Lake Gibson High School

Lake Gibson High School
7007 N. Socrum Loop Road, Lakeland, FL 33809
http://schools.polk-fl.net/lghs
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phone: (863) 853-6100
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fax: (863) 853-6108
Lake Gibson High School offers a wide variety of programs to allow students the opportunity to experience a wide
variety of career paths.
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Polk Academy of Business
Technology n n n
The Polk Academy of Business and Technology
focuses on building a solid foundation of academic
skills while instilling responsibility, interpersonal skills, and
work ethics. The academy features Accounting operations,
Administrative Assistant, Digital Design, International Business,
Legal Administrative Specialist, and Web Design Services.
Quick Fact n n n
Other programs offered at
Lake Gibson High School include:
Agriscience
n FFA (Ag Mechanics and
Biotechnology Academy
Students focus on the use of living organisms or other biological systems in
the manufacture of drugs, biological products, diagnostics, or environmental
management, and how Biotechnology can be used to solve everyday problems.
Topics include genetics, DNA Structures, forensics, bio-ethics and basic
Biotechnology tools and skills.
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Business
n Administration Assistant
n Business Supervision and
Finance
Academy n n n
n Digital Design
n Legal Administration Specialist
n Web Design
The Finance Academy gives high school
students an opportunity to prepare
for college and careers in business and
finance. Emphasis is placed on a college
preparatory curriculum that is directly
linked to the business world. This program
prepares students for careers in business
and finance with challenging courses. It
focuses on broad, transferable skills and
stresses understanding and demonstration
of financial industry elements such as:
accounting, financial planning;
management; banking, credit, economics;
money management, technology
investments, entrepreneurship
and insurance.
Management
Family and Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
n Early Childhood Education
Health Academy
n Medical Terminology
Industrial and Technology
Education
n Communication Technology
n Drafting and Illustrative Design
Career & Technical Programs
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Lake Region High School
1995 Thunder Road, Eagle Lake, FL 33839
www.lakeregionthunder.com
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phone: (863) 297-3099
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fax: (863) 297-3097
Lake Region high School develops life-long learners who can utilize a problemsolving approach built on a strong foundation and global awareness. Lake Region
offers a wide variety of programs to allow students the opportunity to experience
a wide variety of career paths.
IMAG n n n
IMAG Imagination Inc.
combines Marketing and
Communication Technology
curriculum in an enterprise
environment to provide
students real world experiences
to prepare them for careers in
public relations, advertising,
graphic design, event
planning, and sales.
Other programs offered at Lake
Region High School include:
Business
n Computer Networking
n Digital Design
n Marketing
n Web Design
Family and Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
n Early Childhood Education
n Fashion Design
Health Academy
n Allied Health
Industrial and Technology
Education
n Drafting and Illustrative Design
n TV Production
Thunder Auto and
Ag Mechanics n n n
Lake Region offers a wide variety
of technical courses that prepare
students to enter specific career fields
or give the technical application for
general knowledge. Students
experience hands-on training in all
aspects of the automotive industry
including refinishing and painting.
Each year, the class is charged with
doing an antique automobile
restoration project.
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Polk County School District
Lakeland High School
726 Hollingsworth Road, Lakeland, FL 33801
www.lakelandhighschool.com
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phone: (863) 499-2900
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fax: (863) 499-2917
Lakeland High School offers a wide variety of programs to allow students the opportunity to experience a wide variety of
career paths.
Culinary n n n
Lakeland High School trains students for careers in the
high-demand field of food service and preparation.
Practical work experience will stress sanitation and
safety, cooking, baking, menu development and food
preparation. School-site café and catering opportunities
further enhance front and back-of-the-house skills as
well as restaurant management.
Other programs offered at
Lakeland High School include:
Veterinary
Academy n n n
The Academy of
Veterinary Sciences
offers students a
Lakeland High School
Veterinary Science Academy
chance to work
one-on-one with various
domestic animals as well as
farm animals. Courses include
anatomy and physiology,
grooming, breed identification,
animal behavior and career
explorations. Students also
train the animals on an agility
course as well as perform
grooming services for school
board employees for a small
fee.
Agriscience
n FFA
Business
n Administrative Assistant
n Business Supervision
n Computer Programming
n IT Academy
Family and Consumer Sciences
n Fashion
Industrial and Technology Education
n AADT TV Production Academy
Career & Technical Programs
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Ridge Community High School
500 Orchid Drive, Davenport, FL 33837
www.ridgecommunityhigh.com
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phone: (863) 419-3315
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fax: (863) 419-3334
Ridge Community High School strives to develop life-long learners who utilize a problem-solving approach and build on
a strong foundation and global awareness. Ridge Community offers a wide variety of programs to allow students the
opportunity to experience a wide-variety of career paths.
Engineering Technology
Academy n n n
The Engineering Technology 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
that introduce students to an array of engineering
concepts. Students are able to take part in project
based learning assignments that explore Electronics,
Robotics, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, and
Engineering Design. After completing this program
students may consider continuing on to earn a college
degree in Mechanical, Civil or Electrical Engineering.
Early
Childhood
Education n n n
At the Baby Bolts Preschool
Academy, students will have
the opportunity to touch
the lives of young children
and begin the journey to
becoming a teacher to
mold young lives. Career
possibilities include teaching,
child psychology, social
worker and day care owner.
Other programs offered
at Ridge Community
High School include:
Agriscience
n FFA
n Ag Mechanics
Business
n Digital Design
Family and
Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
Health
n Medical Academy
Industrial and
Technology Education
n TV Production
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Polk County School District
Tenoroc High School
4905 Saddle Creek Road, Lakeland, FL 33801
http://schools.polk-fl.net/tenoroc
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phone: (863) 614-9183
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fax: (863) 614-9192
Tenoroc is a prototype for new high schools, incorporating the most recent technology for both administrative and
instructional purposes with an emphasis on math, science, and technology. Emphasis is also placed on school-to-work
opportunities, including well-equipped classrooms that prepare students in technological fields.
Lakeland
Electric
Power Academy n n n
Lakeland Electric is a proud partner
with the Polk County School Board
in creating the Power Academy at
Tenoroc High School. Students in
the Power Academy are exposed
to the electric utility industry structure,
processes and terminology in a small
learning community approach. In
addition, they gain a solid
understanding of industrial electricity
Other programs offered at
Tenoroc High School include:
Agriscience
n FFA
Business
n Business Supervision
n Digital Design
n Marketing
n Web Design
Family and Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
n Early Childhood Education
Industrial and Technolgy
Education
n Communication Technology
n Drafting and Illustrative Design
Career & Technical Programs
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Winter Haven High School
600 6th Street, SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
http://schools.polk-fl.net/whhs
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phone: (863) 291-5330
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Winter Haven High School strives to enable students to acquire the knowledge
and skills necessary to achieve their full potential and make informed decisions
in order to succeed in a changing world. Various programs and academies offer
the students many opportunities in order to succeed.
fax: (863) 297-3024
Other programs offered at Winter
Haven High School include:
Agriscience
n FFA
Business
Hospitality and
Tourism n n n
The Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
focus includes Business Management, Event
Planning, Sports and Entertainment, Human
Resources, Marketing, Finance, Restaurant
Management and Hospitality Management.
Students are armed 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.
n Administrative Assistant
n Business Supervision
n Digital Design
n Marketing
n Web Design
Family and Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
n Fashion
Health
n Allied Health
Industrial and Technology
Education
n Drafting and Illustrative Design
Global Goods
Academy n n n
The Global Goods Academy provides hands-on
training to help students prepare for a career in supply
chain management, logistics, distribution, and
warehouse services. Students learn the ultimate
provisions of product and service packages,
distribution and storage all while gaining an
understanding of inventory control and finished
goods from point of origin to point of consumption.
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Polk County School District
Auburndale High School
1 Bloodhound Trail, Auburndale, FL 33823 n phone: (863) 965-6200
fax: (863) 965-6245 n www.auburndalehighschool.com
Other programs offered at
Auburndale High School include:
Auburndale
Communcations
Academy n n n
The Auburndale
Communications
Academy
sponsored by Bright House
Networks, allows students to
explore areas in cable and
home entertainment system
installation.
Agriscience
n FFA
Business
®
n Customer
Assistance
Technology
n Digital Design
n Marketing
n Web Design
Family and
Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
n Early Childhood
Education
Health Academy
n Health Completer
EKG (Home Health)
Industrial and
Technology Education
n Drafting and
Illustrative Design
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center
1201 Enchanted Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801 n phone: (863) 499-2980
fax: (863) 603-6326 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/dslc
Doris A. Sanders Learning Center offers
students a wide variety of educational
opportunities and extra-curricular
activities.
Programs offered at Doris A.
Sanders Learning Center include:
Agriscience
n FFA
Career & Technical Programs
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Fort Meade Middle-Senior
High School
700 Edgewood Drive, Fort Meade, FL 33841 n phone: (863) 285-1180
fax: (863) 285-1186 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/fmmshs
Other programs offered at Fort Meade
Middle-Senior High School include:
Agriculture n n n
Business
Fort Meade High School
agriculture department
incorporates a project in
partnership with Florida
Flywheeler’s Association
each year to restore an
antique tractor. The restored
tractor is then raffled off as
a fund- raiser.
n Digital Design
n Banking
n DCT
Family and
Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
Industrial and
Technology
Education
n Drafting and
Illustrative
Design
n Materials and
Processes
Technology
Frostproof Middle-Senior High School
1000 North Palm Avenue, Frostproof, FL 33843 n phone: (863) 635-7809
fax: (863) 635-7812 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/fmshs
iSpaces
Academy n n n
Students interested in the
iSpaces Academy at Frostproof
Senior High School can explore
careers in construction, interior
design, architecture and
engineering.
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Programs offered at Frostproof
Middle-Senior High School include:
Agriscience
n FFA
n FFEA
Business
n Accounting
n Business
Supervision and
Management
n Digital Web
Design
Family and
Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
n Early Childhood
Education
n Fashion
Industrial and
Technology Education
n Drafting and
Illustrative Design
n Materials and
Processes
Technology
Gause Academy
1395 W. Polk Street, Bartow, FL 33830 n phone: (863) 534-7425
fax: (863) 519-3716 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/gause
Programs offered at Gause Academy include:
Business
n Digital and Web
Promotional
Enterprise
Family and
Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
Industrial and
Technology Education
n Automotive
Service
Technology
n Communication
Technology
n Electronic
Technology
Karen M. Siegel Academy
935 Evenhouse Road, Lake Alfred, FL 33850 n phone: (863) 965-5566
fax: (863) 968-5151 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/kmsa
Future Farmers of America n n n
The Karen M. Siegel Academy FFA students painted and
retrofitted barrels to be used for storing water for plants during
the dry months (rain barrels). The barrels were part of the
recycling the students are doing on the campus. The barrels
are sold as a fundraiser and to purchase supplies needed in
their assembly. Three barrels were displayed and sold to the
public as part of the City of Lakeland’s Spring Obsession. The
barrels each received a ribbon and the money benefited the
Florida Friendly Yards and Neighborhoods program from the
Polk County Extension Service and University of Florida/IFAS
Other programs
offered at Karen M.
Siegel Academy
include:
Agriscience
n FFA (Horticulture
Program)
Family and
Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
Career & Technical Programs
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Lake Wales High School
1 Highlander Way, Lake Wales, FL 33853 n phone: (863) 678-4222
fax: (863) 678-4064 n www.lakewaleshigh.com
Programs offered at Lake Wales
High School include:
Agriscience
n FFA
Business
n Business
Supervision
n Digital Design
n Web Design
McKeel Academy
1810 W. Parker Street, Lakeland, FL 33815 n phone: (863) 499-2818
fax: (863) 603-6339 n www.mckeelacademy.com
Interactive Design Academy n n n
Interactive Design offers “iMedia” courses, in which students work
with the same equipment and software of electronic media professionals.
Courses include text, graphics, digital drawing skills, animation techniques,
video editing and special effects.
Iteractive Design is project-based curriculum that implements the Adobe
Creative Suite software for a variety of animation methods, many types of
image creation and manipulation such as motion and vector graphics, and
all phases of video production including recording, non-linear and sound
editing, special effects, and authoring. Students are exposed to graphic artists,
animators, and filmmakers through weekly screenings of documentaries,
experimental films, and a wide array of animation media including Flash,
stop-motion, claymation, pixilation, traditional cel, cut-paper, and 3D.
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Family and
Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
n Early Childhood
Education
Academy
Mulberry High School
1 Panther Place, Mulberry, FL 33860 n phone: (863) 701-1104
fax: (863) 701-1109 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/mhs
Mulberry
Auto Garage
Academy n n n
Mulberry Auto Garage: Through
a creative blend of academic
and vocational education, and
exposure to the automotive
industry, students in the
Automotive Academy will
gain the knowledge and skills
to be competitive in a future
marketplace.
Other programs offered at Mulberry High
School include:
Agriscience
n FFA
Business
n Administrative
Assistant
n Business
Supervision and
Management
n Digital Design
n Web Design
Family and
Consumer Sciences
n Culinary
n Early Childhood
Education
Industrial and
Technology
Education
n TV Production
Summerlin Academy
1500 South Jackson Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830 n phone: (863) 519-7504
fax: (863) 519-8774 n www.summerlinacademy.com
Equestrian
Program n n n
Summerlin offers a career-specialized
program in equestrian/equine studies.
Students learn to show, train, breed and
sell horses in hopes of having a “Best of
Show” entry. Some students strive to be
equine veterinarians or technicians.
Career & Technical Programs
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Middle Schools n n n
Middle school provides career exploratory programs helping students make career path decisions. This provides a
stepping-stone for the student entering high school, which provides job prep programs, that helps students obtain
career skills and earn postsecondary credit.
The following schools currently feature programs in the listed workforce areas:
Bartow Middle School
Dundee Ridge Middle School
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
n Robotics
n Agriculture
n Business Programs
n Robotics
n Technology Education/TSA
Fort Meade Middle-Senior
High School
McKeel Academy
n Agriculture
n Business Programs
n Technology Education
McLaughlin Middle School
and Fine Arts Academy
Berkley Accelerated
Middle School
n Culinary
n Agriculture
Boone Middle School
n Culinary
n Early Childhood Education
n Agriculture
n Robotics
n Technology Education/TSA
Blake Academy
n Robotics
n Technology Education/TSA
(Exploratory Wheel)
Crystal Lake Middle School
n Robotics
n Technology Education/TSA
Daniel Jenkins Academy
n Robotics
n Technology Education/TSA
Davenport School of the Arts
n Technology Education/TSA
Denison Middle School
n Culinary
n Robotics
n Technology Education/TSA
(Exploratory Wheel)
Doris A. Sanders Learning
Center
n Agriculture
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(Exploratory Wheel)
n Production Technology Woodshop
Frostproof Middle-Senior
High School
n Business Programs
n Agriculture
n Technology Education/TSA
Mulberry Middle School
n Culinary
n Agriculture
n Technology Education/TSA
n Agriculture
n Business Programs
n Robotics
n Technology Education/TSA
n Business Programs
Polk Life and Learning Center
(Exploratory Wheel)
Gause Academy
n Culinary
n Business Programs
n Technology Education
(Exploratory Wheel)
Karen M. Siegel Academy
n Culinary
n Agriculture
Kathleen Middle
n Culinary
n Fashion
n Early Childhood Education
n Agriculture
n FFA (Focus Aquaculture and
Horticulture)
Sleepy Hill Middle School
n Business Programs
n Robotics
n Technology Education/TSA
(Exploratory Wheel)
Southwest Middle School
n Business Programs
Stambaugh Middle School
Lake Alfred-Addair Middle
n Culinary
n Agriculture
n Business Programs
n Culinary
n Agriculture
Westwood Middle School
Lake Gibson Middle
n Culinary
n Agriculture
n Business Programs
n Agriculture
n Business Programs
n Production Technology
Bartow Middle School
550 East Clower Street, Bartow, FL 33830 n phone: (863) 534-7415
fax: (863) 534-7418 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/bms
Health
Pre-Academy n n n
Bartow Middle School is part of the school
district’s first pre-medical academy for middle
school students to introduce them to health
care occupations, including nursing and first
responder fields.
Other programs
offered at Bartow
Middle School include:
Business Programs
n Future Business
Leaders of America
n Journalism
Industrial and
Technology Education
n Robotics
n Technology
Education
(Exploratory Wheel)
Crystal Lake Middle School
2410 Crystal Lake Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801 n phone: (863) 499-2970
fax: (863) 603-6267 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/clms
Aquaculture n n n
Students in the aquaculture program are involved
in raising both marine and freshwater fish. Red
drum, barramundi, tilapia and tropical fish are some
of the species that can be cultured in their state
of the art re-circulating systems. They have two
greenhouses that utilize three independent
re-circulating systems including a 12,000 gallon
fiberglass tank. The aquaculture class is integrated
with the math and science courses so students
have the opportunity for hands on application in
these core areas.
Other programs
offered at Crystal
Lake Middle School
include:
Industrial and
Technology Education
n Robotics
n Technology/
Business
Education
(Exploratory Wheel)
Career & Technical Programs
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Lakeland Highlands Middle School
740 Lake Miriam Drive, Lakeland, FL 33813 n phone: (863) 648-3500
fax: (863) 648-3580 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/lhms
Business
Programs n n n
Students are involved in courses that include
essential and relevant performance standards in
math, science, language arts, and social studies
that begin to shape future business leaders. These
courses also reinforce technical writing standards
as well as entrepreneurship standards.
Other programs
offered at Lakeland
Highlands Middle
School include:
Industrial and
Technology Education
n Robotics
n STEM (Science,
Technology,
Engineering and
Mathematics)
Lawton Chiles Middle School
400 North Florida Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33801 n phone: (863) 499-2742
fax: (863) 499-2774 n www.lcmaknightsonline.com
Robotics n n n
The science of robotics is exciting and
interesting to students all while learning
valuable information. Students learn the
relationships among science, technology,
society and the individual. They also gain a
greater understanding of the nature of
technological design.
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Other programs
offered at Lawton
Chiles Middle
School include:
Business
n Business
Programs
New Horizon
6980 S. State Rd 37, Mulberry, FL 33860
fax: (863) 428-2204
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phone: (863) 428-1520
Agriculture n n n
Students explore the many interesting aspects
found in the world of Agribusiness and Natural
Resources. They also keep up with current events
that are taking place daily around them to
understand new ideas in the agriculture realm.
Roosevelt Academy
115 E Street, Lake Wales, FL 33853 n phone: (863) 678-4252
fax: (863) 678-4250 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/rooseveltacademy.com
FFA n n n
Students utilize the school’s 5 commercial greenhouses
to produce annuals, herbs, shrubs, trees and hanging
baskets. The plants are sold to locally to retailers, landscape
contractors and municipalities. Row crops produced in
the market garden include: grape tomatoes, chili peppers,
collards, onions, squash and cucumbers.
Culinary n n n
The Culinary Arts department offers a great way for students
to discover through a hands-on approach the world of food.
Students will learn about the health and nutrition aspects of
food, how to properly and safely prepare basic dishes, and
even how to work successfully in a commercial kitchen.
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Career Centers/Adult Schools n n n
Career and Community Education has a single focus of preparing students with skills directly affecting their
ability to obtain and retain gainful employment and become productive, responsible contributors to our society.
Traviss Career Center
3225 Winter Lake Road, Lakeland, FL 33803
fax: (863) 499-2706 n www.traviss.edu
n
“Educating and preparing students for
success in a changing workplace” n n n
Traviss Career Center offers non-degree, adult post
secondary instruction in job preparatory programs
and Workforce Development courses. The Center
also offers academic courses and career programs
to high school students.
Traviss focuses on the development of technical
skills, occupational skills and the work habits and
attitudes necessary for success in the world of
work.
Training focuses on knowledge, theory and skill
practice while encouraging the pursuit of lifelong
learning. Individual competency-based instruction,
work-based learning experiences and jobplacement assistance promoting student
success and self-esteem.
phone: (863) 499-2700
Programs offered
at Traviss are in the
fields of:
n Adult General
Education
n Architecture and
Construction
n Arts, A/V
Technology and
Communications
n Business
Management and
Medical
Administration
n Health Science
n Hospitality and
Tourism
n Human Services
n Information
Technology
n Manufacturing
n Transportation,
Distribution and
Logistics
n Continuing
Workforce
Education
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Career Centers/Adult Schools, cont’d. n n n
Career and Adult Education provides an integral part of a relevant educational system, leading to career
pathways for students.
Ridge Career Center
7700 State Road 544, Winter Haven, FL 33881 n phone: (863) 419-3060
fax: (863) 419-3062 n http://schools.polk-fl.net/ridge
“Assessing, preparing and placing
individuals in successful and rewarding
careers in an increasingly competitive and
changing employment market.” n n n
Ridge Career Center makes every effort to assist
students in reaching informed decisions about
entering career education training programs best
suited to their individual needs, interests and
aptitudes.
Ridge makes it possible for each student to meet
both short-and long-term employment goals.
Ridge can tailor instruction to a wide variety of
student needs through the policy of open-entry/
open-exit, self-paced, individualized instruction.
Students enter and exit Ridge when appropriate
training and employment needs have been met.
Programs offered
at Ridge are in the
fields of:
n Adult General
Education
n Architecture and
Construction
n Arts, A/V Technology
and Communications
n Business
Management and
Administration
n Education and
Training
n Health Science
n Hospitality
n Human Services
n Information
Technology
n Law, Public Safety
and Service
n Manufacturing
n Marketing, Sales
and Service
n Transportation
Distribution and
Logistics
n Continuing Workforce
Education
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Adult Education n n n
Adult and Community Education offers a variety of classes for adults ages 16 and older who would like to earn a high
school diploma or its GED equivalent, develop their English language skills, or take a class to enhance workplace skills
or for personal growth. Adult Basic Education courses help students improve basic skills in math, reading, and language. Students work at their own pace, learning basic skills and preparing for vocation/technical training.
East Area Adult School
300 East Bridgers Avenue, Auburndale, FL 33823 n phone: (863) 965-5475
fax: (863) 965-5477 n www.eastareaadult.com
Courses available at East Area Adult School include:
“Providing rigorous and relevant learning
experiences which service the educational needs
of adults through literacy, high school completion,
workforce preparation, personal enrichment,
and technology.” n n n
n Adult Basic Education
n General Education Development (GED)
n Literacy
n Dual Enrollment
n Adult High School
n English for Speakers of Other Languages
n Computer Training
n Community Education
West Area Adult School
604 S. Central Avenue, Lakeland, FL 33815 n phone: (863) 499-2835
fax: (863) 499-2727 n www.westareaadult.com
Courses available at West Area Adult School include:
“Delivering programs with integrity at the
highest level of quality and service. West Area
Adult School is a place Where Adults Achieve
Success!” n n n
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n Adult Basic Education
n General Education Development (GED)
n Adult High School
n English for Speakers of Other Languages
n Short-term Computer
n Family Literacy and Childcare
Understanding Careers
The exploration of potentially satisfying occupations within a particular Program of Study will give each student a better
understanding of several career options. High school courses and college opportunities guide both parents and students
as they consider particular career paths.
Each is designed to meet requirements for graduation, prepare students for post-secondary education, and to enter the
workforce. This sequence of courses leading to employment in an occupation field and/or further education is referred to
as a career pathway.
A more detailed look at the 81 career pathways as aligned to the 16 career clusters has been identified by the Florida
Department of Education and can be found at their website: http://www.fldoe.org/workforce/
Florida’s Economic Partnership
• Workforce Florida
• Agency for Workforce
• Enterprise Florida
• Regional Economic
Development Councils
Career & Adult
Education
Educating for
Employment
Innovation
• Regional Workforce Boards
Workforce
Development
Connecting People
with Jobs
& Services
Economic
Development
Creating Jobs
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School District K-12
District Adult & Technical Centers
Community Colleges
Private Postsecondary Institutions
Business & Industry
Community-based Organizations
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Listing by School
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6 Boone Middle
Academy
2 Bartow High
7 Crystal Lake Middle
18 Daniel Jenkins Academy
3 Bartow Middle
8 Denison Middle
19 Karen M. Siegal Academy
4 Berkley Elementary
9 Doris Sanders Learning Center
10 Dundee Ridge Middle 20 Kathleen High
5 Blake Academy
21 Kathleen Middle
11 East Area Adult & Community
6 Boone Middle
High Gibson High
12 Fort Meade Middle/Senior
22 Lake
7 Crystal Lake
Middle
High
13 Frostproof Middle/Senior
23 Lake Gibson Middle
8 Denison Middle
14 Gause Academy of Leadership
24 Lake Region High
9 Doris Sanders Learning Center
15 George Jenkins High
25 Lake Wales High
10 Dundee16
Ridge
Middle
Haines
City High
26 Lakeland Highlands Middle
11 East Area
& Community
Homer
K. Addair Career Academy
17Adult
Daniel JenkinsHigh
Academy27 Lakeland Senior High
18 Middle/Senior
12 Fort Meade
28 Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Karen M. Siegal
Academy
19 Middle/Senior
13 Frostproof
High
20 Kathleen High
29 McKeel Academy of Applied 14 Gause Academy
of Leadership
Technology
21 Kathleen Middle
15 George Jenkins High
22 Lake Gibson High
30 McLaughlin Middle
16 Haines City High
23 Lake Gibson Middle
31 Mulberry High
24 Lake Region High
25 Lake Wales High
Lakeland
26
Listing by Program
Area Highlands Middle
27 Lakeland Senior High
Lawton
Chiles Middle Academy
Engineering Technology Academy
Polk County28
Medical
Academies
McKeel Academy of Applied
Technology
29 High
35 Ridge
1 Auburndale
Community High
McLaughlin
Middle
30
2 Bartow High
Academy of Legal Studies
31 Mulberry High
15 George Jenkins High
15 George Jenkins High
32 Mulberry Middle
22 Lake Gibson High
33 New Horizon Middle Academy of Finance
24 Lake Region
Polk Life & Learning
34 High
22 Lake Gibson High
35 Ridge Community
High
Community High
35 Ridge
47 Winter Haven
36 Ridge
High Technical Center Distrotek
20 Kathleen High
37 Roosevelt Academy
3 Bartow Middle
38 Sleepy Hill Middle
Criminal Justice and Law Academies
Auburndale Communications
39 Southwest Middle
16 Haines City High
Academy
40 Stambaugh Middle
20 Kathleen High
1 Auburndale High
41 Summerlin Academy
Tenoroc High
42 Aerospace
Polk Academy of Business &
Central Florida
Academy
Traviss of
Technical CenterTechnology
20 Sun ‘n Fun43(extension
22 Lake Gibson High
Kathleen 44
High)Union Academy
45 West Area Adult
Imagination Inc.
MAG Academy
46 Westwood Middle
24 Lake Region High
31 Mulberry High
47 Winter Haven High
Lakeland Electric Power Academy
Academy of Arts, Design & Technology
42 Tenoroc High
27 Lakeland Senior High
32 Mulberry Middle
33 New Horizon Middle
34 Polk Life & Learning
35 Ridge Community High
36 Ridge Technical Center
37 Roosevelt Academy
38 Sleepy Hill Middle
39 Southwest Middle
40 Stambaugh Middle
41 Summerlin Academy
42 Tenoroc High
43 Traviss Technical Center
44 Union Academy
45 West Area Adult
46 Westwood Middle
47 Winter Haven High
Global Goods Academy
47 Winter Haven High
IT Academy of Lakeland
27 Lakeland Senior High
McKeel Interactive Design
Academy
29 McKeel Academy of
Technology
Hospitality and Tourism
47 Winter Haven High
Early Childhood Education
25 Lake Wales High
16 Haines City High
Future Educators Academy
2 Bartow High
Academy of Veterinary Science
27 Lakeland Senior High
iSpaces Academy
13 Frostproof Senior High
Career & Technical Programs
43
The Polk County School district welcomes applications from
ESE, ELL, and 504 students to all Career Academies.
• Qualified applicants garner entrance to the academy
depending on the availability.
For current information log on to:
www.polkacademies.com
or e-mail: [email protected]
The School Board of Polk County, prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited
by law in any of its programs, services, or activities. To file a discrimination/harassment complaint, contact the
School Board of Polk County’s Office of Equity & Compliance in the Human Resource Services Division at (863) 534-0513.
If you require any type of accommodation to complete the application process due to a disability, please call the
School Board of Polk County’s Human Resource Services Division at (863) 534-0781.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please contact the
Polk School District by calling Florida Relay Service at 1-800-955-8771.