Academies

The Education Academy prepares students for careers related to early childhood education (pre-school) or education with practical experience of teaching in our on-site pre-school.

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Prepares students with the technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers such as a Game/Simulation Designer, Game Programmer, and Game Software Developer in the Information Technology career cluster.

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The Advanced Digital Media Enterprise (ADME) Academy is designed to expose students to a wide range of creative production tools and applications.  Students can select between two different tracks in the program, one for the more creative art generative students, the other for students who wish to focus on the business aspects, or a blend of the two. 

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The Allied Health Academy provides students with the opportunity to learn about and get hands on experience with Allied Health Professions.  Allied Health professionals are involved with the delivery of health or related services pertaining to the identification, evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders; dietary and nutrition services; rehabilitation and health systems management, among others.

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The program is a sequence of scaffolding courses, all aligned with appropriate national learning standards, which follows a proven hands-on, project-based, real-world problem-solving approach to learning. Students explore the concepts of human medicine and are introduced to topics such as forensics, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and infectious disease. Through activities, like dissections, students examine the processes, structures, and interactions of the human body, as well as real-world case studies that allow them to collaboratively problem solve various medical situations.

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In the Criminal Justice program students will learn various elements of the criminal justice system: law enforcement, corrections, dispatch, forensics, and law. The students will be introduced to academic and practical applications of police operations and procedures, investigations and forensic science, and legal systems. The program includes a combination of academic studies, research projects and hands-on skill development

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The UHS Digital Design Academy is a four-year course track that provides competencies in presentation production, digital photography, basic computer knowledge, illustration software, and photo editing software. The four courses are Digital Design Honors 1, Digital Design Honors 2, Digital Design Honors 3 and Digital Design Honors 4. The purpose of the UHS Digital Design Academy is to prepare students for employment in the Digital Design industry as Information Technology Assistants, Production Assistants, Digital Assistant Designers, Graphic Designers, and Multimedia Designers. The track focuses on proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop -- industry-standard software for graphic designers around the globe. Certifications in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator will be earned primarily in years 1 and 2. Students need to pass at least 3 of the 4 courses to officially graduate from the UHS Digital Design Academy.

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The purpose of the Engineering Pathways program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study of the applications of engineering and its effect upon our lives and the choosing of an occupation. The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills. This program focuses on transferable skills and stresses understanding and demonstration of the technological tools, machines, instruments, materials, processes and systems in business and industry.

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The Academy of Finance (AOF) is one of Volusia County Schools largest and highest rated career academies. Currently, in its 21st school year, AOF boasts a 9th-12th grade roster of 300+ honors level students. AOF’s 4-year program is built around educating students to be fiscally responsible. Whether they are interviewing for their first job, writing a check, budgeting for college or buying their first car, AOF students are prepared to make wise, well thought out financial life choices.

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The Health Services Academy is a career-based program where students can explore careers in the field of health care. The academy is based on a strong partnership between Deltona High School and members of the local health care community. Courses offer students the chance to participate in an intensive medical preparation combined with their recommended academies. Students who apply and are accepted into the program will take part in a unique learning environment that helps to give them a clear career path and focus on post-secondary preparation.

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The mission of the Academy of Information Technology & Robotics is to create a collaborative learning environment where students and facilitators work together in meaningful, rigorous, and engaging real-world curriculum with the support of parents and the business community to produce educated men and women who are prepared for the jobs of tomorrow.

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The Medical Academy prepares students for a career as a patient care technician, medical administrative assistant, physician and other medical fields. Our Medical Academy aligns our students in Biology and English, offering interdisciplinary lessons. Medical Academy classes offer extensive project-based learning, job shadowing opportunities and hands on skills training. Our students participate nationally as members of the local HOSA Chapter. Job Shadowing and Internships are available for students. Guest speakers from all areas of the medical field meet with students. Students certify in adult and infant CPR.

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