Successful completion of all four Criminal Justice Classes can result in 16 college credits. Community Service is an integral part of this curriculum. Membership in Boone Criminal Justice enables the student to earn community service hours for course credit and Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program. Membership also mandates that the student participate in some Law Enforcement activities such as guest speakers, field trips, and immersive experiences. Students must be law obeying and adhere to the strict integrity policy needed of those in public service. 

Criminal Justice Magnet Progression

Criminal Justice I Grade 9

This course introduces the students to the history, goals, and career opportunities in the Criminal Justice Profession.  It also covers ethics and professionalism, criminal laws, court and trial process, juvenile justice system, and the correctional system.  Students will also be instructed on communication and employability skills. 

Criminal Justice II Grade 10

This course is to introduce students to the characteristics and procedures of the many divisions within a police agency. The Patrol Division, Criminal Investigative Division, and Community Policing Division are studied in depth. Other topics include Gangs and Persons Investigations. Students will complete written police reports and conduct a traffic crash investigation. There is a rigorous block of Constitutional Law during this course. At the end of this course, students will learn CPR and First Aid as well as procedures to protect themselves from blood-borne pathogens.

Criminal Justice III Grade 11

This course is to introduce the students to crime scene safety, conducting criminal investigations, conducting forensic processing, tactical communication, property control procedures and crime prevention programs. Students will study terrorism and the importance of understanding human/cultural diversity in the Criminal Justice System and our community.  This course of study will include classroom presentations by various law enforcement personnel on the above listed topics. The students complete an intensive Federal Law Enforcement Research Project during the third quarter.   At the end of the junior year, all Criminal Justice students take a Valencia Community of College Comprehensive Exam to earn college credit at the end of the magnet program their senior year if they score 70% or better on the examination. 

Law Enforcement Related Activities

A requirement of students enrolled in the Criminal Justice Magnet Program is satisfactory participation in the law enforcement related activities provided by Boone HS’s law enforcement partner, the Orlando Police Department. These activities will be directly related to the instructional curriculum. Students in the Boone HS Criminal Justice Magnet Program will be required to wear their issued uniform on required days and students will be subject to uniform, hair, and grooming standards.  

Students that would like additional exposure to the law enforcement career field are invited to apply for the Orlando Police Department Public Safety Cadet Program. Cadets in this program meet weekly and participate in periodic weekend trainings and summer competitions. This program offers the student additional opportunities to experience the law enforcement discipline of the Criminal Justice System and provides an environment where physical fitness and individual leadership can be developed. 

Dual Enrollment

CCJ 1010 Introduction to Criminology 

Study of nature and extent of the crime and delinquency, causes and explanations of criminal behavior and rational of crime control and treatment in the United States. This course includes learning activities designed to ensure competence in the basic use of computers.

CJC 2000. Introduction to Corrections

INTRODUCTION TO CORRECTIONS Introductory study of corrections to provide students with an overall view of the nature, philosophy, operations and goals of secure and non-secure correctional institutions.

Successful Student Profile

Academic

• On grade level for reading (Level 3 on FAST)

Character and Presentation

• Do the right thing all the time
• Tell the truth
• On time to class
• No history of Level 3 or 4 referrals
• No history of negative contacts with law enforcement

Personal Presentation

• Willing to buy and wear a uniform to school once a week.
• Grooming Standards while in required Uniform
• Grooming: Cadets will be clean and well-groomed when in uniform.
  • Hair Requirements:
    • Males - must be tapered above the ears and collar, and cut above the eyebrows. Any style may not be higher than 1 inch on top of the head.
    • Females - hair touching the shoulders shall be pulled back in a single ponytail or a single braid.
  • Jewelry: Necklaces must not be visible. A watch and a ring on each ring finger are permitted. Females may wear one pair of post earrings in gold or silver.
  • Tattoos: No tattoos may be visible while in uniform.

CJ Course Progression

CJ Information Letter

CJ Information Memo

How to Apply Valencia Credits Earned Upon Graduation

The goal of the Academy of Finance is to produce graduates who will be better equipped to make educational and career decisions regarding opportunities in the global marketplace. The National Academy of Finance at William R. Boone High School is a magnet program that is available to all students served by Orange County Public Schools. The philosophy of this program is to offer a career-focused curriculum that specializes in accounting, economics, financial management, insurance, taxation, and personal financial planning. The curriculum also offers students real world experiences through the use of innovative teaching strategies and experiential learning. The end result is a well-rounded student who can connect learning with practical applications. Our program ultimately increases individual academic achievement with a solid foundation for continued success at the post-secondary level.

Successful Student Profile

Character Traits:

1. Self-discipline, able to work independently in order to meet all deadlines on time. 
2. Ability to commit to a minimum of 10 hours per week studying outside of the classroom. 
3. Ability to develop self-created study methods & tools within the learning process. 
4. Self-confidence and the willingness to participate daily in a variety of classroom discussions, interviews, and presentations. 
5. An understanding that each course builds upon each other and gets progressively more challenging, requiring students to demonstrate perseverance on an ongoing basis. 
6.  Ability to thrive in a high-stakes testing environment that is cumulative in nature, incorporating all aspects of the course and/or the entire program. 
7. Willingness to learn and apply Microsoft Excel both inside and outside of the classroom, within individual assignments and comprehensive projects. 
8. Ability to communicate and contribute within a collaborate setting consisting of 1 to 5 team members.
9. Expectation of professionalism in everything that you do beginning with punctuality, appearance, demeanor, language and behavior.
10. One must possess a growth-oriented mindset and a willingness to improve as well-rounded student. 

Core Academic Tenants:

1. It is suggested that incoming freshmen are enrolled in either Geometry Honors or Algebra 2 Honors in 9th grade. 

Finance Professional Dress Information 

Finance Welcome Letter

The Academy of Law at Boone High School provides its students with a deep insight into and working knowledge of the American legal system.  During their experience in the Academy of Law, students study the rules, processes, and ethical requirements for effective courtroom practice while obtaining a broad understanding of many different areas of law, including constitutional law, criminal law, contracts, juvenile justice, torts, employment law, and landlord/tenant law.

Students gain exposure to the legal world through research, readings, observations, practice, and guest speakers, and all students will participate in every major aspect of a civil/criminal trial, performing as an attorney, witness, and juror.  Academy of Law students cap off their experience by working with legal professionals in law firms, courtrooms, and public service organizations throughout the Orlando area.

Important Opportunities

Academy of Law students become deeply engaged outside the classroom in a wide variety of legal experiences, including:

• Mock Trial Team:  the Mock Trial Team competes against other high schools in local, state, and invitational tournaments.  Members participate in the hands-on preparation for and presentation of a case at trial – in real courthouses before real judges. Try-outs for the team occur in August / September every year. 
   
• Moot Court Team:  the Moot Court team also competes against other high schools in tournaments.  Members develop and write appellate briefs and engage in oral appellate arguments before actual judges of the Florida District Court of Appeal.
   
• Speech and Debate Team:  All freshmen in the Academy of Law are automatically members of the Speech and Debate Team, which also includes sophomores and upperclassmen from throughout the school.  The Team competes at the local, state, and national levels.
   
• Orange County Teen Court:  All members of the Academy of Law participate as attorneys, jurors, and other court personnel in Orange County’s Teen Court program.  Teen Court is a “peer court” for juveniles who have committed a first-time misdemeanor, felony, and traffic offenses.  
   
• Law & Government Explorer’s Post:  All member of the Academy of Law participate in the local Law & Government Explorer’s Post through which they gain insight into a variety of programs that offer leadership, life skills, character education, service learning, and hands-on career activities centered on areas such as criminal, civil, and environmental law and social and human services.

Successful Student Profile
 

Thank you for your interest in Boone’s Law Magnet program. Here is the profile of a successful law magnet student:

• A student who is considering a career as an attorney or at a minimum has a genuine interest in the field of law and the American legal system.
• A student with a growth mindset who is willing to work through an educational process that will develop:

Strong communication skills: This includes the ability to speak clearly and persuasively, as well as the ability to listen carefully to others.

Critical thinking skills: The ability to analyze arguments, identify flaws, and develop counterarguments.

Research skills: The ability to be able to find and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

Adaptability: The ability to think on their feet and adjust their arguments as needed.

• A student who can adhere to a professional dress code one day a week.
• A student who can participate in the Ninth Circuits’ Teen Court program as a juror or an attorney up to two times each academic quarter.

Law Magnet Progression

Law Magnet Dress Code 

Law Welcome Letter