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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Environmental Science and Field Research
The Environmental Science and Field Research program meets the needs of students
wishing to pursue an academic curriculum with an emphasis on research and Available School Options
environmental studies. Students explore and evaluate the many challenges related
to local, regional and global environments. All students are involved in a learning– Choice
through–discovery approach, developing research and thinking skills. Field studies, · Forest Hill Community High
· Jupiter Community High
as well as a variety of current technologies, are utilized throughout the programs. In–House: None available
Ecosystem restoration, water–related problems, agricultural awareness, field research
and sustainability in the 21st century are some of the issues students investigate. All
students applying to these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5
GPA.

Equine/Pre–Veterinary
The Equine/Pre–Veterinarian program provides students with an opportunity to
pursue a rigorous, accelerated science program to prepare them for veterinary Available School Options
medicine and/or animal sciences at the college level. Due to the rigorous science
curriculum, this program is appropriate for students preparing for a college program Choice
in pre–medicine or fields requiring a strong foundation in upper level sciences. · Wellington Community High
Topics include horse anatomy and physiology, behavior, parasitology, disease, In–House: None available
lameness, etc. Students in this program are required to complete twenty hours of
community service in an animal–based area during each year of high school and
intern with an animal health care facility, complete research assignments in animal
health care/medicine, and prepare veterinary case studies as a senior in high school.
All students applying to this program must meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0
GPA and Algebra I or Algebra I Honors required.

Fashion Design
The Fashion Design program is designed to provide high school students with skills
necessary for careers in fashion design, fashion merchandising, costume design, Available School Options
and entrepreneurship. The Fashion Design academy has a rich, hands–on curriculum Choice: None available
focusing on design skills and a broad array of garment construction techniques.
Students will experience all aspects of garment construction and design, perfecting In–House
skills in advanced garment construction, computerized garment design, and creative · John I. Leonard Community High
embroidery design using advanced technology to simulate industry standards. There
are no eligibility criteria required for students applying to these programs.

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