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MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Pre–Culinary Available School Options
The Pre–Culinary program is a three year preparatory program for the middle school student
designed to encourage and prepare students for entry into high school culinary arts career Choice
academies or related fields of study. This program also provides middle school students · Jeaga Middle
with consumer level skills, begin the exploration of the culinary field, as well as related · John F. Kennedy Middle
occupations. Areas of study include nutrition, safety and sanitation, culinary terminology, · Jupiter Middle
small and large equipment usage, and food preparation needed in the workforce. · Lake Worth Middle
Opportunities to learn front and back–of–the–house operations through entrepreneurship · Tradewinds Middle
activities are also built into the curriculum. · Woodlands Middle
In–House
· Eagles Landing Middle
· Loggers' Run Community Middle

Pre–Engineering Available School Options
The Pre–Engineering curriculum provides a project–based, hands–on learning approach
that is exciting and fun for students in grades 6–8. Classroom experiences relate technology Choice
to students’ daily lives. It also promotes communication and collaboration by emphasizing · Christa McAuliffe Middle
a team approach in the instructional units. The approach utilizes the strengths of each team · Congress Middle
member to accomplish the goals of the project, while offering students learning challenges · Crestwood Middle
at all ability levels. · Roosevelt Community Middle
In–House: None available

Pre–Engineering—Gateway to Technology Available School Options
Gateway to Technology is a cutting–edge program that addresses the interest and energy
of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math, science and Choice
technology. The Gateway to Technology program is “activity oriented” to show students · Eagles Landing Middle
how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. The instructional units · Jupiter Middle
excite and motivate students to use their imagination and teach them to be creative and · Lake Worth Middle
innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce and use products and · Polo Park Middle
services. · South Olive K-8 (Grade 6 only)
In–House: None available

Pre–Finance Available School Options
The Pre–Finance program is designed to give middle school students an opportunity to
learn about and prepare for college or careers in business and finance. Emphasis is placed Choice
on a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial industry. Students · Watson B. Duncan Middle
participate in mentorships and career shadowing experiences that link the resources of In–House: None available
business, economics, and finance to the students’ education. Specialized courses in finance
are required.

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