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PRE–K & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM)
The Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) program
provides motivating, highly engaging, hands–on instruction in science, technology, Available School Options
engineering, arts, and math. This program fosters innovation through scientific method, Choice
art design and creative problem solving and schools may use the Engineering is · Citrus Cove Elementary
Elementary program during the fine arts wheel. Each grade level develops year–long · H. L. Johnson Elementary
STEAM projects including hydroponic, butterfly and vegetable gardens, recycling, · Hidden Oaks (K–8)
life cycle studies of flora and fauna, mural design, and use of the latest technology to · Loxahatchee Groves Elementary
include a 3D printer. Extracurricular clubs may include chess, SECME, art, music, dance, · Palm Beach Gardens Elementary
Lego bricks, fitness, and cooking. In–House
· Waters Edge Elementary

Small School Continuum
The Small School Continuum at Village Academy is a unique school model that is Available School Options
designed to provide a continuous and nurturing educational experience for students
in a small school environment. Located on one school campus, Village Academy Choice
students in kindergarten through grade 12 participate in a continuum of experiences · Village Academy
in Information Technology and Geospatial Technology, including preparation for In–House: None available
future careers in urban planning, engineering, medicine, mathematics, chemistry,
meteorology, physics, oceanography, data science, business, law, and humanities.

Available School Options
Spanish Dual Language Choice
Spanish Dual Language Programs, also known as "Two–Way Immersion" programs, · Cholee Lake Elementary
allow students to develop proficiency in two languages by receiving content area · Gove Elementary
instruction in both English and Spanish. Students, regardless of native language · Hagen Road Elementary
· North Grade Elementary
proficiency, are provided with ample exposure to both languages, allowing them to · Plumosa School of the Arts
achieve academic excellence while becoming bilingual and biliterate. The program In–House
also emphasizes cultural awareness and sensitivity. Due to the rigor of Dual Language · C.O. Taylor/Kirklane Elementary
Programs after grade 1, applicants must receive an eligible score on a fluency exam · Forest Hill Elementary
to determine eligibility. Students entering a Spanish Dual Language Program for the · Freedom Shores Elementary
first time in grades 2–5 must pass a fluency exam to determine eligibility prior to being · Highland Elementary
· Hope Centennial Elementary
made eligible for the Choice lottery. · Jupiter Elementary
· Liberty Park Elementary
· Melaleuca Elementary
· South Grade Elementary
· West Gate Elementary
Technology
Meeting the technological challenges of the future will require highly specialized skills Available School Options
for our young people. The Technology Choice program offers unique experiences
and opportunities using technology as an educational tool that integrates core Choice
academic requirements into a challenging and dynamic curriculum. Computers and · Banyan Creek Elementary
other technologies enhance and assist in the learning process and create a highly · Boca Raton Elementary
motivating atmosphere in the school. Students also learn to integrate the use of · Golden Grove Elementary
various technologies into their academic projects, presentations, learning activities and In–House: None available
assessments. This is a program of interest for many students.

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