GAINESVILLE ‒ This fall, Santa Fe College is opening its new high school, the Academy of Science and Technology, on the college’s Northwest Campus in Gainesville. There are currently a few seats still available to interested students.
The inaugural class of incoming 9th graders will begin with a standard high school curriculum before moving into college-level courses as early as their sophomore year. Students in the Academy will select one of four college-level tracks.
The school offers two tracks in health sciences and two tracks in information technology. Students who graduate from the Academy will have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma, an Associate in Science degree and at least two industry certifications. Students will also be able to attend the school at no cost to themselves or their families.
“This is an incredible opportunity for Alachua County students,” principal Bill McElroy said. “To be able to get a jump start in these in-demand career fields while still in high school creates opportunities for economic mobility for the student, and supports workforce needs for our entire community.”
The charter school is funded through the Building Florida's Future program aimed at enhancing workforce initiatives across the state.
Students interested in attending the Academy can request an application by emailing academy@sfcollege.edu or by calling 352-395-4444.
Classes begin Thursday, Aug. 10.
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GAINESVILLE ‒ This fall, Santa Fe College is opening its new high school, the Academy of Science and Technology, on the college’s Northwest Campus in Gainesville. There are currently a few seats still available to interested students.
The inaugural class of incoming 9th graders will begin with a standard high school curriculum before moving into college-level courses as early as their sophomore year. Students in the Academy will select one of four college-level tracks.
The school offers two tracks in health sciences and two tracks in information technology. Students who graduate from the Academy will have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma, an Associate in Science degree and at least two industry certifications. Students will also be able to attend the school at no cost to themselves or their families.
“This is an incredible opportunity for Alachua County students,” principal Bill McElroy said. “To be able to get a jump start in these in-demand career fields while still in high school creates opportunities for economic mobility for the student, and supports workforce needs for our entire community.”
The charter school is funded through the Building Florida's Future program aimed at enhancing workforce initiatives across the state.
Students interested in attending the Academy can request an application by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 352-395-4444.
Classes begin Thursday, Aug. 10.
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alachuatoday.com