Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center Applications open!
Now Accepting Applications for the 2019-2020 School year!
Applications are now open! Click here to apply!
Application Check List:
- Discuss your career plans with your parents and school counselor.
- Complete your Application Visit to the JFCTC
- If you require a permission form for this visit you can download it here:
Parent Permission – JFCTC Application Visit
- If you require a permission form for this visit you can download it here:
- Be sure to check Forrest Center program prerequisites for your choices.
To find out more, please check out the website.
All other academy applications
The 2019-2020 Academy Application will open ONLINE beginning Wednesday, March 6, 2019. The application will be available through several links off of the St. Mary's County Public Schools website.
Contact Denise Mandis at ddmandis@smcps.org if you have questions about the 2019-2020 application process.
Fire & EMS Cadet Program
The program is available to high school juniors and seniors who are at least 16 years old by September 1st.
Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA to enroll in the program and must maintain at least a 2.0 GPA during the program.
Students are required to obtain and maintain membership at a volunteer fire department or rescue squad while enrolled in the program.
The program is held at Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department. Transportation to and from the fire department is provided FREE of charge! Find out more about the Fire & EMS Cadet Program.
Academy Information
The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) supports our population of talented youth who excel in the Arts. Students participating in the AVPA will have a choice of one of three areas of focus: music, theatre, or visual arts. The AVPA is housed at Chopticon High School. @ChopticonAVPA
The Academy of Global and International Studies (GIS) provides a rigorous, engaging education where students study specific curriculum related to world cultures, current affairs, history, literature and languages. GIS is housed at Leonardtown High School. @LHSGIS
The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) program is a rigorous and unique program of study developed by St. Mary's County Public Schools emphasizing the core areas of mathematics and science with an infusion of technology and engineering. STEM is housed at Lexington Park Elementary, Spring Ridge Middle and Great Mills High School. @SMCPSSTEM
The Academy of Finance (AOF) helps students develop professional skills, receive specialized instruction in business finance and management, and gain an awareness of the marketable skills needed to be successful in the workplace. The AOF is housed at Chopticon High School. @SMCPSAOF
