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39 39EDUCATE %u00b7 AFFIRM %u00b7 INSPIREMIDDLE SCHOOL PROGRAMSPre%u2013Medical SciencesThe Pre%u2013Medical Sciences program is a three%u2013year preparatory honors program for the middle school student that emphasizes science, math, and language skills while preparing students to be highly competitive in the medical field. The courses offered include Orientation to Health Occupations, Exploration of Health Science Professions & Career Planning, and Medical Skills and Services. In the School District of Palm Beach County all, medical courses provide local honors credit.Pre%u2013Teacher EducationThe Pre%u2013Teacher Academy is a three year preparatory program beginning in 6th grade for the middle school student interested in any career that deals with children. Career possibilities such as child psychologist, social worker, pediatrician, pediatric nurse, teacher, children%u2019s author, child nutritionist, and pediatric dentist are discussed. Topics of study include child development, early childhood education, childhood nutrition, health and safety, communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, career development, child abuse and neglect, fetal alcohol syndrome, and pre%u2013natal/infant brain development. Opportunities to receive certifications in infant/child CPR, First Aid, AED, and baby%u2013sitting are offered.Pre%u2013VeterinaryThe Pre%u2013Veterinary program is a three%u2013year preparatory program for the middle school student that emphasizes science and math skills while preparing students to pursue veterinary medicine and/or animal sciences at the high school level. Equine topics are introduced while students complete related field work and participate in labs with guest speakers from the field of veterinary and equine science. Students in this program take career courses combined with the highest level math and science courses, culminating with high school level courses including: Algebra 1 Honors, Geometry Honors, and Earth Space Science Honors.Robotics and Aviation (STEM)Students in the Robotics and Aviation program follow an intensive three%u2013year high school preparatory program which emphasizes robotics, aviation, engineering skills, and will prepare them to be highly competitive in the Engineering, Aviation and Aerospace fields. The program is designed to encourage problem solving, decision making, verbal and written communication, and computer literacy. It prepares students for entry into high school robotics, aviation, and engineering programs or related fields of study.Available School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Boca Raton Community Middle%u00b7 Carver Community Middle%u00b7 Christa McAuliffe Middle%u00b7 Congress Middle%u00b7 Conniston Middle%u00b7 Howell L. Watkins Middle%u00b7 Jupiter Middle%u00b7 Lake Shore Middle%u00b7 Lantana Community Middle%u00b7 Loggers' Run Community Middle%u00b7 Roosevelt Community Middle%u00b7 West Boynton Middle%u00b7 Western Pines MiddleIn%u2013House%u00b7 Independence Middle%u00b7 L.C. Swain Middle%u00b7 Woodlands MiddleAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Independence Middle%u00b7 Lantana Community Middle%u00b7 Tradewinds MiddleIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Osceola Creek MiddleIn%u2013House: None availableAvailable School OptionsChoice%u00b7 Howell L. Watkins MiddleIn%u2013House: None available