Annual Notice of Non-Discrimination

Annual Notification of Nondiscrimination 2026-2027

Posted to website on 6-29-2026

 

South Marion High School offers the following career and technical programs, including career academies wherein students may earn industry certification:

 

Avionics Systems

(Career Choice Academy)

Certifications: Avionics Electronics Technician

 

Principles of Agribusiness Management

Agriculture Associate, Agriculture Systems Associate

 

Artificial Intelligence Foundations

Certifications: ITS Specialist Artificial Intelligence

 

Entrepreneurship

Certifications: Entrepreneurship for Small Business

 

Allied Health Assisting

Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

 

Electrocardiograph Technician

Certifications: Certified EKG Technician

 

Principles of Teaching

Certifications: FTCE Professional Education Test

Digital Cinema Production

Certifications: Adobe Certified Professional In Video Design

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The district’s career and technical programs are open enrollment to all eligible high school students in the district with no pre-requisites required and are committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment and educational opportunity. If Career Choice Academy programs are full, a lottery system with no pre-requisites is used to determine placement.

 

The district prohibits discrimination in the terms and conditions of employment, and in access to educational programs and activities, and prohibits harassment of any individual or group on the basis of race (including anti-Semitism), ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, religion, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law (collectively, "protected classes"). 

 

A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. The District may assess each student’s ability to benefit from specific programs through placement tests and counseling, and, if necessary, will provide services or referrals to better prepare students for successful participation. Complaints or inquiries regarding Title IX or 504 compliance may be submitted to the designated compliance officer at 1614 E. Fort King Street Ocala, FL 34471:

 

 

ADA, Title IX, and Equal Educational Opportunity (EEO) Compliance: Dawana Gary, Director of Employee Relations

Phone: (352) 671-7711; Email address: [email protected]

 

Section 504 Compliance: Anna Williams-Jones, Director of Exceptional Student Education

Phone: (352) 671-6832; Email address: [email protected]

 

Student Title IX Compliance: Dr. John Kerley, Director of Student Discipline

Phone: (352) 236-0536; Email address: [email protected]