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38 EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIREPre%u2013Engineering%u2014Gateway to TechnologyGateway to Technology is a cutting%u2013edge program that addresses the interest and energy of middle school students, while incorporating national standards in math, science and technology. The Gateway to Technology program is %u201cactivity oriented%u201d to show students how technology is used in engineering to solve everyday problems. The instructional units excite and motivate students to use their imagination and teach them to be creative and innovative, while gaining the skills they need to develop, produce and use products and services.Pre%u2013Finance The Pre%u2013Finance 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 on a college preparatory curriculum that is directly linked to the financial industry. Students participate in mentorships and career shadowing experiences that link the resources of business, economics, and finance to the students%u2019 education. Specialized courses in finance are required.Pre%u2013Information TechnologyThe Pre%u2013Information Technology (IT) Program offers an innovative, integrated learning environment focused on computers, technology, and communications. Students who participate in a Pre%u2013Information Technology program acquire foundational knowledge and skills in basic programming techniques, software and web development, and emerging digital technologies. Emphasis is placed on a college preparatory curriculum directly linked to career pathways in the IT career cluster. *Village Academy is a unique public-school model that is designed to provide a continuous and nurturing educational experience for students in a small school continuum environment. Students who participate in this Pre%u2013Information Technology Academy will learn about digital information technology, basic computer programming techniques, and foundations of software and web development. The program provides students with opportunities to build foundational knowledge and skills suitable for pursuing higher%u2013level IT programs.Pre%u2013LawThe Pre%u2013Law Academy provides middle school students with a fundamental understanding of the American legal system from a variety of perspectives, both civil and criminal. Students participating in this program will foster an appreciation of essential historical information concerning the development of the United States legal system and the working structure of the government. Moreover, students will gain an understanding of procedural issues in the courts, specific concepts of law, the distinctive characteristics of criminal law and procedures, the roles of various legal professionals, and the effect of legal ethics on the practice of law. This program also provides a functional appreciation for students with regard to the impact of the legal system on their lives and chosen future career endeavors.MIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMSAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Eagles Landing Middle%u00b7 Jupiter Middle%u00b7 Lake Worth Middle%u00b7 Polo Park Middle%u00b7 The South Olive School(grade 6-7 only)In%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Watson B. Duncan MiddleIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Carver Community Middle%u00b7 Christa McAuliffe Middle%u00b7 Emerald Cove Middle%u00b7 John F. Kennedy Middle%u00b7 Jupiter Middle%u00b7 L.C. Swain Middle%u00b7 Pahokee Middle-Senior High%u00b7 Polo Park Middle%u00b7 Village Academy*%u00b7 Wellington Landings Middle%u00b7 West Boynton Middle%u00b7 Western Pines Middle%u00b7 Woodlands MiddleIn%u2013House%u00b7 Boca Raton Community Middle%u00b7 Eagles Landing Middle%u00b7 Lake Worth MiddleAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Independence Middle%u00b7 Jeaga Middle%u00b7 L.C. Swain Middle%u00b7 Loggers' Run Community MiddleIn%u2013House:%u00b7 Lake Shore Middle