St. Johns County Academy of Future Teachers

Curriculum
Working hands-on in over ten schools, the St. Johns Academy of Future teachers explores the career of education using service learning, cutting-edge technology, and full year internships. Fostering the next generation of educators, the program focuses on developing student leaders who will be the next caring contributors to the children of the future. Placing academic success at the forefront of the program, qualifying students have the opportunity to earn dual enrollment credit through St. Johns River State College, giving students the potential to graduate high school with an AA degree. This equates to 60 college credit hours and is a savings of over $6,000.

• Qualifying students can begin taking dual enrollment courses the summer after 10th grade and can continue with dual enrollment through graduation.
• Earn up to 60 hours of college credit!
• After graduation, complete your bachelors degree in 2 years!

Internship Opportunities
Business Partners provide opportunities for students to understand the relevance between education and work-based needs. Each year, students are offered opportunities to intern with St. Johns County School District and local businesses that may include:

• Castillo de San Marcos
• Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR)
• St. Johns County School District
• TAG! Children’s Museum

Reasons to Join

• Can earn an AA degree from SJRSC while still in high school (over a $6,000 savings in tuition).
• Participate in job shadowing, internships and senior externships.
• Develop leadership, communication and organizational skills.
• Participate in a rigorous and a meaningful program of study.
• Ability to sign an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with St. Johns County School District – This MOU will enable you to start work at a higher salary level than other first year teachers, if you are hired to teach in St. Johns County School District.
• Free membership in Florida Future Educators of America with opportunities for after-school activities, state competitions, and a great resume booster!