principal

Principal Dr. Chet Sanders (352)955-6839 Ext 243 Email: sandercs@sbac.edu

Welcome to the Professional Academies Magnet (PAM) – the premier provider of career and technical education in Alachua County. Last year our school transitioned to become a “wall-to-wall” career and professional academy as described in the A++ legislation. The new mission of the school will be to provide innovative and relevant academic and career-related instruction designed to prepare students for continued education at the postsecondary level and for the workforce of the 21st century.

All students who attend PAM will select a program of study in a career cluster that interests them and will plan their four-year high school program around that area of interest. Upon graduation, all students will have completed a rigorous and relevant program of study specifically designed to meet their own individual needs and aspirations. In addition, students will have opportunities their senior year to participate in internships that will give them valuable experience in a work environment. Many of our students will also be eligible to enter Santa Fe College and be awarded college credit for courses they successfully completed at PAM. Administrators, faculty, and staff work together as a team to provide learning experiences that foster student growth and achievement; we all believe that our mission is “every student, every day – engaged and experiencing success”.

Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal Patricia Phillips (352)955-6839 Ext 278 Email: phillipt@sbac.edu

I am excited to be a part of the Professional Academies Magnet at Loften High School. We have a very professional faculty and staff, and wonderful students. This is an exciting time for all of us at Loften, and I am looking forward to everyone in the community getting a chance to see what a great educational setting is available here at the Professional Academies Magnet at Loften. Come out and find out about the changes. I look forward to meeting and greeting you.