McKeel Academy Updates Resources, Opens 2027-28 Enrollment in Lakeland

McKeel Academy of Technology has updated student resources for the 2026-2027 school year, providing essential information for students and parents in Lakeland. These resources cover supply lists, grading policies, behavior expectations and medical authorizations for field trips.

The school will open enrollment for the 2027-2028 school year from December 1 at 7 a.m. to December 15 at 11:59 a.m.

Updated resources include supply lists and the grading policy for the current academic year. The student handbook, outlining expectations and policies, is also available. Parents and students must sign and upload a Parent/Student Contract & Handbook Acknowledgement to McKeel Systems. The uniform policy provides clear guidelines on proper student attire.

For students seeking the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship, McKeel Academy of Technology offers guidelines for community service hours. These include a Volunteer Service & Paid Work Guidelines document, a Volunteer Service Hours Log, and a Community Service Plan/Pre-Approval Form. Students interested in the Silver Garland Scholarship may also use the Community Service Plan. The school urges students to review all documents before beginning volunteer service or paid work, emphasizing student responsibility for accurate record-keeping and timely submission of documentation. All submitted hours must meet Florida Bright Futures requirements and are subject to review and verification.

FortifyFL, a suspicious activity reporting tool, is also available. This tool allows individuals to report information to law enforcement agencies and school officials. The school reminds the community that knowingly submitting a false tip through FortifyFL may result in investigations and potential criminal penalties under section 837.05, F.S.