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Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology
Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology
Activate your future. Accelerate your career.
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Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology
Activate your future. Accelerate your career.
Career Exploration and High-Level Academics
Frank H. Peterson Academies of Technology is a cutting-edge high school offering wall-to-wall career academies that immerse students in specific career skill development. Each academy is designed to lead students towards professional certifications, equipping them with industry-relevant qualifications before graduation. Students also engage in hands-on learning through school-based enterprises, gaining practical experience that enhances their understanding and application of their chosen fields. Beyond technical expertise, the academy places a strong emphasis on cultivating highly sought-after soft skills, preparing students to excel in teamwork, communication, and leadership. This comprehensive approach ensures graduates are not only academically proficient but also fully prepared to thrive in their chosen careers from day one.
Electives Oriented Toward Careers
Students can choose from a diverse range of career pathways at Peterson. These pathways include advanced manufacturing, robotics, agriscience and vet assisting, automotive repair and collision, aviation maintenance, unmanned aircraft systems and aerospace engineering, graphic design, video tech, web development, cosmetology, culinary arts, and early childhood education. This variety allows students to explore and specialize in areas that align with their interests and career goals.
High-Skilled Learning that Encourages Students
Students love Peterson because they feel like they belong and are taken care of here. Students feel supported and encouraged to take risks. They LOVE their career academies! Take it from a former student, "I've been into cars my whole life and enrolled in the Automotive Academy at Peterson. Learning a skilled trade as a high schooler helped put me in the spot I am today. I loved every minute of being in the shop, especially when we could bring our own vehicles in and work on problems.” Students led and operate school-based enterprises that prepare them for real-world experiences. They also have the opportunity to engage in On-the-Job-Training at businesses across the city.
Forming College- and Career-Ready Students
Parents love Frank H. Peterson because their students enjoy coming to school. Between their math and English classes, students are taking care of animals, fixing cars, designing robots, solving mechanical problems, learning to cut hair, preparing gourmet dishes for their classmates, running a preschool, flying drones, and designing their own websites with their own graphics and video. Students are constantly refining skills to truly prepare them for their future.
We Have That
Agriscience and Vet Assisting Academy
Animal science and agriculture
Aviation Academy
Flight, aerospace, maintenance, and drones
Graphic Design, Video, and Web
Web development, graphic design, and video production
Early Childhood Education
National Career Academy Coalition Model Academy (NCAC)
Dual Enrollment /Advanced Placement
Over 30 DE credits and five AP courses
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