Academy Director dawnelle.Stafford@sdhc.k12.fl.us Jill Kiely, AOIT Guidance Counselor Jill.Kiely@sdhc.k12.fl.us Academy Web Page: http://durant.mysdhc.org/teacher/1291stafford/Durant_AOIT http://durant.mysdhc.org/teacher/1291stafford/Durant_AOIT