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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Available School Options
Choice
Pre–Culinary Arts · Jeaga Middle
The Pre–Culinary program is a three year preparatory program for the middle school · John F. Kennedy Middle
student designed to encourage and prepare students for entry into high school · Jupiter Middle
culinary arts career academies or related fields of study. This program also provides · Tradewinds Middle
middle school students with consumer level skills, begin the exploration of the · Woodlands Middle
culinary field, as well as related occupations. Areas of study include nutrition, safety In–House
and sanitation, culinary terminology, small and large equipment usage and food · Eagles Landing Middle
preparation needed in the workforce. Opportunities to learn front and back–of–the–
house operations through entrepreneurship activities are also built into the curriculum.
Available School Options

Pre–Engineering Choice
The Pre–Engineering curriculum provides a project–based, hands–on learning · Congress Middle
approach that is exciting and fun for students in grades 6–8. Classroom experiences · Crestwood Middle
relate technology to students’ daily lives. It also promotes communication and · Roosevelt Middle
collaboration by emphasizing a team approach in the instructional units. The In–House: None available
approach utilizes the strengths of each team member to accomplish the goals of the
project, while offering students learning challenges at all ability levels. Available School Options
Pre–Engineering—Gateway to Technology Choice
Gateway to Technology is a cutting–edge program that addresses the interest and · Eagles Landing Middle
energy of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math, · Jupiter Middle
science and technology. The Gateway to Technology program is “activity oriented” · Lake Worth Middle
to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. · Polo Park Middle
The instructional units excite and motivate students to use their imagination and teach In–House: None available
them to be creative and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop,
produce and use products and services.
Available School Options
Pre–Finance
The Pre–Finance program is designed to give middle school students an opportunity Choice
to learn about and prepare for college or careers in business and finance. Emphasis · Watson B. Duncan Middle
is placed on a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial In–House
industry. Students participate in mentorships and career shadowing experiences that · Palm Springs Middle
link the resources of business, economics, and finance to the students’ education.
Specialized courses in finance are required. Available School Options

Pre–Information Technology Choice
The Pre–Information Technology Program offers an innovative, integrated learning · Carver Middle
environment focused on computers, technology and communications. Students who · Christa McAuliffe Middle
participate in a Pre–Information Technology acquire foundational knowledge and skills · Emerald Cove Middle
in basic programming techniques, software and web development, and emerging · John F. Kennedy Middle
digital technologies. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory curriculum directly · Pahokee Middle
linked to career pathways in the IT career cluster. · Polo Park Middle
· Village Academy*
*Village Academy is a unique public-school model that is designed to provide · Wellington Landings Middle
a continuous and nurturing educational experience for students in a small · Western Pines Middle
school continuum environment. Students who participate in this Pre–Information · Woodlands Middle
Technology Academy will learn about digital information technology, basic computer In–House
programming techniques, and foundations of software and web development. The · Eagles Landing Middle
program provides students with opportunities to build foundational knowledge and · Lake Worth Middle
· L.C. Swain Middle

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