Academy Open House

2021-2022

Academy Open House

 Ms. Boutet

 Dr. Reid-Thomas

 Ms. Gilbert-Henry

 Mr. Leyland

 Army JROTC

Col. Reyes(R), 1

Sgt. Parlor, Master Sgt. Bonner

 Automotive

Mr. Critchlow, Mr. Thiery

 Biotechnology

Mrs. Marturano, Ms. Meyer, Mrs. Turner

 Construction

Mr. Terkovich

 IT

Mrs. Vadakara

 TV Production

Mr. Wright

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3rd Place in the Pathfinder Community Involvement Category

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1 winner for the Executive Women of the Palm Beaches Foundation Scholarship

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95 AICE Diplomas Earned 2020-2021

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Dance Marathon: In service to the Children’s Miracle Network and the University of Florida Dance Marathon, our students raised over $56,000 this year alone.

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One Blood & SRHS students, staff & Community led the way in PBC for saving lives in 2020! SRHS won 3 awards, collected 346 platelets, had highest total Blood

Donations. 16 Seniors were awarded over $11,000 in

scholarships for Community Service efforts

● Chorus – has attended the Candlelight Processional at Walt Disney World every year since the school opened. Receives Excellent and Superior Ratings every year at the District Music and State

Performance Assessments. We participate in district events such as; PBC Men’s Day and District Honor Choir as well as State events like; UNF Jacksonville Sings and Stetson University Choral Festival. Our Hawk Alumni continue to move on to colleges and universities to perform and some major in music.

● Drama– Outstanding Thespian Troupe 6899 since inception of the school in 2005 - 5 Superiors Medals in; Ensemble Acting, Monologue, Solo Musical, Duet

Acting and Costume Design

- 8 Excellent Medals in; Monologues, Duet Acting, Solo Musical and Duet Musical

● SGA– Set a record in 2020-2021 taking home 9 District Trophies 1^stplace: Hall of Ideas, School Service, Fundraising & Spirit 2^ndplace: Membership Motivation & Technology Project 3^rd place: Citizen Development & Scrapbook

SGA President, Sophia Caprio won overall in Speech SGA Advisor, Mrs. Long won Advisor of the Year

2020-2021

DISTRICT CHAMPS STATE PLACEMENTS

Flag Football Competition Cheer – 3^rd

Softball Boys Weightlifting – 1 male won title

 Clubs

 Anime, ASL, Auto, Best Buddies, Black Student Union, Chess, Dance Marathon,

Dance Team, Debate, Equestrian, FFEA, First Priority, Go Green Club, Club, GSA, Key Club, Math Academic Games, One Blood

Campus Blood Drives, SECME, SOFAA, Step Team, Students Against Violence

Everywhere (SAVE), Students 4 Students,

SGA, Women of Tomorrow, Yearbook, and

numerous honor societies.

 FALL: Bowling, Golf, Cross Country,

Swimming & Diving, Girls Volleyball, Football, Football Cheer

 WINTER: Competitive Cheer, Wrestling, Soccer, Basketball, Girls Weightlifting, Basketball Cheer

 SPRING: Girls Lacrosse, Track, Flag Football, Tennis, Baseball, Softball, Boys Volleyball,

Boys Weightlifting

 School Hours: 7:30 am to 2:46 pm

 Block Schedule (Day 1 & Day 2)

 Full Offerings of Athletics & Activities

 AP & AICE Courses for Accelerated Learning

 AVID Electives

 Student Conduct: HAWKS SOAR

 General Information

o Seven course schedule

o Academy course = 1 elective

 Academy Requirements

o Eligibility o Application

o Everyone must apply o Lottery & selection

 Application Dates

o November 1

– window open to apply

o Deadline: January 28

 CHOICE: anyone may apply

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Army JROTC, Biotechnology, Construction, TV Production

 IN-HOUSE: only those zoned to attend SRHS may apply

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Accipiter, Automotive, Information Technology

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Unable to choose an In-House academy as a 2

preference

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More info can be found on school website under School Info;

Choice & Career Academies

ARMY JROTC

Biotechnology Construction

TV Production

Requirements

• Live in SRHS attendance zone or attend SRHS through Choice/Reassignment

• PBCSD Academy Application

Course Sequence

• JROTC I - IV

Curriculum

• Leadership Education & Training

• JROTC I & II meets fine arts, PE & Personal

Fitness requirements

2020 JROTC Program of the Year Gold Winner

2020 Adopted Osceola Creek MS, Post colors for Naturalization Ceremonies at Federal Courthouse, Wreaths Across America, Support the MIA – perform

ceremonies for soldier’s ashes, 9-11 ceremonies around the community &

school, Cancer Walk – posted colors, Read 4 a cause

Drill team :1st place for the Male Drill team Color Guard & 1st place for LET 1 Unarmed Squad

JROTC cadets were taught Financial Literacy through EVERFI and we Financially Certified the majority of the BN

JROTC collected donations to include toiletries, PPE, and food and donated it to the STAND DOWN House (homeless shelter for Veterans in Palm Beach County), while having a meet and greet with some of the veterans.

Raiders team: 2nd place in the Cross Country Run & 3rd place overall for the year

Requirements

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• PBCSD Academy Application

Course Sequence

• Biotechnology I-IV

• Recommended electives: AP/AICE sciences Curriculum

• Lab based, Hands on curriculum working with DNA & Proteins

• Internship opportunities

• Industry certification as Biotechnology Assistant, Agricultural Associate, Agricultural Biotechnology Specialist, Food Safety &

Science

• Potential to earn 6 college credits

2020 CTE Silver Award for Program of the Year

Mrs. Marturano received the GoTeach Grant. Each student will

receive a paper microscope and 5 students selected to participate in a Research Study

Every senior in 20-21 school year earned an industry certification. Some earned 3 industry certifications and 6 college credit. Total Biotechnology Industry

Certifications earned by the Class of 2021 was 125.

Requirements

• PBCSD Academy Application

Course Sequence

• Construction I-IV

• Recommended elective: Drafting/AutoCAD Curriculum

• HBI (Home Builders Institute) Curriculum, focus on residential construction

• Builds one house per year for Habitat for Humanity

• Internship & Community Service opportunities

• Industry certifications: OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 hour & HBI Carpentry

Completed 8^th Habitat For Humanity House which was delivered on December 10, 2019. Now working on the 9^th House! Which is scheduled to be moved on December 9, 2021.

Requirements

• PBCSD Academy Application

Course Sequence

• Television I-IV

• Recommended electives: Graphic Arts

Curriculum

• Camera operation, shot composition, editing, broadcast journalism, filmmaking, advertising/marketing

• Industry certification: Adobe Visual Design

• Internship & Community Service opportunities

#1 Lip Dub in Palm Beach County

Student recipient of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter Scholarship for $5,000

1 student won 2 awards at the 26^th annual Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films – Suzanne L Niedland Documentary Award for $1000 and the Burt

Reynolds Scholarship for $5,000.

1 student runner up for SDPBC’s Green Scene Pollution Prevention

FSPA 2021 State Convention – 1^st place in the PSA Category

Teacher, Mr. Wright received the Go Teach Grant from the Eduation Foundation PBC

Accipiter

Automotive Service

Technology

Information

Technology

Requirements

• Live in SRHS attendance zone or attend SRHS through Choice/Reassignment

• PBCSD Academy Application

Course Sequence

• Automotive I - IV

Curriculum

• Maintenance & Light Repair

• 50% Task work in shop & 50% Curriculum in Classroom

• Industry Certifications: ASE (all subjects), Internships

(paid with local shops in Palm Beach County)

NATEF Certified

100% of Seniors achieved an Industry Certification

Offer program completers job placement assistance

Requirements

• Minimum 2.5 GPA

• Live in SRHS attendance zone or attend SRHS through Choice/Reassignment

• PBCSD Academy Application

Course Sequence

• Computer Fundamentals, Web Technologies, Programming Essentials, Cybersecurity

• Additional optional courses: AP Computer Science

Principles, AICE Computer Science or AP CSA w/JAVA

Curriculum

• Information Technology & Computer Science, Amazon Future Engineers Program

• Industry Certifications: MTA (Networking, Windows,

Security, HTML), MTA JAVA

Digital Inclusion Project – refurbish old computers for students and

families in need. Over 100 computers given over the last 2 years.

1 Student received 1

Place Award for the Pat

Oliphant Memorial Student Technology Service

Scholarship ($3500)

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Applications open November 1 at District site

 mypbchoiceapp.com/apply

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Deadline to submit all

materials online is: Friday,

January 28

, 2022

Palm Beach County Transportation

 Available within the Choice zone boundaries

 Admission to a Choice Program does NOT guarantee a Bus Stop will be created for you

 Must register and “Make Your Choice”

https://www.palmbeachschools.org/students_parents/transportation/MakeYourChoice

 Maps for each school are available online at

https://transintranet.palmbeachschools.org/findmybusstop.aspx

Requirements

• Minimum 3.0 GPA

• 4 or higher on 7 ^th grade FSA Math & ELA

• Successful completion of Algebra I

• Live in the school attendance area OR are assigned to SRHS choice academy

• Apply! Application available online at

https://smrh.palmbeachschools.org/school_info/choice___career_academies

9 ^th Grade Sample Course Selection:

1. AICE General Paper

2. Geometry Honors or higher 3. Biology Honors

4. AICE Thinking Skills or AICE Travel

& Tourism

5. Spanish I, French I, or ASL I

6. Physical Education (recommended)

7. Academy or other elective

Web Page:

https://smrh.palmbeachschools.org/school_info/choice___career_academies

Twitter:

@RidgeAcademies

Instagram:

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