CHOICE Institutes - Okaloosa County Schools
CHOICE is a unique program that allows students to earn high school credit, college credit and industry certification, all at the same time.
CHOICE programs are rigorous enough to prepare students for college, yet give students the real skills that Florida employers are looking for. Student coursework isn't only theoretical: it's also includes hands-on, practical skills for the real world.
CHOICE offers a variety of programs at different high schools around the county. Students can choose from a wide variety of career options in high-paying fields.
Best of all, students can choose to continue on to college or a technical school or go straight to work at better-than-average wages.
According to a recent study by UWF's HAAS Center, CHOICE graduates can expect to earn over $298,000 more in their lifetime, compared to "regular" high school graduates -- even if they don't continue on to college.
If students do decide to pursue a college degree, the skills and certifications earned through the CHOICE program will not only make coursework easier, they'll net students better part-time jobs, so students can work their way through school.
Many of the CHOICE classes qualify for the weighted 5-point scale, just like Honors classes.
Institutes
CHOICE offers a wide variety of programs to match your interests.
- Aerospace
- Allied health: Health Occupations
- Construction Technology
- Creative Arts
- Information Technology
Pre-Institutes
Some Okaloosa elementary and middle schools offer their students the opportunity to explore different career possibilities and learn the skills and vocabulary that will prepare them for the future.
Contact
For more information about the CHOICE programs available, please contact:
Leo Murphy, Dean
CHOICE Aerospace Institute
850.833.3614
murphyL1@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.usMary Beth Jackson, Specialist
CHOICE Allied Health & Hospitality
850.833.3139
jacksonMB@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.usPatti Bonezzi, Specialist
CHOICE Information Technology
850.833.3259
bonezzip@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us
