St Johns County School District Programs of Choice
By St Johns County School District
Programs of Choice include high school Career Academies , IB and AICE acceleration programs , JROTC , Early College Program , St . Johns County Center for the Arts at St . Augustine High School and , in middle school , a Center for the Arts program at RJ
Murray Middle School . Students in 8th and 9th grade may apply for enrollment in a Program of Choice for any of the of the St . Johns County School District high schools . There are application rules and a timeline that must be followed in order to be considered . Students in 5th grade may apply for R . J . Murray Middle School ’ s Center for the Arts program .
Why should you join a Career Academy ?
The most important reason to join is students become part of a group who share their interests and desire to learn about a specific career field . Students will be taught by teachers with expertise in the career field and excitement to engage learning .
Joining a Career Academy can also provide opportunities that may not be available to other high school students . Students may earn more college credits or earn industry certifications through their enrollment , as well as become more involved in local businesses . Students participating in a Career Academy have a clear path for graduation . Each academy meets all graduation requirements and prepares students for postsecondary education and / or the world of work . While in the academy , students have an opportunity to participate in special activities and events that provide greater awareness of the specific career area and opportunities within that area . Academy participants will be part of a small group of students with similar interests completing courses together . An advisor and business mentor will be provided to answer questions and help each student as they complete their high school experience . Many programs offer industry certification exams .
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