Academics

Curricula & Dual Enrollment

Potentia Academy utilizes challenging, specialized curricula designed to address deficiencies, particularly in the core subjects of English language arts and mathematics. Our curricula cover all subjects necessary to allow students to graduate with a standard high school diploma and, if they choose, transition to college or university. However, the curricula are designed to enhance students’ comprehension and retention of the subject material, and to integrate well with our teaching methods. 


Potentia Academy is one of the private schools that allows students the option of dual enrollment at Palm Beach State College.

Students qualified for dual enrollment are required to have:



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CCREST Program

The College and Career Readiness Education for Students in Transition Program, or the CCREST Program as it is commonly known, provides students with the tools and skills needed to effectively transition from high school to college or work life. In addition to preparation for college and career, we emphasize self-sufficiency, self-advocacy and personal responsibility.

The CCREST Program incorporates six major focus areas designed to augment the student’s passage from secondary school to adult life:

  • FINANCIAL LITERACY

    Financial Literacy, which incorporates five key components:


    Earn: Understanding your paycheck

    Spend: Creating a personal budget

    Save: Determining your financial goals

    Borrow: Using credit cards and loans appropriately, and understanding your credit score

    Protect: Preventing fraud and buying insurance

  • CAREER EXPLORATION

    Career Exploration, which includes understanding personality types using the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator to: 

    • Discover who you are 
    • Focus on your strengths
    • Do what you are for a living
    • Explore the possibilities

  • DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

    Digital Technology, which includes:

    • Overview of personal technology devices
    • Overview of LinkedIn and other social media platforms
    • Microsoft Office 365, including Outlook, OneDrive, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, People, Calendar, To Do and Excel

  • COLLEGE PREPAREDNESS/CAREER READINESS

    College Preparedness/Career Readiness with a focus on: 

    • College campus tours
    • PERT/ACT/placement test preparation
    • The college/university application and admissions process
    • Self-advocacy skills
    • Securing ADA accommodations
    • Campus living
    • Resume writing, cover letters and follow-up
    • Soft and transferable skills
    • Job search and the application process
    • Job interviews and follow-up

  • HEALTH AND WELL BEING

    Health and Well Being, including physical, intellectual, social, emotional, environmental and occupational health.

  • INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS

    Independent Living Skills with an emphasis on Executive Functions 

Students are eligible to enter the CCREST Program after completing a specific set of high school courses. CCREST courses are taken in addition to the standard required high school classes. As part of the CCREST Program, students gain exposure to real life scenarios and business professionals. 


It takes students a minimum of two years to complete the CCREST program. Parental collaboration is essential for an effective outcome. 


Seniors at Potentia Academy who meet Palm Beach State College requirements are eligible for dual enrollment, which allows high school students an opportunity to enroll in college courses and receive both high school and postsecondary credit.


For further information please contact our CCREST Program Coordinator, Ms. Anne Coughlin, at acoughlin@potentiaacademy.org.

Support Services

Under Title I, eligible students may receive tutoring in math and reading through the School District of Palm Beach County. Students meet with their tutors at Potentia Academy after school Monday through Thursday from 3 to 4 p.m. We can help you determine whether your student is eligible for Title I services.  


Students may also be eligible for ESE reading tutoring and speech therapy through the PBSD, which also takes place from 3 to 4 p.m. after regular school hours.   



These services are offered free of charge.