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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Pre–Law
The Pre–Law Academy provides middle school students with a fundamental
understanding of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil Available School Options
and criminal. Students participating in this program will develop an appreciation of
essential historical information concerning the developments of the United States Choice
legal system and the working structure of the government. Moreover, students will · Independence Middle
gain an understanding of procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of law, · Jeaga Middle
the distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedures, the roles of various · Loggers Run Middle
legal professionals and the effect of legal ethics on the practice of law. This program In–House:
also provides a functional appreciation for students with regard to the impact of the · L.C. Swain Middle
legal system on their lives and chosen future career endeavors.

Pre–Medical Sciences
The Pre–Medical Sciences program is a three–year preparatory honors program for Available School Options
the middle school student that emphasizes science, math, and language skills while
preparing students to be highly competitive in the medical field. The courses offered Choice
· Boca Raton Middle
include Orientation to Health Occupations, Exploration of Health Occupations, and · Congress Middle
Medical Skills and Services. In the School District of Palm Beach County all medical · Howell L. Watkins Middle
courses provide local honors credit. · Jupiter Middle
· Lake Shore Middle
*Loggers Run Middle School in conjunction with their Pre–Medical Program offers · Lantana Middle
a 3–year comprehensive Forensic Science program. This program introduces forensic · Loggers Run Middle*
concepts through both text and hands on activities. Students will learn about forensic · Roosevelt Middle
science careers, advanced problem solving techniques and crime scene analysis · Western Pines Middle
while working in a highly interactive environment. In–House
· Independence Middle
· L.C. Swain Middle
Pre–Teacher Education · Woodlands Middle
The Pre–Teacher Academy is a three year preparatory program beginning in 6th
grade for the middle school student interested in any career that deals with children.
Career possibilities such as child psychologist, social worker, pediatrician, pediatric Available School Options
nurse, teacher, children’s author, child nutritionist, pediatric dentist are discussed. Choice
Topics of study include child development, early childhood education, childhood · Independence Middle
nutrition, health and safety, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, career · Lantana Middle
development, child abuse and neglect, fetal alcohol syndrome and pre–natal/infant · Tradewinds Middle
brain development. Opportunities to receive certifications in infant/child CPR, First In–House: None available
Aid, AED, and baby–sitting are offered.

Pre–Veterinary
The Pre–Veterinary program is a three–year preparatory program for the middle
school student that emphasizes science and math skills while preparing students to Available School Options
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 Choice
labs with guest speakers from the field of veterinary and equine science. Students in · Osceola Creek Middle
this program take career courses combined with the highest level math and science In–House: None available
courses, culminating with high school level courses including: Algebra 1 Honors,
Geometry Honors, and Earth Space Honors.

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