ATLANTIC TECHNICAL CENTER AND TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL MAGNET THEME: TECHNICAL ACADEMIES www.atlantictechcenter.com
The Vision Vision and Mission All students at Atlantic Technical Center and Technical High School will be prepared to succeed in a global society. The Mission of Atlantic Technical Center and Technical Center is to promote excellence in academic, career and technical studies in order to prepare students to enter and remain competitive in a global workforce.
OUR VISION AND MISSION ENABLE US TO PROVIDE THE SKILLS STUDENTS NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN LIFE! WE CALL IT THE FAB 4! 1. COLLEGE-READY HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 2. TECHNICAL PROGRAM COMPLETION 3. INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE 4. ARTICULATED COLLEGE CREDIT
STUDENTS ARE CHALLENGED WITH A RIGOROUS, COLLEGE-PREP CURRICULUM INCLUDING: HONORS, AP, AND BOTH ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL DUAL ENROLLMENT PROJECT-BASED TEACHING AND LEARNING INDUSTRY APPROVED CERTIFICATION EXAMS YEARLY EXHIBITIONS CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY
9 TH GRADE The curriculum includes four of these courses each semester. English I Honors Biology Honors Emergent Technology Music Appreciation Algebra I Precalculus H Spanish I-III /Spanish Honors HOPE Health II / Reading for College Success Incoming students with high school credits in Math and Spanish are placed appropriately.
10 TH GRADE The curriculum includes four of these courses each semester. English II Honors Adv. Reading (SAT/ACT Prep) Chemistry and Chemistry Honors Spanish II-III H (including AP Spanish) World History Honors Psychology Information Technology Geometry Calculus (AP Calculus and AP Statistics) Students choose Technical programs in spring of the 10 th grade.
How do students decide on a Technical Program?
CHOOSING A TECH PROGRAM IS A PROCESS FOR FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES TAKE EMERGENT TECHNOLOGIES TAKE INTRO TO INFO TECH ATTEND THE SENIOR CAREER FAIR AND EXPO GO ON TECH TOURS MEET WITH THE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ADVISOR
11 TH GRADE ENGLISH III HONORS OR AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AMERICAN HISTORY HONORS OR AP US HISTORY MATHEMATICS OR AP MATHEMATICS PHYSICS TECHNICAL PROGRAM TECHNICAL PROGRAM TECHNICAL PROGRAM TECHNICAL PROGRAM 12 TH GRADE ENGLISH IV HONORS OR AP ENGLISH LITERATURE GOVERNMENT HONORS OR AP GOVERNMENT AND ECONOMICS HONORS MATHEMATICS OR AP MATHEMATICS MARINE SCIENCE, AP PHYSICS OR AP BIOLOGY TECHNICAL PROGRAM TECHNICAL PROGRAM TECHNICAL PROGRAM TECHNICAL PROGRAM THE CHOICE OF TECHNICAL PROGRAM DETERMINES THE ORDER OF ACADEMIC AND TECHNICAL CLASSES
THE TECHNICAL ACADEMIES TECHNICAL PROGRAMS BEGIN IN THE 11 TH GRADE
AOIT: ACADEMY OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Database and Programming Essentials Gaming, Simulation and Animation (Oracle) Network Support Services (Cisco) Multimedia Design Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
ACADEMY OF BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST
ACADEMY OF CULINARY ARTS BANQUET SERVICE COLD AND HOT FOODS BAKING AND PASTRY ARTS CATERING RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT
ACADEMY OF HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES PRACTICAL NURSING PATIENT CARE TECH HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR DENTAL ASSISTANT PHARMACY TECH *SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN RESPONSE TO WORKFORCE AND INDUSTRY REQUIREMENTS.
ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ELECTRICITY COMPUTERIZED MANUFACTURING/MACHINING AC, REFRIGERATION AND HEATING FOCUS: MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
ACADEMY OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DRAFTING FOCUS: ARCHITECTURAL, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING Science Technology Engineering Mathematics
ACADEMY OF TRANSPORTATION AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COLLISION REPAIR AND REFINISHING AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AYES PROGRAM
ACADEMY OF BUILDING TRADES AND CONSTRUCTION DESIGN TECHNOLOGY FUNDAMENTALS OF BUILDING TECHNOLOGY CARPENTRY MASONRY PLUMBING ELECTRICITY GREEN ASSOCIATE OSHA SAFETY TRAINING
CLINICAL ROTATIONS & EXECUTIVE INTERNSHIPS Hospitals Hospital Pharmacies Dental Offices Nursing Homes Urgent Care Banks Architecture Firms Computer Networking Companies Web Design Firms Auto Dealerships Florida D.O.T
BUS TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED FOR STUDENTS LIVING NORTH OF SUNRISE BLVD. AND MORE THAN 2 MILES FROM THE SCHOOL.
MORE ABOUT ATLANTIC TECH
SCHOOL ACCOLADES TOP RATED (A S AND B S) FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS AMONG TOP HIGH SCHOOLS IN BROWARD COUNTY AMONG TOP HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE STATE NATIONAL MAGNET SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION ICLE NATIONAL MODEL SCHOOL SILVER MEDALIST-U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT GREAT SCHOOLS COMMUNITY RATING 10/10
ATLANTIC TECH ALSO HAS an award winning PE program with kayaking, swimming, bowling, and a brand new Wellness Center!
CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Homecoming, Prom and Grad Night Spirit Week Robotics (Nationally Recognized program) Yearbook Club Student Government Music /Drama First Priority Environmental Club National Honor Society (NHS) Skills USA (State Award Winning program) Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) BPA (Business Professionals of America) HOSA (Health Occupations Students Association) Teen Trend Setters (State Award Winning program) Anime Club Future Florida Educators of America (FFEA) Key Club SADD ACTIVITY BUS LEAVES CAMPUS @ 3:30 PM AND MAKES DEPOT STOPS.
TO PROMOTE A SAFE COMMUNITY AND POSITIVE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT STUDENTS WEAR UNIFORM SHIRTS EVERY DAY. THREE SECURITY SPECIALISTS AND NUMEROUS CAMERAS LOOK AFTER OUR STUDENTS AT ALL TIMES.
The class of 2012 (119 students) earned 188 industry credentials and more than $1.5 million in academic scholarships!
A SAMPLING OF COLLEGE ACCEPTANCES Amherst College Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale Auburn University Carnegie Mellon University Clemson University Fairleigh Dickenson University Florida Atlantic University Florida Gulf Coast University Florida International University Florida State University Honors Institute at BC Hunter College Nova Southeastern University Penn State Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rutgers University Stetson University Stevens Institute of Technology Stanford University Tulane University University of Alaska University of Central Florida University of Florida University of South Florida University of Iowa University of Miami Vanderbilt University
INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS (MAGNET) -QUALIFICATIONS- -APPLICATION PROCESS- 754-321-2380
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FCAT LEVEL 3- READING AND MATH ~7TH GRADE FCAT SCORES~ STUDENTS WITHOUT FCATS MUST PROVIDE STANDARDIZED TEST SCORES SHOWING A MINIMUM SCORE IN 50 TH PERCENTILE IN TOTAL READING AND TOTAL MATH A MINIMUM C AVERAGE IN LANGUAGE ARTS, MATH, SOCIAL STUDIES AND SCIENCE (2.0 GPA) STUDENTS MUST MAINTAIN 2.5 GPA ONCE ADMITTED
APPLICATION PROCESS APPLY ONLINE: www.browardschoolsmagnetprograms.com APPLY BY MAIL: HARD COPY APPLICATIONS ARE IN THE FOLDER FOR EITHER APPLICATION METHOD, TEST SCORES AND REPORT CARDS MUST BE MAILED TO: INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED!!
150 FRESHMAN ARE ACCEPTED ACCEPTANCES ARE DETERMINED BY A RANDOM SELECTION PROCESS RUN BY THE DISTRICT. SCHOOLS HAVE NO CONTROL OVER THIS PROCESS. QUALIFIED STUDENTS WHO ARE NOT ACCEPTED ARE PLACED IN THE WAIT POOL. STUDENTS WITH HIGHER GRADES AND TEST SCORES DO NOT HAVE AN EDGE IN THE RANDOM SELECTION PROCESS. PARENTS WILL BE ABLE TO TRACK THEIR CHILD S APPLICATION ONLINE. INSTRUCTIONS ARE EMAILED TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS ON THE APPLICATION.
APPLICATIONS AND REPORT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AT THE SCHOOL AS PER DISTRICT POLICY. ACCEPTANCE LETTERS WILL BE MAILED OUT ON MARCH 7 TH.
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