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Pirates to Panthers Academy

Pirates To Panthers Academy

The Pirates to Panthers (P2P) Academy is a collaboration between Florida Institute of Technology and Palm Bay Magnet High School designed to prepare students for success in industries unique to Florida’s Space Coast. Students who participate in the program gain high-quality, hands-on education experience at the high school and college levels, preparing them for careers of the future.

While Florida Tech offers dual enrollment as an option for all Brevard County Public School students, the P2P program is currently available to students who attend Palm Bay Magnet High School only.

Benefits of the P2P Academy

Students admitted to the program earn college credit from a prestigious national, doctoral-granting research university at no cost to them.

Additional benefits include:

  • Hands-on, college-level experience in science, engineering, business, aeronautics, psychology and liberal arts while still in high school
  • Enhanced credentials prior to applying for admission to four-year universities
  • Access to stellar faculty and state-of-the-art research and laboratories
  • Guaranteed admission to a Florida Tech degree program if you complete at least 6 semester credit hours and achieve a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your courses at Florida Tech

Additional Program Opportunities

  • Work experiences in student’s field of interest.
  • Successful completion of a student- driven, school-based senior project that seeks to solve a problem and provide solutions to improve some aspect of Palm Bay Magnet High School.
  • Mentorship program with local industry experts in student’s interested fields.

Details

To enter the P2P Academy, interested students must submit the following to PBMHS:

  • EPO magnet application for nonzoned students.
  • Academic records.
  • A minimum of two teacher recommendations.
  • A one-page, properly formatted essay that outlines why the student feels they will be a good fit for the program.

Prior to the end of their sophomore year, students in the P2P Academy must meet Florida Tech’s dual enrollment requirements, which can be found at floridatech.edu/dual-enrollment

Successful completion of the P2P Academy will require the following of the student:

  • Scoring a min. of 1100 on SAT in March of Sophomore year
  • Retention of a cumulative 3.0 unweighted GPA throughout all four years of the program.

While at the high school, students must take academically rigorous coursework in core academic classes.

GradeCourses & Testing
Summer Before 9th Grade
  • Career Research and Decision Making (FLVS)
9th Grade
  • English: English I Honors
  • Math: Geometry Honors or Algebra 2
  • Science: Honors AP Biology or Biology Honors
  • Social Studies: AP Human Geography or World History Honors
  • Elective: HOPE/JROTC/Fine Arts
  • Elective: P2P PBMHS Elective
  • Elective: Foreign Language or Free Elective
  • Testing: AP Test(s)
10th Grade
  • English: English II Honors
  • Math: Algebra 2 Honors or Precalculus
  • Science: AP Chemistry or Chemistry Honors
  • Social Studies: AP U.S. History or U.S. History Honors
  • Elective: P2P PBMHS Elective
  • Elective: P2P PBMHS Elective
  • Elective: Foreign Language or Free Elective
  • Testing: SAT State Test in March/AP Test(s)/CTE Industry Cert
11th Grade
  • English: AP Language & Composition
  • Math: Precalculus or AP Calculus AB
  • Science: Physics Honors
  • Social Studies: AP Microeconomics
  • Elective: P2P College Courses Fall/Spring at Florida Tech
  • Elective: P2P College Courses Fall/Spring at Florida Tech
  • Elective: PBMHS or Florida Tech Free Elective
  • Testing: AP Test/CTE Industry Cert
12th Grade
  • English: AP Literature & Composition
  • Math: AP Calculus AB or BC
  • Science: Physics
  • Social Studies: AP U.S. Government
  • Elective: P2P College Courses Fall/Spring at Florida Tech
  • Elective: P2P College Courses Fall/Spring at Florida Tech
  • Elective: PBMHS or Florida Tech Free Elective
  • Testing: AP Test(s)

Pathways will be tailored to each individual’s strengths and interests. Please note that performance, interest and advising suggestions will impact course selection and availability.

Engineering Interest Pathway
GradeCourse(s)
9th Grade 8401110X Applied Engineering Tech I
10th Grade

8401120X Applied Engineering 2
8401130X Applied Engineering 3
11th Grade Florida Tech Courses Fall/Spring semesters
12th Grade Florida Tech Courses Fall/Spring semesters

 

Robotics Interest Pathway
GradeCourse(s)
9th Grade 9410110X Foundations of Robotics
10th Grade

941020X Robotic Design Essentials
9410130X Robotic Systems
11th Grade Florida Tech Courses Fall/Spring semesters
12th Grade Florida Tech Courses Fall/Spring semesters

 

Game Design Interest Pathway
GradeCourse(s)
9th Grade 8208110X Game & Simulation Foundations
10th Grade

8208120 Game & Simulation Design
9007210X Foundations of Programming
11th Grade Florida Tech Courses Fall/Spring semesters
12th Grade Florida Tech Courses Fall/Spring semesters

More Information

To learn more about Palm Bay Magnet High School and enrolling in the P2P Academy, contact one of the Pirates to Panthers Liaisons at Palm Bay Magnet High School:

Kristen Dahlke
College and Career Specialist
321-952-5900 x25577

Stefany Colona
Head of Guidance
321-952-5900 x25527

For general information about dual enrollment at Florida Tech, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission:

Office of Undergraduate Admission
admission@fit.edu
321-674-8030

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