Biotechnology Academy

The Biotechnology program is delivered in a state-of-the-art facility that offers students the opportunity to prepare for a career path in science and the challenges of rigorous college science courses.

In order to be a part of the Biotechnology Academy each year, students need to be enrolled in one of the following classes:

• Genetics Honors

• Bioscience 1 Honors

• Bioscience 2 Honors

• Bioscience 3 Honors

Students in the Biotechnology Academy have the opportunity to:

• Complete college-level labs in high school using advanced equipment and techniques.

• Learn the basics of molecular biology and biochemistry.

• Earn the Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam, (BACE) which is an industry-recognized exam designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets identified by the industry and represented within the academic and performance standards of Florida's secondary Biotechnology program.

• Participate in many science-related clubs including: SECME, Science Olympiad, HOSA, Spark Engineering, Girls Who Code, and National Science Honors Society