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FORENSIC SCIENCE AND LEGAL STUDIESPROGRAM OF EMPHASIS

CSI LAKE MARY

DUAL ENROLLMENT INFORMATION• To earn credits for either program, it is

important to note that you must meet all of the minimum dual enrollment entry qualifications as mandated by Seminole State College (SSC).

• Dual enrollment requirements are subject to change and SSC reserves the right to change these requirements without notice.

LAKE MARY HIGH SCHOOL

SEMINOLE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

FORENSIC SCIENCE PROGRAM COURSES

GRADE SUGGESTED COURSES LOCATION12th Grade

Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 Credits)

Criminal Investigation(3 Credits)

SSC campus SSC campus

**LMHS students have the opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits in Criminal Justice at Seminole State College

LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM

GRADE SUGGESTED COURSES LOCATION

12th Grade

Torts (3 Credits)

Business Law (3 Credits)

SSC campusSSC campus

**LMHS students have the opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits in Legal Studies at Seminole State College

FOR PROGRAM INFORMATION655 Longwood Lake Mary Rd.

Lake Mary, FL 32746(407) 320-9550

www.lakemaryhs.scps.k12.fl.usRev. 03/2017

FOR APPLICATION INFORMATION400 E. Lake Mary Blvd.

Sanford, FL 32773407-320-0329

www.seminoleschoolchoices.us

ELIGIBILITYAs a Program of Emphasis, the Forensic Science and Legal Studies program is open to:• Students zoned for Lake Mary High School• Out of zone students on an approved Program of

Emphasis transfer • Limited to incoming 9th grade students

For specific eligibility and application information, please visit the Student Assignment and Program Access website:

www.seminoleschoolchoices.us

TRANSPORTATION• Transportation is provided to eligible in-zone students

living more than two miles from the school.• Transportation is not provided for out-of-zone Program

of Emphasis students.• Approved out-of-zone transfer students may apply

for transportation through the Ticket to Ride program (bit.ly/SCPSTicketToRide). Through this program it is possible that a student may be granted access to pre-existing bus routes (pending space availability). This program does not create bus stops or bus routes and is not guaranteed for the duration of the transfer.

WHAT IS FORENSIC SCIENCE?Students in the Forensic Science track gain experience in Crime Scene Investigation, Evidence Collection and Processing through engaging hands-on activities. Forensic Scientists use groundbreaking scientific technology, analytical thought processes and careful examination of detail to give reliable and testable evidence in criminal investigations. This program will allow students to gain skills and experiences that will help them prepare for careers as Crime Scene Investigator, Medical Examiner, Forensic Technician and more!

The Forensic Science track consists of the following courses:

9th Grade• Biology• Speech• Street Law

10th Grade• Forensics 1• Chemistry Honors

11th Grade• Forensics II

12th Grade• SSC Dual Enrollment**LMHS students have the opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits in Criminal Justice at Seminole State College

The Legal Studies track consists of the following courses:

9th Grade• Speech• Street Law

10th Grade• Comprehensive Law Honors

11th Grade• Constitutional Law Honors

12th Grade• SSC Dual Enrollment**LMHS students have the opportunity to earn up to 6 college credits in Legal Studies at Seminole State College

WHAT IS LEGAL STUDIES?Students in the Legal Studies track learn the foundations of our legal system while developing an understanding of how those foundations continue to shape and guide our society today. Students will learn about some of the most famous and controversial cases in history and will have the opportunity to come to their own conclusions about the outcomes of those cases. This program will allow students to gain skills and experiences that will help them prepare for careers as Attornies, Judges, Paralegals, Law Enforcement Officers and more!

HOW DOES THIS PROGRAMCONNECT TO THE

Real World?The Program of Emphasis works with professional community members to ensure real world connections. Students will be analyzing recent case and evidential information to substantiate or refute guilt and innocence. Students will gain critical thinking and research skills that only come from being guided, challenged, and working through real world problems to obtain answers.

WHERE CAN STUDENTSGO FROM HERE?

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE PROGRAMS• A.A. in Criminal Justice, Political Science (with a

Pre-Law Track) or Forensic Science• A.S. in Criminal Justice Technology, Fire Science

Technology or Legal Assistant/Paralegal• Certificate in Gang Investigations or Homeland

Security

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA PROGRAMS • Certificate in Crime Analysis, Crime Scene

Investigation, Criminal Profiling, Police Leadership or Corrections Leadership

• B.S. in Anthropology, Psychology or Sociology• B.A./B.S. in Legal Studies or Criminal Justice• M.S. in Forensic Science or Digital Forensics