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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Pre–Culinary Arts Available School Options
The Pre–Culinary program is a three year preparatory program for the middle
school student designed to encourage and prepare students for entry into high Choice
school culinary arts career academies or related fields of study. This program also · Jeaga Middle
provides middle school students with consumer level skills, begin the exploration · John F. Kennedy Middle
of the culinary field, as well as related occupations. Areas of study include nutrition, · Jupiter Middle
safety and sanitation, culinary terminology, small and large equipment usage and · Tradewinds Middle
food preparation needed in the workforce. Opportunities to learn front and back– · Woodlands Middle
of–the–house operations through entrepreneurship activities are also built into the In–House
· Eagles Landing Middle
curriculum.
· Loggers Run (Grade 6 only)
Pre–Engineering
The Pre–Engineering curriculum provides a project–based, hands–on learning Available School Options
approach that is exciting and fun for students in grades 6–8. Classroom experiences Choice
relate technology to students’ daily lives. It also promotes communication and · Congress Middle
collaboration by emphasizing a team approach in the instructional units. The · Crestwood Middle
approach utilizes the strengths of each team member to accomplish the goals of the · Roosevelt Middle
project, while offering students learning challenges at all ability levels. In–House: None available

Pre–Engineering—Gateway to Technology
Gateway to Technology is a cutting–edge program that addresses the interest and Available School Options
energy of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math, Choice
science and technology. The Gateway to Technology program is “activity oriented” · Eagles Landing Middle
to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. · Jupiter Middle
The instructional units excite and motivate students to use their imagination and · Lake Worth Middle
teach them to be creative and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to · Polo Park Middle
develop, produce and use products and services. In–House: None available

Pre–Finance
The Pre–Finance program is designed to give middle school students an opportunity Available School Options
to learn about and prepare for college or careers in business and finance. Emphasis Choice
is placed on a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial · Watson B. Duncan Middle
industry. Students participate in mentorships and career shadowing experiences that In–House
link the resources of business, economics, and finance to the students’ education. · Palm Springs Middle
Specialized courses in finance are required.
Pre–Information Technology Available School Options
The Pre–Information Technology Program offers an innovative, integrated learning
environment focused on computers, technology and communications. Students Choice
who participate in a Pre–Information Technology acquire foundational knowledge · Carver Middle
and skills in basic programming techniques, software and web development, · Christa McAuliffe Middle
and emerging digital technologies. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory · Emerald Cove Middle
curriculum directly linked to career pathways in the IT career cluster. · John F. Kennedy Middle
· Pahokee Middle
*Village Academy is a unique public-school model that is designed to provide · Polo Park Middle
a continuous and nurturing educational experience for students in a small · Village Academy*
school continuum environment. Students who participate in this Pre–Information · Wellington Landings Middle
Technology Academy will learn about digital information technology, basic computer · Western Pines Middle
programming techniques, and foundations of software and web development. The · Woodlands Middle
program provides students with opportunities to build foundational knowledge and In–House
skills suitable for pursuing higher–level IT programs. Through the integration of Pre– · Eagles Landing Middle
IT, social and service learning projects, Village Academy students will become active · Lake Worth Middle
global citizens. · L.C. Swain Middle

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