Business Economics Technology Academy (BETA) at Gibbs High 850 34th St. S St. Petersburg, FL 33712 Contact: Kathy Walker, assistant principal (727) 893-5452, ext. 2033 BETA focuses on career preparation in the areas of business, finance, technology, ORACLE and CISCO. Areas of study include business management and entrepreneurship, international business, information services and management, finance, networking, ORACLE and CISCO, PC support, digital publishing and web design, and Internet services. Eligibility criteria include a preferred 2.0 grade point average for grades 6-8 and satisfactory discipline and attendance records. 2009-10 Brochure |
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Center for Advanced Technologies (CAT) at Lakewood High 1400 54th Ave. S St. Petersburg, FL 33705 Contact: Peter Oberg (727) 893-2926 Have you ever wondered why? Would you like to: *Understand the way the world works? *Analyze natural phenomena? *Build a robot? *Learn programming and information technologies? *Use electronic media to tell stories? The CAT program offers you a chance to: *Participate in a national robotics competition. *Participate in national student television competitions. *Participate in national science and mathematics competitions. *Participate in a national computing competition. Only at CAT will you find the rigor to: *Major in mathematics and science. *Major in communications technologies/computer science. At CAT, we set students up to succeed with our 9th-grade transition plan: *Peer-to-peer individual relationships through advisory time. *Adult-to-student relationships through individual academic coaching. *Lower class size in math and science courses. Eligibility: Stanine 7+ in reading, 8+ in math, A's and B's in middle school academics. 2009-10 Brochure |
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 Center for Wellness and Medical Professions at Boca Ciega High 924 58th St. S Gulfport, FL 33707 Contact: Barbara Clare (727) 893-2780, ext. 2124 Center for Wellness and Medical Professions at Palm Harbor University High 1900 Omaha St. Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Contact: Steve Price (727) 669-1131, ext. 2133 The Center for Wellness and Medical Professions is a magnet program designed to prepare students for careers in the medical field and to help them develop a commitment to personal wellness and the prevention of disease. The curriculum provides educational opportunities to prepare students for entry-level occupations or for pursuing postsecondary degrees. This program also enables students to examine the needs of the community and to seek partnerships with health-care providers. Laboratory and field experience is supported by applied academics. Eligibility criteria include acceptable discipline and attendance records, grade point average (GPA) for all final academic grades for grades 6-7 and on the most recent report card of grade 8, if available, as well as specified standardized test stanines ((see requirements below). Technical Program -- GPA 2.0, stanines of 4 or higher in reading and math on the FCAT Norm-Referenced Test or a total battery stanine of 4 or higher on a comparable standardized norm-referenced achievement test. Professional/License Program -- GPA 2.5, stanines of 6 or higher in reading and math on the FCAT Norm-Referenced Test or a total battery stanine of 6 or higher on a comparable standardized norm-referenced achievement test. Premedical Program -- GPA 3.0, stanines of 8 or higher in reading and math on the FCAT Norm-Referenced Test or a total battery stanine of 8 or higher on a comparable standardized norm-referenced achievement test. Testimonial 2010-11 Brochure (Boca Ciega) Brochure 2009-10 Brochure e (Palm Harbor) Brochure |
Criminal Justice Academy at Pinellas Park High 6305 118th Ave. N Largo, FL 33773 Contact: Michelle Topping (727) 538-7410, ext. 120 The Criminal Justice Academy magnet program at Pinellas Park High is a four-year course study designed for students interested in pursuing a career in law, law enforcement, forensics and other criminal justice-related fields. Graduates will be prepared to further their education at the technical school, junior or community college and university level or to enter the work force. Eligibility criteria: *Meet all entrance requirements at the conclusion of 8th grade. *Stanines of 5 or higher in reading and math on the FCAT Norm-Referenced Test or stanines of 5 or higher on a comparable standardized norm-referenced test for grades 6 and 7. *Cumulative academic grades of 2.3 or above for grades 6-8. *Satisfactory discipline and attendance records. Testimonial 2009-10 Brochure Brochure First Responders: National Guard Center for Emergency Management at Pinellas Park High School 6305 118th Ave. N Largo, FL 33773 Contact: Jill Dileanis (727) 538-7410
Beginning in August 2009, Pinellas Park High School will open its magnet program First Responders: National Guard Center for Emergency Management (the first of its kind in the state of Florida) to a limited number of 9th graders. This unique and challenging four-year program will prepare students for entry into postsecondary education or employment opportunities as first responders, with a goal of certification in areas related to first responders. First Responders: National Guard Center for Emergency Management will focus on service to the community. Students will be prepared for planning and initial response to emergency and disaster situations. First responders may plan for, assess, and/or manage natural or manmade disasters, terrorist acts, hazardous materials incidents, civil disturbances, air-land-sea rescues and other emergency situations. Instruction will focus on broad, transferable skills and stress understanding and demonstration of the following elements of the concepts of first responders: community planning, emergency preparedness and response, emergency health care, emergency planning and emergency management, health safety and environmental issues, underlying principles of technology, and concepts of command and control related to emergencies and disasters of all kinds.
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Exploring Careers & Education in Leadership at Largo High 410 Missouri Ave. Largo, FL 33770 Contact: Judith Vigue, magnet coordinator/assistant principal towne-viguej@pcsb.org Phone:(727) 588-4622 Fax: (727) 588-3705 Exploring Careers & Education in Leadership at Largo High is nationally recognized for its innovative, research-based curriculum in a learning community populated by motivated students desiring more than a "textbook" education. Exploring Careers & Education in Leadership students are enrolled in academically challenging courses as well as strong leadership and career development classes and activities. Our students reach out into the community to focus on their
individual and professional interests through the use of career
shadowing, internships, unique courses (e.g., leadership, peer
counseling, career research, SAT prep), a rigorous curriculum
and interdisciplinary class projects. This enables our students
to have a focused college or technical post high school goal. International Baccalaureate (IB) at Palm Harbor University High 1900 Omaha St. Palm Harbor, FL 34683 Contact: Dr. Mary Beth Corace (727) 669-1131, ext. 2135 International Baccalaureate (IB) at St. Petersburg High 2501 Fifth Ave. N St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Contact: Susan Farias (727) 893-1842, ext. 1012 The IB program provides highly motivated students with a challenging and rigorous college preparatory liberal arts curriculum. There are six areas of study with a syllabus and examiniation for each; these areas are English and literature, foreign language, experimental science, mathematics, study of individuals and societies, and a sixth subject to be selected by the student. Ninth-grade eligibility criteria include satisfactory discipline and attendance as well as: *Stanines of 8 or 9 in reading and math on the FCAT Norm-Referenced Test or a total battery stanine of 8 or 9 in total reading, total language and total mathematics on a comparable standardized norm-referenced achievement test. *Final academic grades of B or above in grades 6 and 7. *Successful completion of middle school prerequisites, algebra I honors and at least one year of a foreign language by the last day of the regular school year of 8th grade. 2009-10 Brochure (Palm Harbor) Brochure 2010-11 Brochure (St. Petersburg) Brochure Website |
Leadership Conservatory for the Arts At Tarpon Springs High 1411 Gulf Road Tarpon Springs, FL 34689 Contact: Wayne McKnight, assistant principal mcknightw@pcsb.org (727) 943-4900, ext. 108 This world-class learning center of excellence creates a discovery zone for developing musicians, dancers and artists. This program integrates leadership skills, performing arts, rigorous academics and technology into a seamless curriculum that prepares today’s students for the shift to tomorrow’s challenges. Students without extensive formal training who want to develop their talent and have the desire to be leaders need to apply. 2009-10 Brochure |
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Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) at Gibbs High 850 34th St. S St. Petersburg, FL 33711 Contact: Ralph Nurmela, assistant principal (727) 893-5452, ext. 2031 The Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) at Gibbs High features a four-year course of study in dance, musical theater, technical production, instrumental music, theater performance, visual arts and vocal music. PCCA trains talented students who are interested in pursuing an arts profession as well as those interested in postsecondary academic degrees. The faculty and staff are comprised of professional artists who continue to actively practice their own art form. Adjunct instructors address special needs. A professionally qualified audition committee reviews each application based upon a audition and/or portfolio and personal interview. Students without extensive formal training in an arts area who demonstrate obvious talent will be given full consideration for admission to the program. Applicants are expected to have satisfactory discipline and attendance records. 2010-11 Brochure |
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