The academy concept is a career-focused approach to studying the high school curriculum. Students complete all requirements for graduation as well as electives that comprise a career-focused program of study.

The academic curriculum is integrated with the technical curriculum, giving students opportunities to see the real-world application of academics. Students within the academy are grouped together in classes with the same teachers whenever possible, allowing teachers to build classroom rigor and relevance in unique way.

In The News!

April 20, 2011 | Smaller Learning Communities:

March 9, 2011 | Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Academy | SEHS

February 23, 2011 | School of Arts and Communication | BHS

February 9, 2011 | Innovation, Design, Engineering, and Arts (IDEA) Academy | MHS

January 26, 2011 | Arts and Communication Academy | BRHS

December 29, 2010 | Freshmen Students Caught In the ACT | SEHS

November 17, 2010 | Bayshore High School | School of Health, Science and Public Service

September 15, 2010 | Training Tomorrow’s Workforce Today - Manatee County’s High School Academic Advisors

September 8, 2010 | Southeast High School’s (SEHS) Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Academy

September 1, 2010 | Southeast High Schools’ (SEHS) Electronic Communications Center (ECC) Academy

August 4, 2010 | Braden River High School | Engineering, Design, and Leadership Academy | Mrs. Melanie Jurgovan

July 21, 2010 | The ABC Academy: Exploring Career Diversity | Mrs. Cindy Rees (Business) and Mrs. Colleen Keip (Consumer Sciences)

June 30, 2010 | Manatee High School | The IDEA Center | Joe Orr

June 23, 2010 | Manatee High School | Academy of Medical Arts | Mrs. Barbara Lane

May 19, 2010 | Braden River High School (BRHS) | Science Technology and Health Academy |Mrs. Vanessa Giammanco

May 5, 2010 | Palmetto High School (PHS) | Construction Design Academy |Mr. Bob Lounds and Mr. Jim Kapper

April 14, 2010 | Bayshore High School (BHS) | Pre-Engineering Academy | Mrs. Martha Proulx

April 7, 2010 | SouthEast High School (SEHS) | Electronic Communications Center (ECC) | Mr. Bob Burwell

March 24, 2010 Braden River High School | Science Technology and Health Academy

March 3, 2010 | Bayshore High School (BHS) | Preparing the Next Generation of Leaders | School of Health, Sciences, and Public Service

February 24, 2010 | Southeast High School’s | Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) Academy

February 3, 2010 | Bayshore High School (BHS) | Business Academy

January 20, 2010 | Palmetto High School |Early Childhood
Education (ECE) Academy

January 6, 2010 | Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) | Public Service and Health Academy

December 16, 2009 |The Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) Academy of Business, Marketing and International Studies

December 9, 2009 | Academy of Medical Arts and Sciences at Manatee High School

December 2, 2009 | Palmetto High School Agriscience Academy

November 25, 2009 | Central High School Success Academy

October 7, 2009 | Braden River High School—Academy of Fine Arts and Communication | Mrs. Tracie Harwood

High School Showcase English and High School Showcase Spanish - An excellent opportunity to learn about all of the wonderful programs, academies and scheduling options available to high school students here in Manatee County.

The Role of Career Academies in Education Improvement

For further information on Smaller Learning Communities or Academies please contact:

Angie Grasberger, Coordinator
SLC/Academies
(941) 708-8770, ext. 2205
grasberger@manateeschools.net