Center for Advanced Technologies

Lakewood High School

AGENDA

• Introductions
• Mission & Vision
• Block Schedule
• CAT Overview
• Clubs & Sports
• CAT Admin, Guidance
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering (Robotics)
• Math
• Student Experience
• How to Apply
• Teacher & Student Presentations
  (Classroom Rotations every 5 mins)

Our Mission is to provide quality application-based learning opportunities in a state-of-the-art supportive environment integrating mathematics, science and technology through student research.
 

The Vision of Lakewood High School is to prepare our students for a competitive global society.

Block Schedule

8 periods over two days.
90 minute classes
 

A "Black" Day Schedule
(Periods 1,3,5, and 7)

B "Gold" Day Schedule
(Periods 2,4,6, and 8)

Offering a rigorous 4-year academic program emphasizing:

• Advanced mathematics
• Advanced science
• Computer applications/programming
• Multimedia/television production
• Scientific research
• Cybersecurity
• Robotics

AP chemistry student is using his knowledge of 3D printing from Robotics to design and create molecular models that can be used to help students understand the 3-dimensional shapes of molecules.

Points of Pride

• One to one tablet initiative
• One of the three best-represented programs in the country for National Merit finalists, Commended Scholars, Achievement Scholars.
• Morning news show, Fastforward, judged best high school news show in the nation.
• 4 year Engineering/Robotics honors program
• Leads all Pinellas schools w/ industry certs.
• Academic coaching
• Microsoft Showcase School

CAT Admin Staff

Coordinator- Ms. Calderon
Secretary- Mrs. Mitchell-Brown
Guidance Counselor- Ms. Ashwood

4 yr Plan

Science Technology Engineering Math

Science

CAT Science Teachers
Mr. Frewin, Mr. Tencza, Ms. Pacowta & Ms. Sasserath

Science Course Descriptions

Physics I Honors

Biology I Honors

Pre-AP Chemistry

At least 1 AP Science (double-blocked course)   

“The CAT science program didn't just teach me about science, but also taught me to like science.”

Technology

CAT Technology Teachers
Mr. Schnell, Mr. Tencza, Mr. Schneider & Mr. Borg

Ask them about industry certs!

Tech Course Descriptions

Tech Pathways-
DIT /IT Fundamentals

+ 3 Tech Classes

1. Applied Cyber Security

2. Digital Media Tech

3. Network Systems Admin

4. .NET App & Programming

Morning Show

CATCOM Students write, create and produce Fast Forward, Lakewood's daily morning show.

Subscribe on youtube!
youtube.com/c/LakewoodHigh 

Engineering

CAT Engineering Teacher
Mr. Ness

Robotics Course Descriptions

Bio- Jason Ness was born and raised in San Diego California, before moving to St. Petersburg to attend college.  He graduated from Eckerd College with a degree in Business Management; and for a few years he ran his own company as an electrician and diesel engine mechanic, before going beck to school to become a teacher.  He started at Lakewood in 2004 in the math department, then switched to physics, which eventually led him to start the Applied Robotics program at CAT.  Mr. Ness likes that robotics combines academic skills like math and programming with hands-on skills like building and trouble shooting.  He also uses his experience running a small company to help prepare students for the real-world challenges they will experience after high school.

Math

CAT Math Teachers
Ms. Ostrowski, Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Hester

Math Course Descriptions

Course Progression: Algebra 2  Geometry
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus AB (and/or AP Statistics)
AP Calculus BC (and/or AP Statistics)

How to apply

• District Application Program site
• Recommend taking Algebra I (8th grade)
• Arterial School Bus Transportation (County-wide)

More info...

The classes that are unique to CAT (like robotics, system administration, and programming) along with the passion of the educators who teach them are what make the program so valuable to students who want to further their knowledge in depth and breadth of science and technology. At CAT, advanced classes and project-based learning encourage students to challenge themselves. It also fosters a flexible learning environment that is geared toward what the students need. - CAT Graduate

Virtual Tours

Created by: CAT Students