Mainland High School
1255 W. Int’l Speedway Blvd. Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: (386) 258-4665
Principal: Dr. Cheryl Salerno
www.mainlandhighschool.org
Welcome to Mainland High School – home of the mighty Buccaneers! Mainland High School is a place that has been accredited as an institution of excellence for over 100 years; a place that embraces tradition, exudes pride, and inspires those who pass through its doors to explore, experience, and ultimately become empowered to excellence. Just as the world has changed and evolved into this 21st century global society, so too, has Mainland High School reinvented itself to remain viable to meet the needs of each student.
Today, Mainland High School is proud of the corporate structure of wall-to-wall academies created to prepare each student for any postsecondary pathway. This structure divides the school into three branches of broad study – Mind, Body, Spirit; At Your Service; and, High Tech High. Each branch of study supports three individual academies that serve the diverse interests, not only of students, but of business and community partners as well.
Represented within each one of the nine academies are divisions that focus on specific areas of study and provide the opportunity for all students to earn industry certifications, academic scholarships and a foundation for lifelong learning.
Career Academy Facilitator: Dan Lundy djlundy@volusia.k12.f.us
BRANCH: MIND, BODY, SPIRIT
ACADEMY OF SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY AND MEDICINE
The Academy is designed for students with career interests in medical, environment and research fields. The Divisions include human and life sciences, environmental sciences and biomedical technology. The environmental sciences division has course studyin the natural resources, veterinary sciences and aquaculture. By design the biotechnology division requires completion of college level courses and the rigors of high level sciences and mathematics.
SPORTS SCIENCE ACADEMY
The Academy provides a path for athletic training, sports administration, sports marketing and ftness physiology. Students have an opportunity to work with existing athletic teams, the faculty and staff wellness program and the athletic department to gain hands on sports science experience.
ACADEMY OF UNIFIED ARTS
The Academy prepares students for careers in the performing and visual arts. The goal is to develop and refne student natural talent and/or interest in areas such as the Visual Arts (ceramics, sculpting, drawing and painting) and the Performing Arts (band, chorus, dance, drama, musical theater, orchestra and music theory). In addition, students are able to learn about the business and supportive aspects of careers in the arts. The Academy prepares students for multiple Advanced Placement courses within the visual and performing arts.
BRANCH: AT YOUR SERVICE
ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY ARTS
The Academy is designed to prepare students in the hospitality and tourism career cluster. The curriculum is sponsored by the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF). The divisions offered in this academy are culinary arts and lodging/tourism. Students gain hands on experience in venue operation, culinary operation, entertainment management and lodging.
ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL, POLITICAL, AND BUSINESS RELATIONS
The Academy prepares students to successfully participate in the 21st century global society as a leader at home or abroad. The divisions of this Academy include: Law and government; language flagship and international relations; and business and entrepreneurship. Community services and America’s Future Leaders are an integral component of this academy.
ACADEMY OF PUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONS AND CAREERS
The Academy focuses on preparing students for public service through various professional careers such as firefighting, law enforcement, education, fish/wildlife officers and the military. The Military Division of this academy features the Air Force JROTC program. Opportunities exist for dual enrollment and vocational certifications.
BRANCH: HIGH TECH HIGH
ACADEMY OF DESIGN AND MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY
The Academy is designed for students interested in architecture, engineering, construction, drafting, computer aided manufacturing, electronics and interior design. Students have an opportunity to work in a small-scale fabrication lab with CNC machines, plotters, wood and metal working machines and promotional products manufacturing equipment. The Academy is affliated with Project Lead the Way, a national pre-engineering curriculum. Opportunities exist for dual enrollment at Daytona State College.
ACADEMY OF COMMUNICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY
The Academy offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to prepare students for careers in the print, web, broadcast communication and photographic design. Divisions within the Academy include digital video production, digital multimedia design, game and simulation animation and digital photography. Students have the opportunity to work in studio labs with dedicated industry quality equipment.
ACADEMY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE
The Academy offers students a variety of courses to prepare for careers in computer science, technology implementation and integration. Divisions within the Academy include technical support, programming, web development and networking. Multiple opportunities exist for industry certifications. Students are exposed to not just the physical technology, but the science and art that is the foundation of technological creation. This Academy is affiliated with the Cisco Networking Academy.
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8TH Grade Buccaneer Extravaganza!
January 2020 Date TBA
