8th Grade Families: Career Academy Showcase

By Lindsey Johnson

Do you have an 8th grader? There are many options for high school in Alachua County.

On Thursday, November 18th from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Eastside High School (in the outdoor mall area), local schools with specialty programs will be hosting an open house for students and families to explore options. There is no formal presentation so families can arrive anytime between 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. to talk to as many programs as they would like.

All 15 Career Academy Magnets will have a table in a trade show type set up. Students and teachers from each Career Academy will be available to talk to parents and their 8th graders about their program, their campus, etc.
Programs Represented:
Academy of Agribusiness – Hawthorne
Academy of Agriscience – SFHS
Academy of Automotive Technology – PAM @ Loften
Academy of Criminal Justice – NHS
Academy of Entrepreneurship- BHS
Academy of Finance- BHS
Academy of Fire and EMS – PAM @ Loften
Academy of Future Teachers – GHS
Academy of Gaming and Mobile Apps – PAM @ Loften
Academy of Health Professions – GHS
Academy of Robotics and Engineering – PAM @ Loften
Academy of Veterinary Assisting at SFHS
Institute of Biotechnology – SFHS
Institute of Culinary Arts – EHS
Institute of Graphic Art and Design – PAM @ Loften
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