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HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS
Available School Options Fashion Design
The Fashion Design program is designed to provide high school students with skills
Choice: None available necessary for careers in fashion design, fashion merchandising, costume design, and
In–House entrepreneurship. The Fashion Design Academy has a rich, hands–on curriculum focusing
· John I. Leonard High on design skills and a broad array of garment construction techniques. Students will
experience all aspects of garment construction and design, perfecting skills in advanced
garment construction, computerized garment design, and creative embroidery design
using advanced technology to simulate industry standards. There are no eligibility criteria
required for students applying to this program.
Available School Options Finance
The Finance program is designed to give high school students an opportunity to learn about
Choice and prepare for college or careers in business and finance. Emphasis is placed on a college
· Olympic Heights Community High preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial world. Students participate
· William T. Dwyer High in mentorships, career shadowing, and internship programs that link the resources of
In–House business, economics, and finance to education and to the students. Specialized courses
· Atlantic Community High in finance are required. Finance is a model program established to promote educational
· John I. Leonard High excellence by the National Academy Foundation. All students applying to this program
must must meet the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.
Fine Arts
Available School Options
The Fine Arts Academy provides dedicated and motivated student artists the opportunity
Choice to study their art form(s) by taking a minimum of eight Fine Arts courses over four years,
· Wellington Community High including a minimum of five courses within their selected area of focus. Students will
In–House: None available complete a rigorous study of their artistic discipline, including dance, music (vocal and/or
instrumental), theater, and the visual arts. All students applying to this program must meet
the following eligibility criteria: 2.5 GPA.
Available School Options Fire Science
The Fire Science program is a four–year program that prepares cadets as outstanding
Choice applicants for entry into post graduate fire academies, specifically Palm Beach State
· Wellington Community High College. Students learn skills including: fire behavior, first responder model, personal
In–House protective equipment, use of ropes, tools and equipment, use of fire streams and
· Palm Beach Lakes Community High fundamentals of extinguishment, and rescue procedures. The Fire Science program is a
structured “attention on deck” environment with students earning leadership 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.
Game, Simulation, and Animation Programming- Innovative,
Available School Options Interactive Technology (IIT)
The Game, Simulation, and Animation Programming pathway prepares students with the
Choice skills necessary to excel in the video game development industry. Students will study
· Suncoast High School computer programming, game design, and 2D/3D art & animation, which are vital skills
In–House: None available for various career paths in the gaming industry. Students in this program will also be able
to pursue careers in most fields related to computer science and software engineering as
a result of our extensive studies in object-oriented computer programming. There are no
eligibility criteria required for students applying for this program.
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