Page 42 - SY2022-2023 Choice Booklet
P. 42

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   Choice
        the opportunity to “gown–up” and work in a clean room. Students experiment     · Palm Beach Lakes Community High
        with plants while studying the science of hydroponics in the school’s hydroponics     · Seminole Ridge Community High
        greenhouses. Technology is infused throughout the curriculum. These academies     · Spanish River Community High
        have established partnerships with biotech companies in the area. All students   In–House: None available
        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
        Pre–Law and Law–Related programs are designed for students interested in careers
        in law, legal service and public affairs. In the program, students may participate in   Available School Options
        internships in government agencies, law offices, and law enforcement facilities. They   Choice
        are exposed to a broad range of law–related issues by teachers, guest speakers, and     · Palm Beach Lakes Community High
        field trips, as they gain an in–depth understanding of how the legal system impacts   In–House: None available
        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.
        Communication Arts
        The Communication Arts program is the first of its kind to exist anywhere in the
        United States. It offers a multi-strand curriculum that promotes proficiency in speech   Available School Options
        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.

        Computer Science
        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   Available School Options
        industry.  The program strives to provide college bound students with rigorous   Choice
        learning opportunities in an environment rich in quality of instruction, laboratory
                                                                                     · Glades Central High
        facilities, external experiences, and course offerings. All students applying to these     · Suncoast Community High School*
        programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA.*Suncoast Community     · West Boca Raton High (AP Computer
        High School requires additional eligibility criteria: Algebra I Honors and Geometry   Science/Cybersecurity)
        Honors are also required.                                                 In–House: None available




















                                                             35
                                                   DISCOVER SOMETHING NEW
   37   38   39   40   41   42   43   44   45   46   47