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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

skills suitable for pursuing higher–level IT programs. Through the integration of Pre–
IT, social and service learning projects, Village Academy students will become active Available School Options
global citizens.
Choice
Pre–Law · Independence Middle
The Pre–Law Academy provides middle school students with a fundamental · Jeaga Middle
understanding of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil · Loggers Run Middle
and criminal. Students participating in this program will develop an appreciation of In–House:
essential historical information concerning the developments of the United States · L.C. Swain Middle
legal system and the working structure of the government. Moreover, students will
gain an understanding of procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of law, the
distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedures, the roles of various legal
professionals and the effect of legal ethics on the practice of law. This program also Available School Options
provides a functional appreciation for students with regard to the impact of the legal Choice
system on their lives and chosen future career endeavors. · Boca Raton Middle
· Congress Middle
Pre–Medical Sciences · Howell L. Watkins Middle
The Pre–Medical Sciences program is a three–year preparatory honors program for · Jupiter Middle
the middle school student that emphasizes science, math, and language skills while · Lake Shore Middle
preparing students to be highly competitive in the medical field. The courses offered · Lantana Middle
include Orientation to Health Occupations, Exploration of Health Occupations, and · Loggers Run Middle*
· Roosevelt Middle
Medical Skills and Services. In the School District of Palm Beach County all medical · Western Pines Middle
courses provide local honors credit.
In–House
*Loggers Run Middle School in conjunction with their Pre–Medical Program offers · Independence Middle
a 3–year comprehensive Forensic Science program. This program introduces forensic · L.C. Swain Middle
concepts through both text and hands on activities. Students will learn about forensic · Woodlands Middle
science careers, advanced problem solving techniques and crime scene analysis while
working in a highly interactive environment.
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Pre–Teacher Education Choice
The Pre–Teacher Academy is a three year preparatory program beginning in 6th · Independence Middle
grade for the middle school student interested in any career that deals with children. · Lantana Middle
Career possibilities such as child psychologist, social worker, pediatrician, pediatric · Tradewinds Middle
nurse, teacher, children’s author, child nutritionist, pediatric dentist are discussed. In–House: None available
Topics of study include child development, early childhood education, childhood
nutrition, health and safety, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, career
development, child abuse and neglect, fetal alcohol syndrome and pre–natal/infant
brain development. Opportunities to receive certifications in infant/child CPR, First
Aid, AED, and baby–sitting are offered.
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Pre–Veterinary Choice
The Pre–Veterinary program is a three–year preparatory program for the middle · Osceola Creek Middle
school student that emphasizes science and math skills while preparing students to In–House: None available
pursue veterinary medicine and/or animal sciences at the high school level. Equine
topics are introduced while students complete related field work and participate in
labs with guest speakers from the field of veterinary and equine science. Students in
this program take career courses combined with the highest level math and science
courses, culminating with high school level courses including: Algebra 1 Honors,
Geometry Honors, and Earth Space Honors.

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