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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Finance
The Finance program is designed to give high school students an opportunity to
learn about and prepare for college or careers in business and finance. Emphasis is Available School Options
placed on a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial world. Choice
Students participate in mentorships, career shadowing, and internship programs · Olympic Heights Community High
that link the resources of business, economics, and finance to education and to the · William T. Dwyer High
students. Specialized courses in finance are required. Finance is a model program In–House
established to promote educational excellence by the National Academy Foundation. · Atlantic Community High
All students applying to these programs must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 · John I. Leonard Community High
GPA.

Fine Arts
The Fine Arts program offers creative students the opportunity to study their art Available School Options
form(s) while taking at least eight fine arts courses over four years. Students will
complete a rigorous study of their artistic discipline, including dance, music (vocal and Choice
· Wellington Community High
instrumental), theatre, and the visual arts. All students applying to this program must
meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA. In–House: None available

Fire Science
The Fire Science program is a four–year program that prepares cadets as outstanding Available School Options
applicants for entry into post graduate fire academies, specifically Palm Beach State
College. Students learn skills including: fire behavior, first responder model, personal Choice
protective equipment, use of ropes, tools and equipment, use of fire streams and · Wellington Community High
fundamentals of extinguishment, and rescue procedures. The Fire Science program In–House
is a structured “attention on deck” environment with students earning leadership · Palm Beach Lakes Community High
positions as company officers. Students in the Academy are concurrently enrolled
in Medical Sciences. All students applying to this program must meet the following
eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.

Global Business and Entrepreneurship
The Global Business and Entrepreneurship program has been designed to simulate a Available School Options
college curriculum. Students take cornerstone courses their freshman and sophomore
years, which give them essential skills and an overview in the Global Business area. Choice
Participation in Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and R.O.P.E.S. leadership · Palm Beach Gardens Community High
training helps students enhance their skills in communication, problem solving, In–House: None available
teamwork and computer technology with an opportunity to earn the Microsoft Office
Specialist industry certification. All students applying to this program must meet the
following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.

Horticulture
The Horticulture program provides course work in a variety of agricultural and Available School Options
horticultural areas. The program operates a working nursery as well as upgrading and
maintaining planted areas around campus. Students develop skill and knowledge Choice: None available
in areas such as plant identification, forestry practices, and animal husbandry. Each In–House
student is required to create and complete a horticultural project as well as community · Jupiter Community High
service activities. There are no eligibility criteria required for students applying to this
program.

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