Jefferson
Business Ownership & Finance Academy
The Business & Finance Leadership Academy incorporates virtual programs such as Knowledge Matters: Virtual Business Management and Personal Finance that gives students a chance to compete nationally with their peers for additional experiences and scholarship opportunities. Advisors play a major role in students education as members of the Academy of Finance Advisory Committee which includes partnerships with the Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, the University of South Florida’s College of Business-Department of Finance, and NAF headquartered in New York.
Culinary Arts, Baking & Pastry Academy
The Culinary Arts Leadership Academy equips students with college ready, professional skills needed to excel in life. Students move through the curriculum from the most basic level to the most advanced level with daily application of their acquired culinary skills. Students can earn the National Pro Start Certificate of Achievement, enabling students to learn the art of cooking and restaurant management. Students also can earn the Serve Safe Food Protection Manager. Both meet industry standards and articulate for college credit. Bon Appétit!
Law & Criminal Justice Academy
The Law & Criminal Justice Leadership Academy at Jefferson High School provides an opportunity for students to choose a Law or Criminal Justice focus within their academy. Students will have an opportunity to study constitutional law, court procedures, crime scene investigation, forensic science, international law, criminal law, and the techniques involved in fingerprinting and photographing for evidence collection, based on their chosen academy track. Students are also exposed to a wide variety of legal expertise through guest speakers such as local, state, and federal judges, DEA agents, law enforcement personnel, and attorneys. Students also participate in various curriculum-oriented field trips.
Maritime & Marine Exploration Academy
The Maritime and Marine Environmental Science Academy provides and in-depth study in oceanography, marine biology, admiralty law, port and shipping operations, while equipping students with college ready, professional skills needed to excel. Students benefit from honors level curricula, paid internships for on-the-job training, job shadow opportunities, theme focused field trips and have guest speakers, participation in professional clubs, and community service opportunities.
