The Academy of Criminal Justice will host the Open House and Expo on our beautiful Newberry High School campus on Thursday, January 9, 2025!

As always, all events and activities for the Open House and Expo will be conducted outside with in-person participation. The Law Enforcement Expo will begin at 6:00 pm and the Open House will start at 7:00 pm. Please make plans to come out and see all that our program has to offer, speak with our Academy Director (Officer Patrick Treese) as well as current and former Academy students, and look into the career opportunities which can become available after completion of the Academy of Criminal Justice program.

There will be many professionals at the Expo highlighting career opportunities in the field of criminal justice with whom you will have the opportunity to speak. Some examples of past participants are:

• Alachua County Sheriff's Office
  • Air 1
  • SWAT Bearcat
  • SWAT Rook
  • Bomb Truck
  • Motor Units
  • K9 Unit
  • Dive Team

• Gainesville Police Department
  • Forensics Unit
  • SWAT Team
  • K9 Unit
  • Motor Units
  • Explorers

• High Springs Police Department
  • K9 Unit
  • Traffic Unit

• Alachua Police Department
  • Traffic Unit
  • Motor Unit

• Florida Wildlife Commission
  • Water Unit

• University of Florida Police Department
  • Forensics Unit
  • Community Services
  • Motor Unit

• Department of Corrections
  • K9 Bloodhounds
  • Recruiting

• Medical Examiner's Office
  • ME's Van

• ASPCA 
  • Van

• Santa Fe College Police Department
  • Traffic Unit

• Santa Fe College Institute of Public Safety
  • Recruiting Table

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to look into your possible future!

At this time, "Shadow Days" are scheduled on the following dates and times, so you can have an opportunity to take a peek into a day at Newberry High School and the Criminal Justice program:

• Wednesday, January 15, 2025
  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am for students NOT ATTENDING Oak View Middle School

• Thursday, January 16, 2025
  • 8:30 am - 11:30 am for students ATTENDING Oak View Middle School

Your assigned Shadow Day is based on your CURRENT school enrollment.

***We can not accommodate requests for alternate dates***

Please use the following link to complete the Class of 2029 NHS Academy of Criminal Justice "Shadow Day"  if you would like the opportunity to participate in a Shadow Day at Newberry High School. The form to request participation in Shadow Day will be available on December 16, 2024, and all Applications must be submitted no later than Friday, January 10, 2025. Please note that our Shadow Day participation is limited to 25 students. If your submission is received after that number is reached, your child will be placed on our waiting list. If your eligibility to participate is confirmed and your request to attend Shadow Day is approved, you will receive a welcoming email with additional information and an admission ticket by Monday, January 13, 2025.

RULES AND CONDITIONS: You must agree to the following Rules and Conditions for your child to participate in a Shadow Day:

1. The student must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5, less than ten unexcused absences, and not have behavior referrals
2. The student must have personal transportation to and from Newberry High School (arriving by 8:30 am and leaving by 11:30 am). Students can not remain on the NHS campus past 11:30 am.
3. The student's attire must meet ACPS dress code on Shadow day.

We look forward to seeing you soon!