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Saturday, January 6, 2018

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Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology is a public, magnet high school located in Jacksonville, Florida. The school is based around Arts and Technology-based programs, such as Communications, Automotive Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Aviation Technology, Childcare, Agriculture Science and Robotics.

Students at Peterson earn an Industry Certificate of Completion as well as a High School Diploma. Peterson Academies also offers some 20+ Advanced Placement courses. Frank H. Peterson is a Duval County Career and College Preparatory High School, One of only two in the county.


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Majors

Majors at Peterson include:

Agriscience and Biotechnology Academy: Kids get to learn how to become a veterinary assistant, including grooming, and nurturing of animals. The Academy offers many opportunities through joyning FFA which is a big part of the amazing program. FFA is a national organization that helps student build work and leadership skills through participating in career development events and offers many extracurricular events. when the agricultural student graduate they have the opportunity of earning two certifications: veterinary assisting and biotechnology.

Automotive Technology Academy: Students in the Automotive Technology Academy study to become Automotive Technicians and Engineers.

Aviation Academy: The Aviation Academy teaches aircraft design and maintenance, flight technology, and engineering.

Cosmetology Academy: The Cosmetology department teaches cosmetology skills - hair cutting, make-up, waxing, and all the basics in salon care.

Communications Academy: The sub-categories under the "Communications" umbrella at Frank H. Peterson are Television Production, Graphic Design, Commercial Arts, and Computer Programming.

Culinary Arts Academy: The Culinary Arts Academy teaches students food service, food preparation, and restaurant hospitality.

Early Childhood Education Academy: The Childhood Development Academy teaches childcare as well as child development (psychological as well as physical.)

Robotics and Manufacturing Academy: Students get to build and program Robots to do as they choose. They also get to do "robot fights" and fly drones.


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Student body

Students are 44% African American, 39% Caucasian, 10% Hispanic, 3% Asian, and 3% Mixed. Peterson Academy has an average enrollment of 1,200 students in grades 9 - 12.


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Notable alumni

The school to date has no notable alumni.


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Extra-curricular activities

The high school offers several extra-curricular activities including FFA [futuer farmers of America] available for the agricultural academy students, Student Government, Student Council, Yearbook, Guitar Club, Anime Club, Computer and Radio Technology Club, Drama Club, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society, National Beta Club, Cosmetology Club, Spanish Club, Rocketry Club, Martial Arts Club, Water Sports Club, Bible Club, Cheerleading, Dance Team, Communities in Schools, SkillsUSA (formerly V.I.C.A.), Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Peterson Roses, Silver Eagle Ambassadors, and men's and women's Basketball Teams. The school is currently awaiting approval from the Florida High School Athletic Association to start a football team. After approval it will be at least 2 years before one will be started.


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References


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External links

  • Frank H. Peterson Website

Source of the article : Wikipedia

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