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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Available School Options Biomedical Sciences
Choice The Biomedical Sciences program, in collaboration with local universities and medical
· Lake Worth Community High* schools, is designed to increase interest in Medicine and Biomedical Research and
In–House: None available to mentor and prepare students to compete at the highest levels of college and post–
First choice applicants who have completed graduate studies. Accelerated Biomedical Sciences students may enroll in Dual Enrollment
the middle grades program and who meet courses with Palm Beach State College, and/or take AICE and AP courses, and sit for
the program eligibility requirements will be several industry certification exams in healthcare. The goal of this accelerated honors
assigned to the partner high school. program is for students to acquire multiple college credits during high school and apply to
the 6–7 year B.S./M.D. or B.A./M.D. programs at several medical schools throughout the
United States upon high school graduation. All students applying to this program must
meet the following eligibility criteria: 3.0 GPA and completion of Algebra I Honors.
*Verification of completion of Algebra I Honors must be submitted by May 22, 2026
to tanya.powell@palmbeachschools.org.

Available School Options Biotechnology
The Biotechnology program is a program delivered in a state–of–the–art facility that offers
Choice students the opportunity to prepare for the career path and the challenges of college. The
· Palm Beach Lakes Community High students have a wide variety of experiences that may include the opportunity to “gown–
· Seminole Ridge Community High up” and work in a clean room. Students experiment with plants while studying the science
· Spanish River Community High of hydroponics in the school’s hydroponics greenhouses. Technology is infused throughout
In–House: None available the curriculum. These academies have established partnerships with biotech companies
in the area. All students applying to theis program must meet the following eligibility
criteria: 3.0 GPA.

Available School Options Center for Pre–Law/Law Related Careers
Pre–Law and Law–Related programs at The Gerald A. Williams Center for Pre-Law are
Choice designed for students interested in careers in law, legal service and public affairs. Students
· Palm Beach Lakes Community High may participate in internships in government agencies, law offices, and law enforcement
In–House: None available facilities. They are exposed to a broad range of law–related issues by teachers, guest
speakers, and field trips, as they gain an in–depth understanding of how the legal system
impacts 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.

Available School Options Civil Air Patrol
The Civil Air Patrol Program (CAP) is designed to build a student's character by instilling
Choice skills as a leader. Cadets will be exposed to concepts in the Aerospace industry and
· Pahokee Middle-Senior High career exploration tied to a STEM curriculum. The program consists of three missions:
In–House: None available Aerospace Education, Cadet Program, and Emergency Services. Upon completion of the
CAP program, cadets are eligible to earn up to two pay grades higher than others should
they choose to further their career in the Armed Forces. There are no eligibility criteria
required for students applying to this program.

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