1. CAREER ACADEMY PROGRAMS
ACADEMY OPEN HOUSE

2. Academy Programs

3. Automotive Repair Technology Academy
Automotive Collision & Refinishing
Film & TV Production
JFK Health Science Academy
(NCAC Certified)
Information Technology Academy
(NCAC Certified)

4. Choice Programs Application School Year 2010-2011
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PALM BEACH COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CHOICE PROGRAMS AND SCHOOL CHOICE
Choice Programs Application School Year
Steps to Apply to a Choice Program
Complete Choice Program Application
Mail completed application to:
The Department of Choice Programs and School Choice
3308 Forest Hill Blvd. C-124
West Palm Beach, FL 33406

5. Steps to Apply to an In House Career Program
Complete Information Technology Application
(Found at
Send completed application to:
Park Vista High School
7900 Jog Rd.
Lake Worth, FL
C/O Ron Poitras, Academy Director

6. Attn: Ron Poitras, Academy Coordinator
Information Technology Academy Application
** This academy is an in house academy at Park Vista. DO NOT send this application to the School District. Please complete this application and send it to:
Park Vista High School
7900 Jog Road
Lake Worth, FL
Attn: Ron Poitras, Academy Coordinator
Requirements for applying to program:
2.5 overall GPA
Good conduct and attendance
Name: _________________________________
Student Number: ________________________
Home Address:
_______________________________________
Home Phone: ____________________
Grade applying to: __________
Current School: _____________________________________
What interests me to become part of the Information Technology Academy at Park Vista Community High School?
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As a student applying to the in house Computer Technology Academy at Park Vista Community High School, you agree to follow the academy contract as developed by the Palm Beach County School District. Once you are selected for inclusion in the program, both you and your parents will agree to and sign the contract.

7. Auto Collision & Refinishing
Repair
Technology/
Auto Collision & Refinishing
Academies

8. Automotive Repair Technology Academy
This program is designed to prepare high school students for entry into post-secondary education majoring in automotive technology as well as direct entry into a career in the automotive field after high school. Our program is now fully certified by the National Automobile Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Our students train to work as: * Auto Lube Technician * Auto Brake System Technician * Auto Suspension and Steering Technician * Auto Engine Performance Technician

9. Automotive Collision and Refinishing
Academy
This program is designed to prepare high school students for entry into post-secondary education majoring in Collision and Refinishing repair as well as direct entry into a career in the automotive field after high school. Students train as: * Paint and Body Helper * Auto Collision Estimator

10. Automotive Repair Technology Academy and
Collision & Refinishing Academy
Industry Certifications available to Automotive Students:
ASE Automobile Technician: Brakes
ASE Automobile Technician: Electrical/Electronic Systems
ASE Automobile Technician: Engine Performance
ASE Automobile Technician: Suspension and Steering
ASE Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician: Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair B3
ASE Collision Repair and Refinishing Technician: Painting and Refinishing B2

12. Some sample occupations are:
This program is designed to prepare high school students for entry into various jobs in the industry as well as provide opportunities for training and experience both in front of and behind the camera.
Some sample occupations are:
* Studio Assistant * Studio Technician * Edit Technician * Camera Operator

13. Hands On/Workshop Style classes
Production process
Full Studio & control room facility
Field production
Crew positions and responsibilities
Scripting
Directing
Editing on Final Cut Pro

14. In their first two years all students are required to take:
Film, Media, & TV Production Academy
Years 1 & 2
In their first two years all students are required to take:
Introduction to Field Production
and
Introduction to Studio Production
Year 3
Advanced Production Techniques
Year 4
Special Projects Production

15. JFK Health Science Academy NCAC Certified

16. Health Science Academy
This program is designed to prepare high school students for employment or advanced training in the health occupations industry. Areas of Industry certification include:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
First Responder
Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Certified Health Unit Coordinator (CHUC)

17. Health Science Academy
The JFK Medical Center Health Sciences Academy
Course Sequence
9th grade – Health Science 1 (Honors)
10th grade – Health Science 2 (Honors)

18. Health Science Academy
11th & 12th Grade
After completing Health Sciences 1 & 2, students choose:
1) Nursing Assistant (Honors) or
2) First Responder (Honors) or
Allied Health Assisting 3 (Honors)
Medical Lab Assisting (Honors)
Home Health Aide (Honors)
EKG Aide (Honors)
Health Unit Coordinator (Honors)
HS 1 & 2 are prerequisites.

19. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
Benefits of participation:
Develop leadership skills
Conduct business meetings
Social activities
Friendly competition

20. Information Technology Academy (In Boundary Students Only)

21. Information Technology Academy
This program will prepare high school students for entry into post-secondary education in a field of the student’s choice as well as direct entry into a technology-based career after high school. Some sample occupations are: * Information Technology Assistant * Presentation Specialist * Graphic Artist * Web Designer/Producer * Computer Support Specialist
Information Technology Academy

22. All academy students will take Introduction to Information Technology
After successfully completing Introduction to Information Technology, the academy student will take one of the following programs:
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23. Areas of Concentration:
New Media Technology
PC Support Services
Web Design
Digital Design
Gaming Simulation

24. FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA
This organization is for all secondary students participating in business education programs. Members have the opportunity to compete in business-related events at district, state, and national levels.
FBLA is required for all Information Technology
Academy students. The dues are $15 which are renewable each school year.

25. Industry Certifications
Adobe Certified Associate (Dreamweaver)
Adobe Certified Associate (Flash)
Adobe Certified Associate (Photoshop)
Certified Internet Web Associate Design Specialist
CompTIA A+ Certification
CompTIA Network+
Microsoft MCAS Bundle Certification
Microsoft Office Master

26. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV)

27. Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
Pays 75% tuition
3.0 GPA in 15.5 credits required for graduation
3.5 GPA In 3 vocational credits earned in one vocational program
SAT 440 Verbal and 440 Math or
ACT 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math or
CPT 83 Reading, 72 Algebra, 83 Sentence Skills

28. or on the web @ www.pvchs.com
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