Application Process and Important Dates

  • Shadowing Appointments

    Interested in finding out what a day looks like for our Criminal Justice Academy students? Please call Ms. Flannery, Assistant Principal, 727-538-7410 ext. 2015. You can also email our program secretary, Jessica Gregg, at greggj@pcsb.org

    Program Academic Profile

    Students who are successful in the Criminal Justice Academy Program typically have the following academic profile:

    • Have at least a 2.5 academic grade point average for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades
    • 7th grade Reading and Math FAST Scale Score of Level 3 or higher
    • Have acceptable disciplinary and attendance records

     

    How to Apply

    2026-2027 School Year

    The initial application process will begin in January 2026. You can apply by going to https://www.pcsb.org/Page/837

    Important Dates:

    North County DAP Fair

    • October 16, 2025:  6:00 - 7:30 pm at Countryside High, 3000 State Rd 580, Clearwater

    All County DAP Fair

    • October 25, 2025:  9:00 - 11:30 am at Pinellas Park High, 6305 118th Ave N, Largo

    South County DAP Fair

    • October 29, 2025:  6:00 - 7:30 PM at the Boca Ciega High,  924 58th St S, Gulfport