Polk County Public Schools
The Central Florida Aerospace Academy is part of the state’s Florida A++ legislation requiring high schools to implement professional and career academies.
Students attending the academy will be enrolled at Kathleen High and will receive instruction at Lakeland Linder Regional Airport in avionics, pre-engineering and aerospace technologies. Students enrolled in the avionics track will be prepared for careers as avionic technicians. The pre-engineering and aerospace technologies track will provide students with technical knowledge and experience. Both programs lead to a high school diploma and provide general education college credits toward an associate of arts or associate of science degree. Students in the academy have access to all clubs, activities and athletics offered at Kathleen High.
Enrollment in the academy will be available for Kathleen High students and on a space-available basis for students residing outside of the Kathleen High zone. Ninth graders interested in the program and residing outside of the Kathleen High zone are encouraged to apply for admission to the academy. The academy will begin instruction in August 2008.
Contact Chad Smith, Kathleen High academic dean, at (863) 499-2655 for application instructions or further information on the academy.
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The public is invited to the 16th Polk Video Awards on Tuesday, April 15, 6 p.m. at the Victory Church, 1401 Griffin Road, Lakeland. Student-produced videos that include documentaries, animations, music videos and news broadcasts will be shown. The video productions and awards are part of the school district’s instructional television program. More than 2,000 people annually attend this event. There is no charge to attend. Information: David Yates, (863) 647-4254.