1. TARPON SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CTE PROGRAMS
Suzanne West
University of South Florida
ECW 6695
Dr. Johanna Lasonen

2. "The mission of the office of Career Technical and Adult Education is to support highest student achievement through career preparation and lifelong learning.“
Mission Statement

3. History of Tarpon Springs High School
The first school was built in and had 4 Rooms and two levels (Elementary downstairs, upper levels upstairs).
*First graduating class in had 3 graduates.
*First Yearbook in 1917
*First Sponger Football Team in 1925
History of Tarpon Springs High School

4. Tarpon Springs High School Achievements
Ranked an "A" school by Florida Department of Education since 2012.
Home of the 2014 Bands of America Grand National Performing Bands Champion
Ranked Number 30 in the State of Florida for SAT scores.
Academies of Pinellas Outstanding Achievement Award Area
Tarpon Springs HS has received the 2015 Golden School Award for community involvement.

5. CTE Programs Offered at Tarpon Springs High
Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy
Veterinary Science Academy
Early Childhood Education (Little Sponger Preschool)
Business Education

6. Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy
JCAA is a state of the art Culinary school that is part of the Tarpon Springs High School campus.
There are three Chefs dedicated to their students.
Students can apply in their 8th grade year of school through the Pinellas County School District.
Culinary students follow the usual high-school curriculum, but spend 1.5 hours each day in the culinary academy.
Culinary students receive ProStart and ServSafe Certifications

8. Veterinary Science Academy
Models a comprehensive, modern veterinary facility and maintains clinical standards
Students accrue 250+ volunteer hours in a work setting under the supervision of a licensed Veterinarian (D.V.M) or Certified Veterinary Technician (C.V.T).
Earn an industry certification as a Veterinary Technician Assistant.
Classes Offered:
Veterinary Assistant 1 - 5
Equine Studies
Veterinary Certification

9. Early Childhood Education
On-campus preschool facility which enrolls children ages 3-5 years old
Students accrue 450 hours working with preschool children
Courses offered: Early Childhood Education Levels 1-4
Students earn industry certification through the Department of Children and Families 40- clock hours as well as First-Aid and CPR
Level 4 students may acquire National Credentials (Child Development Associate) through the office of Professional Recognition to teach VPK.

10. Business Education Courses Offered:
Digital Design, 1, 2, 3, & 4 -  Certification in Adobe Indesign and Photoshop
Computers for College and Careers (Pre-requisite for all classes) -  Microsoft Word & Excel Certification
Java Development and Programming
Foundations of Programming Procedural Programming 
Object Orientied Programming Fundamentals
Java Programming Essentials College articulation credit is available for course completers with the required GPA and enrollment at SPC the term after their graduation.  Contact SPC or your teacher. 
Bright Futures credit can be earned with Program completion.

11. Why CTE?
CTE classes help you connect what you’re education to real world application. You will gain skills to help you get become employable after graduation. CTE Programs help you explore career options and meet business leaders who work in the industry. Some CTE programs also earn college credit while in high school.
Research also shows that students in career and technical education programs are more likely to graduate from high school than those who don’t.

12. Who can take CTE?
Any student grades 9-12 who choose to participate in CTE programs
Academy programs (Culinary & Veterinary Science) require acceptance through an application process with Pinellas County School District.

13. How to enroll in CTE Programs
Speak with your guidance counselor to learn about your options for Early Childhood Education and Business Education electives
For Culinary and Veterinary Science Academy enrollment, go to the website and fill out an application

14. Where can I find more information?
In Pinellas County:
At Tarpon Springs High School:

15. References
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(n.d.). Retrieved from Jacobson Culinary Arts Academy:
(2012). Retrieved from Minnesota Department of Education:
(2016). Retrieved from Tarpon Springs High: