Additional Academic Opportunities

  • SAT & ACT

    Students wishing to register for the major college entrance examinations can visit the national websites to access test information, test preparation materials, and registration information. Register online!

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    Pinellas Virtual School (PVS)

    Do you have a child that is an independent learner, possesses basic computer skills and takes responsibility for their learning? Pinellas Virtual School (PVS) may be a good educational choice. Students of PVS have the flexibility to attend part-time and can work at their own pace. The school's curriculum keeps students engaged with a mix of online and printed materials.
     
     
     
    FLVS Flex, formerly FLVS Part Time, offers freedom in the form of online Kindergarten-12th grade subjects with courses tailored to your needs. Study when and where you want – at home from the comfort of your couch, during a free period at school, or while traveling over summer break. Whether you’re a homeschooler or a traditional public or private school student, FLVS can enhance your education.
     
    High school students attending Pinellas Technical College (PTC) have the opportunity to be dual enrolled in post-secondary courses tuition-free! These courses give students credits towards a high school diploma and a career technical certificate. Hours completed at PTC may also transfer as credit hours to local and state colleges. Courses are available on both the Clearwater and St. Petersburg campuses.

    PTC Dual Enrollment Webpage

     

     

    The Executive Internship Program (EIP) embodies some of the best elements of both traditional and contemporary approaches to education. EIP is a marriage of the theoretical and the practical, combining the best elements of classroom theory with actual experience in the world of professionals; it is an academically oriented education based on experience.

    Through the Executive Internship Program, students are assisted academically and experientially in developing skills which promote self-directed learning, self-awareness, goal-setting, creative problem solving, and cross-cultural sensitivity. EIP represents a strong response to the present day search for expanded educational options.
     
     
     
    Earn college credits while you’re still in high school. Through St. Petersburg College (SPC), you can take high school and SPC courses at the same time. Best of all, classes and books are free to qualified students. Students must have a 3.0 minimum unweighted GPA and a qualifying test score to be eligible.  

    All programs are open to Pinellas County students in public, private and home-education programs:

    Early College (ECP) - Full-time program whereby students spend their junior and senior years attending all classes at SPC campuses to work toward simultaneously obtaining a high school diploma from their assigned school and an Associate in Arts degree from SPC.

    Early Admission (EA) - Full-time program whereby Pinellas County public school students spend their senior year attending all classes at SPC campuses, completing high school graduation requirements while earning credits toward a college degree.
    Dual Enrollment (DE) - Part-time program whereby students attend college courses at SPC or at their high school to earn credits toward fulfilling high school graduation requirements, while earning credits toward a college degree
    Dual Enrollment Approved Course List Matrix - Use this matrix to see which Dual Enrollment courses you are eligible for.

    PSAT

    The Preliminary SAT (PSAT) is a valuable tool for students.  Pinellas County Schools pays for all 9th and 10th grade students to take the PSAT in order to evaluate the skills that each student has developed in critical reading, mathematics and writing based on nationally normed data.  The PSAT is an effective way for students to start getting ready for the SAT and provides personalized feedback about their academic strengths and weaknesses, which leads to stronger preparation for life beyond high school and greater success in college and careers.

    In addition to providing this test free of charge to all 9th and 10th grade students, we strongly encourage 11th grade students to pay the small fee to take the PSAT.  This is the final opportunity to take the PSAT and it is the only year that the PSAT results are considered to qualify a student to be recognized as a National Merit Scholar, Hispanic Scholar, or Achievement Scholar.  These three recognitions all award significant scholarships for eligible students who meet the criteria and complete the requirements.  For more information, contact the PCS Advanced Studies office at (727) 588-6466.

    Night School - Credit Recovery

    Students who have received a "D" or an "F" grade for a course may recover the credit and receive forgiveness for the poor grade. This option is available for many academic courses. Upon completion of credit recovery, the new grade of "C" or higher will replace the old grade and will boost the students' cumulative grade point average. Credit recovery is an online, school-based, after-school program available at no cost. Students work at their own pace. Students should contact their school counselor to get registered. 

    The lab is open Monday - Thursday from 2:00pm - 6:00pm in the Clearwater Adult Education Building.

    Please don't let your grade point average prevent you from graduating or losing acceptance to your choice university. Register today!