Palm Bay High School PIRATES Academy

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THE PIRATES ACADEMIES AT PALM BAY HIGH SCHOOL
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Palm Bay High School PIRATES AcademyAcademic
Choice Program

• Program for Independent Research, Advanced
  Technology, Engineering, and Science

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PIRATES Academy Vision

• All students deserve an education designed to
  maximize their abilities. Students who desire
  challenging academics should be encouraged and
  motivated to excel beyond standard expectations
  for their grade level.
• Our Academy students will be accepted into an
  outstanding four year university like UF, Georgia
  Tech, FIT or MIT.

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PIRATES Academy ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS

• Cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher at the end of the
  first semester of 8th grade year
• A minimum of a B or higher in each math and
  science course
• Level 3 or higher on the 7th grade Math and
  Reading FCAT
• Must maintain a B in math or science in the 2nd
  semester of 8th grade and earn a 3 on the FCAT
  Math and Reading

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PIRATES Academy Program Requirements

• Complete a Junior Year Internship in a field that
  you choose.
• Complete a Senior Year Capstone Project!
• Four years of technology!
• Students will be required to provide a service to
  our school and/or community (10 hours per
  semester) eligibility requirement for Bright
  Futures

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PIRATES ACADEMYADVANTAGES

• Students are prepared for upper level Math,
  Science, English and History courses
• Students are prepared for various career paths in
  Medical, Engineering, Sciences or any career path
  they choose.
• Students take courses that prepare them for the
  SAT and ACT exams
• Students will complete courses that will make
  them one of the top applicants when applying to
  college.

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PIRATES AcademyAdvantages

• Support from Academy Teachers, Academy Director
  and guidance counselors
• Regular communication with parents
• Preparation in 9th grade for the AP classes in
  10th grade
• Additional help offered in each class every week
  after school

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PIRATES ACADEMYTechnology Electives

• Students will choose one the following courses as
  their technology elective
• Web Design I, II, III
• Communications Technology I, II, III
• Engineering I, II, III
• Science Research

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PIRATES Academy Program Highlights

• Teaming with college Preparatory Honors
  curriculum in 9th and 10th grades in Math,
  English, Science and History classes
• Advanced Placement opportunities beginning in the
  9th grade
• Guest speakers and field trips relating to
  educational topics that are relevant to the world
  and your future.

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Palm Bay Highs Advanced Placement Program

• Palm Bay High is continuing to add AP courses.
• Next year we are adding
• AP Human Geography
• AP Physics B
• AP Music Theory
• AP Studio Art
• Palm Bay High has the highest pass rating in the
  south area of Brevard county! And we will have
  the most AP offerings in Brevard!

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Palm Bay Highs Advanced Placement Results
The ONLY school in Brevard with 100 passing
rate!!!
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Palm Bay Highs Current Advanced Placement
Offerings
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AP Superintendents Diploma of Distinction

• Palm Bay High has ten students in the class of
  2010 who are eligible for this honor. Four of
  these students are in the PIRATES Academy.
• They will wear silver robes at graduation and
  be announced at the beginning.
• PIRATES Academy students are able to begin
  working on this diploma in 9th grade.
• How do you earn this diploma?
• Take six AP classes in three different
  categories.
• Example Math, History and English or
  History, Science, Math any combination!

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PIRATES ACADEMYTeachers

• Ms. Howell, Science
• AP Certified
• Ms. Darlene Weldon, Math
• Mr. Boone, History
• AP Certified
• Mrs. Aune, English

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PIRATES AcademyStudents
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PIRATES ACADEMYSET for Life

• Students Embracing
• Technology

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PIRATES SET for Life Career AcademyChoice
Program

• Two pathways to choose from
• Communications Technology
• Web Design
• Students will be teamed in English and Social
  Studies classes
• No eligibility requirements
• Only 50 freshmen students accepted each year

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PIRATES SET for Life AcademyVision

• All students who enroll in this academy will
  attain those skills necessary to be certified in
  their chosen career field which will enable them
  to be employed after graduation.

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PIRATES SET for Life AcademyGoals

• Provide a learning environment that enables all
  students to be successful.
• Team students in English and Social Studies which
  will maximize the benefits from an integrated
  curriculum.
• Offer educational field trips that pertain to the
  educational pathway for the students.

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PIRATES SET for Life AcademyHighlights

• Students in this academy are required to complete
  the three Career and Technical Education courses
  in their chosen pathway.
• Complete a two-hour hands-on industry shadowing
  experience related to their field of study
• Complete a senior year capstone project related
  to their field of study
• Volunteer 20 hours per year

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PIRATES SET for Life Academy Recommendations

• Take Science Research to work on their capstone
  project
• Take technology courses as electives
• Take Drafting I
• Take a Speech Class at Brevard Community College
  during the summer

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Mr. ConnWeb Design
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Mrs. FineCommunications Technology
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PIRATES Academies Choice Programs

• The PIRATES Academies will provide opportunities
  for students who currently attend DeLaura,
  Hoover, Johnson, Central, Stone and Southwest
  Middle Schools who wish to excel in the fields of
  Science, Math, Technology and Engineering

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Students

• Ask questions to the students who are here!
• Ask me questions!
• Ask the teachers questions!
• We want to make sure you are going to be
  attending the BEST program!

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