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Connection. Whenever. Wherever. Taking the First Step Parents and Guardians, The School District of Palm Beach County is proud to offer our students more Choice and Career Programs than ever before. Beginning in the Elementary years and all the way through High School, our students have the ability to immerse themselves in relevant career–oriented classes to help them connect their learning to a future career or passion. By learning more about the Choice options in Palm Beach County, you are taking the first step in having your child be a part of a nationally recognized program that has been proven to increase their success throughout the academic journey. Please do not hesitate to contact us by email at [email protected] or call 561-434-8755 if you have any questions. We want to thank you for taking an active role in your child's education.

Robert M. Avossa, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools School District of Palm Beach County

IV 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Mission Statement The School District of Palm Beach County is committed to providing a world–class education with excellence and equity to empower each student to reach his or her highest potential with the most effective staff to foster the knowledge, skills, and ethics required for responsible citizenship and productive careers. Superintendent of Schools Robert M. Avossa, Ed.D. School Board Members Chuck Shaw, Chairman Debra Robinson, M.D., Vice–Chairwoman Marcia Andrews Frank A. Barbieri, Jr., Esq. Karen M. Brill Barbara McQuinn Erica Whitfield Deputy Superintendent and Chief of Schools David Christiansen, Ed.D. Chief Academic Officer Keith Oswald Assistant Superintendent, Choice and Innovation Peter Licata, Ph.D. Director, Choice and Career Options Jeraline M. Johnson, Ed.D. Manager, Choice and Career Options Sandra Wesson

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For more information, visit www.zspace.com, or follow on Twitter @zSpace. Applying Online Application Deadlines Applying online is the most efficient way to submit and manage your child’s application. Using the parent for 2018-2019 School Year dashboard, your online account will allow you to track the status of your application. Applying online gives you priority access to the lottery results. Prior to applying Bak Middle School of the Arts for a Choice program, we encourage you to attend the (all programs) Open House for each Choice program to which you intend to apply. Open house dates are available at: December 1, 2017 www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms. The Conservatory School @ How to Apply North Palm Beach—Music-Band, Music-Orchestral Go to www.mypbchoiceapp.com on your computer, Strings, & Music-Vocal (grades 6–8) tablet, or smartphone December 1, 2017 Click “Apply Now” Create your Parent/Guardian Account* with a user ID Boynton Beach High School Arts programs (Dance, and password that is easy to remember Digital Media, Music—Band, Music—Vocal, Theatre, and Visual Arts) User ID: December 1, 2017

Password: A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts *If you already have a username and password from (all programs) last school year, you must enter that information to access your account. December 1, 2017

Reminders A separate application must be submitted for each child All other Choice Programs applying for a Choice program. January 26, 2018 Remember to “Submit” your application or it will not be considered in the Choice lottery. Your application status can be viewed on the parent dashboard upon login. If you are selecting an Art school option listed above along with another choice selection, the deadline of Deadlines December 1, 2017 still applies and no changes to the December 1, 2017 application for either choice can be made after this date. ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts (all programs) ·· The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach— Music-Band, Music-Orchestral Strings, & Music- Scan this QR code to add the icon to Vocal (grades 6–8) the home screen of your mobile device. ·· Boynton Beach High School Arts programs (Dance, Digital Media, Music-Band, Music-Keyboard/Piano, Music–Vocal, Theatre, and Visual Arts) ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts (all programs) January 26, 2018 Deadline for all Choice programs other than the Arts programs listed above. www.mypbchoiceapp.com

VII 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Table of Contents

Choice and Career Academy Programs...... 1 General Information...... 2 Eligibility Criteria...... 6 Choice and In-House Programs...... 9 Pre–K and Elementary School Programs...... 16 Middle School Programs...... 20 High School Programs...... 27 International Baccalaureate K–12 Education...... 39 Junior ROTC Programs...... 40 South Region Choice Schools SY 2018–2019...... 41 Central Region Choice Schools SY 2018–2019...... 45 North Region Choice Schools SY 2018–2019...... 49 Glades Region Choice Schools SY 2018–2019...... 53 Industry Certifications...... 55

A Top-Rated District by the Florida Department of Education since 2005 “Home of Florida’s First LEED Gold Certified School” The School District of Palm Beach County is an equal education opportunity provider and employer and welcomes applications from ESE, ELL and 504 students to all Choice Programs. The District prohibits harassment and discrimination against students, employees and applicants on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, marital status, age, parental status and disability in any of its programs, services or activities.

VIII 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Choice and Career Academy Programs

Choice and Career Academy Programs at a Glance Academy programs include Aerospace Science, Families with students entering Pre–Kindergarten through Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Drafting and Grade 12 have the opportunity to choose from an array Design, Environmental Sciences and Field Research, of theme based curricula offerings at the elementary, Marketing, Sports Management, Construction, TV middle, and high school levels that provide innovative and Film Production Technology, Web Design, and and rigorous academic instruction by specially trained Tourism, Hospitality, and Resort Management. teachers. Students may apply for one or two Choice For more information, visit: or Career Academy programs with available space. www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms. Selection for placement is made in the spring of each year via a lottery process. Transportation is provided only Application Options for Choice and In–House for designated transportation zones. These programs Programs provide students with a pathway to postsecondary Programs with a 'â' symbol throughout this book education and careers. are designated as "In–House" programs. These Choice Programs programs are only available to students who are Choice programs include the K–12 Arts continuum, zoned to attend the school with that program. K–12 International Baccalaureate continuum, K–12 Applications to In–House programs are highly Dual Language continuum, elementary and secondary encouraged because they increase the probability of Cambridge Academy programs, STEM (Science, student assignment to the program. Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs at Contact your zoned school to verify application all levels, and elementary Montessori, STEAM (STEM + procedures for In–House programs. All other Choice Arts), Environmental and Animal Science, and Health and and Career Academy programs require a Choice Wellness programs. application and selection through a Choice lottery process. These programs are available to all students Career Academy Programs regardless of zoning. If the student is applying for Career and Technical Education (CTE)/Career Academy a Choice program that is offered at his/her zoned programs at the middle and high school levels have school, the zoned school program must be listed as specific programs of study and many lead to industry the first choice. certifications. Students in grades 6–12 are provided opportunities to participate in a continuum of education connected to the following career pathways: Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Law, Culinary Arts, Engineering, Teacher Education, Pre–veterinary, Finance, Information Technology, and Medical Sciences. Other Career

1 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet General Information

Choice Programs Information or the application will not be processed. The database and application must reflect your current ·· Choice and Career Options website— residential address at the time of application. www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms ·· If the student or parent has recently moved, the ·· Showcase of Schools—October 17, 2017 address must be updated prior to the submission ·· Visit school websites of an application. ·· E-mail: [email protected] ·· If the address of the applicant changes during the application window, an e-mail notification will Application Deadlines for the 2018–19 SY be sent to review their choices based on the new December 1, 2017: Application deadline if either of address or the application will not be processed. the two choices is one of the following Arts schools: ·· No address changes due to relocation are allowed after the application deadline. ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts (all programs) ·· The parent and student must be full-time Palm ·· The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach— Beach County residents at the time of application Music-Band, Music-Orchestral Strings, & Music- submission. Vocal (grades 6–8) ·· Only ONE application per student may be ·· Boynton Beach High School Arts programs (Dance, submitted. Digital Media, Music—Band, Music—Vocal, Theatre, ·· A maximum of two choice programs per and Visual Arts) application may be selected. ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts (all programs) ·· Choices may be any combination of programs or January 26, 2018: Application deadline for all Choice schools. programs other than the Arts programs listed above. ·· Applicants rank first and second choices in order of preference. First and second choices do not Late applications will be accepted after January 26, have equal chances of being selected. Programs 2018; however, they will not be included in the March may have limited numbers of available seats and 2018 Choice lottery and will be entered after all not have any second choice students assigned in applicants in the wait pool have been assigned. the lottery. Application Submission Options ·· Identification of a second choice does not decrease a student’s chance of being selected to Online: Complete application online at their first choice. www.mypbchoiceapp.com. This is the preferred ·· If the applicant has any siblings currently attending method for immediate application submission and the same first choice school to which the student processing. Students currently enrolled in a Palm is applying and will continue to attend the same Beach County public school must enter their student Choice school the next school year, this should be ID number. noted on the application. Hard Copy: A hard copy application is also available ·· Siblings currently applying to the same Choice for download at www.palmbeachschools.org/ school should also be noted on the application. choiceprograms and at school centers. The original ·· Application changes: If applying online, one application must be mailed or delivered to the application selection change will be allowed before Department of Choice and Career Options with a the published deadline dates. postmark no later than the published deadline dates. ·· The Department of Choice and Career Options is not If a parent is active military, documentation is responsible for any application not received as a result required to receive the preference. See page 4. of an error or delivery delay by the US Postal Service. ·· If the applicant has attended a similar preparatory Choice theme program (Arts, IB, STEM, Dual Application Guidelines Language, etc.) at a lower grade level (grades 4–5 or grades 7–8), this should be noted on the ·· The student's and parent's address must match the application. address on file with the school district's database 2 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet General Information ·· ESE students are eligible to apply to Choice ·· Students not meeting eligibility criteria will not be programs. If accepted to the school, an IEP placed in the Choice lottery for that program. team may convene to ensure the IEP can be ·· If a student is determined ineligible for his/her implemented. first choice selection, the second choice program ·· ELL and 504 students can be accommodated in selection on the application does not move to the all Choice programs and are encouraged to apply. first choice preference.

Duplicate Programs Current Home Education, Virtual School, and Private School Students ·· If the student is applying for a Choice program that is offered at his/her zoned school, the zoned Parents must submit transcripts/portfolio to the school program must be listed as the first choice applicant's school(s) for determination of eligibility or the application will not be processed, with no later than February 2, 2018. Transcripts may be limited exceptions. uploaded through the online application through ·· All students may apply for first choice to January 26, 2018, or submitted directly to the the following full choice schools: Suncoast applicant's selected school(s). Contact the Choice Community High School, A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School Coordinator at the school(s) for more information of the Arts, Don Estridge High Tech MS, Bak (check eligibility criteria on pages 6–8). Middle School of the Arts, Morikami Park ES, Northboro ES, Poinciana ES, S.D. Spady ES, and Auditions Village Academy. The following schools require auditions to determine eligibility: Ranges of Number of Available Seats in Choice Programs Bak Middle School of the Arts, The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach—Music-Band, ·· The greatest number of available seats at Music-Orchestral Strings, & Music-Vocal (grades each school is for students entering grades 6–8), A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts, and kindergarten, six, or nine. The Choice booklet, Boynton Beach High School Arts Programs. pages 42–54, give a range of available seats ·· After an application is processed by the for each program. These numbers are not a Department of Choice and Career Options, guarantee of the number of available seats for the approved applicants will be scheduled for an 2018–2019 Choice lottery as they are impacted audition by the Arts school. by changing real estate markets and/or boundary ·· Students must be physically present for an changes. audition. Eligibility of Applicants ·· Approved applicants will be notified via e-mail and/or U.S. Mail of the audition procedures and/or ·· All applicants must meet age, residency, and the time and date of student audition. academic requirements. ·· Higher audition eligibility scores are required for ·· There are no pre–k or elementary choice program ascending grade levels at Bak Middle School eligibility criteria. of the Arts, The Conservatory School @ North ·· Middle schools with eligibility criteria are listed on Palm Beach, A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the page 6 of this booklet. Arts, and Boynton Beach High School Arts ·· The eligibility criteria for high school Choice programs. Contact the individual schools for more programs are listed on pages 7–8 of this booklet. information. ·· For incoming 9th graders, GPA is calculated on ·· If a child is ill on the date of the audition, that the average of all classes for: the 4th quarter of student may be considered for a new audition grade 7 and the 1st & 2nd quarters of grade 8. date and time upon receipt of a medical doctor’s ·· For students in grades 9–11, the GPA listed in SIS written verification of illness. This verification must (SDPBC student information system) at the time of be submitted to the appropriate Arts school within eligibility determination will be considered. three (3) school days of the student’s scheduled 3 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet General Information audition. A new audition date and time will be the lottery selection process according to approved selected by the school only if there are more preferences in the following order (preferences audition dates available. applied to first choice selections only): ·· Parents/legal guardians who believe their child 1. Principal’s 20% list (optional) was not allowed an equitable opportunity to a 2. Employee (The parent must work at the school Choice program during the audition or eligibility site to which the child is applying). process as a result of a technical problem or inequity, may request an appeal within five (5) days 3. Military (Preference is given to applicants whose of the audition. parent or legal guardian is active duty. The applicant must be claimed as a dependent ·· An application for an appeal of Choice program on the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting eligibility must be submitted to the Director of System (DEERS)). Choice and Career Options within five (5) school days of the audition. At the time of application, Parents/legal guardians in the Reserve or parents are required to sign a statement National Guard are not full–time active duty acknowledging that they have five days to appeal military personnel. Reserve members on annual and no appeal will be available after the five training duties are not considered active for the day window following a student's audition. To purposes of a preference in the Choice lottery. download the PBSD 2418 Choice Appeals In order to be eligible for the military preference, Application, go to www.palmbeachschools. official orders showing active status and proof org/Forms/Documents/2418.pdf. of dependency such as the student's military ID card is required. Transportation 4. Priority SACs (neighborhoods designated as Transportation is provided for Choice students in the attendance zones for six schools: Morikami Park form of bus stops within the Choice Transportation Elementary, Northboro Elementary, Poinciana Zone for each school. Elementary, S.D. Spady Elementary, Bak Middle ·· Bus stops to Choice schools may be limited and School of the Arts, and Suncoast Community located significantly farther from the student’s High School—Innovative Interactive Technology home than transportation to the student’s zoned only). school. 5. Sibling (To receive preference, siblings must apply ·· Bus stops for Choice schools may not be within to the same Choice school that their sibling is walking distance of a student’s home. currently attending and will be attending during ·· Additional bus stops for Choice students will not the 2018–2019 school year). be created. 6. Strand (Elementary students must have ·· It is the parent’s responsibility to safely transport completed grades 4–5 of a similar preparatory the student to the nearest bus stop or school Choice theme. Middle School students must regardless of where the student resides. have completed grades 7–8 of the like program). ·· Bus stops are subject to change. Check the Strand preference for IB MYP students: First existing stops using the “Find My Bus Stop” link choice applicants for the high school continuation of on our website: the IB MYP who have satisfactorily completed grades www.palmbeachschools.org/choiceprograms. 7 and 8 (MYP Levels 2 and 3) and who meet the IB eligibility requirements will be assigned to the partner Lottery Selection Process high school IB MYP: The lottery will be conducted in March 2018 using ·· Carver Middle > Atlantic Community High software provided by an independent software ·· John F. Kennedy Middle > Suncoast Community developer. High School If a program has more first choice applicants than ·· Conniston Middle > Forest Hill Community High available seats, applicants are assigned through ·· Pahokee Middle > Pahokee High 4 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet General Information Post Lottery ·· Students who applied online or with a hard copy application that included an email address will be notified from the Department of Choice and Career Options via email on March 30, 2018. ·· Lottery assignment status will also be posted on the parent dashboard at www.mypbchoiceapp.com. ·· Students who submitted a hard copy application without an email address will receive notification from the assigned school via U.S. Mail postmarked March 30, 2018. ·· Background checks will be conducted for select ·· Lottery results will not be released via phone. programs. Students who do not pass their ·· If a student declines their first choice assignment, background check will be exited from the program the student must attend their zoned school. at the end of the semester. ·· Students assigned to their first choice cannot ·· All Choice programs require, as a condition for choose to remain in the wait pool for their second admission, that parents/legal guardians sign a choice. contract agreeing to the student requirements of ·· If a student declines his/her second choice the Choice school. assignment, he/she may remain in the wait pool ·· The parent or guardian has the right to withdraw for their first choice. the student at any time but removal at the end of ·· Declining a second choice lottery assignment will the semester or year is highly recommended. automatically place the student in the wait pool for ·· A student who fails to meet the standards the first choice. established in the contract will be placed on ·· An eligible applicant may not be selected for either probation. one of his/her choices. If this occurs, the student ·· Certain programs may require students to is placed in a wait pool and may be assigned for maintain designated GPA for continued any openings reported by the schools. participation. ·· Once a student is selected for one of his/her ·· If a student does not meet the terms of probation choices, he/she is immediately removed from by the end of the designated marking period, or a the wait pool for the remaining program on the Level 3 or 4 incident according to SDPBC Student application. Code of Conduct occurs, a diverse committee ·· Students may be assigned through the lottery of school and district representatives will be process until 3:00 p.m. on the first day of school. established to review, discuss, and recommend the appropriate action, as per the school program ·· If a student is not selected to attend a Choice requirements. program prior to the start of the 2018–2019 school year, a new application may be submitted ·· Schools may only exit students at the end of for the 2019–2020 school year. a semester unless a serious offense warrants such removal (Discipline Level 3 or 4 or Accepted Students recommendation of the school committee). If a student is exited, the student is no longer eligible ·· Students who are selected and accept placement to apply for any program at the school in any into a Choice program must agree to participate future application cycle. on a full time basis. ·· If a student exits a Choice school program, ·· Students attending a Choice program are voluntarily or involuntarily, he/she must return to only eligible to play sports and participate in his/her zoned school, regardless of their grade extracurricular activities at the Choice school they level. are attending. 5 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Eligibility Criteria

Elementary School Eligibility Criteria Pre–K and Elementary School Programs­—All Programs All students are eligible for Pre–K and Elementary Choice programs as there are no eligibility criteria. Middle Schools with Eligibility Criteria Bak Middle School of the Arts—All Programs Eligibility Criteria: Eligible Audition Score Lake Worth Middle—Biomedical Sciences (FAU College of Medicine) Eligibility Criteria: A minimum of 3 or above on state assessments and an eligible score on an internal assessment which includes two essays and an interview. Roosevelt Middle—Biomedical Sciences (FAU College of Medicine) Eligibility Criteria: A minimum of 3 or above on state assessments and an eligible score on an internal assessment which includes two essays and an interview. Okeeheelee Middle—International Spanish Academy (ISA) Eligibility Criteria: Eligible Score on Spanish Assessment Test The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach—Music-Band, Music-Orchestral Strings, & Music-Vocal (grades 6–8) Eligibility Criteria: Eligible Audition Score

Quick Tip: Your online account will allow you to track the status of your child's application. www.mypbchoiceapp.com

6 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet High School Eligibility Criteria

Aerospace Science (BASA) Culinary Arts Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Eligibility Criteria: None Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Dance Technology Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA and eligible audition Eligibility Criteria: None score for A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts & Air Force JROTC Boynton Beach Community High Eligibility Criteria: None Digital Media American History & Law Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA and eligible audition score for A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts & Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Boynton Beach Community High Army JROTC Drafting & Design Eligibility Criteria: None Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing Early Childhood Teacher Education Eligibility Criteria: None Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Automotive Service Technology Engineering & Technology (PLTW) Eligibility Criteria: None Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Band/Music Industry Entrepreneurship Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Biomedical Sciences Environmental Sciences & Field Research Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA and Algebra I Honors Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Biotechnology Equine/Pre–Veterinary Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA and Algebra I or Algebra Center for Pre–Law/Law related Careers I Honors required Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Finance Communication Arts Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA and eligible audition Fine Arts score for A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts & Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Boynton Beach Community High Fire Science Computer Science Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA, Algebra I Honors and Geometry Honors Global Business Computer Technology Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA, Algebra I Honors and Global Business & Entrepreneurship Geometry Honors Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Construction Information Technology Eligibility Criteria: None Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Criminal Justice Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA— Background checks will be conducted on applicants

7 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet High School Eligibility Criteria

Innovative Interactive Technology Navy JROTC Eligibility Criteria: None Eligibility Criteria: None International Baccalaureate Performing Arts—Music–Band Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA— See description on page Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA 34 for recommended courses that can best prepare Performing Arts—Music–Vocal students for the program rigor. These courses do not Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA give any preference for the student in the lottery. Performing Arts—Theatre (Acting and Musical) International Spanish Academy (ISA) Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Marketing Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA Marine Corps JROTC Small School Continuum Eligibility Criteria: None Eligibility Criteria: None Mathematics, Science & Engineering Sports Management & Recreation Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA and Algebra I and Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Algebra II Honors and Geometry Honors Teacher Education Mechatronics Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA—Background checks will be conducted on applicants Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine Television & Film Production Technology Eligibility Criteria: 3.0 GPA—Background checks Eligibility Criteria: None will be conducted on applicants. See description Theatre on page 34 for recommended courses that can Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA and eligible audition best prepare students for the program rigor. These score for A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts & courses do not give any preference for the student Boynton Beach Community High in the lottery Tourism, Hospitality & Resort Management Music—Band Eligibility Criteria: None Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA and eligible audition score for A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts & Visual Arts Boynton Beach Community High Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA and eligible audition Music—Keyboard/Piano score for A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts & Boynton Beach Community High Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA and eligible audition score for A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts Visual Arts (Digital Media & Photography) Music—Strings Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA and eligible audition Web and Digital Design score for A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts & Eligibility Criteria: 2.5 GPA Boynton Beach Community High Music—Vocal Eligibility Criteria: 2.0 GPA and eligible audition score for A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts & Boynton Beach Community High

8 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Choice & In–House Pre–K and Elementary School Programs (Grades PreK–5)

Acreage Pines Elementary Galaxy E3 Elementary ·· Biomedical & Veterinary Technology (p. 16) ·· E3—Energy, Environment, and Engineering (p. 16) Allamanda Elementary Glade View Elementary ·· Health and Wellness (p. 17) ·· Arts (Visual, Performing, & Communications) Banyan Creek Elementary (p. 16) ·· Technology (p. 19) Golden Grove Elementary Berkshire Elementary ·· Technology (p. 19) ·· International Spanish Academy/Dual Language Gove Elementary (K-6) (p. 17) â ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) Boca Raton Elementary Grassy Waters Elementary ·· Technology (p. 19) ·· Biomedical & Veterinary Technology (p. 16) C.O. Taylor/Kirklane Elementary Greenacres Elementary ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) â ·· International Spanish Academy/Dual Language Cholee Lake Elementary (p. 17) â ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) Grove Park Elementary Citrus Cove Elementary ·· International Baccalaureate PYP (p. 17) ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math H.L. Johnson Elementary (STEAM) (p. 18) ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math Crosspointe Elementary (STEAM) (p. 18) ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Hagen Road Elementary (p. 18) ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) Cypress Trails Elementary Hidden Oaks Elementary ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (p. 18) (STEAM) (p. 18) Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary Highland Elementary ·· International Baccalaureate PYP (p. 17) ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) â D.D. Eisenhower Elementary Hope Centennial Elementary ·· Montessori (p. 18) ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) â Equestrian Trails Elementary Jupiter Elementary ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) â (p. 18) Liberty Park Elementary Forest Hill Elementary ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) â ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) ­­­â Loxahatchee Groves Elementary Forest Park Elementary ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math ·· International Baccalaureate PYP (p. 17) (STEAM) (p. 18) Freedom Shores Elementary Meadow Park Elementary ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) â ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) Frontier Elementary (p. 18) ·· Environmental and Animal Science (p. 17)

9 â In–House Program 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Choice & In–House Pre–K and Elementary School Programs (Grades PreK–5) Melaleuca Elementary ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) â Morikami Park Elementary ·· International Baccalaureate PYP (p. 17) New Horizons Elementary ·· International Spanish Academy/ISA (p. 17) North Grade Elementary ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) Northboro Elementary (Pre-K–5) ·· Montessori (p. 18) Pahokee Elementary ·· International Baccalaureate PYP (p. 17) Palm Beach Gardens Elementary ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math (STEAM) (p. 18) Palm Beach Public Elementary ·· Orchestral Strings (p. 18) Palmetto Elementary ·· International Baccalaureate PYP (p. 17) Pine Jog Elementary ·· Science (Environmental), Technology, Engineering, The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach & Math (p. 18) ·· Children’s Orchestra & Performing Arts Project Plumosa School of the Arts (COPA) (p. 16) ·· Arts (Visual, Performing, & Communications) Timber Trace Elementary (p. 16) ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) (p. 18) Poinciana Elementary U.B. Kinsey/Palmview School of the Arts ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) ·· Arts (Visual, Performing, & Communications) (p. 18) (p. 16) Roosevelt Elementary Village Academy ·· Math, Science, & Technology (p. 17) ·· Small School Continuum (p. 19) S.D. Spady Elementary (Pre-K–5) Waters Edge Elementary ·· Montessori (p. 18) ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math South Grade Elementary (STEAM) (p. 18) â ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 19) â Wellington Elementary Starlight Cove Elementary ·· Arts (Visual, Performing, & Communications) ·· Health & Wellness (specializing in Medical (p. 16) Sciences) (p. 17) Westward Elementary ·· International Baccalaureate PYP (p. 17)

10 â 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet In–House Program Choice & In–House Middle School Programs (Grades 6-8)

Bak Middle School of the Arts Emerald Cove Middle For description see Arts (Visual, Performing, & ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 25) Communications—p. 20) Hidden Oaks (6-7) ·· Communications Arts (p. 20) ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math ·· Dance (p. 20) (STEAM) (p. 26) ·· Music—Band (p. 20) Howell L. Watkins Middle ·· Music—Keyboard/Piano (p. 20) ·· Music—Orchestral Strings (p. 20) ·· International Baccalaureate MYP (p. 22) ·· Music—Vocal (p. 20) ·· Math, Science, & Robotics (p. 23) ·· Theatre (p. 20) ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) ·· Visual Arts (p. 20) Independence Middle Bear Lakes Middle ·· Pre–Business/Information Technology (p. 24) ·· Pre–Biotechnology (p. 23) ·· Pre–Law (p. 25) ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) â Boca Raton Middle ·· Pre–Teacher Education (p. 25) ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) ·· SciQuest (p. 26) â Carver Middle Jeaga Middle ·· International Baccalaureate MYP (p. 22) ·· Pre-Culinary (p. 24) ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 25) ·· Pre-Law (p. 25) Christa McAuliffe Middle John F. Kennedy Middle ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 25) ·· International Baccalaureate MYP (p. 22) Congress Middle ·· Pre-Culinary Arts (p. 24) ·· Digital Graphic Design (p. 21) ·· Pre-Information Technology (p. 25) ·· Digital Video Design (p. 21) Jupiter Middle ·· Pre–Engineering (p. 24) ·· Multimedia, Music, & Communications (p. 23) ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) ·· Pre–Culinary Arts (p. 24) ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math ·· Pre-Engineering (Gateway to Technology) (p. 24) (STEAM) (p. 26) ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) Conniston Middle L. C. Swain Middle ·· International Baccalaureate MYP (p. 22) ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 25) ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 26) ·· Pre–Law (p. 25) Crestwood Middle ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) ·· Multimedia, Music, & Communications (p. 23) Lake Shore Middle ·· Pre-Business/Information Technology (p. 24) ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) ·· Pre–Engineering (p. 24) Lake Worth Middle Don Estridge High Tech Middle ·· Biomedical Sciences (FAU College of Medicine) ·· High Technology (p. 22) (p. 20) Eagles Landing Middle ·· Pre–Engineering (Gateway to Technology) (p. 24) ·· Pre–Culinary (p. 24) â ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 24) â ·· Pre–Engineering (Gateway to Technology) (p. 24) ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 26) â ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 25) â

11 â In–House Program 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Choice & In–House Middle School Programs (Grades 6-8) Lantana Middle Roosevelt Middle ·· Band (For description see Arts—p. 20) ·· Biomedical Sciences (FAU College of Medicine) ·· Cambridge Academy (p. 21) (p. 20) ·· Dance (For description see Arts—p. 20) ·· Environmental Science/GIS (p. 21) ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) ·· Leadership Academy for Young Men (p. 22) ·· Pre–Teacher Education (p. 25) ·· Pre–Engineering (p. 24) Loggers Run Middle ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) ·· Technology (p. 26) ·· Performing Arts (p. 23 ) â ·· Pre–Culinary Arts (p. 24) The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach ·· Pre–Law (p. 25) For description see Arts (Visual, Performing, & ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) Communications (p. 20) Okeeheelee Middle ·· Music—Band (P. 20) ·· International Spanish Academy (ISA) (p. 22) ·· Music—Orchestral Strings (p. 20) ·· Music—Vocal (p. 20) Omni Middle Tradewinds Middle ·· Biomedical Health Informatics (p. 20) ·· Pre–Culinary Arts (p. 24) Osceola Creek Middle ·· Pre–Teacher Education (p. 25) ·· Multimedia and Television Production (p. 23) Village Academy ·· Pre-Construction (p. 24) â ·· Pre-Culinary Arts (grade 8 only) (p. 24) â ·· Small School Continuum (p. 26) ·· Pre-Veterinary (p. 26) Watson B. Duncan Middle Pahokee Middle ·· Literary & Fine Arts—Instrumental (p. 23) ·· International Baccalaureate MYP (p. 22) ·· Literary & Fine Arts—Theatre (p. 23) ·· Pre-Information Technology (p. 25) ·· Literary & Fine Arts—Visual (p. 23) ·· Literary & Fine Arts—Vocal (p. 23) Palm Springs Middle ·· Literary & Fine Arts—Writing & Literature (p. 23) For description see Arts (Visual, Performing, & ·· Pre–Finance (p. 24) Communications—p. 20) Wellington Landings Middle ·· Communication Arts (p. 20) ·· Fine Arts (p. 21) ·· Dance (p. 20) ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 25) ·· Music—Band (p. 20) ·· Music—Orchestral Strings (p. 20) Western Pines Middle ·· Music—Vocal (p. 20) ·· Graphic Arts (p. 22) ·· Pre–Finance (p. 24) â ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 25) ·· Spanish Dual Language (p. 26) ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) ·· Theatre (p. 20 ) Woodlands Middle ·· Visual Arts (p. 20) ·· Cambridge Academy (p.21) Polo Park Middle ·· Pre–Culinary Arts (p. 24) ·· Pre–Engineering (Gateway to Technology) (p. 24) ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 25) ·· Pre–Information Technology (p. 25) ·· Pre–Medical Sciences (p. 25) â

12 â 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet In–House Program Choice & In–House High School Programs (Grades 9­–12) A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts Forest Hill Community High ·· Communication Arts (p. 28) ·· Army JROTC (p. 28) ·· Dance (p. 28) ·· Criminal Justice (p. 30) â ·· Digital Media (p. 28) ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) â ·· Music—Band (p. 28) ·· Engineering & Technology (p. 32) ·· Music—Keyboard/Piano (p. 28) ·· Environmental Science & Field Research (p. 32) ·· Music—Strings (p. 28) ·· Information Technology (p. 34) ·· Music—Vocal (p. 28) ·· International Baccalaureate (p. 34) ·· Theatre (p. 28) ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) â ·· Visual Arts (p. 28) ·· Tourism, Hospitality & Resort Management (p. 38) Atlantic Community High Glades Central Community High ·· Army JROTC (p. 28) â ·· Criminal Justice (p. 30) ·· Construction (p. 30) â ·· Engineering & Technology (p. 32) ·· Criminal Justice (p. 30) â ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) ·· Drafting and Design (p. 31) â John I. Leonard Community High ·· Early Childhood Teacher Education (p. 31) â ·· Computer Technology (p. 30) ·· International Baccalaureate (p. 34) ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) â ·· IB Career Programme—Medical Sciences (p. 34) ·· Fashion Design (p. 32) â ·· Sports Management and Recreation (p. 37) â ·· Finance (p. 33) Boca Raton Community High ·· International Spanish Academy (ISA) (p. 34) ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) â ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) ·· Early Childhood Teacher Education (p. 31) â Jupiter Community High ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) â ·· Army JROTC (p. 28) â ·· Navy JROTC (p. 36) ·· Criminal Justice (p. 30) â ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) â (p. 37) â ·· Engineering & Technology (p. 32) Boynton Beach Community High ·· Environmental Science & Field Research (p. 32) ·· Aerospace Science (BASA) (p. 27) ·· Horticulture (p. 33) â ·· Dance (p. 28) ·· Information Technology (p. 34) â ·· Digital Media (p. 28) ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) ·· Early Childhood Teacher Education (p. 31) â Lake Worth Community High ·· Information Technology (p. 34) ·· Air Force JROTC (p. 27) ·· Marine Corps JROTC (p. 35) ·· Biomedical Sciences (p. 29) ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) ·· Construction (p. 30) â ·· Music—Band (p. 28) ·· Criminal Justice (p. 30) ·· Music—Vocal (p. 28) ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) ·· Theatre (p. 28) ·· Drafting and Design (p. 31) ·· Visual Arts (p. 28) ·· Early Childhood Teacher Education (p. 31) ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36)

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Olympic Heights Community High Royal Palm Beach Community High ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) â ·· Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating ·· Early Childhood Teacher Education (p. 31) Technology (p. 27) ·· Engineering and Technology (p. 32) ·· Global Business (p. 33) ·· Finance (p. 33) ·· International Baccalaureate (p. 34) ·· Marine Corps JROTC (p. 35) ·· Medical Sciences­­—Pre-Medicine (p. 36) ·· Tourism, Hospitality & Resort Management (p. 38) ·· Navy JROTC (p. 36) Pahokee High ·· Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM) (p. 37) ·· Air Force JROTC (p. 27) Santaluces Community High ·· Information Technology (Digital Design) (p. 34) ·· International Baccalaureate (p. 34) ·· Army JROTC (p. 28) â ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) â ·· Band/Music Industry (p. 29) ·· Teacher Education (p. 37) ·· Criminal Justice (p. 30) â Palm Beach Central Community High ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) ·· Early Childhood Teacher Education (p. 31) ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) â ·· Engineering & Technology (p. 32) ·· Visual Arts (Digital Media and Photography) (p. 28) ·· Web and Digital Design (p. 38) ·· Web and Digital Design (p. 38) â Palm Beach Gardens Community High Seminole Ridge Community High ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) ·· Army JROTC (p. 28) â ·· Global Business & Entrepreneurship (p. 33) ·· Automotive Service Technology (p. 29) â ·· Medical Sciences—Pre-Medicine (p. 36) ·· Biotechnology (p. 29) ·· Navy JROTC (p. 36) â ·· Construction (p. 30) ·· Sports Management & Recreation (p. 37) ·· Information Technology (p. 34) â ·· Television & Film Production Technology (p. 38) ·· Television and Film Production Technology (p. 38) ·· Tourism, Hospitality & Resort Management (p. 38) Spanish River Community High Palm Beach Lakes Community High ·· American History and Law (p. 27) ·· Biotechnology (p. 29) ·· Biotechnology (p. 29) ·· Center for Pre-Law/Law Related Careers (p. 30) ·· Early Childhood Teacher Education (p. 31) â ·· Early Childhood Teacher Education (p. 31) ·· Entrepreneurship (p. 32) ·· Marine Corps JROTC (p. 35) Suncoast Community High School ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) ·· Teacher Education (p. 37) ·· Computer Science (p. 30) ·· Innovative Interactive Technology (p. 34) Park Vista Community High ·· International Baccalaureate (p. 34) ·· Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing (p. 28) ·· Mathematics, Science, & Engineering (p. 35) ·· Automotive Service Technology (p. 29) Village Academy ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) ·· Television and Film Production Technology ·· Small School Continuum (p. 37) (Multimedia Communications) (p. 38) â

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Wellington Community High William T. Dwyer High ·· Drafting & Communications Design (p. 31) â ·· Army JROTC (p. 28) â ·· Equine/Pre-Veterinary (p. 32) ·· Construction (p. 30) â ·· Fashion Design (p. 32) â ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) â ·· Fine Arts (p. 33) ·· Early Childhood Teacher Education (p. 31) ·· Fire Science (p. 33) ·· Finance (p. 33) ·· Marketing (p. 35) ·· International Baccalaureate (p. 34) West Boca Raton Community High ·· Computer Science (p. 30) ·· Culinary Arts (p. 31) ·· Drafting & Design (p. 31) ·· Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (p. 36) ·· Performing Arts­—Music–Band (p. 37) ·· Performing Arts­—Music–Vocal (p. 37) ·· Performing Arts­—Theatre (Acting and Musical) (p. 37) West Technical Education Center ·· Construction (p. 30) ·· Mechatronics (p. 35)

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It’s Never too Early to Explore There are 57 Choice and In–House programs within 56 elementary schools for your child to start exploring their interests. Elementary programs offer 56 57 innovative, integrated curriculum that emphasize the development of the Total Total whole student. There are no entry requirements for elementary school Schools Programs programs.

Arts (Visual, Performing, and Communications) Children’s Orchestra and Performing Arts Project The elementary comprehensive arts program (COPA) The Children’s Orchestra & Performing Arts provides opportunities to develop and showcase Project (COPA) is a comprehensive music program performers. Children who enjoy creative expression offering intense and extended music instruction for through 2D and 3D art, television production, dance, students in kindergarten through the fifth grade. strings, band, piano, percussion, vocal music, Students begin in the primary grades learning theatre, and the written word will flourish artistically to play the violin and progress musically adding and academically in our performing, visual, and viola, cello, bass, and a full orchestra theory with communication arts programs. This program helps opportunities in the upper grades to play wind, develop and nurture talents so students can realize strings, or percussion instruments. All students their full potential and become shining stars. Self– receive music theory instruction and the upper discipline, teamwork, and personal confidence foster grades have the opportunity for extensive after success in the classroom, on the stage, and in life. school practice for individuals and sectionals. In ·· Glade View Elementary addition to instrumental music, students are afforded instruction and performance opportunities in dance ·· Plumosa School of the Arts and musical theatre. Professional music staff and ·· U.B. Kinsey/Palmview Elementary teaching artists provide high quality, daily instruction. ·· Wellington Elementary The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach offers Biomedical and Veterinary Technology The the first El Sistema Music model program in the Biomedical and Veterinary Technology Program offers district and is a member of the National Alliance of El an innovative, integrated curriculum designed to Sistema Schools. provide basic skills in laboratory sciences and related ·· The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach careers. This comprehensive program combines E3—Energy, Environment, and Engineering The a rigorous academic curriculum in the areas of E3 Energy, Environment, and Engineering provides Medical and Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, access to a natural scrub area where students Technology Advancements and Concepts in learn about indigenous plants and animals as well Biomedical Engineering and Veterinary Medicine. This as exotics and invasive species. Based on the is an exploratory program for students in grades K-5 LEED green building designation, it’s a natural with a high interest in basic medical and veterinary fit for a program based in Energy, Environment sciences. Special topics include health and wellness, Science, and Engineering or otherwise known as basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, the E3 curriculum. The first trimester curriculum is prevention of disease, medical illustration, animal focused on energy, the second trimester is focused therapy, and robotic applications in healthcare and on environmental science, and the third trimester veterinary sciences. concentrates on engineering. Galaxy Elementary ·· Acreage Pines Elementary has a Wonderment Center where students discover ·· Grassy Waters Elementary through multimedia scientific wall stations, which features an interactive museum atmosphere. ·· Galaxy E3 Elementary

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Environmental and Animal Science Frontier international schools and includes the study of world Elementary’s Environmental and Animal Science languages and cultures to enhance the international curriculum includes the study of life, physical, earth, perspective. space, and environmental science. Outdoor science ·· Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary labs incorporate hands on science inquiry along with ·· Forest Park Elementary the latest research technology. Students participate in a school-yard garden and each grade level ·· Grove Park Elementary conducts scientific investigations into a particular ·· Morikami Park Elementary small animal habitat. In addition to the academic ·· Pahokee Elementary skills developed through gardening, students ·· Palmetto Elementary also learn about the nutritional value of foods and ·· Westward Elementary participate in cooking. International Spanish Academies (ISA) ·· Frontier Elementary International Spanish Academies (ISA) are Dual Health and Wellness The Health and Wellness Language Programs that have signed a collaborative Program embraces the education of the whole child. agreement with the Ministry of Education of Spain. We grow and learn with a sound mind and healthy This K–12 educational program is carried out within body. All students set academic and wellness goals. the framework of cooperative activities organized They participate in daily physical activities and by the Office of Education of Spain in the U.S. and receive weekly lessons in the Health and Wellness each participating district. The language, history, and lab. Clubs and after care activities focus on a culture of Spanish speaking countries are a major healthy life style, including the following: running, flag focus of the curriculum. This program is a Spanish football, nutrition, gardening, morning muscle, dance, two-way immersion program and allows students to walking, healthy cooking, and Girls on the Run. develop proficiency in two languages by receiving Parent involvement activities revolve around health classroom instruction in English as well as Spanish. and fitness education for the whole family. Our Health ·· Berkshire Elementary â and Wellness program helps each child develop life- ·· Greenacres Elementary â long habits of health and fitness through exercise and ·· New Horizons Elementary diet, enhancing their academic education. Math, Science, and Technology Program The ·· Allamanda Elementary Math, Science, and Technology Program uses ·· Starlight Cove Elementary (specializing in Medical innovative strategies to motivate the inquisitive child. Sciences) The students utilize science, math, and technology International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary laboratories, as well as other unique interactive Years Programme (PYP) The International learning environments in their daily work. Students Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IBPYP) make mathematical and physical discoveries using curricular framework focuses on the development models they can touch and manipulate in real life of the whole child in a learning environment that experiences. Using an integrated approach to encourages independence, academic challenges, curriculum with science and mathematics as a basis inquiry, creativity, and responsible citizenship. This for instruction, students will learn problem solving Choice program offers a comprehensive, inquiry– and logical thinking through the principles studied in based approach to teaching and learning in an the classroom. internationally designed concept–based model with ·· Roosevelt Elementary guidelines on student learning styles, methodologies and assessment strategies. The PYP is a combination of the best research and practices from

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Montessori The Montessori philosophy proposes Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math that every child is born with the strong desire (STEM) Science, Technology, Engineering, and to learn. The program uses a unique method of Math (STEM) topics are integrated into all aspects of education that emphasizes the development of the learning including reading, writing, and social studies. whole child. The Montessori classroom stresses All students are engaged in hands–on science active learning with attractive, academically and math activities in their classrooms, which sequential materials that allow children to develop at may be supported by the following resource labs: their own pace. This prepared environment offers a Science Lab, Math Lab, Lego Robotics Lab, and non-competitive, cooperative learning atmosphere in the Planetarium Classroom (Poinciana Elementary). multi-age classrooms or looping models. Students Through hands–on experiences building Lego robots, receive a solid foundation in the basic subjects students develop skills in problem solving, critical through high–quality, stimulating teaching strategies thinking, and teamwork. Students participate in a focused on creative thinking and community-minded variety of out of school field experiences connected problem solving. to the curriculum. ·· Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary (K–5) ·· Crosspointe Elementary ·· Northboro Elementary (Pre–K3, Pre–K4, K–5) ·· Cypress Trails Elementary ·· S.D. Spady Elementary (Pre–K3, Pre–K4, K–5) ·· Equestrian Trails Elementary Orchestral Strings The purpose of the Orchestral ·· Meadow Park Elementary Strings Program is to provide instruction in the ·· Poinciana Elementary development of beginning through advanced ·· Timber Trace Elementary level skills in a classroom and ensemble setting Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and through the performance and refinement of a Mathematics (STEAM) The Science, Technology, variety of orchestral literature. The arts are infused Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) throughout the academic curriculum. Extra rehearsal program provides motivating, highly engaging, and performance time may be required beyond hands–on instruction in science, technology, the school day. Students will perform at various engineering, arts, and math. This program fosters community events. innovation through scientific method, art design and ·· Palm Beach Public Elementary creative problem solving and schools may use using Science (Environmental), Technology, the Engineering is Elementary program during the fine arts wheel. Each grade level develops year–long Engineering, and Math Pine Jog Elementary School has partnered with Florida Atlantic University and STEAM projects including hydroponic, butterfly and Pine Jog Environmental Education Center to create vegetable gardens, recycling, life cycle studies of the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental flora and fauna, mural design, and use of the latest Design (LEED) Certified Green Elementary School technology to include a 3D printer. Extracurricular in Florida. The focus is on environmental science, clubs may include chess, SECME, art, music, dance, technology, engineering, arts, and math. Students Lego bricks, fitness, and cooking. have the opportunity to engage in hands–on ·· Citrus Cove Elementary learning experiences as they explore and discover ·· H. L. Johnson Elementary the wonders of native vegetation and wildlife on the ·· Hidden Oaks Elementary 150 acres of natural Florida habitat. This hands- ·· Loxahatchee Groves Elementary on, investigative approach requires the student to become an active participant in the learning process. ·· Palm Beach Gardens Elementary Nature studies offer many opportunities to involve art ·· Waters Edge Elementary â throughout this unique integrated curriculum. ·· Pine Jog Elementary

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Small School Continuum The Small School Technology Meeting the technological challenges Continuum at Village Academy is a unique public of the future will require highly specialized skills for school model that is designed to provide a our young people. The Technology Choice program continuous and nurturing educational experience offers unique experiences and opportunities using for students in a small school environment. Located technology as an educational tool that integrates on one school campus, Village Academy currently core academic requirements into a challenging enrolls students in kindergarten through grade 12. and dynamic curriculum. Computers and other Additionally, Village Academy offers an extended technologies enhance and assist in the learning day program, which is open from 2:00 p.m. to process and create a highly motivating atmosphere 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional in the school. Students also learn to integrate the use extended time on Saturday and during summer of various technologies into their academic projects, months. The extended day program offers structured presentations, learning activities and assessments. academic instruction, homework assistance, This is a program of interest for many students. recreational activities, and a healthy snack each ·· Banyan Creek Elementary day. Extracurricular activities and clubs include ·· Boca Raton Elementary computers, sports, dance, art, and music. Third and fifth grade students participate in the Advancement ·· Golden Grove Elementary Via Individual Determination (AVID) program that start preparing them for college readiness. ·· Village Academy Spanish Dual Language Spanish Dual Language Programs, also known as "Two–Way Immersion" programs, allow students to develop proficiency in two languages by receiving content area instruction in both English and Spanish. Students, regardless of native language proficiency, are provided with ample exposure to both languages, allowing them to achieve academic excellence while becoming bilingual and biliterate. The program also emphasizes cultural awareness and sensitivity. ·· Cholee Lake Elementary ·· C.O. Taylor/Kirklane Elementary â ·· Forest Hill Elementary â ·· Freedom Shores Elementary â ·· Gove Elementary ·· Hagen Road Elementary ·· Highland Elementary â ·· Hope Centennial Elementary â ·· Jupiter Elementary â ·· Liberty Park Elementary â ·· Melaleuca Elementary â ·· North Grade Elementary ·· Plumosa School of the Arts ·· South Grade Elementary â

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Preparing for College and Career Pathways There are 110 Choice and In-House programs within 36 middle schools 36 110 that prepare students for both college and career pathways. Students Total Total participate in specific programs of study that lead to high school Career Schools Programs and Technical Education academies or Choice programs. Students will also have the opportunity to earn a Technology Industry Certification before entering high school.

Arts (Visual, Performing, and Communications) Music—Vocal Creative and artistic opportunities are the main ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts attractions in the Arts programs. All students enrolled ·· Palm Springs Community Middle in these schools are dedicated to the study of the arts. Intensive study and time is devoted to each ·· The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach student’s chosen arts major, while exploring other Theatre artistic disciplines in the classroom, in the studio, ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts and on stage. The program challenges students to ·· Palm Springs Community Middle achieve a high standard of artistic professionalism Visual Arts and academic excellence. Students are exposed to professional artists, field trips, and artistic ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts performances as part of the program. Eligible ·· Palm Springs Community Middle audition scores are required for participation in the Biomedical Health Informatics Students in the Choice programs lottery for all programs at Bak Biomedical Health Informatics Academy can earn Middle School of the Arts. industry certification within the technology field Communication Arts and certifications within the medical and business fields. This dual–track academy offers an innovative, ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts integrated learning environment designed to provide ·· Palm Springs Community Middle students with an academic foundation for medical Dance and biomedical sciences, information technology, ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts business, electronic records, data management and design, and health information programs. ·· Lantana Middle ·· Palm Springs Community Middle ·· Omni Middle Music—Band Biomedical Sciences (FAU College of Medicine) The goal of the Healthcare Careers Outreach ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts Program (HCOP), with the Charles E. Schmidt ·· Lantana Middle College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, is ·· Palm Springs Community Middle to foster student interest in Medicine and prepare ·· The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach students to be college and medical school ready. Music—Keyboard/Piano Participating students will be mentored by FAU College of Medicine students during activities held on ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts FAU campus. Activities include field trips to the FAU Music—Orchestral Strings Simulation Center, Anatomy Lab, dissections, college ·· Bak Middle School of the Arts roadshow workshops and research experiences. ·· Palm Springs Community Middle Parent or guardian participation is expected. The FAU HCOP program supports underrepresented ·· The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach 20 â 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet In–House Program Middle School Programs and under–served minorities in South Florida on Adobe Photoshop CS6, Adobe Illustrator CS6, and their path towards Medicine. In the School District InDesign CS6. A wide array of tools are used to of Palm Beach County all medical courses provide produce logos, labels, icons, advertising graphics, local honors credit. Clinical rotations are conducted brochures, posters, presentation boards, photo at area hospitals and other healthcare and research enhancements, and SLR/Digital Photography. facilities. Students successfully completing the 4 ·· Congress Middle accelerated high school honors courses in middle school receive 4 high school credits and a program Digital Video Design The Digital Video Design completion certificate in Biomedical Sciences. In program enables students the opportunity to addition, students sit for industry certification exams explore and create various hands-on video and in healthcare and may receive articulated college audio animated digital projects. Students work credits at several post-secondary institutions. All in state of the art iMac Labs using a variety of students applying to this program must meet software tools to create project-based assignments the following eligibility criteria: A minimum of 3 or tailored to sequential curriculum. Student design above on state assessments and an eligible score on projects include: video slide shows, video trademark an internal assessment which includes two essays logos, animated videos, video commercials with and an interview. voice-overs, music videos, Garage Band music beats, mobile web site videos, iPad friendly ·· Lake Worth Middle videos, smartphone ready videos, and mobile ·· Roosevelt Middle web sites. The curriculum prepares students for Cambridge Academy The Cambridge Academy high school programs that feature career related provides students with the opportunity to pursue a pathways in Audio/Video Technology, Film, and rigorous program of study based on an internationally Telecommunications. standardized curriculum. Cambridge academies differ ·· Congress Middle from a traditional setting because of the instructional Environmental Science/GIS Environmental Science/ model, in which the curriculum is delivered to the GIS includes instruction in biology, chemistry, learner in an integrated cross content and spiraled physics, geosciences, climatology, statistics, and method. The goal of the Cambridge program is to mathematical modeling. There is a focus on the build a sound academic foundation for all learners application of biological, chemical, and physical that will enable them to succeed in any high school principles to the study of the physical environment program including AICE, Advanced Placement, and the solution of environmental problems, including International Baccalaureate, Honors and regular subjects such as abating or controlling environmental education programs. Students will develop skills pollution and degradation. It also focuses on the to be confident, responsible, reflective, innovative interaction between human society and the natural and engaged learners. Students applying to the environment, and natural resource management. Cambridge Academy should possess successful schooling habits, habits of mind, enjoy learning and ·· Roosevelt Middle working with like-minded students and be able and Fine Arts The Fine Arts program offers both willing to direct their own learning. meaningful and enriching opportunities in the areas ·· Lantana Middle of Chorus, Handbells, Band, Music-Keyboard/ ·· Woodlands Middle Piano, Drama, Art, TV Production, Speech & Debate Digital Graphic Design The Digital Graphic Design and Journalism. Students will develop and hone program is a unique sequence of courses that artistic strengths and transfer those skill to all other enables students to identify, analyze and create academic areas. The Fine Arts program will also various forms of graphic art. 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Graphic Arts The Graphic Arts program focuses project based learning will be emphasized. IB units of inquiry will on creative and artistic opportunities for students incorporate rigorous STEM curriculum as well as global contexts that are supported by student centered learning opportunities. through a variety of mediums and materials. Students will earn the structural components and International Spanish Academies (ISA) skills to create 2D and 3D art. The program also International Spanish Academies (ISA) are Dual offers students the opportunity to cultivate graphic Language programs that have signed a collaborative design and digital media. Students maintain a agreement with the Ministry of Education of Spain. sketch book, electronic portfolio, study art history, This K-12 educational program is carried out within and explore a variety of careers in the field of art and the framework of cooperative activities organized communication. by the Office of Education of Spain in the U.S. and each participating district. The language, history, and ·· Western Pines Middle culture of Spanish speaking countries are a major High Technology The High Technology program focus of the curriculum. Due to the sequential nature offers unique experiences and opportunities using and the rigor of the language of instruction, students technology as an educational tool that integrates accepted to an International Spanish Academy core academic requirements into a challenging (ISA) at the middle school level should have had five and dynamic curriculum. Computers and other (5) consecutive years of formal Spanish instruction technologies enhance and assist in the learning at the elementary level and must demonstrate process and create a highly motivating atmosphere Spanish language proficiency on a Spanish language in the school. Students also learn to integrate the use assessment test. of various technologies into their academic projects, ·· Okeeheelee Middle presentations, learning activities, and assessments. Leadership Academy for Young Men (African ·· Don Estridge High Tech Middle American/Afro Centric Studies) The Roosevelt International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Leadership Academy for Young Men will intensely Programme The International Baccalaureate Middle focus on the development of the full human potential Years Programme (IBMYP) provides a framework of of young men. This STEAM (Science, Technology, academic challenge and life skills appropriate to this Engineering, Arts, and Math) based/focused stage of adolescence. The IBMYP offers a holistic program offers unique educational opportunities approach that emphasizes critical thinking skills, and experiences using an Afro-Centric delivery of global citizenship, and intercultural awareness, as curriculum and infusing African and African American well as traditional school subjects. The curriculum Studies across the core academic areas. Computers consists of eight subject groups explored through and other technologies will be used to enhance six global contexts: identities and relationships, and assist the learning process and to create highly orientations in space and time, personal and cultural motivated students. A four (4) hour parent/guardian identity, globalization and sustainability, fairness and training program must be completed as part of the development, and scientific and technical innovation. application process. Parents and guardians are The academic subjects required for grades expected to be involved with their child’s learning 6–8 of the IBMYP are: Language and Literature experiences throughout the school year. Students (English), Language Acquisition (World Language), will have the opportunity to interact with community Mathematics, Sciences, Individuals and Societies leaders and explore the contributions of African and (Social Studies), Arts, Technology (Design), and African Americans at the local, state, national, and Physical and Health Education. international levels. ·· Carver Middle* ·· Roosevelt Middle ·· Conniston Middle ·· Howell L. Watkins Middle* ·· John F. Kennedy ·· Pahokee Middle *Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning experiences are infused throughout the curriculum. Technology rich, 22 â 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet In–House Program Middle School Programs

Literary and Fine Arts The students will intensely involve hands on, team oriented experiences with focus on a chosen art area. The program production as the goal. This strong writing and challenges students to achieve a high standard production program will support rigor in academic of artistic professionalism, literary understanding Language Arts courses and link to the content of two and analysis, and academic excellence in their IT courses. artistic concentration. Exposure to professional ·· Osceola Creek Middle artists, performances, and the opportunity to travel internationally and domestically will provide students Multimedia, Music, and Communications The with insight into historical works of art while providing Multimedia, Music, and Communications program inspiration for their own creative endeavors. Literary provides students with an opportunity to combine and Fine Arts in one of the following Arts areas (each live performance such as band, strings, choral, area is a separate program): theater, and technology to explore and develop their personal creativity and prepare for a career in —Instrumental today’s art entertainment and multimedia industries. —Theatre Students participate in one or more of the program —Visual strands, including: communication arts, digital —Vocal graphic design, music—band, keyboard—piano, —Writing & Literature strings, vocal, and theatre. ·· Watson B. Duncan Middle ·· Crestwood Middle Math, Science, and Robotics Students in the Math, ·· Jupiter Middle Science, and Robotics program follow an intensive three–year high school preparatory program which Performing Arts Loggers Run Middle School emphasizes science, mathematics, technology, curriculum has incorporated a Performing Arts engineering skills, and will prepare them to be highly program that will enhance and complement all competitive in the Engineering field. The program core academic areas. Students will develop and is designed to encourage problem solving, decision hone artistic strengths and transfer those skills to making, verbal and written communication, and all other academic areas. Students will participate computer literacy. It prepares students for entry into in specialized courses including Instrumental Band, a high school robotics and engineering program or Theatre, and Vocal. related fields of study. ·· Loggers Run Middle â ·· Howell L. Watkins Middle Pre–Biotechnology The Pre–Biotechnology Multimedia and Television Production Students Academy is designed to enable middle school will learn the fundamentals of journalism, story- students to explore the connections between boarding, scripting, lighting, and equipment set science content areas and the rapidly growing up. Students will demonstrate an understanding of biotechnology industry. At the same time, students control room operations, such as super–imposing, develop the knowledge base to ensure successful operating internal key sources, chroma key articulation to high school science academies. applications, and altering key colors. Students will The program provides, through a series of science also demonstrate an understanding of video editing electives, an understanding of the basic principles skills by learning hands-on with professional non- which form the foundation of biotechnology. Topics linear editing software. that are explored include genetics, DNA structure and function, utilization of basic biotechnology This program will be journalism intensive the first year tools and techniques, forensics, bioethics, and so that students have a strong writing background, genetic engineering. Students also survey the before moving to skills regarding camera systems, major career area opportunities related to the field of operations, sound, graphics, editing, lighting and biotechnology. staging during the second year. The final year will ·· Bear Lakes Middle

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Pre–Business IT The Pre–Business IT Academy Pre–Engineering The Pre–Engineering curriculum provides an educational setting dedicated to the provides a project–based, hands–on learning development of academic, social, and creative skills approach that is exciting and fun for students with a goal of creating responsible citizens. Students in grades 6–8. Classroom experiences relate are introduced to the field of business and related technology to students’ daily lives. It also promotes careers through the use of information technology. communication and collaboration by emphasizing Students participate in the co–curricular student a team approach in the instructional units. The organization, Future Business Leaders of America approach utilizes the strengths of each team member (FBLA), where they may earn certificates and awards to accomplish the goals of the project, while offering for their student portfolios as well as earn an Internet students learning challenges at all ability levels. Business Associate Certificate in their final year at the ·· Congress Middle Pre–Business IT Academy. ·· Crestwood Middle ·· Crestwood Middle ·· Roosevelt Middle ·· Independence Middle Pre–Engineering—Gateway to Technology Pre–Construction The Pre–Construction program Gateway to Technology is a cutting–edge program focuses on all aspects of the building construction that addresses the interest and energy of middle industry while preparing students for the pathway school students, while incorporating national into the high school level Construction programs. standards in math, science and technology. The program provides an introduction to, and an The Gateway to Technology program is “activity exploration of, the industry of home–building, general oriented” to show students how technology is used contracting, and related industries. This program in engineering to solve everyday problems. The emphasizes broad transferable skills necessary in instructional units excite and motivate students to any industry. use their imagination and teach them to be creative ·· Osceola Creek Middle â and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce and use products and services. Pre–Culinary The Pre–Culinary program is a three year preparatory program for the middle school ·· Eagles Landing Middle student designed to encourage and prepare ·· Jupiter Middle students for entry into high school culinary arts ·· Lake Worth Middle career academies or related fields of study. This ·· Polo Park Middle program also provides middle school students with Pre–Finance The Pre–Finance program is designed consumer level skills, begin the exploration of the to give middle school students an opportunity to culinary field, as well as related occupations. Areas learn about and prepare for college or careers in of study include nutrition, safety and sanitation, business and finance. Emphasis is placed on a culinary terminology, small and large equipment college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked usage and food preparation needed in the workforce. to the financial industry. Students participate in Opportunities to learn front and back–of–the–house mentorships and career shadowing experiences operations through entrepreneurship activities are that link the resources of business, economics, also built into the curriculum. and finance to the students’ education. Specialized ·· Eagles Landing Middle â courses in finance are required. ·· Jeaga Middle ·· Palm Springs Middle â ·· John F. Kennedy Middle ·· Watson B. Duncan Middle ·· Jupiter Middle ·· Loggers Run Middle ·· Osceola Creek Middle (grade 8 only) â ·· Tradewinds Middle ·· Woodlands Middle

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Pre–Information Technology The Pre–Information Medical Skills and Services. In the School District of Technology program offers an innovative, integrated Palm Beach County all medical courses provide local learning environment focused on computers, honors credit. technology, and communications. Emphasis is ·· Boca Raton Middle placed on a college preparatory curriculum directly ·· Congress Middle linked to career pathways in the IT career cluster. ·· Howell L. Watkins Middle ·· Carver Middle ·· Independence Middle â ·· Christa McAuliffe Middle ·· Jupiter Middle ·· â Eagles Landing Middle ·· L.C. Swain Middle ·· Emerald Cove Middle ·· Lake Shore Middle ·· John F. Kennedy Middle ·· Lantana Middle ·· L.C. Swain Middle ·· Loggers Run Middle* ·· â Lake Worth Middle ·· Roosevelt Middle ·· Pahokee Middle ·· Western Pines Middle ·· Polo Park Middle ·· Woodlands Middle â ·· Wellington Landings Middle *Loggers Run Middle School in conjunction to their Pre–Medical ·· Western Pines Middle Program offers a 3–year comprehensive Forensic Science program. ·· Woodlands Middle This program introduces forensic concepts through both text and Pre–Law The Pre–Law Academy provides middle hands on activities. Students will learn about forensic science careers, advanced problem solving techniques and crime scene analysis while school students with a fundamental understanding working in a highly interactive environment. of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil and criminal. Students Pre–Teacher Education The Pre–Teacher Academy participating in this program will develop an is a three year preparatory program beginning in appreciation of essential historical information 6th grade for the middle school student interested concerning the developments of the United in any career that deals with children. Career States legal system and the working structure possibilities such as child psychologist, social of the government. Moreover, students will gain worker, pediatrician, pediatric nurse, teacher, an understanding of procedural issues in the children’s author, child nutritionist, pediatric dentist courts, specific concepts of law, the distinctive are discussed. Topics of study include child characteristics of criminal law and procedures, the development, early childhood education, childhood roles of various legal professionals and the effect of nutrition, health and safety, communication, legal ethics on the practice of law. This program also interpersonal skills, leadership, career development, provides a functional appreciation for students with child abuse and neglect, fetal alcohol syndrome and regard to the impact of the legal system on their lives pre–natal/infant brain development. Opportunities and chosen future career endeavors. to receive certifications in infant/child CPR, First Aid, AED, and baby-sitting are offered. ·· Independence Middle ·· Independence Middle ·· Jeaga Middle ·· Lantana Middle ·· L.C. Swain Middle ·· Tradewinds Middle ·· Loggers Run Middle Pre–Medical Sciences The Pre–Medical Sciences program is a three-year preparatory honors program for the middle school student that emphasizes science, math, and language skills while preparing students to be highly competitive in the medical field. The courses offered include Orientation to Health Occupations, Exploration of Health Occupations, and 25 â In–House Program 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Middle School Programs

Pre–Veterinary The Pre–Veterinary program is students for the future. Students can expect to a three–year preparatory program for the middle research, design, model and complete projects that school student that emphasizes science and math are applicable to the real world as they take their skills while preparing students to pursue veterinary ideas through the complete inquiry or engineering medicine and/or animal sciences at the high school process. level. Equine topics are introduced while students ·· Independence Middle â complete related field work and participate in labs with guest speakers from the field of veterinary and Small School Continuum The Small School equine science. Students in this program take career Continuum at Village Academy is a unique public courses combined with the highest level math and school model that is designed to provide a science courses, culminating with high school level continuous and nurturing educational experience courses including: Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry for students in a small school environment. Located Honors, and Earth Space Honors. on one school campus, Village Academy currently enrolls students in kindergarten through grade 12. ·· Osceola Creek Middle Additionally, Village Academy offers an extended Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math day program, which is open from 2:00 p.m. to (STEAM) The Arts are integrated into Science, 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) learning extended time on Saturday and during summer experiences in the STEAM program at Congress months. The extended day program offers structured Middle School. Students engage in a rigorous academic instruction, homework assistance, curriculum designed to stimulate artistic creativity recreational activities, and a healthy snack each through technology rich, project-based learning while day. Extracurricular activities and clubs include simultaneously promoting academic achievement computers, sports, dance, art, and music. Third and through the study of STEM disciplines. ​Students also fifth grade students participate in the Advancement develop an understanding of the significance of the Via Individual Determination (AVID) program that start arts as they acquire knowledge and understanding preparing them for college readiness. of the core academic STEM subjects and standards. ·· Village Academy STEAM students can design and produce objects using 3–D printers in an interdisciplinary STEAM Spanish Dual Language The Spanish Dual Innovation Lab or design, program, and test robots Language program offers a continuation for students using advanced robotics software. They can who have been in a Spanish Dual Language program participate in the Piano/Keyboarding Composition at the elementary level or who have a high level Lab, learn to play orchestral instruments, or learn of Spanish language proficiency. Highly motivated different styles of Dance in a Dance studio and have students are engaged in a challenging academic the opportunity to participate in other arts classes. environment in which three of their core academic Congress Middle School students will also have the courses are taught in Spanish. A Spanish language opportunity to participate in the Cougar Marching placement test may be given in order to verify Band. Spanish language proficiency at the Grade 6 level. ·· Congress Middle ·· Conniston Middle ·· Lake Worth Middle â ·· Hidden Oaks (6–7) ·· Palm Springs Middle SciQuest The SciQuest Academy is a challenging, project–based curriculum that explores the world Technology Students in the Technology program of science with hands–on activities and stimulating use technology as an educational tool that integrates technologies. Students investigate real world various technologies into academic projects, science using inquiry based activities to build a presentations, learning activities, and assessments. deeper understanding of scientific concepts such as Eighth grade students can earn a Technology physics, chemistry, biology, Earth science, space, Industry Certification. and computer technology. This three year program ·· Roosevelt Middle is intended to develop and prepare science enriched 26 â 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet In–House Program High School Programs

Graduate Both College and Career Ready There are 148 Choice and In–House programs within 25 high schools that 25 148 provide many opportunities for students to follow the career pathway of Total Total their choice. Students graduate both college and career ready and can Schools Programs earn industry certifications that lead to high skill, high wage, and high demand occupations.

Aerospace Science (BASA) Boynton Beach Air Force JROTC The Air Force Junior Reserve Community High School and Embry–Riddle Officers Training Corps (AFJROTC) program is Aeronautical University (ERAU) have partnered designed to build better citizens, strengthen to create a unique curriculum option for students character, develop leadership, and acquaint cadets throughout the school district. The Boynton with the aerospace age and careers in military Aerospace Science Program (BASA) offers a and civilian aviation. The curriculum is centered on rigorous academic program in the fields of aviation, the nature of flight, space exploration and related aeronautical science, and aviation maintenance. sciences, such as weather and space technology. Each student has the opportunity to earn dual credit, Upon completion, students are under no obligation college and high school, for the BASA courses taken to enlist in the armed forces. Successful completion at Boynton Beach Community High School. This of the AFJROTC program allows entry into the innovative academy provides students with the latest armed forces up to two pay grades higher than in educational advancements, current technologies, other enlistees without AFJROTC experience. There and crucial job skills all from ERAU professors. All are no eligibility criteria required for students students applying to this program must meet the applying to these programs. following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. ·· Lake Worth Community High ·· Boynton Beach Community High ·· Pahokee High Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating American History and Law The American Technology The Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and History and Law program promotes the study Heating Technology program prepares students and appreciation of American history and the for college or advanced industry training and legal framework that has helped to define it. It is employment in the HVAC–R industry. This program a program designed to promote knowledge and focuses on broad transferable skills such as planning, appreciation of American political, cultural, and management, finance, labor and community issues, economic foundations. This program prepares health, safety and environmental factors. Upon students in legal theory and practical application of completion of this program, the student will be the law to help individuals in our society. Classes prepared to take the state certification examination foster the importance of economic and geographical for air conditioning, refrigeration and heating relationships and increase awareness of the richness mechanics and earn industry certification through and diversity in American society. Students are the National Center for Construction Education and exposed to primary and secondary documents Research (NCCER). There are no eligibility criteria through various publications and traveling exhibits, as required for students applying to this program. well as lectures by eminent historians. All students ·· Royal Palm Beach Community High applying to this program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. ·· Spanish River Community High

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Army JROTC The Army Junior Reserve Officers Music—Band Training Corps (AJROTC) program provides ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts** developmental courses in leadership theory, drill ·· Boynton Beach Community High** and ceremonies, hygiene and first aid, map reading, land navigation, techniques of oral communication, Music­—Keyboard/Piano marksmanship and safety, staff function and ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts** procedures, service JROTC opportunities and Music—Strings physical readiness. Students who select this option will enroll in the AJROTC classes each year as well ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts** as a full academic schedule. Upon completion, Music—Vocal students are under no obligation to enlist in the ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts** armed forces. Successful completion of the AJROTC ·· Boynton Beach Community High** program allows entry into the armed forces up to two pay grades higher than other enlistees without Theatre AJROTC experience. There are no eligibility criteria ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts** required for students applying to these programs. ·· Boynton Beach Community High** ·· Atlantic Community High â Visual Arts ·· Forest Hill Community High ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts** â ·· Jupiter Community High ·· Boynton Beach Community High** â ·· Santaluces Community High ·· Santaluces High School (Digital Media & ·· Seminole Ridge Community High â Photography) ·· â William T. Dwyer High **Students must receive an eligible audition score in order to be Arts (Visual, Performing, and Communications) eligible for participation in the Choice Programs Lottery for A.W. The Visual, Performing and Communication Arts Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts and Art programs at Boynton Beach program provides unique opportunities for the High School. committed and talented student who has a serious Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing interest in the Arts. In–depth study of the Arts The Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing develops conceptual and technical skills of artistic program provides hands–on training in a fully expression and brings to fruition the student’s integrated, state–of–the–art facility. This academy individual interpretations of the world. The Arts prepares students for employment in the auto body training is provided by highly trained art teachers and refinishing industry and for post–secondary as well as professionals and working artists–in– education. The program content includes the residence. Students participate in extensive highly following: basic trade skills, refinishing skills, sheet specialized courses in dance, music, theater, visual metal repair skills, frame and unibody squaring and arts, and communication arts as well as a full aligning, use of fillers, paint systems and undercoats, academic program. All students applying to these related welding skills, related mechanical skills, programs must meet the following eligibility trim–hardware maintenance, glass servicing and criteria: 2.0 GPA and an eligible audition score, if other miscellaneous repairs. The course content required. also includes training in communication, leadership, Communication Arts human relations, and employability skills and safe efficient work practices.There are no eligibility ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts** criteria required for students applying to this Dance program. ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts** ·· Park Vista Community High ·· Boynton Beach Community High** Digital Media ·· A.W. Dreyfoos Jr. School of the Arts**

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Automotive Service Technology The Automotive for Lake Worth High School continuation of the Service Technology program provides hands– Biomedical Sciences who have satisfactorily on training in a fully integrated, computerized, completed middle grades program and who meet state–of–the art facility. This academy prepares the program eligibility requirements will be assigned students for employment and/or specialized to the partner high school. Accelerated Biomedical training in the automotive industry including Sciences students may enroll in Dual Enrollment Automotive Lubrication, Automotive Brake System, courses with Palm Beach State College, and/or take Automobile Suspension and Steering, Automotive AICE and AP courses, and sit for several industry Electrical/Electronic System and Automotive certification exams in healthcare. The goal of this Engine Performance. This program focuses on accelerated honors program is for students to understanding and demonstration of the following receive as many college credits during high school elements of the automotive industry: planning, and apply to the 6-7 year B.S./M.D. or B.A./M.D. management, finance, technical and product skills, programs at several medical schools throughout as well as the underlying principles of technology, the United States upon high school graduation. All labor issues, community issues and health, safety students applying to this program must meet the and environmental issues. There are no eligibility following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA and Algebra I criteria required for students applying to these Honors. programs. ·· Lake Worth Community High ·· Park Vista Community High Biotechnology The Biotechnology program is a ·· Seminole Ridge Community High â program delivered in a state–of–the–art facility that Band/Music Industry The core curriculum for offers students the opportunity to prepare for the students interested in pursuing the Band/Music career path and the challenges of college. The Industry academy is Music Theory, Advanced students have a wide variety of experiences that may International Certificate in Education (AICE) Music include the opportunity to “gown-up” and work in a for college credit, Commercial Music, and band clean room. Students experiment with plants while or chorus ensembles. The Music academy offers studying the science of hydroponics in the school’s honors credits in instrumental and vocal music as hydroponics greenhouses. Technology is infused well as a unique music theater course. Students have throughout the curriculum. These academies have opportunities for multiple ensemble experiences. established partnerships with biotech companies in the area. All students applying to these programs The Commercial Music course is designed for must meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 students interested in the production of popular GPA. music. The commercial music track covers all different aspects related to music production in ·· Palm Beach Lakes Community High today’s music industry. All students applying to ·· Seminole Ridge Community High this program must meet the following eligibility ·· Spanish River Community High criteria: 2.0 GPA. ·· Santaluces Community High Biomedical Sciences The Biomedical Sciences program, in collaboration with local universities and medical schools, is design to increase interest in Medicine and Biomedical Research and to mentor and prepare students to compete at the highest levels of college and post-graduate studies. This program is a continuation of the middle school Biomedical Sciences program at Lake Worth Middle and Roosevelt Middle. First choice applicants

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Center for Pre–Law/Law Related Careers at focuses on broad transferable skills, stresses The Gerald A. Williams Center for Pre–Law Pre– the understanding of all aspects of the building Law and Law–Related programs are designed for construction industry, and demonstrates essential students interested in careers in law, legal service elements of the industry such as: architecture, and public affairs. In the program, students may engineering, planning, management, finance, participate in internships in government agencies, technical and production skills. Incorporated in law offices, and law enforcement facilities. They are the curriculum are the underlying principles of exposed to a broad range of law-related issues by technology, labor issues, community issues, health, teachers, guest speakers, and field trips, as they gain safety, and environmental issues. Training occurs in an in-depth understanding of how the legal system the classroom, lab, and at actual job sites. There impacts every aspect of society. Students have are no eligibility criteria required for students the opportunity to learn in a courtroom lab setting applying to these programs. through The Gerald A. Williams Center for Pre–Law. ·· Atlantic Community High â Community partnerships create outstanding school– ·· Lake Worth Community High â to–work experiences in areas such as courts, law ·· Seminole Ridge Community High enforcement, corrections, probation, and justice. All students applying to this program must meet the ·· West Technical Education Center following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. ·· William T. Dwyer High â ·· Palm Beach Lakes Community High Criminal Justice The Criminal Justice program offers Computer Science and Computer Technology a sequence of courses that provide coherent and The Computer Science and Computer Technology rigorous content aligned with challenging academic programs are designed to meet the needs of standards and relevant technical knowledge and students who wish to specialize in the areas of skills. Students are prepared for further education computer science, research, engineering, or and careers in all five pathways within the Law, Public computer technology. Students take accelerated Safety and Security Career Cluster through project– and enriched coursework with an emphasis on high– based, hands–on learning activities. Practical skills level math, science and computer science courses, and field exercises include: courtroom demeanor and receiving honors or college–level credit. Exciting testifying, report writing, identification, collection and opportunities to explore the community, participate preservation of evidence, interviewing techniques, in competitions and solve real world problems are radio communications, patrol techniques, traffic afforded.All students applying to these programs direction, traffic crash investigations, defensive must meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 tactics, CPR, First Aid, and fingerprinting. Students GPA. have the opportunity to earn industry certification as Public Service Aides (PSA), as well as Accredited John I. Leonard Community High School and Suncoast Community High School have Legal Secretaries (ALS). College credit opportunities additional eligibility criteria: Algebra I Honors and are an available benefit for eligible Criminal Justice Geometry Honors are also required. Academy students through articulation agreements with local colleges and universities. All students ·· John I. Leonard Community High (Computer applying to these programs must meet the Technology/Cybersecurity) following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. Background ·· Suncoast Community High School (AP Computer checks will be conducted on applicants. Science) ·· Atlantic Community High â ·· West Boca Raton High (AP Computer Science/ ·· Forest Hill Community High â Cybersecurity) ·· Glades Central Community High Construction The Construction program prepares ·· Jupiter Community High â students for college and employment in the building ·· Lake Worth Community High construction industry. The program provides ·· Santaluces Community High â necessary skills to enter home–building, general contracting, and related industries. This program 30 â 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet In–House Program High School Programs

Culinary Arts The Culinary Arts program curriculum materials, processes and systems in business and provides the opportunity for students to train for industry. All students applying to these programs a variety of careers in the field of food service and must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.0 preparation. Academic and technical studies are GPA. integrated, emphasizing and building proficiency ·· Atlantic Community High â in food production and cooking, cost control, ·· Lake Worth Community High nutrition and sanitation, and workplace safety. ·· Wellington Community High—Drafting and Practical work experience stresses sanitation and Communications Design â safety and includes quantity cooking, baking, menu development, and food preparation. School site ·· West Boca Raton Community High (Students will restaurants and catering opportunities will further identify a preference to study either Architecture enhance front and back–of–the–house skills, as well and Engineering or Communication Technology) as restaurant management. There are no eligibility Early Childhood Teacher Education The Early criteria required for students applying for these Childhood Teacher Education program is a program programs. in which high school students prepare for careers ·· Boca Raton Community High â in child–related occupations, earning high school ·· Forest Hill Community High â honors credits and/or Dual Enrollment college credits. Career possibilities may include teaching, ·· John I. Leonard Community High â child psychology, social work, and day–care ·· Jupiter Community High â ownership. The program prepares students for ·· Lake Worth Community High post–secondary education or immediate entry into ·· Olympic Heights Community High â the Palm Beach County workforce. Students gain ·· Palm Beach Central Community High teaching experiences through internships at area ·· Palm Beach Gardens Community High preschools and elementary schools. All students applying to these programs listed below must ·· Santaluces Community High meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. ·· West Boca Raton Community High Background checks will be conducted on ·· William T. Dwyer Community High â applicants. Drafting and Design The Drafting and Design ·· Atlantic Community High â program offers two distinct strands designed to ·· Boca Raton Community High â challenge students with laboratory and classroom ·· Boynton Beach Community High â based curriculum which promotes the use of ·· Lake Worth Community High critical thinking and computer technology skills. The content and activities in these programs include ·· Olympic Heights Community High entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills. In ·· Palm Beach Lakes Community High the Drafting courses of study, students employ the ·· Santaluces Community High use of AutoCAD Computer Aided Design software ·· Spanish River Community High â for architectural, mechanical, and 3D projects. ·· William T. Dwyer High In the Communications Technology Strand, the study of the processes, uses, and technical skills Early Childhood Teacher Education programs provide found in visual technologies (both conventional students with teaching experiences in the laboratory and digital procedures), multimedia productions, preschools located on high school campuses with computer animation and graphics, web page design, the exception of Atlantic High and Boca Raton High. electronic media, and other new and emerging technologies will be incorporated. This program focuses on the understanding and demonstration of the technological tools, machines, instruments,

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Engineering and Technology—Project Lead investigate. All students applying to these the Way (PLTW) The Engineering and Technology programs must meet the following eligibility programs are affiliated with Project Lead the criteria: 2.5 GPA. Way (PLTW), a not–for–profit organization that ·· Forest Hill Community High forms partnerships with public schools, colleges, ·· Jupiter Community High universities, and the private sector to increase the quantity and quality of engineers and engineering Equine/Pre-Veterinary The Equine/Pre-Veterinarian technologists graduating from our educational program provides students with an opportunity to system. PLTW has developed a four–year sequence pursue a rigorous, accelerated science program to of courses including Introduction to Engineering prepare them for veterinary medicine and/or animal Design, Digital Electronics, Principles of Engineering, sciences at the college level. Due to the rigorous Civil Engineering and Architecture, and Engineering science curriculum, this program is appropriate for Design and Development. All students applying to students preparing for a college program in pre- these programs must meet the following eligibility medicine or fields requiring a strong foundation in criteria: 2.5 GPA. upper level sciences. Topics include horse anatomy and physiology, behavior, parasitology, disease, ·· Forest Hill Community High lameness, etc. Students in this program are required ·· Glades Central Community High to complete twenty hours of community service ·· Jupiter Community High in an animal-based area during each year of high ·· Olympic Heights Community High school and intern with an animal health care facility, ·· Palm Beach Central Community High complete research assignments in animal health Entrepreneurship The Entrepreneurship program care/medicine, and prepare veterinary case studies All students applying to encompasses both academic knowledge and as a senior in high school. this program must meet the following eligibility practical skills to prepare young people for criteria: 3.0 GPA and Algebra I or Algebra I responsible citizenship and the world of work. Honors required. Fostering entrepreneurship attitudes and skills in secondary schools raises awareness of career ·· Wellington Community High opportunities, as well as ways young people can Fashion Design The Fashion Design program contribute to the development and prosperity of is designed to provide high school students with their communities. All students applying to this skills necessary for careers in fashion design, program must meet the following eligibility fashion merchandising, costume design, and criteria: 2.5 GPA. entrepreneurship. The Fashion Design academy ·· Spanish River Community High has a rich, hands-on curriculum focusing on design skills and a broad array of garment construction Environmental Science and Field Research The techniques. Students will experience all aspects of Environmental Science and Field Research program garment construction and design, perfecting skills meets the needs of students wishing to pursue an in advanced garment construction, computerized academic curriculum with an emphasis on research garment design, and creative embroidery design and environmental studies. Students explore and using advanced technology to simulate industry evaluate the many challenges related to local, standards. There are no eligibility criteria required regional and global environments. All students are for students applying to these programs. involved in a learning-through-discovery approach, developing research and thinking skills. Field ·· John I. Leonard Community High â studies, as well as a variety of current technologies, ·· Wellington Community High â are utilized throughout the programs. Ecosystem restoration, water-related problems, agricultural awareness, field research and sustainability in the 21st century are some of the issues students

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Finance The Finance program is designed to give prepare students for higher education and careers high school students an opportunity to learn about in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. and prepare for college or careers in business and The program develops marketing concepts as they finance. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory apply to areas such as business, e-commerce, curriculum that is directly linked to the financial entertainment, fashion, finance, hospitality, law, world. Students participate in mentorships, career management, sales, and sports. Hands–on projects shadowing, and internship programs that link the throughout the program will allow students to resources of business, economics, and finance to work with local businesses and entrepreneurs to education and to the students. Specialized courses develop real world experiences and skills. Students in finance are required. Finance is a model program can develop leadership skills while participating in established to promote educational excellence by many community activities and field trips. Program the National Academy Foundation. All students completers develop the appreciation, knowledge, applying to these programs must meet the skills, and abilities necessary to work and live in following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. a global marketplace. All students applying to ·· John I. Leonard Community High this program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. ·· Olympic Heights Community High ·· William T. Dwyer High ·· Royal Palm Beach Community High Fine Arts The Fine Arts program offers creative Global Business and Entrepreneurship The students the opportunity to study their art form(s) Global Business and Entrepreneurship program has while taking at least eight fine arts courses over four been designed to simulate a college curriculum. years. Students will complete a rigorous study of Students take cornerstone courses their freshman their artistic discipline, including dance, music (vocal and sophomore years, which give them essential and instrumental), theatre, and the visual arts. All skills and an overview in the Global Business area. students applying to this program must meet the Participation in Future Business Leaders of America following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. (FBLA) and R.O.P.E.S. leadership training helps students enhance their skills in communication, ·· Wellington Community High problem solving, teamwork and computer Fire Science The Fire Science program is a four- technology with an opportunity to earn the Microsoft year program that prepares cadets as outstanding Office Specialist industry certification.All students applicants for entry into post graduate fire applying to this program must meet the following academies, specifically Palm Beach State College. eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. Students learn skills including: fire behavior, first ·· Palm Beach Gardens Community High responder model, personal protective equipment, use of ropes, tools and equipment, use of fire Horticulture The Horticulture program provides streams and fundamentals of extinguishment, and course work in a variety of agricultural and rescue procedures. The Fire Science program is horticultural areas. The program operates a working a structured “attention on deck” environment with nursery as well as upgrading and maintaining planted students earning leadership positions as company areas around campus. Students develop skill and officers. Students in the Academy are concurrently knowledge in areas such as plant identification, enrolled in Medical Sciences. All students applying forestry practices, and animal husbandry. Each to this program must meet the following eligibility student is required to create and complete a criteria: 2.5 GPA. horticultural project as well as community service activities. There are no eligibility criteria required ·· Wellington Community High for students applying to this program. Global Business The Global Business Academy ·· Jupiter Community High â prepares students for entry–level management trainee positions through its Marketing Program. This multi–faceted, survey program is designed to

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Information Technology The Information Technology through other accelerated curricula. The IB diploma program offers an innovative, integrated learning leads to advanced standing in universities throughout environment focused on computers, technology, and the world. The IB Diploma Programme framework communications. The program provides students includes required courses within six subject groups: with the training and skills necessary for careers Studies in language and literature, Language such as: Computer Operation, Computer Support, acquisition, Individuals and societies, Sciences, Electronics Technology, Graphic Design, Multimedia Mathematics, and the Arts. Schools tailor course & Web Design, Network Systems, PC Support and sequences to meet each school’s focus. Algebra I Word Processing. Specialization opportunities vary or Algebra I Honors and Spanish or French for high depending upon the location of the academy. All school credit are highly recommended to prepare students applying to these programs must meet students for the rigor of the program. All students the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. applying to this program must meet the following ·· Boynton Beach Community High (Digital Design, eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA. Gaming/Simulation/Animation/Visual Design, PC Grades 9–10: IB MYP | Grades 11–12: IB DP Support, Web Development) ·· Atlantic Community High ·· Forest Hill Community High (Digital Design, ·· Forest Hill Community High Gaming/ Simulation/Animation/Visual Design) ·· Pahokee High ·· Jupiter Community High â ·· Royal Palm Beach Community High ·· Pahokee High (Digital Design) ·· Suncoast Community High School ·· Seminole Ridge Community High â ·· William T. Dwyer High Innovative Interactive Technology The Innovative International Baccalaureate Career Programme Interactive Technology program is designed for (IBCP)—Medical Sciences Atlantic High School the student who wishes to pursue a technological offers a Choice program—IBCP Medical Sciences pathway along with the academic rigor for designed for students entering grade 9 who want which Suncoast is known in preparation for their to pursue a Medical career pathway while also postsecondary education. The pathways consist of completing the IB MYP requirements and the Game, Simulation, and Animation Programming, in requirements for an IB Career–related Programme which students may earn Adobe Flash Certification. certificate. Students successfully completing this Students in Drafting and Design Technology may four–year course of study earn an IB MYP certificate, earn three AutoDesk AutoCAD industry certifications. Emergency Medical Responder certification, and the The coursework in this program offers real world IBCP certificate. Algebra I is highly recommended application along with the opportunity to earn college to prepare students for the rigor of the program. All credit through Advanced Placement classes. There students applying to this program must meet the are no eligibility criteria required for entering following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA. grade 9 students applying to this program. ·· Atlantic Community High ·· Suncoast Community High School International Spanish Academy (ISA) International International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Spanish Academies are Dual Language programs Programme The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an that have signed a collaborative agreement with the academically challenging and balanced program of Ministry of Education of Spain. This K–12 educational education that prepares students in grades 11–12 program is carried out within the framework of for effective participation in a rapidly globalizing cooperative activities organized by the Office of world and for postsecondary success in college and Education of Spain in the U.S. and each participating career. Students study at least two languages and district. The language, history, and culture of increase understanding of diverse cultures. Due to Spanish speaking countries are a major focus of the its rigorous nature, preparation for the IB Diploma curriculum. Each student finishing their senior year Programme is offered through the IB Middle Years at an ISA will take the DELE (Diploma of Spanish as Programme curricula in the 9th and 10th grades or a Foreign Language). Due to the sequential nature 34 â 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet In–House Program High School Programs and the rigor of the language of instruction, students between one and two years of college credit and accepted to an International Spanish Academy (ISA) take Pre–Calculus, Advanced Placement (AP) at the high school level should have had three (3) Calculus, Calculus II, Calculus III, and Differential consecutive years of formal Spanish instruction at Equations I and II. Students conduct scientific the middle school level. All students applying to research, take introductory courses in mechanical, this program must meet the following eligibility civil, and electrical engineering, and participate in criteria: 2.5 GPA. two, three-week FAU Engineering Scholars Program ·· John I. Leonard Community High courses that focus on state–of–the–art engineering practices for which they earn college credit. In Marine Corps JROTC There are challenges ahead addition, students sit for AP Exams in Physics, and decisions to make. Marine Corps JROTC Chemistry, Biology, Calculus and several liberal arts provides students with the life skills to tackle related subjects of their choice. Entering grade those challenges. The curriculum includes lessons 9 students applying to MSE must meet the in leadership, citizenship, physical education, following criteria: 3.0 Academic GPA and Algebra marksmanship and career exploration. Participation I & II Honors and Geometry Honors required. in the Marines JROTC program can help students ·· make the best decisions based upon learning Suncoast Community High School and practicing core values and the development Mechatronics Would you like to build robots, of character and personal responsibility. Students work with 3-D printers, learn a computer language, in this program are taught to recognize diversity and more as you prepare for jobs that are currently as a strength and a leadership imperative and to in demand in Palm Beach County? Then the encourage and embrace innovative change while Mechatronics Academy at WTEC is for you! accomplishing a mission through teamwork. There Mechatronics is the combination of mechanical are no eligibility criteria required for students applying engineering, computing, and electronics as used in to this program. the design and development of new manufacturing ·· Boynton Beach Community High techniques. Mechatronics is critically important to keeping industrial or production facilities operation ·· Olympic Heights Community High systems running smoothly. The program at WTEC ·· Palm Beach Lakes Community High places a heavy emphasis on hands-on manufacturing Marketing The Marketing program is designed to skills & robotics production. As you matriculate prepare students for higher education and careers through this program you will have opportunities in marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. to earn up to four industry certifications—Pre-­ The program develops marketing concepts as they Engineering, Robotics, MSSC Certified Production apply to areas such as business, e–commerce, Technicians (MSSC-CPT), and Mechatronics entertainment, fashion, finance, hospitality, law, Fitter. Students that earn the MSSC-CPT industry management, medicine, sales, and sports. certification should be eligible for 15 credit hours Hands–on projects throughout the program will towards the Florida Engineering Technology A.S./ allow students to work with local businesses and A.A.S. where the program is offered in the state.All entrepreneurs to develop real world experiences and students applying to this program must meet the skills. The student can develop leadership skills while following eligibility criteria: 2.0 GPA. participating in many community activities and field ·· West Technical Education Center trips. All students applying to this program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. ·· Wellington Community High Math, Science and Engineering (MSE) The MSE program is designed to meet the needs of highly talented students wishing to pursue an accelerated curriculum with emphasis on mathematics, science, and engineering. MSE graduates typically earn 35 â In–House Program 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet High School Programs

Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine The Medical ·· Pahokee High â Sciences Honors program offers an innovative, (Allied Health Assisting) integrated learning environment designed to provide ·· Palm Beach Gardens Community High the student with the medical skills and training (Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Aide, Emergency necessary to succeed in postsecondary healthcare Medical Responder) career education and/or to successfully transition ·· Palm Beach Lakes Community High into the healthcare workforce. This comprehensive (Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Technician, program combines a rigorous academic curriculum Emergency Medical Responder, Health and Wellness/ with intense clinical and laboratory experiences. Exercise Science, Pharmacy Technician) Student clinical rotations are conducted at area ·· Park Vista Community High hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Clinical (Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Aide, Emergency clearance, including a background check and drug Medical Responder, Home Health Aide, Medical Laboratory screening are required prior to entering the clinical Assisting, Nursing Assistant) setting. In the School District of Palm Beach County ·· Royal Palm Beach Community High all medical courses provide local honors credit. (Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Aide, Emergency Algebra I or Algebra I Honors is recommended. All Medical Responder, Health and Wellness/Exercise Science, students applying to these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA. Home Health Aide, Nursing Assistant) ·· Santaluces Community High â All Medical Sciences programs offer similar courses. (Allied Health Assisting, Pharmacy Technician) As such, specialties are not differentiated on the ·· West Boca Raton Community High application. The Medical Sciences program at your (Electrocardiograph Technician, Emergency Medical home school must be selected as your first choice. Responder, Health and Wellness/Exercise Science, Medical Your second choice may include any of the following Laboratory Assisting, Pharmacy Technician) schools. Navy JROTC The Navy Junior Reserve Officers ·· Atlantic Community High Training Corps (NJROTC) program teaches self– (Electrocardiograph Technician, Emergency Medical discipline, self–confidence and leadership skills to Responder) meet life’s challenges. The naval science curriculum ·· Boca Raton Community High â includes seamanship, oceanography, meteorology, (Electrocardiograph Technician, Pharmacy Technician) astronomy, radar, sonar electronics, and leadership. ·· Boynton Beach Community High Instruction consists of formal classroom training (Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Technician, Health supplemented by field trips to various naval facilities. and Wellness/Exercise Science) Upon completion, students are under no obligation ·· Forest Hill Community High â to enlist in the armed forces. Successful completion (Allied Health Assisting, Pharmacy Technician) of the NJROTC program allows entry into the armed ·· Glades Central Community High forces up to two pay grades higher than other (Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Technician, enlistees without NJROTC experience. There are no Emergency Medical Responder, Nursing Assistant) eligibility criteria required for students applying to ·· John I. Leonard Community High these programs. (Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Technician) ·· Boca Raton Community High ·· Jupiter Community High ·· Palm Beach Gardens Community High (Allied Health Assisting, Health and Wellness/Exercise ·· Royal Palm Beach Community High Science, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician) ·· Lake Worth Community High (Allied Health Assisting, Electrocardiograph Technician, Health and Wellness/Exercise Science, Home Health Aide, Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician)

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Performing Arts The Performing Arts program academic instruction, homework assistance, provides unique opportunities for the committed and recreational activities, and a healthy snack each talented student who has a serious interest in the day. Extracurricular activities and clubs include Performing Arts. In–depth study of the Arts develops computers, sports, dance, art, and music. Third and conceptual and technical skills of artistic expression fifth grade students participate in the Advancement and brings to fruition the student’s individual Via Individual Determination (AVID) program that interpretations of the world. Students can apply prepares them for college readiness. There are no to participate in these extensive highly specialized eligibility criteria required for students applying to courses in: this program. ·· Music–Band ·· Village Academy ·· Music–Vocal Sports Management and Recreation The Sports ·· Theatre (Acting and Musical) Management and Recreation program provides All students applying to these programs must students the opportunity to pursue a course of study meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. leading to college degrees in sports management, marketing, recreation, health and fitness. Students ·· West Boca Raton Community High take courses that stress communication, problem Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math solving, teamwork, business and technology, as (STEM) This four year, pre-university course of well as participate in summer internships. For study is designed to meet the needs of highly- hands-on experiences, students plan and run at motivated students wishing to engage in a least one sporting event. Through internships and tailored curriculum with opportunities to pursue special projects, students apply business knowledge studies in ​mathematics, ​science, engineering​​ learned in school and in the community. All students , and technology.​ STEM students take courses applying to these programs must meet the through the Advanced International Certificate in following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. Education (AICE) partnership and the College Board ·· Atlantic Community High â Advanced Placement program. Students ​may ​ ·· Palm Beach Gardens Community High have opportunities to participate in SECME and ​ other learning experiences such as ​First Robotics Teacher Education The Teacher Education program competitions and computer game design. Boca is a college preparatory curriculum that integrates Raton Community High School students choose learning about preschool through adolescence, between engineering and an architectural drafting teaching as a profession, curriculum and instruction. course track. All students applying to these Beginning with classroom instruction on different programs must meet the following eligibility learning styles and classroom methods, students criteria: 3.0 GPA. will progress to working side by side with a teacher/ ·· Boca Raton Community High â mentor in the classroom, exposing students to the ·· Royal Palm Beach Community High process and techniques of teaching in different grade levels, subjects and specialty areas. In addition, they Small School Continuum The Small School have the opportunity for short-term observation in Continuum at Village Academy is a unique public the areas of administration, counseling and specialty school model that is designed to provide a teaching. Students who complete this program are continuous and nurturing educational experience offered a Palm Beach School District contract upon for students in a small school environment. Located completion of their teaching degree. All students on one school campus, Village Academy currently applying to these programs must meet the enrolls students in kindergarten through grade 12. following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA for Dual Additionally, Village Academy offers an extended Enrollment opportunities. Background checks will day program, which is open from 2:00 p.m. to be conducted on applicants. 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional ·· Pahokee High extended time on Saturday and during summer ·· Palm Beach Lakes Community High months. The extended day program offers structured

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Television and Film Production Technology The Television and Film Production Technology program is dedicated to providing quality education in the organization and dissemination of ideas through television and film production. Students are taught in professional broadcast studios with high quality equipment. Students benefit by the use of recording studios, remote cameras, video recorders, video switching and editing equipment, and comprehensive computer graphics to complete academic and extracurricular projects. Students are prepared to function as members of a technical team by participating in activities that simulate the conditions found in television and production studios as well as on-location events. There are no eligibility criteria required for students applying to these programs. ·· Palm Beach Gardens Community High ·· Park Vista Community High—Multimedia Communications â ·· Seminole Ridge Community High Tourism, Hospitality, and Resort Management Tourism, Hospitality, and Resort Management program is a college preparatory curriculum that integrates unique high school courses with practical internships and business leadership training. Students participate in project-based learning, field trips and job shadowing within the multiple The Web and Digital segments of the hospitality cluster. Students learn Web and Digital Design Design program offers an innovative, integrated about cultures and destinations worldwide while learning environment focused on computers, exploring high level career opportunities in the world’s technology and communications. The academy is largest hotel and resort industry. Students have the designed to provide the students with the training opportunity to attend a yearly conference designed and skills necessary to pass the certification exclusively by Palm Beach County’s Industry Leaders examinations for careers such as: Computer and take part in competitions and leadership Operation, Graphic Design, Multimedia & Web training workshops. The Tourism, Hospitality, and Design, and Word Processing. The rigorous Resort Management program is part of the National academic study combined with technical training Academy Foundation (NAF), established to promote will prepare students for career pathways leading to academy excellence. There are no eligibility criteria college placement or the workforce. Students will required for students applying to these programs. be able to earn the following industry certifications ·· Forest Hill Community High through the Web & Digital Design Academy: ·· Olympic Heights Community High Microsoft Bundle, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe ·· Palm Beach Gardens Community High Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, and Adobe Premiere. All students applying to these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. ·· Palm Beach Central High ·· Santaluces Community High (Web Design) â

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What is International Baccalaureate? Diploma Programme (DP) for students in Grades 11 and 12: The International Baccalaureate (IB) is a non–profit ·· educational foundation comprised of four challenging Atlantic Community High programs of international education and assessment ·· Forest Hill Community High that develop academic, personal, emotional, and ·· Pahokee High social skills for students aged 3 to 19. Each program ·· Royal Palm Beach Community High includes a curriculum framework and pedagogy, ·· Suncoast Community High School student assessment, professional development for ·· William T. Dwyer Community High teachers, and a process for school authorization and regular evaluation. SDPBC students completing The fourth IB program, the IB Career Programme the ​Diploma program earn Florida Bright Futures incorporates the vision and educational principles Scholarships.For more information, please visit: of the IB program into a unique offering specifically www.ibo.org. designed for students who also wish to engage in career–related learning. Mission Statement International Baccalaureate Career–related Programme: The International Baccalaureate® aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people ·· Atlantic Community High who help to create a better and more peaceful world ·· Forest Hill Community High through intercultural understanding and respect. ·· Suncoast Community High School Access to an IB Education in the School District IB in the School District of Palm Beach County of Palm Beach County: The IB K–12 Education Continuum is offered in each ·· There are no eligibility requirements for elementary of the geographical areas of the School District of school (PYP) and middle school (MYP) students. Palm Beach County. The first three IB programs in ·· There is a 3.0 GPA eligibility requirement for the continuum are: students entering grade 9 IB. Algebra I or Algebra Primary Years Programme (PYP) for students in I Honors and Spanish or French for high school Grades K-5: credit are highly recommended to prepare ·· Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary students for the rigor of the high school course ·· Forest Park Elementary sequences. ·· Grove Park Elementary ·· Morikami Park ES and Suncoast Community High ·· Morikami Park Elementary School are full–Choice schools and all students must go through the district application selection ·· Pahokee Elementary process to participate in the IB programs. ·· Palmetto Elementary ·· Students who do not live in the attendance zones ·· Westward Elementary for the other six elementary schools, all middle Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students in schools, and all students applying for IB in the Grades 6-8: high school must go through the application ·· Howell L. Watkins Middle selection process. Middle Years Programme (MYP) for students in ·· For information about strand preference see page Grades 6-10: 4. For more information about the IB in Palm ·· Carver Middle—Atlantic Community High Beach County, visit www.palmbeachschools. ·· John F. Kennedy Middle—Suncoast Community org/choiceprograms/ib–programs.asp. High School ·· Conniston Middle—Forest Hill Community High ·· Pahokee Middle—Pahokee High 39 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Programs

Skills for Life Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps (JROTC) programs emphasize skills for life and prepares students for post–high school success. Some students participate in JROTC with an interest in the military career 14 4 pathway. JROTC can help students obtain ROTC scholarships to college Total Total or one of our nation’s prestigious military academies. Those who complete Schools Programs 2 to 4 years of JROTC may enter service having already achieved rank that will provide increased pay. All students will be mentored to help them achieve their future career goals.

JROTC Programs by School Marine Corps JROTC ·· Boynton Beach Community High Air Force JROTC ·· Olympic Heights Community High ·· Lake Worth Community High ·· Palm Beach Lakes Community High ·· Pahokee High Navy JROTC Army JROTC ·· Boca Raton Community High ·· Atlantic Community High â ·· Palm Beach Gardens Community High â ·· Forest Hill Community High ·· Royal Palm Beach Community High ·· Jupiter Community High â ·· Santaluces Community High â ·· Seminole Ridge Community High â ·· William T. Dwyer High â

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Village Academy on the Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Eagles Landing Middle Campus (K–12) 19500 Coral Ridge Drive 400 SW 12th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33498 Delray Beach, FL 33444 (561) 470–7000 (561) 243–6100 nn Pre–Engineering (Gateway to Technology) nn Small School Continuum Hidden Oaks Elementary (6-7) Middle School 7685 S Military Trail Boca Raton Community Middle Lake Worth, FL 33463 1251 NW 8th Street (561) 804–3800 n Boca Raton, FL 33486 n Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) (561) 416–8700 Lantana Community Middle nn Pre–Medical Sciences 1225 W. Drew Street Carver Community Middle Lantana, FL 33462 101 Barwick Road (561) 540–3400 Delray Beach, FL 33445 nn Band (561) 638–2100 nn Cambridge Academy nn International Baccalaureate Middle Years nn Dance nn Pre–Information Technology nn Pre–Medical Sciences Christa McAuliffe Middle nn Pre–Teacher Education 6500 Le Chalet Boulevard Loggers Run Community Middle Boynton Beach, FL 33472 11584 W Palmetto Park Road (561) 374–6600 Boca Raton, FL 33428 nn Pre–Information Technology (561) 883–8000 Congress Middle nn Pre–Culinary Arts 101 S Congress Avenue nn Pre–Law Boynton Beach, FL 33426 nn Pre–Medical Sciences (561) 374–5600 Omni Middle nn Digital Graphic Design 5775 Jog Road nn Digital Video Production Boca Raton, FL 33496 nn Pre–Engineering (561) 989–2800 nn Pre–Medical Sciences nn Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math nn Biomedical Health Informatics Don Estridge High Tech Village Academy on the Art & Sara Jo Kobacker Campus (K–12) 1798 NW Spanish River Boulevard 400 SW 12th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33431 Delray Beach, FL 33444 (561) 989–7800 (561) 243–6100 nn High Technology nn Small School Continuum

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43 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet South Region Choice Schools SY 2018–2019 Woodlands Middle Park Vista Community High 5200 Lyons Road 7900 Jog Road Lake Worth, FL 33467 Lake Worth, FL 33467 (561) 357–0300 (561) 491–8400 nn Cambridge Academy nn Auto Collision Repair & Refinishing nn Automotive Service Technology nn Pre–Culinary nn Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine nn Pre–Information Technology Santaluces Community High High School 6880 Lawrence Road Atlantic Community High Lantana, FL 33462 2455 W Atlantic Avenue (561) 642–6200 Delray Beach, FL 33445 nn Band/Music Industry (561) 243–1500 nn Culinary Arts nn International Baccalaureate nn Early Childhood Teacher Education nn IB Career Programme—Medical Sciences nn Visual Arts (Digital Media & Photography) Boca Raton Community High Spanish River Community High 1501 NW 15th Court 5100 Jog Road Boca Raton, FL 33486 Boca Raton, FL 33496 (561) 338–1400 (561) 241–2200 nn Navy JROTC nn American History & Law Boynton Beach Community High nn Biotechnology 4975 Park Ridge Boulevard nn Entrepreneurship Boynton Beach, FL 33426 Village Academy on the Art & Sara Jo Kobacker (561) 752–1200 Campus (K–12) nn Aerospace Science (BASA) 400 SW 12th Avenue nn Dance Delray Beach, FL 33444 nn Digital Media (561) 243–6100 nn Information Technology nn Small School Continuum nn Marine Corps JROTC West Boca Raton Community High nn Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine nn Music–Band 12811 Glades Road nn Music–Vocal Boca Raton, FL 33498 nn Theatre (561) 672–2001 nn Visual nn Computer Science Olympic Heights Community High nn Culinary Arts n 20101 Lyons Road n Drafting & Design nn Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine Boca Raton, FL 33434 nn Performing Arts—Music–Band (561) 852–6900 nn Performing Arts—Music–Vocal nn Early Childhood Teacher Education nn Performing Arts—Theatre nn Engineering & Technology nn Finance nn Marine Corps JROTC nn Tourism, Hospitality, and Resort Management

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Middle School Okeeheelee Middle 2200 Pinehurst Drive Conniston Community Middle Greenacres, FL 33413 3630 Parker Avenue (561) 434–3200 West Palm Beach, FL 33405 nn International Spanish Academy/Dual Language (561) 802–5400 nn Spanish Dual Language Palm Springs Community Middle nn International Baccalaureate Middle Years 1560 Kirk Road West Palm Beach, FL 33406 Crestwood Middle (561) 434–3300 64 Sparrow Drive Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 nn Communication Arts nn Dance (561) 753–5000 nn Music—Band nn Pre-Business/Information Technology nn Music—Orchestral Strings nn Multimedia, Music, and Communications nn Music—Vocal nn Pre-Engineering nn Spanish Dual Language Emerald Cove Middle nn Theatre nn Visual Arts 9950 Stribling Way Wellington, FL 33414 Polo Park Middle (561) 803–8000 11901 Lake Worth Road nn Pre-Information Technology Wellington, FL 33449 (561) 433-5500 Jeaga Middle nn Pre-Information Technology 3777 N Jog Road West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Tradewinds Middle (561) 242–8000 5090 S Haverhill Road nn Pre–Culinary Greenacres, FL 33463 nn Pre-Law (561) 493–6400 L.C. Swain Middle nn Pre–Culinary Arts nn Pre–Teacher Education 5332 Lake Worth Road Greenacres, FL 33463 Wellington Landings Middle (561) 649–6900 1100 Aero Club Drive nn Pre–Information Technology Wellington, FL 33414 nn Pre–Law (561) 792–8100 n n Pre–Medical Sciences nn Fine Arts Lake Worth Middle nn Pre-Information Technology 1300 Barnett Drive Lake Worth, FL 33461 (561) 540–5500 nn Biomedical Sciences nn Pre-Engineering (Gateway to Technology)

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High School Lake Worth Community High 1701 Lake Worth Road Alexander W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts Lake Worth, FL 33460 501 S Sapodilla Avenue (561) 533–6300 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 nn Air Force JROTC (561) 802–6000 nn Biomedical Sciences nn Communication Arts nn Criminal Justice nn Dance nn Culinary Arts nn Digital Media nn Drafting & Design nn Music—Band nn Early Childhood Teacher Education nn Music—Keyboard/Piano nn Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine nn Music—Strings nn Music—Vocal Palm Beach Central High nn Theatre 8499 W. Forest Hill Blvd. nn Visual Arts Wellington, FL 33411 (561) 304–1000 Forest Hill Community High 6901 Parker Avenue nn Culinary Arts nn West Palm Beach, FL 33405 Engineering & Technology nn Web and Digital Design (561) 540–2400 nn Army JROTC Royal Palm Beach Community High nn Engineering & Technology 10600 Okeechobee Blvd. nn Environmental Science & Field Research Royal Palm Beach., FL 33411 nn Information Technology (561) 753–4000 nn International Baccalaureate nn Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Technology nn Tourism, Hospitality, & Resort Management nn Global Business John I. Leonard High nn International Baccalaureate 4701 10th Avenue N nn Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine nn Greenacres, FL 33463 Navy JROTC nn Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (561) 641–1200 nn Computer Technology Wellington Community High nn Finance 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd. nn International Spanish Academy/ Dual Language Wellington, FL 33414 nn Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine (561) 795–4900 nn Equine/Pre–Veterinary nn Fine Arts nn Fire Science nn Marketing

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Elementary School Northboro Elementary 400 40th Street Acreage Pines Elementary West Palm Beach, FL 33407 14200 Orange Blvd. (561) 494–1600 Loxahatchee, FL 33470 nn Montessori (561) 904–9550 nn Biomedical and Veterinary Technology Palm Beach Gardens Elementary 10060 Riverside Drive Allamanda Elementary Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 10300 Allamanda Drive (561) 366–5000 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 nn Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (561) 803–7200 (STEAM) nn Health and Wellness Roosevelt Elementary Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary 1220 15th Street 1501 Avenue “U” West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 653–5100 (561) 882–7600 nn Math, Science, and Technology nn International Baccalaureate Primary Years The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach D.D. Eisenhower Elementary 401 Anchorage Drive 2926 Lone Pine Road N Palm Beach, FL 33408 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 (561) 494–1800 (561) 366–6000 nn Children’s Orchestra and Performing Arts Project nn Montessori (COPA) Frontier Elementary Timber Trace Elementary 6701 180th Avenue N 5200 117th Court N Loxahatchee, FL 33470 Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (561) 904–9900 (561) 366–6200 nn Environmental and Animal Science nn Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Golden Grove Elementary Middle School 5959 140th Avenue N West Palm Beach, FL 33411 Bak Middle School of the Arts (561) 904–9700 1725 Echo Lake Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33407 nn Technology (561) 882–3870 Grove Park Elementary nn Communication Arts 8330 North Military Trail nn Dance Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 nn Music—Band (561) 904–7700 nn Music—Keyboard/Piano n nn International Baccalaureate Primary Years n Music—Orchestral Strings nn Music—Vocal nn Theatre nn Visual Arts

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Bear Lakes Middle Roosevelt Community Middle 3505 Shenandoah Blvd. 1900 N Australian Avenue West Palm Beach, FL 33409 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 (561) 615–7700 (561) 822–0200 nn Pre–Biotechnology nn Biomedical Sciences nn Environmental Science/GIS Howell L. Watkins Middle nn Leadership Academy for Young Men 9480 MacArthur Blvd. nn Pre-Engineering Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33403 nn Pre-Medical Sciences (561) 776–3600 nn Technology nn International Baccalaureate Middle Years The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach nn Math, Science & Robotics 401 Anchorage Drive nn Pre–Medical Sciences North Palm Beach, FL 33408 (561) 494–1800 Independence Middle nn Music–Band 4001 Greenway Drive n Jupiter, FL 33458 n Music–Orchestral Strings nn Music–Vocal (561) 799–7500 nn Pre–Business/Information Technology Watson B. Duncan Middle nn Pre–Law 5150 117th Court N nn Pre–Teacher Education Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 (561) 776–3500 John F. Kennedy Middle nn Literary and Fine Arts—Instrumental 1901 Avenue “S” nn Literary and Fine Arts—Theatre Riviera Beach, FL 33404 nn Literary and Fine Arts—Visual (561) 845–4500 nn Literary and Fine Arts—Vocal nn International Baccalaureate Middle Years nn Literary and Fine Arts—Writing & Literature nn Pre–Culinary Arts nn Pre-Finance nn Pre–Information Technology Western Pines Middle Jupiter Middle 5949 140th Avenue N 15245 N Military Trail Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411 Jupiter, FL 33458 (561) 792–2500 (561) 745–7200 nn Graphic Arts nn Multimedia, Music, and Communications nn Pre–Information Technology nn Pre–Culinary Arts nn Pre–Medical Sciences nn Pre-Engineering (Gateway to Technology) nn Pre–Medical Sciences High School Osceola Creek Middle Jupiter Community High 6775 180th Avenue N. 500 N Military Trail Loxahatchee, FL 33470 Jupiter, FL 33458 (561) 422–2500 (561) 744–7900 nn Multimedia and Television Production nn Engineering & Technology nn Pre–Veterinary nn Environmental Science & Field Research nn Medical Sciences

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Palm Beach Gardens Community High Suncoast Community High School 4245 Holly Drive 1717 Avenue ‘S’ Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 Riviera Beach, FL 33404 (561) 694–7300 (561) 882–3400 nn Culinary Arts nn Computer Science nn Global Business & Entrepreneurship nn Innovative Interactive Technology nn Medical Sciences nn International Baccalaureate nn Sports Management & Recreation nn Mathematics, Science, and Engineering nn Television & Film Production Technology nn Tourism, Hospitality & Resort Management William T. Dwyer High 13601 N Military Trail Palm Beach Lakes Community High Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 3505 Shiloh Drive (561) 625–7800 West Palm Beach, FL 33407 nn Early Childhood Teacher Education (561) 640–5000 nn Finance nn Biotechnology nn International Baccalaureate nn Center for Pre-Law/Law Related Careers nn Early Childhood Teacher Education nn Marine Corps JROTC nn Medical Sciences nn Teacher Education Seminole Ridge Community High 4601 Seminole Pratt Whitney Rd Loxahatchee, FL 33470 (561) 422–2600 nn Biotechnology nn Construction nn Television & Film Production

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Elementary School High School Glade View Glades Central Community High 1100 SW Avenue “G” 1001 SW Avenue “M” Belle Glade, FL 33430 Belle Glade, FL 33430 (561) 993–8800 (561) 993–4400 nn Arts (Visual, Performing & Communications) nn Criminal Justice nn Engineering & Technology Gove Elementary nn Medical Sciences—Pre–Medicine 1000 SE Avenue “G” Belle Glade, FL 33430 Pahokee High (561) 993–8700 900 Larrimore Road Pahokee, FL 33476 nn Spanish Dual Language (561) 924–6400 Pahokee Elementary nn Air Force JROTC 560 East Main Place nn Teacher Education Pahokee, FL 33476 nn Information Technology & Digital Design (561) 924–9700 nn International Baccalaureate nn International Baccalaureate Primary Years Middle School West Technical Education Center 2625 NW 16th Street Middle School Belle Glade, FL 33430 Lake Shore Middle (561) 829-4620 425 W. Canal Street N nn Construction Belle Glade, FL 33430 nn Mechatronics (561) 829–1100 nn Pre–Medical Sciences Pahokee Middle 850 Larrimore Road Pahokee, FL 33476 (561) 924–6500 nn International Baccalaureate Middle Years nn Pre–Information Technology and TV

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54 2018–2019 Choice and Career Academy Programs Booklet Industry Certifications

Industry Certification Industry Certification verifies that individuals have the entry-level skills to perform job functions in the area of certification. Research indicates students who attain industry certifications earn more money over the course of their careers than those lacking industry recognized certifications. Students who earn a certification feel a sense of accomplishment. Industry certifications are an important component of Career Academies and Career and Technical Education Programs showing students have demonstrated evidence of technical skill attainment and impacting school grade as a part of accelerated coursework component.

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