Academy Showcase
at
John A. Ferguson Senior High
So what is an Academy anyway?
Academies are small learning communities within a school
that draw on the interests of students in learning about a
particular field of study.
Academies help prepare students for their post-secondary
education and careers through academic learning and
hands-on work experiences within a theme-based,
contextualized curriculum.
Through participating in Academies, students are exposed
to broad career opportunities and experiences in the work
force that enable them to make sound choices for their
academic and professional careers.
John A. Ferguson
Career Academies
 Design
& Architecture
 Hospitality & Tourism
 Information Technology
 International Baccalaureate
 International Business & Finance
 Medical - Biomedical
What is the difference between an
Academy and a Major?
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Majors exist under each
Academy. Academies are like
departments that contain a
number of majors related to
different areas of study.
International Business
& Finance Academy
Banking and
Finance Major
Students choose a major
based on their career interests.
For example, a student who
was interested in studying Law
would choose the Legal major
under the International
Business & Finance Academy.
Entrepreneurship
Major
Legal Major
The Four Year Academy Plan
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
English I
English II
English III
English IV
Algebra I/
Geometry/
Geometry Honors
Algebra 2 Honors
Geometry/
Geometry Honors
Algebra 2/Algebra
2 Honors
Algebra II/
Analysis of Function
Pre-Calculus
Statistics
AP Statistics/
Pre-Calculus/
Calculus/ or
Math Elective
Earth Space Science/
Biology Honors
Biology/
Chemistry Honors
Chemistry/
Physics Honors
Physics/AP Physics/
AP Biology/
AP Chemistry/
Honors Anatomy
Marine Science
Forensics
World History
Personal Fitness
American History
US Government/
Economics
Leadership
Elective
Elective
Elective
Foreign Language I
Foreign Language
II
Elective
Elective
Physical Education
Elective
Elective
Elective
Academy Elective
Academy
Elective
Academy
Elective
Academy
Elective
Academy
of
Design and
Architecture
Academy of
Design & Architecture
The following electives are listed in the
Majors of
Visual Art
Academy of Design & Architecture
Ceramics
Art
Art 2-D / Art 3-D
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Art 2-D / Art 3-D
Pre-requisite – 1st year
Pre-requisite for all art classes
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Drawing and Painting
Portfolio 1
Portfolio AP
Ceramics 1
Ceramics 2
Ceramics 3
Photography
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Photo 1
Photo 2
Photo 3
Photo 4
Academy of
Design & Architecture
The following electives are listed in the
Majors of
Music
Band
Academy
of Design & Architecture
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Concert Band 1 Marching Band
Concert Band 2 Marching Band
Concert Band 3 Marching Band
Concert Band 4 Honors
Steel Drums
 Steel Drums 1 – Marching Band
 Steel Drums 2 – Marching Band
 Steel Drums 3 – Marching Band
 Steel Drums 4 – Marching Band
Orchestra
(Teacher Recommendation)
Orchestra 1
 Orchestra 2
 Orchestra 3
 Orchestra 4 Honors
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Academy of Design & Architecture
Jazz Ensemble
Wind Ensemble
(Teacher Recommendation)
(Teacher Recommendation)
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Jazz Ensemble 1
Marching Band
 Wind Ensemble 1
Marching Band
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Jazz Ensemble 2
Marching Band
 Wind Ensemble 2
Marching Band
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Jazz Ensemble 3
Marching Band
 Wind Ensemble 3
Marching Band
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Jazz Ensemble 4
Honors-Marching Band
 Wind Ensemble 4
Honors-Marching Band
Academy of Design & Architecture
Guitar
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Guitar 1
 Guitar 2
 Guitar 3
 Guitar 4
Keyboard
 Keyboard 1
 Keyboard 2
 Keyboard 3
 Keyboard 4
Academy of Design & Architecture
Chorus
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Chorus 1
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Chorus 2
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Chorus 3
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Chorus 4
Advanced Chorus
(Audition Only)
Vocal
Ensemble 1
Academy of
Design & Architecture
The following electives are listed in the
Majors of
Entertainment
Academy of Design & Architecture
TV Production
Film Studies
 TV Production 1
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Film Studies 1
TV Production 2
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Film Studies 2
TV Production 3
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Film Studies 3
TV Production 4 Honors
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Visual Technologies 1
Academy
of
Design
&
Architecture
Dance Technique
Dance Repertory
Fusion Dance Troupe-(Audition Only- )
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Dance Technique 1
Dance Technique 2
Dance Technique 3
Honors
Dance Technique 4
Honors
Dance Repertory 1
Dance Repertory 2
Dance Repertory 3 Honors or
Dance Choreography 1
Dance Repertory 4 Honors or
Dance Choreography 2
Academy of Design
& Architecture
Comprehensive
Theater
Acting
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(Teacher Recommendation)
Acting 1
Acting 2
Acting 3
Acting 4 Honors
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Comprehensive Theater 1
Comprehensive Theater 2
Comprehensive Theater 3
Comprehensive Theater 4
Stagecraft
Stagecraft 1
Stagecraft 2
Stagecraft 3
Stagecraft 4- Prerequisites: Stagecraft III
and teacher approval.
Academy of Design & Architecture
The following electives are listed under the
Majors of
Architectural
&
Interior Design
Academy of Design & Architecture
Interior Design
Drafting
Interior Design 1
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Drafting 1
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Drafting 2
 Interior Design 3
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Drafting 3
 Interior Design 4
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Drafting 4
Interior Design 2
Academy of Design & Architecture
Construction
Technology
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Materials Processing 1
(Woodshop)
 Construction Technology 1
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Construction Technology 2
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Construction Technology 3
Academy of Design & Architecture
Journalism
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Journalism I
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Journalism 2 (teacher approval)
Newspaper 2
Year Book 2
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Journalism 3 (teacher approval)
Newspaper 3
Year Book 3
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Journalism 4 (teacher approval)
Newspaper 4
Year Book 4
Academy
of
Hospitality & Tourism
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
Culinary Operations
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Culinary Operations 1
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Culinary Operations 2
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Culinary Operations 3
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Culinary Operations 4
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Culinary Internship
(teacher approval)
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
Hospitality and Tourism
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Introduction to Hospitality and
Tourism
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World Cultural Geography
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Hospitality and Tourism
Computer Systems
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Business and Marketing for
Hospitality and Tourism
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Lodging Principles
Academy of Hospitality & Tourism
Early Childhood
Education
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Early Childhood Education 1
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Early Childhood Education 2
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Early Childhood Education 3
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Early Childhood Education 4
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Early Childhood Internship
(teacher approval)
Academy of
Information
Technology
Academy of Information Technology
Digital Design
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Introduction to Information
Technology
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Digital Design 1
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Digital Design 2
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Digital Design 3
Academy of Information Technology
Networking/CISCO
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Introduction to Information
Technology
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Networking 1
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CISCO 1 Honors
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CISCO 2 Honors
Academy of Information Technology
Computer
Programming
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Introduction to Information
Technology
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Business Computer
Programming 1
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Business Computer
Programming 2
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Business Computer
Programming 3
Academy of Information Technology
Web Design
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Introduction to
Information Technology
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Web Design 1
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Web Design 2
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Web Design 3
Academy of
International
Business &
Finance
Academy of International Business & Finance
Banking
Finance/Accounting
Operations
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Computing for College
and Careers
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Accounting
Applications 1
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Accounting
Applications 2
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Accounting
Applications 3 Honors
Academy of International Business & Finance
Customer Assistance
Technology
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Computing for College
and Careers
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Customer Assistance 1
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Customer Assistance 2
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Executive Internship
(lead teacher approval)
Academy of International Business & Finance
Entrepreneurship
Business Supervision &
Management
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Computing for College
and Careers
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Business and
Entrepreneurship
Principles Honors
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Legal Aspects of
Business Honors
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Business Supervision
Academy of International Business & Finance
International Business
and Finance
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Computing for College
and Careers
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Accounting
Applications 1
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International Business
Systems
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International Finance
and Law Honors
Academy of International Business & Finance
Legal
Electives
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Computing for College
and Careers
Systems and Legal
Concepts/Court Procedures
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Comprehensive Law Studies
Administrative Office
Technology 1
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Business Software
Applications
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Legal Aspects of
Business
Forensic Science
Academy of
Medical Skills /
Biomedical
Academy of Medical / Biomedical
Health Unit Coordinator III &
EKG
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Health Science 1
 Health Science 2
 Directed Study / EKG
 Health Unit Coordinator
You should currently be enrolled in advanced Math
and Science to enter this major.
Students must earn A or B in courses to continue in
the major.
Academy of Medical / Biomedical
First Responder III
& EKG
 Health Science 1
 Health Science 2
 Directed Study / EKG III
 First Responder III
You should currently be enrolled in advanced Math and Science to
enter this major.
Students must earn A or B in courses to continue in the major.
Academy of Medical / Biomedical
Nursing Assisting
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Health Science 1
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Health Science 2
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Workplace Essentials/ Home Health Aide III
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Directed Study and Nursing Assisting III
You should currently be enrolled in advanced Math and Science to enter this strand.
Students must earn A or B in courses to continue in the strand.
Academy of Medical / Biomedical
Pharmacy Aide
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Health Science 1
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Health Science 2
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Introduction to Pharmacy
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Pharmacy Tech II & Pharmacy Tech III
You should currently be enrolled in advanced Math and Science to enter this major.
Students must earn A or B in courses to continue in the major.
Academy of Medical / Biomedical
Health Promotion for
Fitness
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Health 2-Personal / Health
for Life in the Workplace
Sports Medicine
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Sports Officiating / First Aid  Health 2-Personal /
& Safety
Health for Life in the Workplace
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Recreational Activities/
Outdoor Education
 Advanced Health Explorations
First Aide & Safety
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Fitness Issues for
Adolescents / Fitness
Lifestyle Design
 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
 Social Relationships/fitness
Lifestyle Design
Academy of Medical / Biomedical
Plant Biotechnology
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Agriscience &
Biotechnology
Foundations
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Agricultural
Biotechnology (honors)
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Plant Biotechnology
(honors)
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Advanced Concepts of
Agriscience
Academy of Medical / Biomedical
Veterinary
Assisting
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Veterinary Assisting 1
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Veterinary Assisting 2
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Veterinary Assisting 3
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Veterinary Assisting 4
International Baccalaureate
Academy
IB Diploma Programme
IB Four Year Plan
Language A
Pre-IB English
AP English
Literature
IB English 1
IB English 2
Language B
(minimum of 4
years required)
Spanish
French
Italian
Spanish
French
Italian
Spanish
French
Italian
Spanish
French
Italian
Social Studies
Honors or AP World
History
AP Govt. and
Honors Economics
IB History of the
Americas
IB Contemporary
World History
Science
Pre-IB Biology
Pre-IB Chemistry
IB Biology
IB Chemistry
IB Physics
IB Biology 2
Mathematics
Algebra II
Geometry
IB Math Analysis
IB Pre-Calculus
IB Math Studies
IB Mathematics
IB Elective
Critical Thinking
Skills & Career
Research and
Decision Making
Pre-IB Art
Pre-IB Psychology
Pre-IB Dance
Pre-IB Photo
Drafting 1 or 2
Stagecraft 1 or 2
Film Studies 1 or 2
IB Art 1
IB Theatre 1
IB Design Tech 1
IB Psychology 1
IB Dance 1
IB Photo 1
IB Film 1
IB Art 2
IB Theatre 2
IB Design Tech 2
IB Psychology 2
IB Dance 2
IB Photo 2
IB Film 1
Foreign Language Department
We offer the following languages:
Spanish (for Speakers and Non-Speakers)
French
Italian
German
Russian
Some important facts about Foreign Languages in High School:
It is encouraged for students to start taking a Foreign Language
during 9th Grade because you will have more opportunities in high
school to: take an AP or Honors Courses and opportunities to travel to
many countries in Educational Tours.
A minimum of Two years of a Foreign Language are required for
college admission.
We offer Advance Placement courses when you take a language for
more than two years, when you pass the AP exam you receive college
credits.
After taking more than two years of a language in High School you
will be prepared to take the CLEP exam in college and receive credit,
which can save you a lot of money in college courses.
Placement Test Information:
If you are planning to take Spanish or French in High
School and you are a Native Speaker you must:
 Take a Placement Test to allow you to be placed in
the correct level
 Placement Test Dates are:
 February 24,2011
 March 24, 2011
 You must register by sending an email to
dianaruiz@dadeschools.net by February 15,2011.
Please include your name, contact number and your
school.
 The test will be after school from 4pm to 6 pm in the
Media Center at John A. Ferguson Senior High.