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31 31EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIREBand The Band program centers on building a solid foundation of musical knowledge. Connections with history, culture, technology, and art are reinforced with a varied curriculum to develop fundamental musicianship, technical skills, and aesthetic awareness all while developing a well-rounded student, a lifelong music lover, consumer and participant.*Qualifying audition score is required for Bak Middle School of the Arts and The Conservatory School @ North Palm Beach.Biomedical Health InformaticsStudents in the Biomedical Health Informatics Academy can earn industry certification within the technology field and certifications within the medical and business fields. This dual%u2013track academy offers an innovative, integrated learning environment designed to provide students with an academic foundation for medical and biomedical sciences, information technology, business, electronic records, data management and design, and health information programs.Biomedical Sciences (FAU College of Medicine)The goal of the Healthcare Careers Outreach Program (HCOP), with the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University, is to foster student interest in Medicine and prepare students to be college and medical school ready. Participating students will be mentored by FAU College of Medicine students during activities held on the FAU campus. Activities include field trips to the FAU Simulation Center, Anatomy Lab, dissections, college roadshow workshops and research experiences. Parent or guardian participation is expected. The FAU HCOP program supports underrepresented and under%u2013served minorities in South Florida on their path towards Medicine. In the School District of Palm Beach County all medical courses provide local honors credit. Clinical rotations are conducted at area hospitals and other healthcare and research facilities. Students successfully completing the 4 accelerated high school honors courses in middle school receive 4 high school credits and a program completion certificate in Biomedical Sciences. In addition, students sit for industry certification exams in healthcare and may receive articulated college credits at several post%u2013secondary institutions. All students applying to this program must meet the following two part eligibility criteria: A minimum of 3 or above on state assessments and eligible score on an internal assessment which includes an essay.Cambridge AcademyThe Cambridge Academy provides students with the opportunity to pursue a rigorous program of study based on an internationally standardized curriculum. Cambridge academies differ from a traditional setting because of the instructional model, in which the curriculum is delivered to the learner in an integrated cross content and spiraled method. The goal of the Cambridge program is to build a sound academic foundation for all learners that will enable them to succeed in any high school program including AICE, Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Honors, and regular education programs. Students will develop skills to be confident, responsible, reflective, innovative, and engaged learners. Students applying to the Cambridge Academy should possess successful schooling habits, habits of mind, enjoy learning and working with like%u2013minded students, and be able and willing to direct their own learning.MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMSAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Bak Middle School of the Arts*%u00b7 Jupiter Middle%u00b7 Lantana Community Middle%u00b7 Palm Springs Community Middle%u00b7 Plumosa School of the Arts%u00b7 The Conservatory School @North Palm Beach*In%u2013House:%u00b7 Eagles Landing MiddleAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Omni MiddleIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 H.L. Watkins Middle (grade 6 only)%u00b7 Lake Worth Middle%u00b7 Roosevelt Community MiddleIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Verde K-8%u00b7 Woodlands MiddleIn%u2013House%u00b7 Lantana Community Middle