Academy of Engineering

The Engineering Academy of Olympic Heights is Project Lead the Way (PLTW.org) certified and offers a four year pathway of Engineering and Computer Science curriculum. PLTW is a leading national STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) curriculum provider that enables an engaging, hands-on classroom environment.

The courses in the engineering academy offer students a rare insight into concepts and skills that are typically taught in the first and second years of study in engineering colleges. This gives our students a huge head start, allowing them to be confident in their technical and collaboration skills and to make intelligent choices for both their college/university and choice of major.

Students get an opportunity to demonstrate their technical competence through End of Course exams, AP exams, and Industry Certifications in the fields of engineering and computer science. The industry certifications we offer are AutoDesk Inventor, AutoDesk Revit, Microsoft certifications (MTA) in Python, Java, Javascript, Software Development Fundamentals, Security Fundamentals, Windows Operating System, and Florida Engineering Society certification.

Our students regularly compete in the following technical competitions: Congressional App Challenge, Student Astronaut Challenge, Cyberpatriot Competition, SECME, High School Programming competitions hosted by UCF and FIU, and the AWWA Model Water Tower competition.

The engineering academy at OH aims to provide our students a well rounded technical education consisting of theory, hands-on, and practical real world applications and experiences that will propel them to thriving careers in the STEM industries.

Academy of Finance

The Finance Academy gives students an opportunity to learn about and prepare for careers in business and finance. Emphasis is placed upon a college preparatory curriculum that is directly related to the world of financial services. The curriculum covers banking, financial planning, securities, insurance, accounting and entrepreneurship. Students will earn the industry certification in Microsoft Office Specialist, QuickBooks and Financial Literacy. Participation in job shadowing and a summer internship program is required.

Early Childhood

The Early Childhood Teacher Education program is a program in which high school students prepare for careers in child related occupations. Career possibilities may include teaching, child psychology, social work, and preschool ownership. The program prepares students for post-secondary education or immediate entry into the workforce. Students gain teaching experiences through internships at the Little Lions Preschool located on our campus. Students will earn ECPC (Early Childhood Professional Certificate), DCF 40 Hours Child Care Training Certificate and articulation of nine college credits at Palm Beach State College.

Culinary

The Culinary Arts program curriculum provides the opportunity for students to train for a variety of careers in the field of food service and preparation. Academic and technical studies are integrated emphasizing and building proficiency in food production and cooking, baking, menu development, and food preparation. School site restaurant and catering opportunities will further enhance front and back-of- the- house skills as well as restaurant management. Students will earn Safe Staff and ServSafe Industry Certifications.

Hospitality & Tourism Academy

The Hospitality & Tourism Academy program offers a sequence of courses that provides skills & knowledge to prepare for further education and careers in the Hospitality & Tourism industry. This industry includes, but not limited to: Hotels, Restaurants, Country Clubs, Resorts, Cruise Ships, Air travel, Tourism and Recreation. All classes focus on project-based learning, job readiness, guest service, career exploration, & more! Our academy is also co-curricular with the career & technical student organization called DECA.

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