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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS


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

        Information Technology                                                     Available School Options
        The Information Technology program offers an innovative, integrated learning
        environment focused on computers, technology, and communications. The      Choice
        program provides students with the training  and skills necessary for careers     · Boynton Beach Community High
        such as: Computer Operation, Computer Support, Electronics Technology,        · Pahokee Middle-Senior High
                                                                                      · Palm Beach Central High
        Graphic  Design,  Multimedia  &  Web  Design,  Network  Systems,  PC  Support   In–House
        and Word Processing, and Cybersecurity. Specialization opportunities vary     · Jupiter Community High
        depending upon the location of the academy.  All  students applying  to       · Park Vista Community High
        these  programs  must  meet  the  following  eligibility  criteria:  2.5  GPA.       · Seminole Ridge Community High
                                                                                      · Wellington Community High



        International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme                         Available School Options
        The IB Diploma Programme (DP) is an academically challenging and balanced program
        of education that prepares students in grades 11–12 for effective participation in a   Grades 9–10: IB MYP | Grades 11–12: IB DP
        rapidly globalizing world and for postsecondary success in college and career. Students   Choice
        study at least two languages and increase understanding of diverse cultures. Due to     · Atlantic Community High
        its rigorous nature, preparation for the IB Diploma Programme is offered through the     · Forest Hill Community High
        IB Middle Years Programme curricula in the 9th and 10th grades or through other     · Pahokee Middle-Senior High
        accelerated curricula. The IB diploma leads to advanced standing in universities     · Royal Palm Beach Community High
        throughout the world. The IB Diploma Programme framework includes required     · Suncoast High
        courses within six subject groups: Studies in language and literature, Language     · William T. Dwyer High
        acquisition, Individuals and societies, Sciences, Mathematics, and the Arts. Schools   In–House: None available
        tailor course sequences to meet each school’s focus. Algebra I or Algebra I Honors
        and Spanish or French for high school credit are highly recommended to prepare
        students for the rigor of the program. All students applying to this program must
        meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA. Students must also be enrolled in
        or have completed Algebra I or Algebra 1 Honors. Verification of enrollment in
        the required math courses is required at time of application submission. Proof of
        completion of the required courses must be submitted via email by June 2, 2025
        to the school's Choice Coordinator:

        Atlantic Community High- jackie.boileau@palmbeachschools.org
          Forest Hill Community High- diana.sardina@palmbeachschools.org
        Pahokee Middle-Senior High- iolanthe.brown@palmbeachschools.org
        Royal Palm Beach Community High- breyonna.weatherington@palmbeachschools.org
        Suncoast High- heather.cleary@palmbeachschools.org
        William T. Dwyer High- candice.ashurst@palmbeachschools.org












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