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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS



        Biotechnology
        The Biotechnology program is a program delivered in a state–of–the–art facility that   Available School Options
        offers students the opportunity to prepare for the career path and the challenges
        of college. The students have a wide variety of experiences that may include the   Choice
        opportunity to “gown–up” and work in a clean room. Students experiment with plants     · Palm Beach Lakes Community High
        while studying the science of hydroponics in the school’s hydroponics greenhouses.     · Seminole Ridge Community High
        Technology is infused throughout the curriculum. These academies have established     · Spanish River Community High
                                                                                  In–House: None available
        partnerships with biotech companies in the area. All students applying to these
        programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA.

        Center for Pre–Law/Law Related Careers at The Gerald A.
        Williams Center for Pre–Law                                               Available School Options
        Pre–Law and Law–Related programs are designed for students interested in careers   Choice
        in law, legal service and public affairs. In the program, students may participate     · Palm Beach Lakes Community High
        in internships in government agencies, law offices, and law enforcement facilities.   In–House: None available
        They are exposed to a broad range of law–related issues by teachers, guest
        speakers, and field trips, as they gain an in–depth understanding of how the legal
        system impacts every aspect of society. Students have the opportunity to learn in a
        courtroom lab setting through The Gerald A. Williams Center for Pre–Law. Community
        partnerships create outstanding school–to–work experiences in areas such as courts,
        law enforcement, corrections, probation, and justice. All students applying to this
        program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.
        Computer Science                                                          Available School Options
        The Computer Science program is designed to meet the needs of highly motivated
        students who wish to major in one of the various fields within Computer Science   Choice
        industry.  The program strives to provide college bound students with rigorous     · Glades Central High
        learning opportunities in an environment rich in quality of instruction, laboratory     · Suncoast Community High School*
                                                                                     · West Boca Raton High (AP Computer
        facilities, external experiences, and course offerings. All students applying to these   Science/Cybersecurity)
        programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA.
                                                                                  In–House: None available
        *Suncoast Community High School requires additional eligibility criteria: Algebra I
        Honors and Geometry Honors are also required.
        Computer Technology                                                       Available School Options
        The Computer Technology program prepares goal-oriented students interested
        in any field of study for a future rigorous collegiate atmosphere. It provides highly   Choice
        competitive honors and Advanced Placement courses with a strength in computer     · John I. Leonard Community High
                                                                                      (Computer Technology/Cybersecurity)
        education.  All students applying to these programs must meet the following
                                                                                  In–House: None available
        eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA, Algebra 1 Honors.
        Communication Arts
        The Communication Arts program is the first of its kind to exist anywhere in the   Available School Options
        United States. It offers a multi-strand curriculum that promotes proficiency in speech
        and debate, print and broadcast journalism, yearbook, creative writing, graphic   Choice
        design, digital video/film production and television production. The program     · A.W. Dreyfoos School of the Arts
        prepares students to be leaders in the various fields of Communications through   In–House: None available
        participation in performances, publications and productions. All students applying
        to these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.0 GPA and an
        eligible audition score.





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