PASSION Academy consists of 7 different institutes that encompass a very wide selection of potential career paths students may choose from as their “PASSION”. Students can switch between institutes throughout their High School career (must complete at least 1quarter per institute) in order to better understand what they may be passionate about. The course load for each student will be very writing intensive, they will learn how to conduct research, write an essay in APA Style format and how to present their findings through public speaking. The Academy will also serve to teach students about finding what their God-given gifts are and their personality type so they can relate them to their career path. Additionally, the Academy will try to instill in all students what it means to be a Christian in the workplace. They will also learn about professionalism, business communication, proper conduct in the workplace, how to dress in a formal, semi-formal, business-casual, casual setting. The Academy classroom has been intentionally designed to look and feel like a professional office and boardroom so that students may feel more comfortable when going to their first job interview. Daily instruction revolves around leadership. Students will be introduced to leadership concepts, theories and practices. They will be equipped in understanding what emerging leadership looks like, how it may apply to their career passion and their every day Christian living.
P.A.S.S.I.O.N. Academy
Who We Are.
The Academy has been established to serve high school aged students who want a new alternative to the traditional high school career path. It is a college prep, tech prep and career prep type of institution.
PASSION Academy students will have the opportunity to be hands-on and learn industry specific topics tailored specifically to each student’s career “PASSION” to go along with their traditional ABEKA curriculum.
Jr. and Sr. students will have the opportunity to be partnered with internships and mentors specific to their career passion.
As a “Capstone” based curriculum, students will be required to complete weekly discussions, APA style college level research papers, as well as a “Semester Long Project – SLP” all of which will be tailored specifically to match the student’s professional career path they desire. The semester will culminate in each student presenting their SLP to faculty and industry mentors.
the P.A.S.S.I.O.N mission
Our mission is to minister to the youth of Southwest Florida through education and career exploration and instilling in each and every student the beliefs of living a Christ-centered life, modeling Matthew 22-37-39 so they can be equipped to go into the world to make a difference that benefits God’s Kingdom, no matter their career path.
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our vision
PA – GSLCS believes all students should have a meaningful and challenging learning experience where individual career passions and real world driven curriculum is embedded into thematic interdisciplinary models of project/Capstone based learning.
Philippians 4:13
” I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me”
our intent
Our intent is to equip them with the tools that will help deepen their personal relationship with Jesus Christ, preparing each and every student who attends PA – GSLCS for college, technical and/or workforce career paths after high school, and to help them develop a better understanding for their personal passion and future professional goals.
guiding principles
The P in P.A.S.S.I.O.N
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The O in 'Outreach'
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Individualized Curriculum
Academy students are held to an extremely high academic standard. Although each student’s coursework may look different because it is being tailored to their respective “PASSIONS”, they will all learn how to write college level papers, they will learn APA Style essay writing skills and they will learn how to cite sources and conduct effective college level research. Additionally, they will learn about leadership, interpersonal skills, business communication, conflict resolution, teamwork, planning and organizing, professional development, professionalism, and goal setting.
Luke 2:40
“The Child continued to grow and became strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.”
Leadership Team
Hector I. Gomez, Jr., MBA, MS, SPHR
“Mr. G.” comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and diverse experience. He is a seasoned and proven subject matter expert in the Human Resources and leadership field with impeccable business acumen. He is a 20 year US Navy Veteran who spent 16 of his 20 years in the HR field and has held multiple leadership positions throughout his Naval career, including the Director of Recruiting Operations for over 300 Navy Recruiters and civilian staff dispersed in a three state area. After the Navy, Mr. G. went to work for one of the largest concrete companies in the United States serving as their Regional Human Resources Business Partner. He was also the Director of Human Resources for one of the fastest growing and largest roofing companies in SWFL. At Good Shepherd he has agreed to serve as our Director of HR, Dean of Discipline and Academy Director.
His qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Master’s in Business Administration, Master’s of Science in Health Sciences, Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) as well as certifications from the US Department of Labor as a Career Counselor (Kindred & Professional) and Office Manager.
He is married to his wonderful wife of 23 years, the former Ms. Amanda Reed of Cape Coral who also teaches at GSLCS and they have 3 sons who all attend GSLCS.
Our second member of the leadership team of the P.A.S.S.I.O.N Academy is our wonderful principal Vicar William Jewel
